Reversible color-changing ink formulations and nonwoven wipes

US9475952B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9475952-B2
Application numberUS-201414284910-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateMay 22, 2014
Priority dateOct 15, 2010
Publication dateOct 25, 2016
Grant dateOct 25, 2016

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A reversible color-changing polymeric article includes a polymeric material and a dried reversible color-changing ink formulation durably bound to the polymeric material. During use, the polymeric article is impregnated with a sanitizer solution that contains a quaternary ammonium compound. The polymeric article reversibly changes between a first color when impregnated with the sanitizer solution and a second color when the sanitizer solution is depleted during use.

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We claim: 1. A reversible color-changing polymeric article, comprising: a polymeric material selected from the group consisting of polyester, polypropylene, high density polyethylene, linear low density polyethylene, polyamides, polytetrafluoroethylene, and combinations thereof; and a dried reversible color-changing ink formulation durably bound to the polymeric material and including at least a reversible color-changing dye and a polymer binder that is not an acrylic polymer bi…

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What does patent US9475952B2 cover?
A reversible color-changing polymeric article includes a polymeric material and a dried reversible color-changing ink formulation durably bound to the polymeric material. During use, the polymeric article is impregnated with a sanitizer solution that contains a quaternary ammonium compound. The polymeric article reversibly changes between a first color when impregnated with the sanitizer soluti…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Illinois Tool Works, Illinois Tool Works
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification C09D11/50. Mapped technology areas include Chemistry & Metallurgy.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Oct 25 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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