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1.

ACTIVATABLE TEMPERATURE EXPOSURE INDICATOR AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME

      
Application Number 18747056
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-18
First Publication Date 2025-12-18
Owner Temptime Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Liberato, Eric W.
  • Olson, John
  • Abdo, Mohannad
  • Huffman, Brian S.
  • Reilly, Robert

Abstract

Formulations to support activatable visual indicator platforms is disclosed herein. An example formulation to support activatable visual indicator platforms includes an activatable temperature exposure indicator having a response temperature, including a substrate, a wick physically coupled to or contained in the substrate, an indicator region, on or adjacent to a first end of the wick, and a bonding material containing a plurality of microcapsules disposed on or adjacent to a second end of the wick, opposite the first end.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01K 1/02 - Means for indicating or recording specially adapted for thermometers
  • G01K 3/04 - Thermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving mean valuesThermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving integrated values in respect of time
  • G01K 11/125 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using changes in colour, translucency or reflectance using changes in reflectance

2.

PRINT ACTIVATABLE ENVIRONMENTAL SENSOR PROVIDING A DELAYED THRESHOLD TEMPERATURE RESPONSE

      
Application Number US2024059305
Publication Number 2025/128515
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-10
Publication Date 2025-06-19
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Huffman, Brian S.
  • Boyu, Deniz
  • Abdo, Mohannad

Abstract

Printer activatable environmental exposure indicators utilizing chemical encapsulation are disclosed herein. An example activatable environmental exposure indicator includes a substrate, an environmental indicator material configured to respond to a predetermined environmental stimulus, a plurality of microcapsules on or embedded in the substrate, and a bar code layer containing a bar code symbol and a viewing area. The microcapsules contain the environmental indicator material and are configured to respond to at least one of an activation temperature and an activation pressure by allowing the environmental indicator material to be released from the microcapsules. The environmental indicator material, after being released from the microcapsules, is configured to respond to exposure to the predetermined environmental stimulus by causing a detectable response.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01K 11/06 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using melting, freezing, or softening
  • G09F 3/00 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication meansSealsPostage or like stamps
  • G01K 3/04 - Thermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving mean valuesThermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving integrated values in respect of time
  • G01K 11/12 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using changes in colour, translucency or reflectance

3.

SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR PRINTING ENCAPSULATED AND NON-ENCAPSULATED MATERIALS UTILIZING GELLING AGENTS

      
Application Number US2024056755
Publication Number 2025/111386
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-20
Publication Date 2025-05-30
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Huffman, Brian S.
  • Do, Thi N.

Abstract

Disclosed is a media element, comprising a media substrate, a gelled material adhered to the media substrate, and a plurality of microcapsules suspended in the gelled material. Each microcapsule encapsulating an environmental indicator material in a non-activated configuration and releasing the environmental indicator material when ruptured, the environmental indicator material configured, in response to exposure to a predetermined environmental condition, to change from an initial state to a second state producing an observable effect. The plurality of microcapsules prevent an occurrence of the observable effect while in the non-activated configuration and allow the occurrence of the observable effect when the environmental indicator material is exposed to the predetermined environmental condition after at least a portion of the plurality of microcapsules are ruptured.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 21/78 - Systems in which material is subjected to a chemical reaction, the progress or the result of the reaction being investigated by observing the effect on a chemical indicator producing a change of colour
  • C09D 11/50 - Sympathetic, colour-changing or similar inks
  • G01K 11/12 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using changes in colour, translucency or reflectance

4.

DIRECT THERMAL INK WITH HEAT RETENTION FOR ENHANCED IMAGING

      
Application Number US2024056119
Publication Number 2025/106814
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-15
Publication Date 2025-05-22
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Huffman, Brian S.
  • Smith, Marielle K.
  • Do, Thi N.

Abstract

Direct thermal inks with heat retention are disclosed herein. An example direct thermal ink includes a thermal printable media, including a substrate, and a composite including a thermochromic material and a latent heat material; wherein the composite is coupled to the substrate and a color state of the thermochromic material changes responsive to the thermochromic material exceeding a predetermined temperature threshold; wherein the latent heat material melts responsive to an applied heat on the thermal printable media during a thermal printing process and, after the applied heat ceases, to release a stored portion of the applied heat as the latent heat material re-solidifies such that the composite remains in excess of the predetermined temperature threshold thereby increasing an amount of change in the color state of the thermochromic material in response to the applied heat during the thermal printing process.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41M 5/28 - Thermography using thermo-chromic compounds or layers containing liquid crystals, microcapsules, bleachable dyes or heat decomposable compounds, e.g. gas liberating
  • C09D 11/34 - Hot-melt inks
  • C09D 11/50 - Sympathetic, colour-changing or similar inks
  • B41J 31/05 - Ink ribbons having coatings other than impression-material coatings

5.

