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Method of forming a circuit board
Assignee: Round Rock Research LLC
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Filing: 1996-01-11
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Granted: 1999-08-17
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Expires: 2016-01-11
Abstract
Abstract A method of forming a circuit board includes, a) providing a temporary substrate; b) depositing an uncured electrically insulative circuit board material over the temporary substrate, the circuit board material adhering to the temporary substrate; c) substantially curing the uncured circuit board material into at least one self supporting sheet; d) providing circuit traces atop the cured self supporting sheet; e) mounting an electronic circuit component atop the cured self supporting sheet in electrical communication with the circuit traces; and f) peeling the temporary substrate and cured self supporting sheet from one another. An electronic circuit of the invention includes, i) a self-supporting electrically insulative ink or paint substrate, the ink or paint substrate having an outer surface; ii) circuit traces provided on the ink or paint substrate outer surface; and iii) at least one electronic circuit component mounted to the ink or paint substrate outer surface in electrical connection with the circuit traces.
Inventors
- 👤 Rickie C. Lake
- 👤 Joe Mousseau
- 👤 Mark E. Tuttle
Bibliographic Details
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2026-11-01 22:23
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10W; H10W74/00; H10W74/01; H10W74/019; H05; H05K; H05K3/00; H05K3/007; H05K3/0097; H10W70/00; H10W70/60; H10W70/62; H10W70/66; H10W70/666; H10W74/10; H10W74/111; H10W74/114; H05K1/00; H05K1/02; H05K1/03; H05K1/0393; H05K2203/00; H05K2203/01; H05K2203/0147; H05K2203/0152; H05K2203/0156; H05K2203/07; H05K2203/0756; H05K2203/0759; H05K2203/15; H05K2203/1545; H05K3/22; H05K3/28; H05K3/284; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/901; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49117; Y10T29/49124; Y10T29/49126; Y10T29/4913; Y10T29/49144; Y10T29/49155; Y10T29/49158
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 55
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A method of forming a circuit board comprising the following steps: providing a temporary substrate; depositing an uncured electrically insulative circuit board material over the temporary substrate, the circuit board material adhering to the temporary substrate; substantially curing the uncured circuit board material into at least one self supporting sheet; providing circuit traces atop the cured self supporting sheet; mounting an electronic circuit component atop the cured self supporting sheet in electrical communication with the circuit traces; and peeling the temporary substrate and cured self supporting sheet from one another.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
90 words
A method of forming a circuit board comprising the following steps: providing a temporary substrate; depositing an uncured electrically insulative circuit board material over the temporary substrate, the circuit board material adhering to the temporary substrate; substantially curing the uncured circuit board material into at least one self supporting sheet; providing circuit traces atop the cured self supporting sheet; mounting an electronic circuit component atop the cured self supporting sheet in electrical communication with the circuit traces; and peeling the temporary substrate and cured self supporting sheet from one another.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of forming a circuit board of claim 1 comprising reusing the temporary substrate in a subsequent method comprising the collective steps of claim 1.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method of forming a circuit board of claim 1 wherein the temporary substrate predominately comprises a material selected from the group consisting of glass, metal foil, ceramic, wax, wax-coated paper, polyester, Teflon®, plastic, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of forming a circuit board of claim 1 wherein the circuit board material predominately comprises a material selected from the group consisting of epoxy, polyester resin, polyurethanes, paint, varnish, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of forming a circuit board of claim 1 wherein the temporary substrate is rigid.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of forming a circuit board of claim 1 wherein the cured circuit board material is rigid.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of forming a circuit board of claim 1 wherein the temporary substrate is rigid, and the cured circuit board material is rigid.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of forming a circuit board of claim 1 wherein the circuit traces and mounted electronic circuit component are provided before the peeling step.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of forming a circuit board of claim 1 wherein the circuit traces and mounted electronic circuit component are provided after the peeling step.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
99 words
A method of forming a circuit board comprising the following steps: providing a temporary substrate; depositing an uncured electrically insulative circuit board material over the temporary substrate, the circuit board material adhering to the temporary substrate, the electrically insulative circuit board material predominately comprising ink, substantially curing the uncured circuit board material into at least one self supporting sheet; providing circuit traces atop the cured self supporting sheet; mounting an electronic circuit component atop the cured self supporting sheet in electrical communication with the circuit traces; and peeling the temporary substrate and cured self supporting sheet from one another.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
