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Method of converting a positive photoresist layer to a negative photoresist image

CA 1075523 A · Owner: International Business Machines Corporation · Inventors: Moritz, Holger; Paal, Gabor

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Abstract of the Disclosure A normally positive acting photoresist material is made operable as a negative acting material by the additional steps following image-wise exposure, of heating the layer and subsequently blanket exposing it to light prior to developing it with an alkaline solvent.

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  • Granted April 15, 1980. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended April 15, 1997.
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GrantedApril 15, 1980
Term endedApril 15, 1997
Patent numberCA 1075523 A
Classification (IPC)G03C5/00

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198119831985198719891991199319951997Patent grantedApril 15, 1980Term endedApril 15, 1997

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