Coatings for electrowetting and electrofluidic devices

AJ White, WS O'Shaughnessy, ES Handy… - US Patent …, 2017 - Google Patents
Electrowetting devices coated with one or more polymeric layers and methods of making
and using thereof are described herein. The coatings may be formed in a single layer or as …

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 …

Covalently modified surfaces, kits, and methods of preparation and use

RD Lowe, AJ Mastroianni, MP White… - US Patent …, 2021 - Google Patents
2019-07-24 Assigned to Berkeley Lights, Inc. reassignment Berkeley Lights, Inc.
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS). Assignors …

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 …

Microfluidic apparatus having an optimized electrowetting surface and related systems and methods

RD Lowe, SN Pei, J Gong, AJ Mastroianni… - US Patent …, 2020 - Google Patents
Microfluidic devices having an electrowetting configuration and an optimized droplet
actuation surface are provided. The devices include a conductive substrate having a …

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 …