99 words
A method of forming a circuit board comprising the following steps: providing a temporary substrate; depositing an uncured electrically insulative circuit board material over the temporary substrate, the circuit board material adhering to the temporary substrate, the electrically insulative circuit board material predominately comprising ink, substantially curing the uncured circuit board material into at least one self supporting sheet; providing circuit traces atop the cured self supporting sheet; mounting an electronic circuit component atop the cured self supporting sheet in electrical communication with the circuit traces; and peeling the temporary substrate and cured self supporting sheet from one another.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
112 words
A method of forming a circuit board comprising the following steps: providing a temporary substrate; depositing an uncured electrically insulative circuit board material over the temporary substrate, the circuit board material adhering to the temporary substrate, the electrically insulative circuit board material predominately comprising ink; substantially curing the uncured circuit board material into at least one self supporting sheet; providing circuit traces atop the cured self supporting sheet; mounting an electronic circuit component atop the cured self supporting sheet in electrical communication with the circuit traces; peeling the temporary substrate and cured self supporting sheet from one another; and reusing the temporary substrate in a subsequent method comprising the above collective steps.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
112 words
A method of forming a circuit board comprising the following steps: providing a temporary substrate; depositing an uncured electrically insulative circuit board material over the temporary substrate, the circuit board material adhering to the temporary substrate, the electrically insulative circuit board material predominately comprising ink; substantially curing the uncured circuit board material into at least one self supporting sheet; providing circuit traces atop the cured self supporting sheet; mounting an electronic circuit component atop the cured self supporting sheet in electrical communication with the circuit traces; peeling the temporary substrate and cured self supporting sheet from one another; and reusing the temporary substrate in a subsequent method comprising the above collective steps.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
122 words
A method of forming a circuit board comprising the following steps: providing a temporary substrate; depositing an uncured electrically insulative circuit board material over the temporary substrate, the circuit board material adhering to the temporary substrate, the electrically insulative circuit board material predominately comprising ultraviolet light curable ink substantially curing comprising exposing the ink to ultraviolet light; substantially curing the uncured circuit board material into at least one self supporting sheet, the substantially curing comprising exposing the ink to ultraviolet light; providing circuit traces atop the cured self supporting sheet; mounting an electronic circuit component atop the cured self supporting sheet in electrical communication with the circuit traces; and peeling the temporary substrate and cured self supporting sheet is from one another.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
122 words
A method of forming a circuit board comprising the following steps: providing a temporary substrate; depositing an uncured electrically insulative circuit board material over the temporary substrate, the circuit board material adhering to the temporary substrate, the electrically insulative circuit board material predominately comprising ultraviolet light curable ink substantially curing comprising exposing the ink to ultraviolet light; substantially curing the uncured circuit board material into at least one self supporting sheet, the substantially curing comprising exposing the ink to ultraviolet light; providing circuit traces atop the cured self supporting sheet; mounting an electronic circuit component atop the cured self supporting sheet in electrical communication with the circuit traces; and peeling the temporary substrate and cured self supporting sheet is from one another.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
96 words
A method of forming a circuit board comprising the following steps: providing a temporary substrate, wherein the temporary substrate is flexible; depositing an uncured electrically insulative circuit board material over the temporary substrate, the circuit board material adhering to the temporary substrate; substantially curing the uncured circuit board material into at least one self supporting sheet; providing circuit traces atop the cured self supporting sheet; mounting an electronic circuit component atop the cured self supporting sheet in electrical communication with the circuit traces; and peeling the temporary substrate and cured self supporting sheet from one another.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
96 words
