A method and apparatus for selectively plating a material using an elastic mask plate having an opening of a shape defining a portion of the material to be plated provided on an outer case. The upper lid of the outer case has a through-hole of a shape substantially equal to that of at least one portion...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US4240880?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US4240880 - Method and apparatus for selectively plating a material