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Method of contact printing on gold coated films
Assignee: Kimberly Clark Worldwide Inc
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Filing: 1996-12-18
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Granted: 2000-04-11
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Expires: 2016-12-18
Abstract
Abstract The present invention comprises methods of contact printing of patterned, self-assembling monolayers of alkanethiolates, carboxylic acids, hydroxamic acids, and phosphonic acids on metallized thermoplastic films, the compositions produced thereby, and the use of these compositions. Patterned self-assembling monolayers allow for the controlled placement of fluids thereon which contain a chemically reactive, indicator functionality. The optical sensing devices produced thereby when the film is exposed to an analyte and light, can produce optical diffraction patterns which differ depending on the reaction of the self-assembling monolayer with the analyte of interest. The light can be in the visible spectrum, and be either reflected from the film, or transmitted through it, and the analyte can be any compound reacting with the fluid on the self-assembling monolayer. The present invention also provides a flexible support for a self-assembling monolayer on gold or another suitable metal.
Inventors
- 👤 Dennis S. Everhart
- 👤 George M. Whitesides
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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2026-10-29 11:35
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03F; G03F7/00; G03F7/0002; B; B05; B05D; B05D1/00; B05D1/28; B05D1/283; B41; B41M; B41M3/00; B41M3/003; B82; B82Y; B82Y10/00; B82Y30/00; B82Y40/00; G03F7/004; G03F7/027; G03F7/028; G03F7/032; G03F7/033; G03F7/038; G03F7/0388; G03F7/16; G03F7/161; G03F7/165; G03F7/70; G03F7/708; G03F7/7095; G03F7/70958; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/249921; Y10T428/249953; Y10T428/249982; Y10T428/249983; Y10T428/28; Y10T428/2804; Y10T428/31504; Y10T428/31678; Y10T428/31703
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 31
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
A film with patterned self-assembling monolayers thereon comprising: a polymer film having an optical transparency between 5% and 95% coated with metal; and a self-assembling monolayer printed onto the metal coating of the polymer film, wherein the self-assembling monolayer is printed in a first, non-diffracting pattern such that when an analyte binds to the polymer film, the polymer film diffracts transmitted light to form a second pattern, wherein the second pattern is a diffraction pattern.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
A film with patterned self-assembling monolayers thereon comprising: a polymer film having an optical transparency between 5% and 95% coated with metal; and a self-assembling monolayer printed onto the metal coating of the polymer film, wherein the self-assembling monolayer is printed in a first, non-diffracting pattern such that when an analyte binds to the polymer film, the polymer film diffracts transmitted light to form a second pattern, wherein the second pattern is a diffraction pattern.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The film of claim 1, wherein the metal is selected from the group consisting of gold, silver, nickel, platinum, aluminum, iron, copper, or zirconium.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
10 words
The film of claim 1, wherein the metal is gold.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The film of claim 3, wherein the gold coating is between approximately 1 nanometer and 1000 nanometers in thickness.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
The film of claim 1, wherein the polymer film is polyethylene-terephthalate, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene, acrylonitrile-methyl acrylate copolymer, cellophane, cellulosic polymers such as ethyl cellulose, cellulose acetate, cellulose acetate butyrate, cellulose propionate, cellulose triacetate, polyethylene, polyethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers, ionomers (ethylene polymers) polyethylene-nylon copolymers, polypropylene, methyl pentene polymers, polyvinyl fluoride, and aromatic polysulfones.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
11 words
The film of claim 4, wherein the polymer film is polyethylene-terephthalate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
The film of claim 1, wherein the polymer film is optically transparent.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The film of claim 1, wherein the polymer film has an optical transparency between approximately 20% and 80%.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
48 words
The film of claim 1, wherein the self-assembling monolayer is formed from compounds with the following general formula: X--R--Y wherein: X is reactive with the metal or metal oxide on the polymer film; R is a hydrocarbon chain; and Y is a compound with any property of interest.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
95 words
