公开(公告)号：US06258419B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-10

申请号：US09388677

申请日：1999-09-02

Applicant: Timothy A. Strodtbeck

Inventor： Timothy A. Strodtbeck

IPC: B05D120

CPC classification number: B82Y30/00 ,  B05D1/283 ,  B05D3/12 ,  B82Y40/00

Abstract: A process and apparatus for processing a monolayer film and transferring the monolayer film to a substrate are provided. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a process for transferring a monolayer film to a substrate is provided comprising the steps of: (i) providing a water-based carrier media defining an upper surface; (ii) introducing process particles on the upper surface of the carrier media, wherein the molecules are dissolved in a solvent and the particles and the solvent are insoluble in the carrier media; (iii) evaporating the solvent such that a non-cohesive monolayer film of the particles is formed on the upper surface of the carrier media; (iv) decreasing a degree of void incorporation in the monolayer film of particles by compressing a dimension of the non-cohesive film along the upper surface of the carrier media, and sonicating the carrier media to form micro-bubbles in the carrier media, wherein the compression and the sonication contribute to a decreased degree of void incorporation in the film of process particles; and (v) transferring the film of particles to a surface of the substrate. The steps of compressing and sonicating may be executed concurrently.

公开(公告)号：US6048623A

公开(公告)日：2000-04-11

申请号：US769594

申请日：1996-12-18

Applicant: Dennis S. Everhart ,  George M. Whitesides

Inventor： Dennis S. Everhart ,  George M. Whitesides

IPC: B05D1/28 ,  B41M3/00 ,  G03F7/00 ,  G03F7/16 ,  B32B15/10

CPC classification number: B82Y30/00 ,  B05D1/283 ,  B41M3/003 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  B82Y40/00 ,  G03F7/0002 ,  G03F7/161 ,  G03F7/165 ,  Y10T428/2804

Abstract: The present invention comprises methods of contact printing of patterned, self-assembling monolayers of alkanethiolates, carboxylic acids, hydroxamic acids, and phosphonic acids on metallized thermoplastic films, the compositions produced thereby, and the use of these compositions. Patterned self-assembling monolayers allow for the controlled placement of fluids thereon which contain a chemically reactive, indicator functionality. The optical sensing devices produced thereby when the film is exposed to an analyte and light, can produce optical diffraction patterns which differ depending on the reaction of the self-assembling monolayer with the analyte of interest. The light can be in the visible spectrum, and be either reflected from the film, or transmitted through it, and the analyte can be any compound reacting with the fluid on the self-assembling monolayer. The present invention also provides a flexible support for a self-assembling monolayer on gold or another suitable metal.

Abstract translation: 本发明包括在金属化热塑性薄膜上接触印刷图案化的自组装单烷基硫醇盐，羧酸，异羟肟酸和膦酸的单元，由此制备的组合物以及这些组合物的用途。 图案化的自组装单层允许在其上控制放置含有化学反应性指示剂功能的流体。 当膜暴露于分析物和光时，由此产生的光学感测装置可以产生根据自组装单层与感兴趣的分析物的反应而不同的光学衍射图。 光可以在可见光谱中，并且可以从膜反射或透过它，并且分析物可以是与自组装单层上的流体反应的任何化合物。 本发明还提供了一种对金或其它合适金属上的自组装单层的柔性支撑。

公开(公告)号：US06020026A

公开(公告)日：2000-02-01

申请号：US992405

申请日：1997-12-17

Applicant: William Birch ,  Alain Robert Emile Carre

Inventor： William Birch ,  Alain Robert Emile Carre

IPC: C12M1/32 ,  B01J19/00 ,  B05D1/18 ,  B05D1/28 ,  B41M3/00 ,  C03C17/30 ,  C08J7/04 ,  G03F7/16 ,  B05D5/00

CPC classification number: B82Y30/00 ,  B05D1/185 ,  B05D1/283 ,  B41M3/003 ,  B82Y40/00 ,  G03F7/161 ,  G03F7/165

Abstract: The invention relates in particular to a process for modifying the properties of a hydroxylated surface of a three-dimensional substrate containing exposed zones and recessed zones, according to which a compound, such as a silane containing (a) reactive group(s), is selectively dry-transferred onto the exposed zones of said surface using a a flat stamping pad impregnated with said compound. The substrate may be made of glass and the compound may be a thiol or an alkyl- or aryl-tri(chloro or alkoxy) silane, inter alia. Use, in particular, for the production of microwell plates for biological cultures and printing plates.

