Method for making microstructured objects
US8720047B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 11, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 29, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24702
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Described herein are casting and molding methods useful for making microstructured objects. By including a plurality of microfeatures on the surface of an object, other characteristics may be imparted to the object, such as increased hydrophobicity. Some of the casting and molding methods described herein further allow for manufacture of objects having both microfeatures and macro features, for example microfeatures on or within macro features or selected macro feature regions.
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