A method of forming a circuit board comprising the following steps: providing a temporary substrate, wherein the temporary substrate is flexible; depositing an uncured electrically insulative circuit board material over the temporary substrate, the circuit board material adhering to the temporary substrate; substantially curing the uncured circuit board material into at least one self supporting sheet; providing circuit traces atop the cured self supporting sheet; mounting an electronic circuit component atop the cured self supporting sheet in electrical communication with the circuit traces; and peeling the temporary substrate and cured self supporting sheet from one another.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
98 words
A method of forming a circuit board comprising the following steps: providing a temporary substrate; depositing an uncured electrically insulative circuit board material over the temporary substrate, the circuit board material adhering to the temporary substrate; substantially curing the uncured circuit board material into at least one self supporting sheet, wherein the cured circuit board material is flexible; providing circuit traces atop the cured self supporting sheet; mounting an electronic circuit component atop the cured self supporting sheet in electrical communication with the circuit traces; and peeling the temporary substrate and cured self supporting sheet from one another.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
98 words
A method of forming a circuit board comprising the following steps: providing a temporary substrate; depositing an uncured electrically insulative circuit board material over the temporary substrate, the circuit board material adhering to the temporary substrate; substantially curing the uncured circuit board material into at least one self supporting sheet, wherein the cured circuit board material is flexible; providing circuit traces atop the cured self supporting sheet; mounting an electronic circuit component atop the cured self supporting sheet in electrical communication with the circuit traces; and peeling the temporary substrate and cured self supporting sheet from one another.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
102 words
A method of forming a circuit board comprising the following steps: providing a temporary substrate, the temporary substrate being flexible; depositing an uncured electrically insulative circuit board material over the temporary substrate, the circuit board material adhering to the temporary substrate; substantially curing the uncured circuit board material into at least one self supporting sheet, the cured circuit board material being flexible; providing circuit traces atop the cured self supporting sheet; mounting an electronic circuit component atop the cured self supporting sheet in electrical communication with the circuit traces; and peeling the temporary substrate and cured self supporting sheet from one another.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
102 words
A method of forming a circuit board comprising the following steps: providing a temporary substrate, the temporary substrate being flexible; depositing an uncured electrically insulative circuit board material over the temporary substrate, the circuit board material adhering to the temporary substrate; substantially curing the uncured circuit board material into at least one self supporting sheet, the cured circuit board material being flexible; providing circuit traces atop the cured self supporting sheet; mounting an electronic circuit component atop the cured self supporting sheet in electrical communication with the circuit traces; and peeling the temporary substrate and cured self supporting sheet from one another.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
103 words
A method of forming a circuit board comprising the following steps: providing a temporary substrate, the temporary substrate being rigid; depositing an uncured electrically insulative circuit board material over the temporary substrate, the circuit board material adhering to the temporary substrate: to substantially curing the uncured circuit board material into at least one self supporting sheet, the cured circuit board material being flexible; providing circuit traces atop the cured self supporting sheet; mounting an electronic circuit component atop the cured self supporting sheet in electrical communication with the circuit traces; and peeling the temporary substrate and cured self supporting sheet from one another.
Claim 24
Independent Claim
103 words
A method of forming a circuit board comprising the following steps: providing a temporary substrate, the temporary substrate being rigid; depositing an uncured electrically insulative circuit board material over the temporary substrate, the circuit board material adhering to the temporary substrate: to substantially curing the uncured circuit board material into at least one self supporting sheet, the cured circuit board material being flexible; providing circuit traces atop the cured self supporting sheet; mounting an electronic circuit component atop the cured self supporting sheet in electrical communication with the circuit traces; and peeling the temporary substrate and cured self supporting sheet from one another.
Claim 25
Independent Claim
102 words
A method of forming a circuit board comprising the following steps: providing a temporary substrate, the temporary substrate being flexible; depositing an uncured electrically insulative circuit board material over the temporary substrate, the circuit board material adhering to the temporary substrate; substantially curing the uncured circuit board material into at least one self supporting sheet, the cured circuit board material being rigid; providing circuit traces atop the cured self supporting sheet; mounting an electronic circuit component atop the cured self supporting sheet in electrical communication with the circuit traces; and peeling the temporary substrate and cured self supporting sheet from one another.
