Systems and methods for active biofouling control
US10207299B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 28, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB08B17/06
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed herein are devices and methods for active biofouling control. According to an aspect, a device comprising a surface for contacting a biological material. The device also comprises a mechanism comprising a structure configured to change the surface between a first shape and a second shape. The change from the first shape to the second shape deforms the surface beyond a critical strain for debonding of a fouling agent from the surface when the fouling agent has bonded to the surface in the first shape.
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