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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 27, 2015
Filed:
Mar. 17, 2014
Applicant:
Molecular Imprints, Inc., Austin, TX (US);
Inventors:
Assignees:
Canon Nanotechnologies, Inc., Austin, TX (US);
Molecular Imprints, Inc., Austin, TX (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G03F 7/00 (2006.01); B82Y 10/00 (2011.01); B82Y 40/00 (2011.01); B29C 59/04 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G03F 7/0002 (2013.01); B82Y 10/00 (2013.01); B82Y 40/00 (2013.01); B29C 59/043 (2013.01); B29C 59/046 (2013.01);
Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for fabricating polymer-based imprint lithography templates having thin metallic or oxide coated patterning surfaces. Such templates show enhanced fluid spreading and filling (even in absence of purging gases), good release properties, and longevity of use. Methods and systems for fabricating oxide coated versions, in particular, can be performed under atmospheric pressure conditions, allowing for lower cost processing and enhanced throughput.