Patent ID: 6077380
Filing Date: 2000-06-20
Classification: B01J,B22F,B23K,B29B,C23C,H01L,H05K,Y02P,Y10T

Abstract:
The method of forming an adhesive connection between two opposing substantially parallel surfaces comprising the steps of:(a) coating a plurality of substantially spherical individual bodies of a first material with a substantially uniform coating of adhesive to form a plurality of individual bodies, each having a core of said first material and a coating of adhesive;(b) positioning a plurality of said individual bodies in a first layer on a first surface;(c) positioning a plurality of said individual bodies in a second layer on said first layer;(d) positioning a second surface on said second layer; and(e) compressing said layers between said surfaces until the cores of said individual bodies physically contact each other and said adhesive material forms a bond connecting said first surface to said second surface.