Abstract translation: 本发明具体涉及用于改变含有暴露区域和凹陷区域的三维基质的羟基化表面的性质的方法，根据该方法，化合物如含有（a）反应性基团的硅烷是 使用浸渍有所述化合物的平坦冲压垫选择性地干式转移到所述表面的暴露区域上。 衬底可以由玻璃制成，并且化合物可以是硫醇或烷基 - 或芳基 - 三（氯或烷氧基）硅烷。 特别用于生产用于生物培养和印版的微孔板。

公开(公告)号：US5951881A

公开(公告)日：1999-09-14

申请号：US681235

申请日：1996-07-22

Applicant: John A. Rogers ,  Rebecca J. Jackman ,  George M. Whitesides

Inventor： John A. Rogers ,  Rebecca J. Jackman ,  George M. Whitesides

IPC: B05D1/28 ,  G03F7/00 ,  G03F7/16 ,  G03F7/18 ,  G03F7/24 ,  H01F41/04 ,  H01L22/027

CPC classification number: G02B6/02142 ,  B05D1/283 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  B82Y40/00 ,  G02B6/02138 ,  G03F7/00 ,  G03F7/161 ,  G03F7/18 ,  G03F7/24 ,  H01F41/042 ,  G02B6/02152

Abstract: Techniques for fabrication of small-scale metallic structures such as microinductors, microtransformers and stents are described. A chemically active agent such as a catalyst is applied from an applicator in a pattern to an exterior surface of an article, metal is deposited according to the pattern and optionally, removed from the substrate. Where the substrate is cylindrical, the pattern can serve as a stent. Alternatively, a pattern of a self-assembled monolayer can be printed on a surface, which pattern can dictate metal plating or etching resulting in a patterned metal structure that can be cylindrical. In another embodiment, a structure is patterned on a surface that serves as a phase-modulating pattern or amplitude-modulating pattern. The article subsequently is exposed to radiation that can induce a change in refractive index within the article, and the phase-modulating or amplitude-modulating pattern results in different indices of refraction being created in different portions of the article. By this technique, a grating can be written into a core of an optical fiber.

Abstract translation: 描述了微型电感器，微型变压器和支架等小型金属结构的制造技术。 将化学活性剂如催化剂从涂布器以图案施加到制品的外表面，根据图案沉积金属，并任选地从基材上除去金属。 在基底为圆柱形的情况下，图案可用作支架。 或者，自组装单层的图案可以印刷在表面上，该图案可以规定金属电镀或蚀刻，导致可以是圆柱形的图案化金属结构。 在另一个实施例中，在用作相位调制图案或幅度调制图案的表面上图案化结构。 该物品随后暴露于可引起制品内的折射率变化的辐射，并且相位调制或幅度调制图案导致在制品的不同部分产生不同的折射率。 通过这种技术，可以将光栅写入光纤的核心。

公开(公告)号：US5725788A

公开(公告)日：1998-03-10

申请号：US608022

申请日：1996-03-04

Applicant: George N. Maracas ,  Ronald N. Legge ,  Herbert Goronkin ,  Lawrence N. Dworsky

Inventor： George N. Maracas ,  Ronald N. Legge ,  Herbert Goronkin ,  Lawrence N. Dworsky

IPC: H01L21/302 ,  B05D1/18 ,  B05D1/28 ,  G03F7/00 ,  G03F7/16 ,  H01L21/027 ,  H01L21/033 ,  H01L21/3065 ,  H01L21/308 ,  B44C1/22