DIRECT THERMAL INK WITH SIDE CHAIN CRYSTALLINE MATERIAL FOR LOW ENERGY HEAT SOURCES

      
Application Number US2024056129
Publication Number 2025/106821
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-15
Publication Date 2025-05-22
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Huffman, Brian S.
  • Smith, Marielle K.
  • Do, Thi N.

Abstract

Direct thermal inks with side chain crystalline material for low energy heat sources are disclosed herein. An example direct thermal ink with side chain crystalline material for low energy heat source includes a thermal printable media, including: a substrate; and a thermochromic composite, comprising: a color former; a color developer; and a melting agent; wherein the thermochromic composite is coupled to the substrate; and the melting agent comprises a side chain crystalline (SCC) material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/50 - Sympathetic, colour-changing or similar inks

6.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MAKING ENVIRONMENTAL SENSORS UTILIZING POWDER DISPENSING TECHNIQUES

      
Application Number US2024053318
Publication Number 2025/096371
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-29
Publication Date 2025-05-08
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Huffman, Brian S.
  • Do, Thi N.
  • Boyu, Deniz
  • Smith, Marielle K.

Abstract

Disclosed is a process to manufacture an environmental sensor. The process includes dispensing a dry powder material to a first area on a media element, wherein the powder material includes a plurality of microcapsules, each microcapsule encapsulating an environmental indicator material. The process further includes dispensing an adhesive to the media element. After the powder material and the adhesive have been dispensed to the media element, the powder material is in contact with the dispensed adhesive, and the adhesive holds the powder material in position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 21/77 - Systems in which material is subjected to a chemical reaction, the progress or the result of the reaction being investigated by observing the effect on a chemical indicator
  • B01J 13/02 - Making microcapsules or microballoons

7.

MEDIA PROCESSING DEVICE AND COMPONENTS FOR ACTIVATABLE MEDIA PLATFORMS

      
Application Number US2024047093
Publication Number 2025/064421
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-17
Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Liberato, Eric W.
  • Cecchin, Anthony J.
  • Abdo, Mohannad
  • Hofer, Gene A.

Abstract

Disclosed is a media processing device. The media processing device including a printing assembly configured to process a media element as the media element passes through the printing assembly. The media element includes an environmental sensor where in activated configuration the environmental sensor is configured to change from an initial sensor state to a second sensor state in response to exposure to a predetermined environmental condition and in a non-activated configuration the environmental sensor is configured to remain in the initial sensor state in response to exposure to the predetermined environmental condition. The media element further includes an activation mechanism configured to apply a force equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold to at least a portion of the environmental sensor to transition the environmental sensor from the non-activated configuration to the activated configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 11/02 - Platens
  • B41J 1/08 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the mounting, arrangement or disposition of the types or dies with types or dies carried on sliding bars or rods
  • B41J 1/34 - Carriers rotating during impression
  • B41J 2/00 - Typewriters or selective printing mechanisms characterised by the printing or marking process for which they are designed
  • B41J 2/14 - Structure thereof
  • G06K 19/02 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the selection of materials, e.g. to avoid wear during transport through the machine
  • G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips

8.

USE OF ENCAPSULATED POLAR PROTIC CHEMISTRIES FOR RFID TEMPERATURE MONITORING

      
Application Number US2024047113
Publication Number 2025/064437
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-17
Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Huffman, Brian S.
  • Boyu, Deniz

Abstract

The use of encapsulated polar protic chemistries for RFID temperature monitoring are disclosed herein. An example activatable environmental indicator includes a substrate, an indicator material, and a plurality of microcapsules. The indicator material comprises a polar protic organic material. The plurality of microcapsules is on or embedded in the substrate and are configured to respond to at least one of an activation temperature and an activation pressure which allow the polar protic material to be released from the microcapsules. After being released from the microcapsules, the indicator material, responsive to exposure to a temperature above the predetermined melting point, is configured to transition to the liquid state and to travel along or through the substrate to create cause a change in an electrical property of the electrical component, the change in electrical property indicating that the activatable environmental indicator has been exposed to the temperature above the predetermined melting point.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01K 11/16 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using changes in colour, translucency or reflectance of organic materials
  • G01K 5/12 - Selection of liquid compositions
  • G01N 31/22 - Investigating or analysing non-biological materials by the use of the chemical methods specified in the subgroupsApparatus specially adapted for such methods using chemical indicators
  • G01K 1/02 - Means for indicating or recording specially adapted for thermometers

9.

