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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 26, 2016
Filed:
Oct. 11, 2006
Martin E. Rogers, Blacksburg, VA (US);
Janice P. Phillips, Hattiesburg, MS (US);
Bryan Koene, Blacksburg, VA (US);
Marc S. Hirsch, Roanoke, VA (US);
James H. Wynne, Alexandria, VA (US);
Martin E. Rogers, Blacksburg, VA (US);
Janice P. Phillips, Hattiesburg, MS (US);
Bryan Koene, Blacksburg, VA (US);
Marc S. Hirsch, Roanoke, VA (US);
James H. Wynne, Alexandria, VA (US);
The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy, Washington, DC (US);
Abstract
The present invention is directed toward a self-decontaminating surface coating, which when cured has a partially hydrophobic surface. The coating comprises a polymeric coating resin which, when cured, is hydrophilic. The coating also comprises a biocide, a germinating agent, and a hydrophobic micro/nano particulate material. The coating is suitable for application to ceramics, metals, and polymer substrates. Articles coated with the coating of the present invention are resistant to spores.