Forming thin films on substrates using a porous carrier
Patent 6881445 Issued on April 19, 2005. Estimated Expiration Date: February 25, 2022. 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.
427/248.1, COATING BY VAPOR, GAS, OR SMOKE427/255.6, Organic coating applied by vapor, gas, or smoke427/255.7Plural coatings applied by vapor, gas, or smoke
The invention relates to a composite containing a porous carrier and an amphiphilic material. The composite may be employed in methods and systems for forming thin films on substrates.
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