ACTIVATABLE SENSOR PLATFORMS USING CHEMICAL ENCAPSULATION

      
Application Number US2024047117
Publication Number 2025/064441
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-17
Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Liberato, Eric W.
  • Huffman, Brian S.
  • Cecchin, Anthony J.
  • Abdo, Mohannad
  • Hofer, Gene A.

Abstract

Activatable environmental sensing through chemical encapsulation are disclosed herein. An example activatable environmental indicator has a non-activated configuration that is unresponsive to a predetermined environmental stimulus, an activated configuration that is responsive to the predetermined environmental stimulus, and an exposed configuration after responding to the predetermined environmental stimulus. The activatable environmental indicator includes a first visual indicator when the activatable indicator is in the non-activated configuration, a second visual indicator when the activatable indicator is in the activated configuration, and a third visual indicator when the activatable indicator is in the exposed configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01K 11/12 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using changes in colour, translucency or reflectance
  • C09D 11/50 - Sympathetic, colour-changing or similar inks
  • B41M 5/165 - Duplicating or marking methodsSheet materials for use therein using pressure to make a masked colour visible, e.g. to make a coloured support visible, to create an opaque or transparent pattern, or to form colour by uniting colour-forming components characterised by the use of microcapsulesSpecial solvents for incorporating the ingredients
  • G01K 3/04 - Thermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving mean valuesThermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving integrated values in respect of time
  • G09F 3/02 - Forms or constructions

10.

RIBBON FOR USE IN PRODUCING PRINTER ACTIVATABLE INDICATORS

      
Application Number US2024047118
Publication Number 2025/064442
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-17
Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Liberato, Eric W.
  • Olson, John
  • O’hagan, James J.
  • Abdo, Mohannad
  • Hofer, Gene A.

Abstract

Disclosed is a thermal transfer ribbon for use with a media processing device. The thermal transfer ribbon includes a carrier layer and a transfer layer operatively coupled to the carrier layer. The transfer layer includes an environmental indicator material encapsulated in a plurality of microcapsules. The plurality of microcapsules prevent the environmental indicator material from producing an observable effect in response to exposure to a predetermined environmental condition. The environmental indicator material is released from the plurality of microcapsules in response to the plurality of microcapsules being ruptured. After the environmental indicator material is released and exposed to the predetermined environmental condition, the environmental indicator material produces the observable effect. The observable effect results from a change in the environmental indicator material from an original state to a second state in response to the predetermined environmental condition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 21/78 - Systems in which material is subjected to a chemical reaction, the progress or the result of the reaction being investigated by observing the effect on a chemical indicator producing a change of colour
  • G01K 11/12 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using changes in colour, translucency or reflectance
  • G01N 31/22 - Investigating or analysing non-biological materials by the use of the chemical methods specified in the subgroupsApparatus specially adapted for such methods using chemical indicators
  • G01D 21/00 - Measuring or testing not otherwise provided for

11.

MEDIA CONSTRUCTION TO FACILITATE USE OF ACTIVATABLE PLATFORM

      
Application Number US2024047121
Publication Number 2025/064445
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-17
Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Liberato, Eric W.
  • Cecchin, Anthony J.
  • Abdo, Mohannad
  • Hofer, Gene A.

Abstract

Disclosed is a media element including an environmental indicator material configured, in response to exposure to a predetermined environmental condition, to change from an initial state to a second state producing an observable effect. The media element further includes a plurality of microcapsules, each microcapsule encapsulating the environmental indicator material in a non-activated configuration and releasing the environmental indicator material when ruptured. The microcapsules prevent an occurrence of the observable effect while in the non-activated configuration and allow the occurrence of the observable effect when the environmental indicator material is exposed to the predetermined environmental condition after at least a portion of the plurality of microcapsules are ruptured. The media element further includes a bursting additive proximate the plurality of microcapsules. The bursting additive selectively interacts w ith the plurality of microcapsule to rupture the plurality of microcapsules when a force is applied to the plurality of microcapsules and bursting additive.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 21/78 - Systems in which material is subjected to a chemical reaction, the progress or the result of the reaction being investigated by observing the effect on a chemical indicator producing a change of colour
  • G01K 11/12 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using changes in colour, translucency or reflectance
  • G01N 31/22 - Investigating or analysing non-biological materials by the use of the chemical methods specified in the subgroupsApparatus specially adapted for such methods using chemical indicators
  • G01D 21/00 - Measuring or testing not otherwise provided for

12.

