Method of applying nanoparticles

Abstract

Coating compositions, methods and articles of manufacture comprising a nanoparticle system employing same to impart surface modifying benefits for all types of soft surfaces, and in some cases, hard surfaces, are disclosed. In some embodiments, dispersement of nanoparticles in a suitable carrier medium allows for the creation of coating compositions, methods and articles of manufacture that create multi-use benefits to the modified surfaces. These surface modifications can produce long lasting or semi-permanent multi-use benefits that, in some embodiments, may include at least one of the following improved surface properties: cleaning, wettability, liquid strike-through, comfort, stain resistance, soil removal, malodor control, modification of surface friction, reduced damage to abrasion and color enhancement, relative to the surfaces unmodified with such nanoparticle systems.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A method of applying a plurality of nanoparticles to a surface, said method comprising the steps of: 
 (a) providing a surface;    (b) providing a composition comprising a plurality of nanoparticles; and    (c) printing said nanoparticles onto said surface using an inkjet printer.    
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1  wherein said surface is a soft surface.  
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1  wherein said surface is a hard surface.  
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 3  wherein the ink jet printer comprises at least one spray nozzle, and said at least one spray nozzle is movable with respect to said hard surface.  
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1  wherein said nanoparticles comprise photoactive nanoparticles.  
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1  wherein said nanoparticles comprise non-photoactive nanoparticles.