Patent ID: 7157023
Filing Date: 2007-01-02
Classification: C03C,H01B,H01C,H05B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of using a composition comprising finely divided particles of (a) an electrically-conductive material; (b) one or more inorganic binders; and (c) one or more metal(s) selected from the group consisting of cobalt and bismuth, wherein components (a), (b) and (c) are dispersed in a liquid vehicle, in the manufacture of an electrically-conductive pattern on a substrate for the purpose of increasing the resistivity of said electrically-conductive pattern comprising the following steps: i. applying said composition to a substrate to form a coating; and ii. Firing the coated substrate to effect sintering of the finely divided particles to the substrate wherein the resistivity is increased to at least 10 μΩ cm and the adhesion increased to greater than 10 kg wherein said coated substrate is an automotive defogging or defrosting element, or is a printed window aerial or antenna.