The film of claim 9, wherein: X is an asymmetrical or symmetrical disulfide (--R'SSR, --RSSR), sulfide (--R'SR, --RSR), diselenide (--R'Se--SeR), selenide (R'SeR, --RSeR), thiol (--SH), nitrile (--CN), isonitrile, nitro (--NO 2 ), selenol (--SeH), trivalent phosphorous compounds, isothiocyanate, xanthate, thiocarbamate, phosphine, thioacid or dithioacid, carboxylic acids, hydroxylic acids, and hydroxamic acids; R and R' are hydrocarbon chains which may optionally be interrupted by hetero atoms, and which may optionally be perfluorinated, and which are preferably non-branched; and Y is selected from the group consisting of hydroxy, carboxyl, amino, aldehyde, hydrazide, carbonyl, epoxy, or vinyl groups.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The film of claim 9, wherein R is greater than 7 carbon atoms in length.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
33 words
The film of claim 9, wherein R is a compound of the form (CH 2 ) a --Z--(CH 2 ) b , wherein a≧0, b≧7, and Z is any chemical functionality of interest.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
The film of claim 12, wherein Z is selected from the group consisting of sulfones, lactams, and urea.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
30 words
The film of claim 1, wherein the polymer film is stamped with a first self-assembling monolayer and a second self-assembling monolayer, and wherein each self-assembling monolayer has different chemical properties.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
19 words
The film of claim 14, wherein the first self-assembling monolayer is hydrophobic and the second self-assembling monolayer is hydrophilic.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
42 words
A film with patterned self-assembling monolayers thereon comprsing: a polymer film coated with metal; and a self-assembling monolayer printed onto the metal coating of the polymer film, wherein the self-assembling monolayer is printed in a pattern; wherein the polymer film is polyethylene-terephthalate.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
42 words
A film with patterned self-assembling monolayers thereon comprsing: a polymer film coated with metal; and a self-assembling monolayer printed onto the metal coating of the polymer film, wherein the self-assembling monolayer is printed in a pattern; wherein the polymer film is polyethylene-terephthalate.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
24 words
The film of claim 16, wherein the metal is selected from the group consisting of gold, silver, nickel, platinum, aluminum, iron, copper, and zircomum.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
10 words
The film of claim 16, wherein the metal is gold.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
19 words
The film of claim 18, wherein the gold coating is between approximately 1 nanometer and 1000 nanometers in thickness.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
12 words
The film of claim 16, wherein the polymer film is optically transparent.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
17 words
The film of claim 16, wherein the polymer film has an optical transparency between 5% and 95%.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
18 words
The film of claim 16, wherein the polymer film has an optical transparency between approximately 20% and 80%.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
48 words
The film of claim 16, wherein the self-assembling monolayer is formed from compounds with the following general formula: X--R--Y wherein: X is reactive with the metal or metal oxide on the polymer film; R is a hydrocarbon chain; and Y is a compound with any property of interest.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
95 words
The film of claim 23, wherein: X is an asymmetrical or symmetrical disulfide (--R'SSR, --RSSR), sulfide (--R'SR, --RSR), diselenide (--R'Se--SeR), selenide (R'SeR, --RSeR), thiol (--SH), nitrile (--CN), isonitrile, nitro (--NO 2 ), selenol (--SeH), trivalent phosphorous compounds, isothiocyanate, xanthate, thiocarbamate, phosphine, thioacid or dithioacid, carboxylic acids, hydroxylic acids, and hydroxamic acids; R and R' are hydrocarbon chains which may optionally be interrupted by hetero atoms, and which may optionally be perfluorinated, and which are preferably non-branched; and Y is selected from the group consisting of hydroxy, carboxyl, amino, aldehyde, hydrazide, carbonyl, epoxy, or vinyl groups.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
15 words
The film of claim 23, wherein R is greater than 7 carbon atoms in length.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
33 words
The film of claim 23, wherein R is a compound of the form (CH 2 ) a --Z--(CH 2 ) b , wherein a≧0, b≧7, and Z is any chemical functionality of interest.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
18 words
The film of claim 26, wherein Z is selected from the group consisting of sulfones, lactams, and urea.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
30 words
The film of claim 16, wherein the polymer film is stamped with a first self-assembling monolayer and a second self-assembling monolayer, and wherein each self-assembling monolayer has different chemical properties.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
19 words
The film of claim 28, wherein the first self-assembling monolayer is hydrophobic and the second self-assembling monolayer is hydrophilic.
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