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Sputtering process for preparing vitreous compositions based on Li3 PO4 and LiPO3 as network formers and network modifiers
Assignee: Edgewell Personal Care Brands LLC
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Filing: 1991-09-30
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Granted: 1992-08-25
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Expires: 2011-09-30
Abstract
Abstract Vitreous solid compositions are prepared via an RF sputtering process in an inert gas atmosphere from a target composition comprised of either Li 3 PO 4 or LiPO 3 as a network former or network modifier.
Inventors
- 👤 James R. Akridge
- 👤 Steven D. Jones
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 14:24
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01M; H01M6/00; H01M6/14; H01M6/18; C; C03; C03C; C03C3/00; C03C3/12; C03C3/23; C03C4/00; C03C4/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
42 words
A process for preparing a vitreous solid film comprising RF sputtering, in an inert gas atmosphere, a target composition comprising either Li 3 PO 4 or LiPO 3 as the sole source of oxygen and as a network former or network modifier.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
42 words
A process for preparing a vitreous solid film comprising RF sputtering, in an inert gas atmosphere, a target composition comprising either Li 3 PO 4 or LiPO 3 as the sole source of oxygen and as a network former or network modifier.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The process of claim 1, wherein the target composition further comprises Li 2 S as a network modifier for the vitreous solid.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The process of claim 2, wherein the target composition further comprises P 2 S 5 as a network former for the vitreous solid.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The process of claim 3, wherein the target composition further comprises a network dopant for the vitreous solid.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The process of claim 4, wherein the network dopant is selected from the group consisting of LiCl, LiBr, LiI, and LiF.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The process of claim 1, wherein the target composition further comprises P 2 S 5 as a network former for the vitreous solid.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The process of claim 6, wherein the target composition further comprises a network dopant for the vitreous solid.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The process of claim 7, wherein the network dopant is selected from the group consisting of LiCl, LiBr, LiI, and LiF.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The process of claim 1, wherein the target composition further comprises a network dopant for the vitreous solid.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The process of claim 9, wherein the network dopant is selected from the group consisting of LiCl, LiBr, LiI, and LiF.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
JPS59191267A
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