US 12,269,574 B2
Methods for forming liquid flow paths on a surface of a structure
Xiaoxi Wang, Mukilteo, WA (US); and Thomas Seth Perkins, Renton, WA (US)
Assigned to The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US)
Filed by THE BOEING COMPANY, Chicago, IL (US)
Filed on Feb. 11, 2020, as Appl. No. 16/787,115.
Prior Publication US 2021/0245858 A1, Aug. 12, 2021
This patent is subject to a terminal disclaimer.
Int. Cl. B64C 1/06 (2006.01); B32B 3/20 (2006.01); B64C 1/00 (2006.01); B64C 1/12 (2006.01)
CPC B64C 1/067 (2013.01) [B32B 3/20 (2013.01); B64C 2001/0072 (2013.01); B64C 1/12 (2013.01)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A method comprising:
providing a structure having a surface;
treating a portion of the surface to modify a wettability of the portion of the structure, wherein said treating comprises superficial foam the portion; and
forming at least one liquid flow path on the surface through said treating.