SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PATTERNING COMPOSITE MATERIALS AND FABRICATING ILLUMINATION SYSTEMS

摘要

In accordance with certain embodiments, patterns are formed in composite materials by selectively urging one or more regions of the composite material toward an abrasion head, whereby the abrasion head mechanically removes portions of a patternable material from the composite material in each region.

主权项

1. A method of forming a pattern in a composite material, the composite material comprising a substrate and a patternable material disposed thereover, the method comprising:
(a) disposing a portion of the composite material proximate an abrasion head; (b) selectively urging one or more regions of the portion of the composite material toward the abrasion head, whereby the abrasion head mechanically removes at least a portion of the patternable material in each of the one or more regions; (c) translating the composite material with respect to the abrasion head, thereby disposing a new portion of the composite material proximate the abrasion head; and (d) repeating steps (b) and (c) one or more times to form the pattern.