OPTIMIZED MULTI-PATH LOOP SYSTEM FOR CONDITION CHANGE DETECTION

      
Application Number US2024044451
Publication Number 2025/049756
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-29
Publication Date 2025-03-06
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Liberato, Eric
  • Abdo, Mohannad
  • Cousin, Ashley

Abstract

Systems and methods of an optimized multi-path loop system for condition change detection are provided. An example includes a system comprising a multi-path loop component, the multi-path loop component including a plurality of interleaved discontinuous conductive paths that form a parallel circuit component, and a logic circuit operatively coupled to the multi-path loop component. The logic circuit may be configured to detect whether a continuous circuit path has been formed by at least one of the plurality of interleaved discontinuous conductive paths in response to at least one environmental condition in an area defined by the plurality of interleaved discontinuous conductive paths. The logic circuit may also be configured to output a signal that indicates that formation of the continuous circuit path has been detected.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01K 11/06 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using melting, freezing, or softening
  • G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
  • G06K 19/067 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards
  • G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
  • G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
  • B65D 79/02 - Arrangements or devices for indicating incorrect storage or transport
  • G01K 11/08 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using melting, freezing, or softening of disposable test bodies, e.g. cone
  • G01K 3/02 - Thermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving mean valuesThermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving integrated values
  • G01K 3/04 - Thermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving mean valuesThermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving integrated values in respect of time
  • G09F 3/10 - Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself by an adhesive layer

13.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOTELY MONITORING DEVICE HEALTH

      
Application Number US2024044358
Publication Number 2025/049698
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-29
Publication Date 2025-03-06
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Willard, Bradley
  • Liberato, Eric
  • Abdo, Mohannad
  • Cousin, Ashley
  • Kelly, Evan

Abstract

Systems and methods of remotely monitoring a device are provided. An example includes a system comprising a deformable element configured to be in contact with a monitored device. An electrical property of the deformable element changes in response to at least one of deformation of the deformable element or exposure of the deformable element to an ionic material. The system further includes a communication module operatively coupled to the deformable element, the communication module having a logic circuit and an antenna. The logic circuit may be configured to determine a change in the electrical property of the deformable element, wherein, in response to receiving a signal from a transceiver, the communication module is configured to report the change in the electrical property via the antenna to a controller communicatively coupled to the transceiver.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
  • H01M 8/04664 - Failure or abnormal function
  • G01R 31/371 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC] with remote indication, e.g. on external chargers
  • G01B 7/16 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring the deformation in a solid, e.g. by resistance strain gauge
  • G01R 31/396 - Acquisition or processing of data for testing or for monitoring individual cells or groups of cells within a battery

14.

MULTI-RESPONSE SINGLE LAYER SENSOR PLATFORM

      
Application Number US2024016680
Publication Number 2024/178087
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-02-21
Publication Date 2024-08-29
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Cousin, Ashley M.
  • Liberato, Eric W.
  • Smith, Marielle K.
  • Abdo, Mohannad

Abstract

An apparatus, system, and method for producing a temperature exposure indicator is disclosed. The temperature exposure indicator includes a substrate and a mixture containing a first thermochromic material and a second thermochromic material. Each thermochromic material has an initial color state when the mixture is in a base temperature range and each thermochromic material is configured to change to an excursion color state at a certain temperature threshold. As a result, the mixture displays a low mixture excursion color state below a low temperature threshold and a high mixture excursion color state above a high temperature threshold.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 5/26 - Thermosensitive paints
  • C09D 11/50 - Sympathetic, colour-changing or similar inks
  • B41M 5/28 - Thermography using thermo-chromic compounds or layers containing liquid crystals, microcapsules, bleachable dyes or heat decomposable compounds, e.g. gas liberating
  • C09D 11/037 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the pigment

15.