CPC classification number: B82Y30/00 ,  B05D1/185 ,  B05D1/28 ,  B05D1/283 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  B82Y40/00 ,  G03F7/0002 ,  G03F7/161 ,  H01L21/0331 ,  H01L21/0337 ,  H01L21/3081

Abstract: An apparatus (95) and method for patterning a surface of an article (30), the apparatus (95) including a large-area stamp (50) for forming a self-assembled monolayer (36) (SAM) of a molecular species (38) on the surface (34) of a layer (32) of resist material, which is formed on the surface of the article (30). The large-area stamp (50) includes a layer (52) of an elastomer and has, embedded within it, mechanical structures (68, 80) which stiffen the large-area stamp (50) and deform it to control the stamped patterns. The method includes the steps of: forming a layer (32) of resist material is on the surface of the article (30), utilizing the large-area stamp (50) to form the SAM (36) on the surface (34) of the layer (32) of resist material, etching the layer (32) of resist material, and thereafter etching or plating the surface of the article (30).

Abstract translation: 一种用于对制品（30）的表面进行图案化的装置（95）和方法，所述装置（95）包括用于形成分子种类的自组装单层（36）（SAM）的大面积印模（50） 38）形成在制品（30）的表面上的抗蚀剂材料层（32）的表面（34）上。 大面积邮票（50）包括弹性体层（52），并且内嵌有机械结构（68,80），其加强大面积印模（50）并使其变形以控制冲压图案。 该方法包括以下步骤：在制品（30）的表面上形成抗蚀剂材料层（32），利用大面积印模（50）在表面（34）上形成SAM（36） 抗蚀剂材料层（32），蚀刻抗蚀剂材料层（32），然后蚀刻或电镀制品（30）的表面。

公开(公告)号：US5512131A

公开(公告)日：1996-04-30

申请号：US131841

申请日：1993-10-04

Applicant: Amit Kumar ,  George M. Whitesides

Inventor： Amit Kumar ,  George M. Whitesides

IPC: B05D1/28 ,  C40B60/14 ,  G02B5/18 ,  G02B6/12 ,  G02B6/36 ,  G03F7/00 ,  G03F7/16 ,  H01L21/48 ,  H01L21/768 ,  B44C1/22

CPC classification number: B81C1/00206 ,  B05D1/283 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  B82Y40/00 ,  G02B5/1857 ,  G03F7/0002 ,  G03F7/165 ,  H01L21/4867 ,  H01L21/768 ,  B01J2219/00382 ,  B01J2219/00605 ,  B01J2219/00612 ,  B01J2219/00619 ,  B01J2219/0063 ,  B01J2219/00659 ,  B81B2201/0214 ,  B81C2201/036 ,  C40B60/14 ,  G02B2006/12102 ,  G02B2006/12107 ,  G03H1/182

Abstract: A method of patterning a material surface is provided in which an elastomeric stamp having a stamping surface is coated with a self-assembled monolayer forming species having a functional group selected to bind to a particular material, and the stamping surface is placed against a surface of material and is removed to leave a self-assembled monolayer of the species according to the stamping surface pattern of the stamp. Additional stamping steps may be subsequently effected to produce any of a variety of SAM patterns on the surface. Additionally, portions of the material surface that are not coated with a stamped SAM pattern may be filled in with another SAM-forming species. Alternately, portions that are not covered by a SAM layer may be etched or plated. Additionally, an optical switch and other optical devices and elements are provided, comprising articles similar to the inventive stamp.

Abstract translation: 提供了图案化材料表面的方法，其中具有冲压表面的弹性体印模涂覆有具有选定成结合特定材料的官能团的自组装单层形成物质，并且将冲压表面放置在 材料，并根据印模的冲压表面图案移除以留下物种的自组装单层。 随后可以进行额外的冲压步骤以产生表面上的各种SAM图案中的任何一种。 此外，未涂覆冲压的SAM图案的材料表面的部分可以用另外的SAM形成物质填充。 或者，可以蚀刻或镀覆未被SAM层覆盖的部分。 另外，提供光学开关和其它光学装置和元件，其包括与本发明的印模相似的制品。