3M Innovative Properties Company has been granted U.S. patent #12097498 for a nanopatterned film technology invented by McKInney's Caleb T. Nelson. This flexible film has structured surfaces with specialized layers that prevent biofouling and bind with biochemical analytes, making it highly suitable for diagnostic and environmental applications. [Image: Source, U.S. Patent 12097498 Fig. 12; DI Studio ]
This week, newly granted patents also include:
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 8 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of August 27, with a total of 122 patents granted.