MANAGING CONDENSATION WITH FLUID CONTROL FILM APPARATUS

    公开(公告)号:WO2019133459A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-07-04

    申请号:PCT/US2018/066997

    申请日:2018-12-21

    Abstract: A condensation management apparatus comprises a first microstructured film arranged to condense water vapor on a substantially vertical surface of a component. The first film comprises channels disposed on first and second major surfaces of the first film and dimensioned to support capillary movement of condensate. The channels have a channel axis substantially parallel with a longitudinal axis of the first film. The longitudinal axis of the first film is tilted at a tilt angle of at least 4 degrees with respect to an axis normal to a direction of gravity. Openings in the channels are disposed at one or both end edges of the first film. The openings provide condensate release locations of the first film. A second film is disposed over a portion of the first film. The second film attaches the first film to the substantially vertical surface of the component.

    CONDENSATE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
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    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:WO2018104827A4

    公开(公告)日:2018-06-14

    申请号:PCT/IB2017/057494

    申请日:2017-11-29

    Abstract: A condensation management system includes an elongated flexible film configured to be stretched under tension between a first film support and a second film support. The film includes first and second ends that extend laterally across a width of the film. The film includes first and second sides that extend longitudinally between the first and second film ends. The film has a concave surface and an opposing convex surface extending between the first and second sides of the film. Microchannels are disposed in at least one of the concave surface and the convex surface. The microchannels induce a predetermined radius of curvature in the concave and convex surfaces of the film when the film is stretched longitudinally between the first and second film supports.

    METHODS AND KITS FOR REMOVING CALCULUS USING A METAL ION AND BICARBONATE
    3.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND KITS FOR REMOVING CALCULUS USING A METAL ION AND BICARBONATE 审中-公开
    使用金属离子和碳酸氢盐去除钙质的方法和试剂盒

    公开(公告)号:WO2018075150A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-04-26

    申请号:PCT/US2017/050056

    申请日:2017-09-05

    Abstract: Methods and kits for removing calculus from a tooth, wherein the method can include applying a component A to the tooth, wherein component A comprises: a metal ion selected from the group of lithium ion, magnesium ion, calcium ion, a precursor thereto, and a combination thereof; and an aprotic base having a pKb in water of greater than 15.4, or a precursor thereto; applying a component B to the tooth, wherein component B comprises a bicarbonate ion or a precursor thereto; wherein components A and B are applied simultaneously or sequentially to the tooth, thereby generating a gas to soften and/or loosen at least part of the calculus on the tooth; and removing at least a part of the calculus from the tooth.

    Abstract translation: 用于从牙齿去除牙结石的方法和试剂盒,其中所述方法可以包括将成分A施用于牙齿,其中成分A包括:选自锂离子,镁离子, 钙离子,其前体及其组合; 和水中pKb大于15.4的非质子基,或其前体; 向牙齿施用组分B,其中组分B包含碳酸氢根离子或其前体; 其中将组分A和B同时或依次施用于牙齿,由此生成气体以软化和/或松弛牙齿上的至少一部分牙石; 并从牙齿上去除至少一部分牙结石。

    ARTICLES HAVING CONFORMAL LAYERS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME

    公开(公告)号:WO2020261086A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-12-30

    申请号:PCT/IB2020/055856

    申请日:2020-06-22

    Abstract: The present disclosure provides articles having conformal layers and methods of making such articles. An article includes a first polymeric layer having a substantially planar major surface and an opposing major surface bonded to a second polymeric layer. One major surface of the second polymeric layer is conformal to the first polymeric layer while the opposing major surface defines a cavity having at least one wall. The second polymeric layer also has a channel connecting the cavity to at least one edge of the second polymeric layer or to the planar surface of the first polymeric layer. A surface of the cavity exhibits an advancing contact angle with water of less than 90 degrees. A method includes obtaining a tool having protruding features; disposing a first polymer on the protruding features; disposing a second polymer on the first polymer; and applying compression to the polymeric tooling, the first polymer, and the second polymer at an elevated temperature to form the article. The articles can be formed to have small cavities for use as precision fluidic devices, such as blood glucose testing strips.

