The present invention is the formation of solid polymer layers under vacuum. More specifically, the present invention is the use of "standard" polymer layer-making equipment that is generally used in an atmospheric environment in a vacuum, and degassing the monomer material prior to injection into the...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US5547508?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5547508 - Vacuum deposition and curing of liquid monomers apparatus