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Three dimensional microstructures and methods for making three dimensional microstructures

US7658831B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 2005
Grant dateFeb 9, 2010
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K3/1275
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Systems and methods for depositing a plurality of droplets in a three-dimensional array are disclosed. The array can comprise a first type of droplets disposed to form a support structure and a second type of droplets forming a conductive seed layer on the support structure. A structure material can be electrodeposited onto the seed layer to create a three-dimensional structure.

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