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Methods for forming an imprinting tool

US7186365B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 5, 2003
Grant dateMar 6, 2007
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Expiry dateOct 15, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K2203/0108
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Numerous embodiments of a method and apparatus for forming an imprinting tool are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of forming an imprinting tool comprises forming a first mold by use of one or more printing processes, forming a second mold from the first mold, and forming an imprinting tool from the second mold, where the imprinting tool is formed at least in part by metalizing at least a portion of the second mold.

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