2D BAR CODE USING ACTIVE OVERLAYS

      
Application Number US2024013452
Publication Number 2024/163401
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-01-30
Publication Date 2024-08-08
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Liberato, Eric W.
  • Abdo, Mohannad

Abstract

An apparatus, system, and method for adding an overlay to a bar code symbol is disclosed. The bar code symbol is affixed to a perishable host product. The overlay includes a transparent substrate and an environmental exposure indicator material which is responsive to an environmental stimulus. When the overlay is affixed to the bar code symbol, both static and dynamic data regarding the perishable host product can be determined.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code

16.

ROTARY SCREEN PRINTING APPARATUS AND PROCESS

      
Application Number US2023032474
Publication Number 2024/063983
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-12
Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Huffman, Brian, S.
  • Abdo, Mohannad
  • Reilly, Robert

Abstract

The present disclosure is directed to a rotary screen printing apparatus, comprising: a reservoir to hold a coating material: a rotary cylindrical screen; a conduit which provides fluid communication to an internal volume of the rotary cylindrical screen; a squeegee fixedly disposed in the internal volume of the cylindrical screen; and, a heater whose output is directed towards the conduit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41F 31/22 - Inking arrangements or devices for inking from interior of cylinder

17.

ORIENTATION-INDEPENDENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR

      
Application Number US2023030972
Publication Number 2024/044278
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-23
Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Huffman, Brian, S.
  • Boyu, Deniz
  • Hofer, Gene, A.

Abstract

A temperature exposure indicator includes a substrate, a first electrode and a second electrode on the substrate, the second electrode spaced apart from the first electrode, a temperature responsive material disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, wherein the temperature responsive material comprises an insulating material and conductive particles, and an absorbent coupled to the temperature responsive material. In response to exposure to a temperature above a predetermined threshold temperature, at least a portion of the insulating material of the temperature responsive material is absorbed into the absorbent coupled to the temperature responsive material, changing an electrical property of the temperature responsive material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01K 3/04 - Thermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving mean valuesThermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving integrated values in respect of time
  • A23L 3/00 - Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, e.g. pasteurising, sterilising, specially adapted for foods or foodstuffs
  • G01K 11/06 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using melting, freezing, or softening

18.

DUAL HEAT-FREEZE INDICATOR

      
Application Number US2023028794
Publication Number 2024/025993
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-27
Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Abdo, Mohannad
  • Prusik, Thaddeus
  • Smith, Marielle, K.

Abstract

A dual heat-freeze indicator and methods for making the same are disclosed. The dual heat- freeze exposure indicator includes a substrate, a low temperature indicator material provided in a first initial color state, a high temperature indicator material provided in a second initial color state, both supported by the substrate. The low temperature indicator material is configured to change from the first initial color state to a first exposed color state responsive to the indicator being exposed to a temperature below a low temperature threshold. The high temperature indicator material is configured to irreversibly change from the second initial color state to a second exposed color state responsive to the indicator being exposed to a temperature above a high temperature threshold. The low temperature indicator material returns from the exposed color state to the initial color state responsive to being exposed to a temperature above a reset temperature threshold.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01K 1/02 - Means for indicating or recording specially adapted for thermometers
  • G01K 11/12 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using changes in colour, translucency or reflectance
  • G01N 31/22 - Investigating or analysing non-biological materials by the use of the chemical methods specified in the subgroupsApparatus specially adapted for such methods using chemical indicators
  • G01N 21/78 - Systems in which material is subjected to a chemical reaction, the progress or the result of the reaction being investigated by observing the effect on a chemical indicator producing a change of colour

19.

CAPACITANCE-BASED TEMPERATURE SENSOR WITH DELAY

      
Application Number US2023027940
Publication Number 2024/019985
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-17
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Liberato, Eric, W.
  • Abdo, Mohannad

Abstract

A temperature exposure indicator includes a first temperature responsive material, a capacitor including a first electrode, a second electrode, and a gap between the first electrode and the second electrode, and a first path connecting the first temperature responsive material to the gap. The first temperature responsive material is configured to migrate along the first path and into or along the gap in response to exposure to a temperature above a first threshold temperature. The migration of the first temperature responsive material into or along the gap causes a change of the capacitance of the capacitor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01K 7/34 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using capacitative elements
  • G01K 1/022 - Means for indicating or recording specially adapted for thermometers for recording
  • G01K 13/00 - Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes

20.

