Patent ID: 7082876
Filing Date: 2006-08-01
Classification: B29C,B29L,B82Y,G03F,G11B

Abstract:
1. A method for forming at least a first pattern on a substrate, which substrate has at least a first planar surface which is coated with a first layer comprising the steps of: arranging the substrate, which has a center hole, and a first pressing means having a first surface provided with a first structure defining the first pattern and further provided with a first through-hole, the center line of which is perpendicular to the first surface and centered in relation to the pattern, on a conical mandrel extending through and in engagement with said center hole and in engagement with said first through-hole, with the first surface of the first pressing means facing and being separated from the first planar surface of the substrate, and the second surface of the second pressing means facing and being separated, contacting the pressing means with the substrate while maintaining a common center line, and applying a pressure to the first pressing means to form the first pattern in the first layer.