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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 23, 2023
Filed:
Aug. 30, 2021
Quantum Innovations, Inc., Central Point, OR (US);
Norman L. Kester, Rogue River, OR (US);
Peter Voin, Medford, OR (US);
Danny Charles Gilkison, Gold Hill, OR (US);
Philip H. Post, Talent, OR (US);
John B. Glarum, Rogue River, OR (US);
Quantum Innovations, Inc., Central Point, OR (US);
Abstract
A system and method to modify surface tension at atmosphere across a hydrophobic, anti-fouling, and oleophobic coated substrate. The substrate has a hydrophobic surface defined by a surface friction. The system modifies the surface tension, or smoothness, across the hydrophobic surface. The modification in surface tension is accomplished by generating power through an ion source to create an ion cloud. The ion cloud is generated in proximity to the substrate. The ions interact with the hydrophobic surface to create a modification of surface tension. A gas carrier device introduces an inert carrier gas through the ion cloud to increase density of the ions, which in turn increases surface friction. The system is variable, selectively increasing and decreasing surface tension by: varying the duration that the hydrophobic surface is exposed to the ion cloud; varying power applied to ion source; and varying distance between the ion cloud and the hydrophobic surface.