New Iodine Compound for Making Tiny, Detailed Patterns
This patent describes a special iodine-containing chemical compound used to create extremely detailed and sensitive patterns, useful in making tiny electronic components.
Original patent title: “Compound, (co)polymer, composition, method for forming pattern, and method for producing compound”
This patent describes a special iodine-containing chemical compound used to create extremely detailed and sensitive patterns, useful in making tiny electronic components. Granted in 2026.
Coverage
What does this patent actually cover?
The patent introduces a specific iodine-containing (meth)acrylate compound, defined by a general chemical formula. This compound is designed to be a key ingredient in a chemical mixture, or "composition." When this composition is used, it can form a very thin layer, or "film," that has two important qualities: high resolution and high sensitivity. High resolution means it can create incredibly fine and sharp patterns, while high sensitivity means it reacts quickly to light or other energy. For example, in the manufacturing of microchips, this compound could enable the creation of much smaller and more precise circuit lines with greater efficiency.
The gap
What does this patent NOT cover?
- Does not cover chemical compounds that do not contain iodine as part of their structure.
- Does not cover compounds that are not a (meth)acrylate type of chemical.
- Does not cover compositions that do not achieve both high resolution and high sensitivity.
- Does not cover methods for forming patterns that do not utilize this specific class of iodine-containing (meth)acrylate compounds.
- Does not cover other types of chemical compounds used in lithography that do not match the described general formula.
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Key facts
What made this novel
The innovation lies in the specific chemical structure of the iodine-containing (meth)acrylate compound. This particular combination and arrangement of atoms, as outlined in the general formula, allows for the creation of films that offer superior resolution and sensitivity compared to existing materials.
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Where you've seen this
Real-world examples
Microchip manufacturing
Advanced display panel production
Nanotechnology fabrication
Photolithography processes
Why it matters
The bigger picture
Materials capable of forming films with high resolution and sensitivity are crucial for advancing microelectronics. This type of chemical innovation directly supports the ongoing miniaturization of electronic components, allowing for the creation of smaller, more powerful, and energy-efficient devices. It plays a foundational role in industries that rely on precise patterning, from advanced displays to next-generation computer processors.
Filed
December 23, 2019
Granted
September 15, 2026
Market context
Who's building on this
Companies in this space
Companies specializing in advanced materials and chemicals for the semiconductor industry are continuously developing and refining compounds like these. Major players include chemical suppliers that provide photoresist materials and other process chemicals to chip manufacturers. Research institutions and universities also contribute significantly to the fundamental chemistry in this field.
Market impact
Innovations in materials like this iodine-containing compound directly enable the continued scaling of semiconductor technology, allowing for denser and faster integrated circuits. This impacts the entire electronics market by making smaller, more powerful devices possible, and it is essential for maintaining competitive edges in microchip fabrication processes.
Claim 1 — Plain English
What this patent covers
The patent introduces a specific iodine-containing (meth)acrylate compound, defined by a general chemical formula. This compound is designed to be a key ingredient in a chemical mixture, or "composition." When this composition is used, it can form a very thin layer, or "film," that has two important qualities: high resolution and high sensitivity. High resolution means it can create incredibly fine and sharp patterns, while high sensitivity means it reacts quickly to light or other energy. For example, in the manufacturing of microchips, this compound could enable the creation of much smaller and more precise circuit lines with greater efficiency.
The clever bit
The innovation lies in the specific chemical structure of the iodine-containing (meth)acrylate compound. This particular combination and arrangement of atoms, as outlined in the general formula, allows for the creation of films that offer superior resolution and sensitivity compared to existing materials.
What it does not cover
- Does not cover chemical compounds that do not contain iodine as part of their structure.
- Does not cover compounds that are not a (meth)acrylate type of chemical.
- Does not cover compositions that do not achieve both high resolution and high sensitivity.
- Does not cover methods for forming patterns that do not utilize this specific class of iodine-containing (meth)acrylate compounds.
- Does not cover other types of chemical compounds used in lithography that do not match the described general formula.
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Patent officially issued
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Impact Score
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Citation count
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Claim breadth
0/20
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Recency
20/20
Granted within 5 years
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0/20
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Heuristic Value Estimate
What this patent might be worth
$18K – $58K
Midpoint $36K · 13.2 yr remaining · industry ×1.5
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(2026). New Iodine Compound for Making Tiny, Detailed Patterns (U.S. Patent No. 12,735,382). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12735382/compound-copolymer-composition-method-for-forming-pattern-and-method-for
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What does New Iodine Compound for Making Tiny, Detailed Patterns cover?
This patent describes a special iodine-containing chemical compound used to create extremely detailed and sensitive patterns, useful in making tiny electronic components.
When does this patent expire?
This patent is expected to expire on September 15, 2046, when the invention enters the public domain.
What problem does this patent solve?
Materials capable of forming films with high resolution and sensitivity are crucial for advancing microelectronics. This type of chemical innovation directly supports the ongoing miniaturization of electronic components, allowing for the creation of smaller, more powerful, and energy-efficient devices. It plays a foundational role in industries that rely on precise patterning, from advanced displays to next-generation computer processors.
What does this patent NOT cover?
Does not cover chemical compounds that do not contain iodine as part of their structure.
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