Patent ID: 8778208
Filing Date: 2014-07-15
Classification: B81B,B81C

Abstract:
1. A method of making an article which comprises a support member having a central region surrounded by a peripheral region, and an ultra-thin sheet of material secured at its lateral regions to the peripheral region of the support member, the method comprising the steps of: providing an ultra-thin sheet on a substrate, forming the support member in situ on the lateral regions of the ultra-thin sheet such that the lateral regions of the ultra-thin sheet are sandwiched between the support member and the substrate and adhered to the support member, wherein the forming step comprises depositing a material from a liquid or vapour, and, removing the substrate to leave the article, wherein the ultra-thin sheet has at least one free area inboard of said lateral region where the ultra-thin sheet is not overlaid by any other material.