Location History:
- Ann Arbor, MI (US) (2019 - 2021)
- Kelowna, CA (2021)
Company Filing History:
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1 out of 832,880 Years Active: 2019-2021
Title: Kevin Golovin: Innovator in Superhydrophobic and Icephobic Technologies
Introduction
Kevin Golovin is a prominent inventor based in Ann Arbor, MI (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of materials science, particularly in the development of superhydrophobic and icephobic surfaces. With a total of three patents to his name, Golovin's work is at the forefront of innovative solutions for various applications.
Latest Patents
One of Golovin's latest patents focuses on durable superhydrophobic surfaces. These surfaces exhibit an apparent advancing dynamic contact angle of at least about 150° and a roll-off angle of about 15° for water, even after enduring at least 100 abrasion cycles. The superhydrophobic material utilized may consist of a low surface energy material combined with a polymeric material. Notably, this material is self-healing, allowing it to recover its wettability after sustaining damage. Additionally, the patent describes a component with a superhydrophobic surface that reduces drag in turbulent flow conditions, achieving a product of dimensionless roughness (k) and a higher-pressure contact angle hysteresis of less than or equal to about 5.8.
Another significant patent by Golovin involves durable metal or metallic alloy-based ice release coatings. These icephobic coatings are designed to reduce ice adhesion strength, which is crucial for applications in aviation and wind turbines. The multi-layer coating features a thin metallic or metallic