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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 21, 2007
Filed:
Aug. 01, 2003
John F. Mcentee, Boulder Creek, CA (US);
Michel G. M. Perbost, Bethany, CT (US);
Joseph Vandenburg, Mountain View, CA (US);
John F. McEntee, Boulder Creek, CA (US);
Michel G. M. Perbost, Bethany, CT (US);
Joseph Vandenburg, Mountain View, CA (US);
Agilent Technologies, Inc., Santa Clara, CA (US);
Abstract
Methods and compositions for modifying a substrate surface are provided. In accordance with the subject methods, a substrate surface is contacted with a particulate-containing fluid. The fluid is then ultrasonically or sonically agitated to modify the substrate surface. In certain embodiments, the particulate-containing fluid has a pH above the isoelectric point of the substrate. Also provided are devices capable of providing ultrasonic and/or sonic energy and which include a non-acidic, particulate-containing fluid. The subject invention also provides systems and kits for use in practicing the subject methods.