Non-fouling surfaces for reflective spheres
AssigneeNanosys, Inc.
InventorsRobert Enzerink, R. Hugh Daniels
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Abstract
The present invention relates to treating of reflective surfaces to prevent fouling. The present invention also relates to reflective materials treated to prevent fouling, as well as methods of using such reflective materials.
Claims6
A reflective substrate comprising a reflective sphere which is configured to be placed on a surgical instrument for use in surgical robotic and navigation systems, the reflective sphere comprising a, liquidphobic structure comprising an organic coating on a sub-micron structured surface of the sphere, wherein the sub-micron textured surface comprises fumed silica nanoparticles adhered to the sphere, and wherein the sphere substantially maintains its reflective properties after the sphere is contacted with a liquid.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.