TITLE BUMP: Buckled Microlens Patterns for Optics and Adhesion Click Here Down Load NCTD PRIMARY INVENTORS Al Crosby, Ph.D. DESCRIPTION A new method to produce microlens arrays based on confinement of surface wrinkles. A material is laterally confined in at least one dimension as a stress is applied, such as compression, swelling, photopolymerization or heat, which then generates surface "wrinkles" in the desired configuration. Previous chemical modification creates the necessary elastic moduli differences on the surface to control wrinkle formation.    APPLICATIONS Tunable optical refractive devices Compound lens for multi-angular light detection Smart surfaces for adhesion control True pressure-sensitive adhesives Self-cleaning surfaces ADVANTAGES Rapid generation of microlens arrays over macroscopic lateral dimensions Low cost, efficient method Ease of tuning microlens arrays through control of elastic moduli of materials and degree of lateral confinement Ability to pattern microlens arrays over non-planar substrates. Optical properties are easily tuned and amenable to a wide variety of materials.  PATENT STATUS Patent pending LICENSING STATUS Available for Licensing or Research Collaboration DOCKET UMA 07-12 NOTES FOR MORE INFORMATION Office of Commercial Ventures and Intellectual Property phone: 413-545-3606 e-mail: cvip@research.umass.edu