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Method to substantially enhance shelf life of hygroscopic components and to improve nano-manufacturing process tool availablity

  • US 8,225,927 B2
  • Filed: 11/11/2010
  • Issued: 07/24/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/13/2009
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A component having a porous surface, the surface having reduced susceptibility to moisture exposure, comprising:

  • a component having a non-adhered moisture barrier disposed on the porous surface of the component, wherein the non-adhered moisture barrier comprises a blocking gas disposed in pores on surface of the component, wherein the component is selected from the group consisting of a medical component, an orthopedic component, a prosthetic component, a rechargeable battery cell having high surface area, and a fuel cell having high surface area; and

    a sealed air-tight package having the component disposed therein, wherein the blocking gas is selected relative to a size of the pores on the surface to form the non-adhered moisture barrier such that the blocking gas remains in the pores on the surface after the sealed air-tight package is opened.

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