CAPACITANCE-BASED HUMIDITY AND GAS SENSING RFID TAGS

      
Application Number US2023027934
Publication Number 2024/019983
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-17
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Huffman, Brian, S.
  • Boyu, Deniz
  • Do, Thi, N.
  • Abdo, Mohannad

Abstract

An RFID tag system includes an antenna, an integrated circuit electrically connected to the antenna, and a humidity or gas indicator being electrically connected to the antenna and the integrated circuit. The humidity or gas indicator includes a first electrode, a second electrode, a dielectric material, and a gap between the first electrode and the second electrode. At least a portion of the gap contains the dielectric material. The dielectric material is configured to have a change in its dielectric constant responsive to exposure to an environmental stimulus, which may be at least one of humidity or the presence of a gas. The change in the dielectric constant of the dielectric material changes a capacitance of the humidity or gas indicator, causing the integrated circuit to indicate the presence of the environmental stimulus.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
  • G01N 27/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating capacitance
  • G01N 7/00 - Analysing materials by measuring the pressure or volume of a gas or vapour

21.

CUSTOMIZABLE SUPPLIES FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE EXPOSURE MONITORING

      
Application Number US2022046016
Publication Number 2023/069261
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-07
Publication Date 2023-04-27
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Smith, Marielle, K.
  • Abdo, Mohannad
  • Liberato, Eric, W.
  • Olson, John, E.

Abstract

An excess heat exposure indicator and methods for making the same are disclosed. The excess heat exposure indicator includes a print media substrate comprising an indicator region, a data region, at least one first thermochromic composition is provided on the substrate within the indicator region of the substrate, a second thermochromic composition is provided on the substrate within the data region, the second thermochromic composition configured to change color state from a third color state to a fourth color state when heated above a second temperature threshold, the indicator region is configured to be selectively treated with heat above the first temperature threshold to place a first portion of the indicator region in the second color state, different than the first color state, forming a visible indicia, the visible indicia configured to change appearance when the indicator region is subsequently exposed to a temperature above the first temperature threshold.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01K 11/06 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using melting, freezing, or softening
  • G01K 11/12 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using changes in colour, translucency or reflectance
  • G01K 1/02 - Means for indicating or recording specially adapted for thermometers
  • G01K 3/00 - Thermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature
  • G01K 3/04 - Thermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving mean valuesThermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving integrated values in respect of time
  • B65D 79/02 - Arrangements or devices for indicating incorrect storage or transport

22.

SEMI-IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE EXPOSURE SENSOR CUSTOMIZABLE BY THERMAL PRINTER

      
Application Number US2022045855
Publication Number 2023/064146
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-06
Publication Date 2023-04-20
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Hofer, Gene A.
  • Abdo, Mohannad
  • Smith, Marielle K.
  • Harding, Arianna E.

Abstract

A customizable temperature exposure indicator and methods for making the same are disclosed. The temperature exposure indicator includes a substrate, a printing region of the substrate forming a heat sensitive media that is configured to darken when it is heated by a thermal printhead, the darkening being permanent with respect to subsequent cooling of the media; at least one memory thermochromic composition provided on an indicator region of the substrate, the thermochromic composition is configured to have high temperature color state when it is heated above a high temperature threshold, and to remain in the high temperature color state until it is cooled below a low temperature threshold, the thermochromic composition is configured to have a low temperature color state when it is cooled below the low temperature threshold and to maintain the low temperature threshold until it is heated above the high temperature threshold.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01K 11/06 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using melting, freezing, or softening
  • G01K 11/12 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using changes in colour, translucency or reflectance
  • G01K 1/02 - Means for indicating or recording specially adapted for thermometers
  • G01K 3/00 - Thermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature
  • G01K 3/04 - Thermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving mean valuesThermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving integrated values in respect of time
  • B65D 79/02 - Arrangements or devices for indicating incorrect storage or transport

23.

ACTIVATABLE PRINT MEDIUM

      
Application Number US2022034651
Publication Number 2023/278235
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-23
Publication Date 2023-01-05
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Millman, Michael, S.
  • Abdo, Mohannad
  • Smith, Marielle, K.
  • Olson, John
  • Liberato, Eric, W.

