Method for modifying surfaces with ultra thin films
May 26, 2018. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesProcess for the production of built-up films by the stepwise adsorption of individual monolayers Film forming composition Process for preparing an organic compound thin film for an optical device Method of making film Method of applying thin films of amphiphilic molecules to substrates Ultra-thin molecular film Mold surfaces with ultra thin release films Film forming composition and method for modifying surfaces with ultra thin films Solution containing amphiphilic molecules Method of manufacturing a chemically adsorbed film Patent #: 5372851 InventorsApplicationNo. 084944 filed on 05/26/1998US Classes:427/255.6, Organic coating applied by vapor, gas, or smoke427/248.1, COATING BY VAPOR, GAS, OR SMOKE427/294, VACUUM UTILIZED PRIOR TO OR DURING COATING428/333, In terms of molecular thickness or light wave length428/447As siloxane, silicone or silaneExaminersPrimary: Chen, VivianAttorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesB05D 003/00C23C 016/00 C23C 016/02 AbstractA substrate surface is coated with a thin film by exposing the substrate to a vapor of amphiphilic molecules in a vacuum chamber, and allowing the amphiphilic molecules to spontaneously self-assemble and attach to the substrate surface wherein the substrate and a quantity of a vaporizable film forming material containing amphiphilic molecules is placed in a vacuum chamber, establishing a vacuum within said chamber, followed by vaporization of the film forming material.Other References
Field of SearchIn terms of molecular thickness or light wave lengthAs siloxane, silicone or silane COATING BY VAPOR, GAS, OR SMOKE Organic coating applied by vapor, gas, or smoke VACUUM UTILIZED PRIOR TO OR DURING COATING Metal base Organic base Organic compound containing coating Silicon containing coating Halogen containing coating, reactant, or precursor | |
