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| 20080296513 | Integrating ultraviolet exposure detection devices - Devices or formulations incorporating photochromic agents and methods of using them are provided. The compositions are useful in connection with personal care, light and/or ultraviolet radiation detection, imaging and printing applications. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20090130030 | Plural Activating Optical Change Toothpastes, Stimuli and Elements - Optical change toothpaste compositions (as well as methods for making and using the same), and methods for inducing and stimulating optical changes and associated elements for imparting optical changes are provided. Optical change toothpastes can possess a plurality of visual and reporting properties and find use in a variety of different applications. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20100012018 | CO-TOPO-POLYMERIC COMPOSITIONS, DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING THRESHOLD AND DELAY ACTIVATION SENSITIVITIES - Co-topo-polymeric indicator compositions and methods for making and using the same are provided. Indicator compositions of the invention include a polymer and undergo a color change, which may be reversible or irreversible, in response to an applied stimulus, e.g., temperature. Aspects of methods of producing the compositions include setting a fluid co-topo-polymeric precursor composition into a solid product and then subjecting the solid product (either immediately or after a delay period) to polymerizing conditions to produce the desired indicator composition. Also provided are indicator devices that include the indicator compositions of the invention. The compositions of the invention find use in a variety of different applications. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100029004 | DURATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING COMPOSITIONS, DEVICES METHODS FOR PREPARATION AND SYSTEMS - Duration monitoring co-topo-polymeric compositions and methods for making and using the same are provided. Indicator compositions of the invention include an organic polymer and undergo a color change, which may be reversible or irreversible, in a time dependent manner following an initiation event. Also provided are indicator devices that include the indicator compositions of the invention. The compositions of the invention find use in a variety of different applications. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100247223 | STYLUS-SUBSTRATE SYSTEM FOR DIRECT IMAGING, DRAWING, AND RECORDING - Stylus-substrate system components include an optical transitioning or color changing substrate and a stylus device/mechanism for inducing the optical transition or color change in the substrate. The optical transitioning or color change substrate possess all of the chemical components necessary to generate a single color or multiple color image, written matter, graphics, markings or recorded information. The stylus device/mechanism possesses the physical, electrical, and/or mechanical means for inducing the single or multi-colored change in the substrate. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100322874 | ABSORBANT/COMPLIANT SOLUTION-FREE CLEANING AND MULTIACTIVE COMPOSITIONS - Compliant liquid-free cleaning compositions and methods for using the same are provided. A composition that is pliable and putty-like that can be rolled and pressed onto dirt to clean the dirt off of a surface is provided. The composition can be used on hands, household surfaces, countertops, or any item displaying dirt. The invention eliminates the need for using water-based or other liquid cleansers. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110008498 | Methods and Compositions for Preparing Consumables with Optical Shifting Properties - Ingestible compositions comprising a chromic change agent together with methods of making and using them are provided. The chromic change agent alternatively may be associated with the ingestible, such as a packaging material for the ingestible. In response to a triggering event, physical or chemical, the chromic change agent changes color to provide information as to the history of the ingestible, either prior or contemporaneous with use. Depending on the use, the color change agent may be reversible or irreversible. Various solid or liquid ingestible compositions are provided for determining ingestible temperature, storage temperature, user temperature, light exposure, pH change, hydration or solvation change, mechanical stress, and the like, particularly in comestibles. Of particular interest are polydiacetylene polymers that may be formulated to provide compositions having numerous different color transition triggering mechanisms. The invention is also related to other chromic change agents that may be incorporated into ingestibles. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110091391 | DISCRETE TUNABLE SENSING ELEMENTS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR MEASURING AND REPORTING STATUS AND/OR PRODUCT PERFORMANCE - Discrete sensing elements are described that can be integrated into dental hygiene products and can provide rapid and direct feedback to a user as to oral environmental status and as to the performance of the intended oral care product. Selectively tuned elements can both sense and report relevant information including usage time, adequacy of performance during use, training for better usage, and/or the physical or biological status as can be measured by direct oral contact. Sensing and reporting mechanisms can be tuned for increased or decreased sensitivities. Sensing elements can comprise one or more discrete optical changes, structural changes, or other physical changes to the dental hygiene product as a means of alerting a user of a stimulus. Use of optical reference colors provides a high level of accuracy and objectivity as to the status of a sensing event. Enabling delivery and application compositions and methods are described. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110140057 | PLURAL ELEMENT COMPOSITE MATERIALS, METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THE SAME - The invention provides composite materials comprising a shape change element and an optical change element, which elements undergo a change in response to an applied stimulus. Also provided are objects that include the subject shape changing materials, as well as methods of making and using the same. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110148984 | Direct Remote Analog/Digital Printing Devices, Processes and Mediums - Direct remote digital/analog printing devices and mediums have been developed, which are capable of directly digitally printing on non-uniform or uniform substrate/mediums. Examples of devices are also capable of recognizing wireless digital or analog signals for processing and printing or directly scanning substrates using information (analog or digitally) encoded. The read/write devices can be remote and operate separately or can be attached to existing communications devices and products. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110165693 | Duration and Environmental Monitoring Compositions, Devices Methods for Preparation and Systems - Duration monitoring co-topo-polymeric compositions and methods for making and using the same are provided. Indicator compositions of the invention include an organic polymer and undergo a color change, which may be reversible or irreversible, in a time dependent manner following an initiation event. Also provided are indicator devices that include the indicator compositions of the invention. The compositions of the invention find use in a variety of different applications. | 07-07-2011 |
