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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7879218 | Deposit morphology of electroplated copper The present invention provides improved methods and devices for electroplating copper on a wafer. Some implementations of the present invention involve the pre-treatment of the wafer with a solution containing accelerator molecules. Preferably, the bath into which t... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7857960 | Copper plating process Providing a copper plating method with which to precipitate copper-plated membranes that are uniform and flat, and that have good mirror gloss even when relatively thin copper plated membranes are formed. A copper plating method wherein the object to be plated and a... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7507320 | Single-atom tip and preparation method thereof This invention discloses an electrochemical method for the preparation of single atom tips to replace the traditional vacuum evaporation method. The invented method for preparation of single atom tips includes the following steps: A substrate single crystal metal wi... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7431816 | Method of manufacturing heat resistant resin film with metal thin film A method for manufacturing a heat resistant resin film with a metal thin film is configured to include the steps of: biasing a conductive material to one surface of the heat resistant resin film; and applying electrolytic plating to the heat resistant resin film whi... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7396446 | Magnesium anodisation methods This invention relates to a method of anodising magnesium material which includes anodising the magnesium while it is immersed in an aqueous electrolyte solution having a pH above 7, and in the presence of a phosphate, the electrolyte solution also containing a sequ... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7368176 | Pre-plating surface treatments for enhanced galvanic-corrosion resistance The invention relates to a method that involves (a) removing graphite from at least one surface of a metal graphite composite material; (b) chemically cleaning or plasma etching the surface of the metal graphite composite material; (c) applying a metal-containing ma... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7368047 | Method of preparing copper plating layer having high adhesion to magnesium alloy using electroplating Disclosed is a method of preparing a copper electroplating layer having high adhesion to a magnesium alloy, which is advantageous because the usability of the magnesium alloy, having the highest specific strength among actually usable metals, can be increased throug... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7361166 | Cannula protecting cover A cannula cover for use with an injector or injection device, wherein the injector or injection device includes a dosing section and a cannula support, and wherein the cover is attached to the cannula support and can be retracted against a bias in order to expose a ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7332817 | Die and die-package interface metallization and bump design and arrangement A die metallization and bump design/arrangement, and a die-package interface metallization and bump design/arrangement are described herein. ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7296517 | Roll for metal rolling, and support for lithographic printing plate A roll for metal rolling has a roughened surface formed by an electrolytic treatment in an electrolytic solution while using the roll as an anode. When the roll is used to emboss an aluminum plate, it is possible to obtain an aluminum plate with an uneven structure ... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7294411 | Brazing product and method of its manufacture The invention relates to a brazing sheet product comprising a core sheet, a clad layer on said core sheet made of an aluminum alloy containing silicon in an amount in the range of 4 to 14% by weight, an optional layer comprising nickel on the outersurface of said cl... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7295646 | Method for producing a coating for absorption of neutrons produced in nuclear reactions of radioactive materials The invention relates to a method for producing a coating for absorption of neutrons produced in nuclear reactions of radioactive material which can be applied in an economically feasible and simple manner, increases the effectivity of absorption, enables greater va... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7273536 | Conductive diamond electrode and process for producing the same A conductive diamond electrode including an electrode substrate comprising a material selected from the group consisting of a valve metal and an alloy based on the valve metal, at least a surface of the metal or alloy having been subjected to plasticization processi... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7270734 | Near neutral pH cleaning/activation process to reduce surface oxides on metal surfaces prior to electroplating The invention relates to a method for electroplating a metal deposit on electroplatable portions of composite articles that have both electroplatable and non-electroplatable portions. In this method, the invention is an improvement which comprises treating the artic... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7257439 | Brain-machine interface systems and methods A system and method for interfacing a brain with a machine. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention employs a vascular approach in which one or more nano-electrodes are deployed in vasculature having a close geometric relationship with proximal innervation.... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7229535 | Hydrogen bubble reduction on the cathode using double-cell designs An apparatus and method for planarizing a surface of a substrate using a chamber separated into two parts by a membrane, and two separate electrolytes is provided. The embodiments of the present invention generally provide an electrochemical mechanical polishing sys... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7225901 | Elevator roping system An elevator, preferably an elevator without machine room, in which the hoisting machine (10) engages the hoisting ropes (3) by means of a traction sheave (11), the elevator car (1) being at least partially supported by the hoisting ropes ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7214304 | Process for preparing a non-conductive substrate for electroplating A process for preparing a non-conductive substrate for electroplating is proposed. The proposed process comprises contacting the substrate, after desmear, with a combined neutralization/sacrificial coating solution followed by treatment with a carbon dispersion solu... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7214305 | Method of manufacturing electronic device Disclosed is a method of manufacturing an electronic device, comprising forming a concave portion on the surface of a base member, forming an electrically conductive seed layer on that surface of the base member on which a plated film is to be formed, and applying a... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7205265 | Cleaning compositions and methods of use thereof A remover composition and method for removing resists from substrates containing nucleophilic amine and at least one solvent is described. Optionally, a chelating agent can also be included in the remover composition. The remover composition is especially suitable f... