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Method for leveling and coating a substrate and an article formed thereby

US6875318B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 11, 2001
Grant dateApr 5, 2005
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Expiry dateApr 11, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C14/024
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for providing a level surface onto which a metallic coating may be applied is provided. Articles formed using the method are also provided. The method involves leveling the surface of a substrate by applying an electrophoresis polymeric coating followed by a physical vapor deposition of a metallic coating.

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