Patent ID: 7347683
Filing Date: 2008-03-25
Classification: B29C,B81C,B82Y,G03F

Abstract:
1. A molding apparatus for patterning a workpiece, comprising: a mold having a pattern to be transferred to the workpiece, with the pattern including recesses; a first support member for supporting the mold; a second support member, arranged opposite to said first support member, for supporting the workpiece; a pressing mechanism to bring said first and second support members close to each other and press the mold and the workpiece together so as to transfer, to the workpiece, the pattern on said mold; and a recessed portion provided on a region of the first support member, said region in contact with a first surface of said mold, wherein said first surface of said mold is flat, and the recessed portion corresponds to recesses in the pattern of a second surface of said mold.