Patterns for flow control and bioadhesion control
US11077270B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 7, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0068
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An article includes a path that extends across at least a portion of a surface of the article, the path being defined by at least one channel that traverses at least a portion of the surface or a first plurality of spaced features disposed on or in at least a portion of the surface. The first plurality of spaced features are arranged in a plurality of groupings. The groupings of features comprise repeat units, where the spaced features within a grouping are spaced apart at an average distance of about 1 nanometer to about 500 micrometers to define a path that traverses the plurality of spaced features.
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