Patents Examined by Connie P. Johnson
  • Patent number: 7285368
    Abstract: Novel ester compounds having a sulfonamide structure are polymerizable into polymers having improved transparency at wavelength of up to 300 nm, especially ArF excimer laser light, and dry etching resistance. Resist compositions comprising the polymers are sensitive to high-energy radiation, have a high resolution, and lend themselves to micropatterning with electron beams or deep-UV rays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takeru Watanabe, Takeshi Kinsho