Patterned array of uniform metal microbeads

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PATENT NO 5366140
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08129668

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The present invention provides a method for providing an array of metal microbeads on a substrate, preferably in a regular pattern of very fine, uniform size microspheres or microbeads at precise spacing or scale previously unachievable. The method of the present invention comprises the steps of providing a metal layer on a substrate that is partitioned into metal regions; heating the metal layer to a temperature sufficient to melt the metal and to permit beading of the layer into discrete microbeads.

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MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANYP O BOX 33427 ST PAUL MN 55133-3427

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Calhoun, Clyde D Grant Township, Washington County, MN 57 3450
Koskenmaki, David C St. Paul, MN 38 1741

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