Claim 26
Independent Claim
102 words
A method of forming a circuit board comprising the following steps: providing a temporary substrate, the temporary substrate being flexible; depositing an uncured electrically insulative circuit board material over the temporary substrate, the circuit board material adhering to the temporary substrate; substantially curing the uncured circuit board material into at least one self supporting sheet, the cured circuit board material being rigid; providing circuit traces atop the cured self supporting sheet; mounting an electronic circuit component atop the cured self supporting sheet in electrical communication with the circuit traces; and peeling the temporary substrate and cured self supporting sheet from one another.
Claim 27
Independent Claim
102 words
A method of forming a circuit board comprising the following steps: providing a temporary substrate; depositing an uncured electrically insulative circuit board material over the temporary substrate, the circuit board material adhering to the temporary substrate; substantially curing the uncured circuit board material into at least one self supporting sheet; providing circuit traces atop the cured self supporting sheet: mounting an electronic circuit component atop the cured self supporting sheet in electrical communication with the circuit traces, the mounting comprising mounting the electronic circuit component with electrically conductive epoxy; and peeling the temporary substrate and cured self supporting sheet from one another.
Claim 28
Independent Claim
102 words
A method of forming a circuit board comprising the following steps: providing a temporary substrate; depositing an uncured electrically insulative circuit board material over the temporary substrate, the circuit board material adhering to the temporary substrate; substantially curing the uncured circuit board material into at least one self supporting sheet; providing circuit traces atop the cured self supporting sheet: mounting an electronic circuit component atop the cured self supporting sheet in electrical communication with the circuit traces, the mounting comprising mounting the electronic circuit component with electrically conductive epoxy; and peeling the temporary substrate and cured self supporting sheet from one another.
Claim 29
Independent Claim
167 words
A method of forming a circuit board comprising the following steps: providing a temporary substrate; depositing an uncured electrically insulative circuit board material over the temporary substrate, the circuit board material adhering to the temporary substrate; substantially curing the uncured circuit board material into at least one self supporting sheet; providing circuit traces atop the cured self supporting sheet; mounting an electronic circuit component atop the cured self supporting sheet in electrical communication with the circuit traces; providing an electrically insulative encapsulating layer over the cured circuit board material having the circuit traces and electronic circuit component; after providing the electrically insulative encapsulating layer, peeling the temporary substrate and cured self supporting sheet from one another, the peeling step comprising peeling a composite of the circuit board sheet and encapsulating layer from the temporary substrate; and after the peeling step, cutting through at least the encapsulating layer to form a plurality of discrete encapsulated circuit boards having circuit traces and at least one mounted electronic circuit component.
Claim 30
Independent Claim
167 words
A method of forming a circuit board comprising the following steps: providing a temporary substrate; depositing an uncured electrically insulative circuit board material over the temporary substrate, the circuit board material adhering to the temporary substrate; substantially curing the uncured circuit board material into at least one self supporting sheet; providing circuit traces atop the cured self supporting sheet; mounting an electronic circuit component atop the cured self supporting sheet in electrical communication with the circuit traces; providing an electrically insulative encapsulating layer over the cured circuit board material having the circuit traces and electronic circuit component; after providing the electrically insulative encapsulating layer, peeling the temporary substrate and cured self supporting sheet from one another, the peeling step comprising peeling a composite of the circuit board sheet and encapsulating layer from the temporary substrate; and after the peeling step, cutting through at least the encapsulating layer to form a plurality of discrete encapsulated circuit boards having circuit traces and at least one mounted electronic circuit component.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of forming a circuit board of claim 19 wherein the temporary substrate is flexible, the cured circuit board material is flexible, and the encapsulating layer is flexible.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of forming a circuit board of claim 19 wherein the temporary substrate is flexible, the cured circuit board material is rigid, and the encapsulating layer is flexible.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of forming a circuit board of claim 19 wherein the temporary substrate is flexible, the cured circuit board material is flexible, and the encapsulating layer is rigid.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of forming a circuit board of claim 19 wherein the temporary substrate is flexible, the cured circuit board material is rigid, and the encapsulating layer is rigid.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of forming a circuit board of claim 19 wherein the temporary substrate is rigid, the cured circuit board material is flexible, and the encapsulating layer is flexible.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of forming a circuit board of claim 19 wherein the temporary substrate is rigid, the cured circuit board material is rigid, and the encapsulating layer is flexible.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of forming a circuit board of claim 19 wherein the temporary substrate is rigid, the cured circuit board material is flexible, and the encapsulating layer is rigid.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of forming a circuit board of claim 19 wherein the temporary substrate is rigid, the cured circuit board material is rigid, and the encapsulating layer is rigid.
