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Passive anti-frosting surface comprised of microscopic wettability patterns containing sacrificial ice

US10661908B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 4, 2017
Grant dateMay 26, 2020
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Expiry dateJul 11, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF28F2245/02
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and device for reducing ice and frost on a surface comprising a wettable pattern on a surface. The pattern is wetted with water which is frozen into ice to create overlapping hygroscopic that cover the surface.

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