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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 17, 2013
Filed:
Jul. 17, 2012
Jonathan David Smith, Cambridge, MA (US);
Rajeev Dhiman, Malden, MA (US);
Adam T. Paxson, Cambridge, MA (US);
Christopher J. Love, Atlantis, FL (US);
Brian R. Solomon, Rockville, MD (US);
Kripa K. Varanasi, Lexington, MA (US);
Jonathan David Smith, Cambridge, MA (US);
Rajeev Dhiman, Malden, MA (US);
Adam T. Paxson, Cambridge, MA (US);
Christopher J. Love, Atlantis, FL (US);
Brian R. Solomon, Rockville, MD (US);
Kripa K. Varanasi, Lexington, MA (US);
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA (US);
Abstract
In certain embodiments, the invention relates to an article having a liquid-impregnated surface. The surface includes a matrix of solid features (e.g., non-toxic and/or edible features) spaced sufficiently close to stably contain a liquid therebetween or therewithin, wherein the liquid is non-toxic and/or edible. The article may contain, for example, a food or other consumer product, such as ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise.