Self-lubricating surfaces for food packaging and food processing equipment

JD Smith, R Dhiman, AT Paxson, CJ Love… - US Patent …, 2015 - Google Patents
In certain embodiments, the invention relates to an article having a liquid-impregnated
surface. The surface includes a matrix of solid features (eg, non-toxic and/or edible features) …

Liquid-encapsulated rare-earth based ceramic surfaces

G Azimi, AT Paxson, JD Smith, KK Varanasi - US Patent 9,309,162, 2016 - Google Patents
Described herein are non-wetting surfaces comprising rare-earth containing ceramics.
Furthermore, the surfaces include liquid impregnated within a matrix of micro-or nano …

Lubricant-impregnated surfaces for electrochemical applications, and devices and systems using same

BR Solomon, X Chen, YM Chiang… - US Patent …, 2018 - Google Patents
In certain embodiments, the invention relates to an electrochemical device having a liquid
lubricant impregnated surface. At least a portion of the interior surface of the electrochemical …

Articles for manipulating impinging liquids and methods of manufacturing same

R Dhiman, JC Bird, H Kwon, KK Varanasi - US Patent 9,254,496, 2016 - Google Patents
This invention relates generally to an article that includes a non-wetting surface having a
dynamic contact angle of at least about 90. The surface is patterned with macro-scale …

Self-lubricating surfaces for food packaging and food processing equipment

JD Smith, R Dhiman, AT Paxson, CJ Love… - US Patent …, 2016 - Google Patents
In certain embodiments, the invention relates to an article having a liquid-impregnated
surface. The surface includes a matrix of solid features (eg, non-toxic and/or edible features) …

Apparatus with a liquid-impregnated surface to facilitate material conveyance

JD Smith, R Dhiman, AT Paxson, CJ Love… - US Patent …, 2017 - Google Patents
2013-11-21 Assigned to MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY reassignment
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS …

Articles for manipulating impinging liquids and methods of manufacturing same

R Dhiman, JC Bird, H Kwon, KK Varanasi - US Patent 9,381,528, 2016 - Google Patents
This invention relates generally to an article that includes a non-wetting surface having a
dynamic contact angle of at least about 90. The surface is patterned with macro-scale …

Orthopaedic joints providing enhanced lubricity

AH Slocum, AT Paxson, JD Smith… - US Patent …, 2017 - Google Patents
The present disclosure provides, among other things, prosthetic joint components having
textured surface (s) for improving lubrication and increasing the useful life of the prosthetic …

Apparatus and methods employing liquid-impregnated surfaces

JD Smith, S Anand, SPB Subramanyam… - US Patent …, 2021 - Google Patents
In certain embodiments, the invention is directed to appa ratus comprising a liquid-
impregnated surface, said surface comprising an impregnating liquid and a matrix of solid …

Systems and methods for unipolar separation of emulsions and other mixtures

SR Mahmoudi, KK Varanasi - US Patent 9,975,064, 2018 - Google Patents
Embodiments discussed herein relate to systems and methods for separating two or more
phases of an emulsion or other mixture. The methods include providing the mixture with a …