Abstract: A bonding method joins together a plurality of conductively coated polymers in a single operation. The method employs heat generation via a high energy source, whose output is focused by an energy director which causes fusing of the polymer surfaces along with fusing of the metal surfaces at their respective interfaces to form a robust electrical and mechanical bond.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to new structures for decals, and more particularly to electrically conductive decals filled with inorganic insulator material. Various methods and processes that are used to make these electrically conductive decals filled with inorganic dielectric material are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to new decal structures, and more particularly to electrically conductive decals that are filled with organic insulator material. Various methods and processes that are used to make these electrically conductive decals filled with organic dielectric materials are disclosed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus in which an aluminum-clad copper pin-piston is supported on the upper surface of a roller or a pair of rollers. As the roller rotates, it rotates the pin-piston and the surface of the roller carries an electrolyte. The positive side of a power supply is connected to the pin-piston and the negative side of the supply is coupled to the roller surface via the electrolyte bath. Anodizing current passes from the rotating roller to the rotating pin-piston via the electrolyte, which is continuously replenished. An anodized film forms on the aluminum surface of the pin-piston. Oxide growth rate and film thickness are controlled by controlling the current density and the duration of pin-piston contact with the charged roller.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to new processes for making decals, and more particularly to electrically conductive decals that are filled with organic insulator material. Various methods and processes that are used to make these electrically conductive decals filled with organic dielectric materials are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to new processes for making decals, and more particularly to electrically conductive decals filled with inorganic insulator material. Various methods and processes that are used to make these electrically conductive decals filled with inorganic dielectric material are disclosed.