Claim 39
Independent Claim
181 words
A method of forming a circuit board comprising the following steps: providing a temporary substrate; depositing an uncured electrically insulative circuit board material over the temporary substrate, the circuit board material adhering to the a temporary substrate; substantially curing the uncured circuit board material into at least one self supporting sheet; providing circuit traces atop the cured self supporting sheet; mounting an electronic circuit component atop the cured self supporting sheet in electrical communication with the circuit traces; peeling the temporary substrate and cured self supporting sheet from one another, the circuit traces and mounted electronic circuit component being provided before the peeling step; providing an electrically insulative encapsulating layer over the cured circuit board material having the circuit traces and electronic circuit component provided thereon before the peeling step; cutting through the encapsulating layer and temporary substrate to form a plurality of discrete circuit boards having circuit traces and at least one mounted electronic circuit component; and the peeling step comprising peeling a plurality of composite circuit boards with encapsulating layer material from the respectively cut pieces of temporary substrate.
Claim 40
Independent Claim
181 words
A method of forming a circuit board comprising the following steps: providing a temporary substrate; depositing an uncured electrically insulative circuit board material over the temporary substrate, the circuit board material adhering to the a temporary substrate; substantially curing the uncured circuit board material into at least one self supporting sheet; providing circuit traces atop the cured self supporting sheet; mounting an electronic circuit component atop the cured self supporting sheet in electrical communication with the circuit traces; peeling the temporary substrate and cured self supporting sheet from one another, the circuit traces and mounted electronic circuit component being provided before the peeling step; providing an electrically insulative encapsulating layer over the cured circuit board material having the circuit traces and electronic circuit component provided thereon before the peeling step; cutting through the encapsulating layer and temporary substrate to form a plurality of discrete circuit boards having circuit traces and at least one mounted electronic circuit component; and the peeling step comprising peeling a plurality of composite circuit boards with encapsulating layer material from the respectively cut pieces of temporary substrate.
Claim 41
Independent Claim
129 words
A method of forming a circuit board comprising the following steps: providing a temporary substrate; providing a series of discrete patterns of an uncured electrically insulative circuit board material over the temporary substrate, the discrete patterns forming desired outlines of a plurality of finished circuit boards, the circuit board material adhering to the temporary substrate; substantially curing the uncured circuit board material into a plurality of self supporting circuit board sheets; providing circuit traces atop the plurality of cured self supporting circuit board sheets; mounting electronic circuit components atop the plurality of cured self supporting sheets in electrical communication with the circuit traces; and after providing the circuit traces and mounting the electronic circuit components, peeling the temporary substrate and plurality of cured self supporting sheets from one another.
