Bactericidal surface patterns
US10875235B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24893
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to imparting surfaces with nanometer sized structures that provide bactericidal properties to the surface and devices. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a bactericidal surface with nanometer sized pillars created by imprinting a softened polymer surface with a mold. In another embodiment, the nanometer sized pillars are part of a medical device with antibacterial properties.
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