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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 13, 2021
Filed:
Apr. 29, 2016
Materion Corporation, Mayfield Heights, OH (US);
Lee A. Donohue, Windsor, CT (US);
Margaret S. Fariss, Windsor, CT (US);
Christopher Massing, Windsor, CT (US);
Robert R. Newton, West Simsbury, CT (US);
Kevin V. Goodwin, Torrington, CT (US);
MATERION CORPORATION, Mayfield Heights, OH (US);
Abstract
The present disclosure is directed to the packaging of metal thin films deposited on polymeric substrates. The packaging method prevents deleterious change of surface energy/water contact angle as a function of time for metal thin films such as rolls, coils, sheets or strips of sputtered or vacuum deposited metal thin films. Methods and kits directed toward a unique packaging and storage scheme are also disclosed. This results in maintenance of the metal film's hydrophilicity and surface energy for extended periods of time.