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Apparatus and method for nano plasma deposition

US7920369B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 23, 2007
Grant dateApr 5, 2011
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J37/32064
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and method for initiation and control of a sustained metal plasma and nano plasma (macroparticulate) deposition methods for preparing modified metal coatings are provided. The plasma deposition process can be tightly controlled by virtue of a device that incorporates a plasma arc initiator component and an internal power supply that is capable of controlling dwell time on the target and the size range of particles ejected in the plasma arc.

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