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Contact Lenses with a Lubricated Layer for Enhanced Wetness and Comfort
Contains a Non-ionic Polymer Film on the Lens Surface that Provides Additional Relief from Dryness and Irritation in the EyesThis contact lens features a wettable and slick surface that maintains moisture and increases comfort when worn. In spite of the continuous improvements in lens design, a large percentage of contact lens users experience at least...
Published: 6/27/2021
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Inventor(s): Anuj Chauhan, Kuan-Hui Hsu, Yifan Yu
Keywords(s): Coatings, Contact Lenses 120414, Dimethylacrylamide, lubricity, surface treatment
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering > Chemical, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Consumable
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Superhydrophobic and Oleophobic Surface Treatment that Outlasts Available Coatings
Wear-Resistant Coating Repels Water and Oil, Making Surfaces Truly Self-CleaningThis surface treatment far exceeds the durability of available self-cleaning superhydrophobic and oleophobic coatings, increasing the lifetime of the coating and providing a significant marketing advantage. This water and oil repellent coating could be applied to surfaces...
Published: 6/27/2021
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Inventor(s): Wolfgang Sigmund, Shu-Hau Hsu, Ravi Vasudevan
Keywords(s): Coatings, Composite, polymer, Superhydrophobic, thermoplastic, thermoset, wear resistant
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering, Technology Classifications > Engineering > Materials
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Nanoparticle-infused Anti-Glare Coatings for Improved Solar Cells
Two-step manufacturing process does not require high vacuum or other costly production equipmentThese nanoparticle-infused anti-glare coatings will enable the development of more efficient solar cells using a simplified two-step manufacturing process that achieves improved optical absorption. The new coatings are less expensive, easier to manufacture,...
Published: 6/27/2021
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Inventor(s): Jiamin Wang, Peng Jiang, Khalid Askar, Christopher Kim
Keywords(s): anti-glare, Coatings, Nanoparticles, Nanotechnology, self-assembled
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering > Materials
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Automated, Free-Form Surface Finishing for Longer-Lasting Biomedical and Aerospace Components
Force Acting on Magnetic Particles and Abrasives Creates Better Hip and Knee Implants and More Effective Turbines for Engines By altering the surface pattern for complex-shaped metal parts, this magnetic field assisted finishing process improves the performance of components for biomedical and aerospace uses. Perfecting the metal surfaces of hip or...
Published: 6/27/2021
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Inventor(s): Hitomi Greenslet
Keywords(s): Coatings, Surface Micro-Pattern, Surface Modification
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering > Mechanical
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