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7201830 | Anode for oxygen evolution and relevant substrate The invention concerns an anode for gas evolution in electrochemical applications comprising a titanium or other valve metal substrate characterized by a surface with a low average roughness, having a profile typical of a localized attack on the crystal grain bounda... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7128820 | Process for preparing a non-conductive substrate for electroplating A composition and process for electroplating a conductive metal layer onto the surface of a non-conductive material is disclosed. The composition and process utilizes an obvious dispersion traditional carbon black particles and highly conductive carbon black particl... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7128825 | Method and composition for polishing a substrate Polishing compositions and methods for removing conductive materials from a substrate surface are provided. In one aspect, a composition includes an acid based electrolyte system, one or more chelating agents, one or more corrosion inhibitors, one or more inorganic ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7122106 | Electrosynthesis of nanofibers and nano-composite films A method for producing an array of oriented nanofibers that involves forming a solution that includes at least one electroactive species. An electrode substrate is brought into contact with the solution. A current density is applied to the electrode substrate that i... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7118664 | Plating method and apparatus The present invention provides a plating method and apparatus, which is capable of introducing plating solution into the fine channels and holes formed in a substrate without needing to add a surface active agent to the plating solution, and capable of forming a hig... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7111799 | Narrow diameter needle having reduced inner diameter tip Tubular needles have a reduced inner diameter tip portion that increases back pressure behind the tip portion. This constricted tip portion promotes improved atomization, particularly when the liquid passes through the needle at near-supercritical conditions. A pref... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7094327 | Compositions for the treatment of magnesium alloys The invention relates to a composition for treating magnesium alloys aimed at improving the resistance thereof to corrosion. The composition is an aqueous solution with a pH ranging between 7 and 10, containing a niobium salt, hydrofluoric acid, and optionally a zir... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7070687 | Apparatus and method of surface treatment for electrolytic and electroless plating of metals in integrated circuit manufacturing Apparatus and method for treating a surface of a substrate for electrolytic or electroless plating of metals in integrated circuit manufacturing. In one embodiment the method includes forming a barrier layer on a substrate. A metal-seed layer is then formed on the b... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7025867 | Direct electrolytic metallization on non-conducting substrates The invention relates to a method for the direct electrolytic metallization of electrically non-conducting substrate surfaces comprising bringing the substrate surfaces into contact with a water-soluble polymer; treating the substrate surfaces with a permanganate so... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7018482 | Method of manufacturing electronic devices, and apparatus for carrying out such a method A method of manufacturing electronic devices, in particular, but not exclusively, semiconductor devices, and apparatus for carrying out such a method, in which method wafers 1, which are provided at a surface 2 with a material 3 to be removed, a... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7011738 | Activation of a cathode The present invention relates to a method for activation of a cathode comprising at least a cathode substrate wherein the cathode is cleaned by means of an acid, the cleaned cathode is coated with at least one electrocatalytic coating solution, drying the coated cat... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6986838 | Nanomachined and micromachined electrodes for electrochemical devices A nanomachined and micromachined electrode (10) is disclosed that is produced by providing a layer of aluminum (11) positioned upon a conductive substrate (12), anodizing the layer of aluminum to produce a layer of aluminum oxide (13) hav... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6968234 | Implantable medical device having biologically active polymeric casing An implantable medical device has a medical unit, such as a pacemaker lead, and a casing at least partially enclosing the medical unit. The casing is formed of a base polymer such as a polyurethane, a polyurethane copolymer, a fluoropolymer and a polyolefin or a sil... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6966322 | Enhanced chronic lead removal An implantable medical device, perhaps a pacemaker lead, has a medical unit and a casing at least partially enclosing the medical unit. The casing is formed of a base polymer having surface modifying pendant groups formed of an acrylamide polymer or an acrylamide co... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6960370 | Methods of forming medical devices Medical devices that include oxidizable portions can be plated after a two step activation process that includes successive applications of two aqueous solutions of ammonium bifluoride. Once plated, such materials can be soldered using conventional solders and fluxe... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6951604 | Production method for flexible printed board A flexible printed board production method which ensures higher adhesion of copper, excellent workability, easier continuous production and lower costs. The flexible printed board production method comprises the steps of: treating a surface of a polyimide resin film... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6942781 | Method for electroplating a strip of foam A method for electroplating a strip of foam having two opposite sides and an electrically conductive surface, including: (a) continuously applying the strip of foam onto a moving cathode immersed in an electroplating bath so that the strip travels through the... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6939455 | Method and device for the electrolytic treatment of electrically conducting surfaces separated plates and film material pieces in addition to uses of said method For electrolytic treatment of circuit boards and foils LP, a method and a device are used in which the sheets and foils are transported through a treatment unit and brought thereby in contact with treatment fluid 3. The sheets and foils are guided during tran... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6935933 | Viscous electropolishing system A method for planarizing a surface of an electrically conductive layer on a substrate, where the surface of the electrically conductive layer has relatively high features and relatively low features. A viscous material is applied to the surface of the electrically c... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6921551 | Plating method and apparatus for controlling deposition on predetermined portions of a workpiece The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for plating a conductive material on a workpiece surface in a highly desirable manner. Using a workpiece-surface-influencing device, such as a mask or sweeper, that preferentially contacts the top surface of the... | 07/26/2005 |
