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Cathodic arc deposition apparatus and method

US9786474B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 25, 2014
Grant dateOct 10, 2017
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J2237/332
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A cathodic arc coating apparatus includes a vessel, a cathode disposed in the vessel, and a stinger assembly. The stinger assembly includes a first magnetic field generator disposed in a first stinger cup in selective contact with the cathode. The first stinger cup has at least a first electrically conductive cup portion spaced from a second electrically conductive cup portion by a thermally insulating layer therebetween.

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