About Surnetics

Inventors. Patent Agents. Industry Veterans.

Surnetics LLC is a patented technology company founded to commercialize a breakthrough platform that moves liquids through microfluidic channels without any pump, valve, or controller.

Our Mission

Enabling the Next Generation of Microfluidic Products

For decades, microfluidic systems have been held back by a fundamental constraint: moving liquids requires pumps. Pumps add cost. Pumps fail. Pumps require power and control electronics. They are the primary cost driver in portable diagnostic systems and a critical barrier to truly passive device architectures.

Surnetics was founded to change that. Our Surface Energy Gradient Coating technology removes the pump from the equation — enabling a new class of microfluidic products that are simpler, cheaper, more reliable, and deployable in environments where powered systems are impractical.

We are not building products. We are enabling partners to build better ones — through licensing, co-development, and technology partnerships anchored by a deep, active patent portfolio.

US 9,968,930 B2

Core Patent

2034

Protection Horizon

44

Patent Citations

6

Target Markets

The Team

Deep Expertise Across Technology, IP, and Industry

The Surnetics team combines the inventor of the technology with seasoned industry veterans across manufacturing, diagnostics, and business development.

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Brian Babcock

Inventor & President

Brian invented all of Surnetics' Surface Energy Gradient Coating technology and is the lead inventor on the core US patent. As a Registered US Patent Agent with deep experience in IP strategy and commercial valuation, he oversees the company's technical development and patent portfolio.

  • ·Inventor, US Patent 9,968,930 B2
  • ·Registered US Patent Agent
  • ·Former IP Manager, Donaldson Company
  • ·B.S. & M.S. Chemical Engineering, Vanderbilt University
  • ·7 years, Argonne National Laboratory — nuclear reactor design
  • ·Specialty electrodeposited coatings for NASA and Department of Defense
  • ·Expert in patent portfolio development, analysis, and commercial valuation
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Paul Denman

Co-Founder & Director of Business Development

Paul brings 20+ years of industry experience across life sciences, medical devices, semiconductor, manufacturing automation, and defense. He leads Surnetics' commercialization strategy and business development, drawing on extensive global industry contacts and a track record in technology partnerships and M&A.

  • ·Engineering and biomedical engineering background
  • ·20+ years across life sciences, medical device, semiconductor, defense
  • ·Global technology scout and commercialization expert
  • ·Experience in M&A, joint development, and technology partnerships
  • ·Extensive global industry contacts across target markets

Company History

Key Milestones

2014

PCT Application Filed

International patent application filed, establishing worldwide priority for Surface Energy Gradient Coating technology.

2018

US Patent Granted

US Patent 9,968,930 B2 granted. Core claims covering microfluidic products with controlled fluid flow.

2018–2023

Portfolio Development

Continuation applications filed, expanding and deepening the claim portfolio while maintaining priority dates.

2024

Commercialization Begins

Surnetics LLC formally established. Active pursuit of licensing partnerships and co-development agreements across six target markets.

Ready to Explore a Partnership?

We are actively seeking licensing partners and co-development agreements. Contact us to start a conversation.

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