    DEVICE FOR GROWING MICROORGANISMS
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    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:WO2020260984A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-12-30

    申请号:PCT/IB2020/055126

    申请日:2020-05-29

    Abstract: A device for growing microorganisms. The device includes a body member comprising a self-supporting, water-proof substrate having upper and lower surfaces; a hydrophobic spacer element adhered to the upper surface of the substrate forming side walls to retain a predetermined amount of liquid in contact with the substrate, wherein the hydrophobic spacer element has a hole therein; a fluid control film in the hole of the hydrophobic spacer element; a cover sheet having an inner-facing surface and an outer-facing surface, the cover sheet adhered to at least a portion of the body member; and a substantially dry, first microbial growth nutrient composition disposed on a portion of the inner surface of the cover sheet; a first adhesive composition adhered to the first microbial growth nutrient composition; and a cold-water-soluble first hydrogel-forming composition adhered to the first adhesive composition.

    FLUID CONTROL FILMS WITH HYDROPHILIC SURFACES, METHODS OF MAKING SAME, AND PROCESSES FOR CLEANING STRUCTURED SURFACES
    7.
    发明申请
    FLUID CONTROL FILMS WITH HYDROPHILIC SURFACES, METHODS OF MAKING SAME, AND PROCESSES FOR CLEANING STRUCTURED SURFACES 审中-公开
    具有水力表面的流体控制膜,其制造方法和清洁结构表面的方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2015164468A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-29

    申请号:PCT/US2015/027025

    申请日:2015-04-22

    Abstract: A fluid control film is provided that includes fluid control channels extending along a channel longitudinal axis. Each of the fluid control channels has a surface and is configured to allow capillary movement of liquid in the channels. The fluid control film further includes a hydrophilic surface treatment covalently bonded to at least a portion of the surface of the fluid control channels. The fluid control film exhibits a capillary rise percent recovery of at least ten percent. Typically, the hydrophilic surface treatment includes functional groups selected from a non-zwitterionic sulfonate, a non-zwitterionic carboxylate, a zwitterionic sulfonate, a zwitterionic carboxylate, a zwitterionic phosphate, a zwitterionic phosphonic acid, and/or a zwitterionic phosphonate. A process for forming a fluid control film is also provided. Further, a process for cleaning a structured surface is provided, including providing a structured surface and a hydrophilic surface treatment covalently bonded to at least a portion of the structured surface, and soiling the structured surface with a material. The process also includes removing the material by at least one of submerging the structured surface in an aqueous fluid, rinsing the structured surface with an aqueous fluid, condensing an aqueous fluid on the structure surface, or wiping the structured surface with a cleaning implement.

    Abstract translation: 提供流体控制膜,其包括沿着通道纵向轴线延伸的流体控制通道。 每个流体控制通道具有表面并且被构造成允许液体在通道中的毛细管移动。 流体控制膜还包括共价键合到流体控制通道的表面的至少一部分的亲水性表面处理。 流体控制膜表现出至少10%的毛细管上升百分比回收率。 通常,亲水表面处理包括选自非两性离子磺酸盐,非两性离子羧酸盐,两性离子磺酸盐,两性离子羧酸盐,两性离子磷酸盐,两性离子膦酸和/或两性离子膦酸盐的官能团。 还提供了一种用于形成流体控制膜的工艺。 此外,提供了一种用于清洁结构化表面的方法,包括提供结构化表面和共价键合到结构化表面的至少一部分的亲水表面处理,并且用材料污染结构化表面。 该方法还包括通过将结构化表面浸没在水性流体中的至少一种来去除材料,用水性流体冲洗结构化表面,在结构表面上冷凝水性流体,或用清洁工具擦拭结构化表面。

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