Methods for fabricating microstructures
US9238309B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 8, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/756
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- 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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