Claim 42
Independent Claim
129 words
A method of forming a circuit board comprising the following steps: providing a temporary substrate; providing a series of discrete patterns of an uncured electrically insulative circuit board material over the temporary substrate, the discrete patterns forming desired outlines of a plurality of finished circuit boards, the circuit board material adhering to the temporary substrate; substantially curing the uncured circuit board material into a plurality of self supporting circuit board sheets; providing circuit traces atop the plurality of cured self supporting circuit board sheets; mounting electronic circuit components atop the plurality of cured self supporting sheets in electrical communication with the circuit traces; and after providing the circuit traces and mounting the electronic circuit components, peeling the temporary substrate and plurality of cured self supporting sheets from one another.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of forming a circuit board of claim 29 comprising reusing the temporary substrate in a subsequent method comprising the collective steps of claim 29.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of forming a circuit board of claim 29 wherein the electrically insulative circuit board material predominately comprises ink.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method of forming a circuit board of claim 29 comprising reusing the temporary substrate in a subsequent method comprising the collective steps of claim 29, and wherein the electrically insulative circuit board material predominately comprises ink.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method of forming a circuit board of claim 29 wherein the electrically insulative circuit board material predominately comprises ultraviolet light curable ink, the step of substantially curing comprising exposing the ink to ultraviolet light.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method of forming a circuit board of claim 29 wherein the temporary substrate predominately comprises a material selected from the group consisting of glass, metal foil, ceramic, wax, wax-coated paper, polyester, Teflon®, plastic, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of forming a circuit board of claim 29 wherein the circuit board material predominately comprises a material selected from the group consisting of epoxy, polyester resin, polyurethanes, paint, varnish, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
93 words
The method of forming a circuit board of claim 29 further comprising: providing an electrically insulative encapsulating layer over the cured circuit board material having the circuit traces and electronic circuit components provided thereon before the peeling step, the peeling step comprising peeling a singular composite of the plurality of the circuit board sheets and encapsulating layer from the temporary substrate, and further comprising: after the peeling step, cutting through the encapsulating layer to form a plurality of discrete encapsulated circuit boards having circuit traces and at least one mounted electronic circuit component.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
89 words
The method of forming a circuit board of claim 29 further comprising: providing an electrically insulative encapsulating layer over the cured circuit board material having the circuit traces and electronic circuit components provided thereon before the peeling step; cutting through the encapsulating layer and temporary substrate to form a plurality of discrete circuit boards having circuit traces and at least one mounted electronic circuit component; and the peeling step comprising peeling a plurality of composite circuit boards with encapsulating layer material from the respectively cut pieces of temporary substrate.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
79 words
The method of forming a circuit board of claim 29 further comprising: providing a series of discrete dams around the respective cured circuit board sheets; providing an electrically insulative encapsulating layer within the dams over the cured circuit board sheets and after providing the circuit traces and after mounting the electronic circuit components to define a plurality of discrete encapsulated circuit board sheets; and the peeling step comprising peeling the respective encapsulated circuit board sheets from the temporary substrate.
Claim 52
Independent Claim
84 words
A method of forming a circuit board comprising: providing a temporary substrate; depositing an uncured electrically insulative circuit board material proximate the temporary substrate, the circuit board material adhering to the temporary substrate; substantially curing the uncured circuit board material into at least one self supporting sheet; after the substantially curing, providing circuit traces proximate the cured self supporting sheet; mounting an electronic circuit component in electrical communication with the circuit traces; and removing the temporary substrate from the substantially cured self supporting sheet.
Claim 53
Independent Claim
84 words
A method of forming a circuit board comprising: providing a temporary substrate; depositing an uncured electrically insulative circuit board material proximate the temporary substrate, the circuit board material adhering to the temporary substrate; substantially curing the uncured circuit board material into at least one self supporting sheet; after the substantially curing, providing circuit traces proximate the cured self supporting sheet; mounting an electronic circuit component in electrical communication with the circuit traces; and removing the temporary substrate from the substantially cured self supporting sheet.
Claim 54
Independent Claim
95 words
A method of forming a circuit board comprising the following steps: providing a temporary substrate; depositing an uncured electrically insulative circuit board material over the temporary substrate; substantially curing the uncured circuit board material into at least one self supporting sheet, the at least one self supporting sheet consisting essentially of the substantially cured circuit board material; providing circuit traces atop the cured self supporting sheet; mounting an electronic circuit component atop the cured self supporting sheet in electrical communication with the circuit traces; and removing the cured self supporting sheet from the temporary substrate.
Claim 55
Independent Claim
95 words
A method of forming a circuit board comprising the following steps: providing a temporary substrate; depositing an uncured electrically insulative circuit board material over the temporary substrate; substantially curing the uncured circuit board material into at least one self supporting sheet, the at least one self supporting sheet consisting essentially of the substantially cured circuit board material; providing circuit traces atop the cured self supporting sheet; mounting an electronic circuit component atop the cured self supporting sheet in electrical communication with the circuit traces; and removing the cured self supporting sheet from the temporary substrate.
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