Abstract

An activatable print medium is disclosed. The print medium includes a first reactive component, a second reactive component, wherein the first and second reactive components are configured to react to initiate a state change of the activatable print medium when exposed to each other and a barrier that is initially in an unactivated form and configured to transition to an activated form when activated by an application of at least one of an activation heat and an activation pressure wherein after the barrier is activated, but not before, the activatable print medium is configured so that the first and second reactive components interact in response to a predetermined environmental stimulus or interact over time at a rate dependent on an environmental stimulus, thereby providing an indication of the cumulative historical exposure of the activatable print medium to the environmental stimulus.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 64/00 - Additive manufacturing, i.e. manufacturing of three-dimensional [3D] objects by additive deposition, additive agglomeration or additive layering, e.g. by 3D printing, stereolithography or selective laser sintering
  • B29C 64/307 - Handling of material to be used in additive manufacturing
  • B29C 71/02 - Thermal after-treatment
  • B29C 41/00 - Shaping by coating a mould, core or other substrate, i.e. by depositing material and stripping-off the shaped articleApparatus therefor

24.

DYNAMIC OPTICAL PROPERTY WINDOWS IN INDICIA WITH SENSORS

      
Application Number US2022021261
Publication Number 2022/216454
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-22
Publication Date 2022-10-13
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Nudel, Eric, A.
  • Abdo, Mohannad
  • Maas, Nicholas, A.
  • Prusik, Thaddeus

Abstract

An environmental exposure indicator includes a substrate and an environmental exposure indicator ("EEI") material provided on the substrate that is configured to change an optical property between a creation state and an end state. The environmental exposure indicator material has a deployment state, between the creation state and the end state, at a deployment time. The environmental exposure indicator also includes calibration data based on the deployment state.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01K 15/00 - Testing or calibrating of thermometers
  • G01K 3/04 - Thermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving mean valuesThermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving integrated values in respect of time
  • G01N 21/78 - Systems in which material is subjected to a chemical reaction, the progress or the result of the reaction being investigated by observing the effect on a chemical indicator producing a change of colour

25.

ACTIVATABLE WARMING INDICATOR WITHOUT DYE

      
Application Number US2022018626
Publication Number 2022/187433
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-03
Publication Date 2022-09-09
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Olson, John
  • Liberato, Eric, W.
  • Abdo, Mohannad
  • Feldman, Steven

Abstract

A temperature exposure indicator includes a reservoir of meltable material having a melting point at an activation threshold of the temperature exposure indicator. The temperature exposure indicator also includes a light scattering material having voids and an indicia overlay ed by the light scattering material such that the indicia is initially obscured by the light scattering material prior to the meltable material being exposed to a temperature above the activation threshold. The reservoir is in fluid communication with the light scattering material, such that the meltable material, when exposed to a temperature at or above the activation threshold, is configured to melt and flow into the voids of the light scattering material thereby causing the light scattering material to transition from an obscuring form to a non-obscuring form so that the indicia is viewable through the light scattering material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 21/78 - Systems in which material is subjected to a chemical reaction, the progress or the result of the reaction being investigated by observing the effect on a chemical indicator producing a change of colour
  • G01K 3/04 - Thermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving mean valuesThermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving integrated values in respect of time
  • G01K 11/12 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using changes in colour, translucency or reflectance
  • G01N 21/77 - Systems in which material is subjected to a chemical reaction, the progress or the result of the reaction being investigated by observing the effect on a chemical indicator
  • G01N 31/22 - Investigating or analysing non-biological materials by the use of the chemical methods specified in the subgroupsApparatus specially adapted for such methods using chemical indicators

26.

TUNABLE CAPACITANCE-BASED TEMPERATURE SENSOR

      
Application Number US2022017138
Publication Number 2022/182606
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-02-21
Publication Date 2022-09-01
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Bhatia, Ravi
  • Do, Thi, N.
  • Huffman, Brian, S.
  • Abdo, Mohannad
  • Smith, Donald

Abstract

A temperature indicator includes a first capacitor configured to change capacitance when exposed to a temperature above a first threshold temperature, a second capacitor configured to change capacitance when exposed to a temperature above a second threshold temperature. The first capacitor is electrically connected to the second capacitor. The second threshold temperature is different than the first threshold temperature. The first capacitor and the second capacitor retain their changed capacitance permanently after they return to a temperature below their respective threshold temperature.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01K 1/022 - Means for indicating or recording specially adapted for thermometers for recording
  • G01K 1/024 - Means for indicating or recording specially adapted for thermometers for remote indication
  • G01K 5/48 - Measuring temperature based on the expansion or contraction of a material the material being a solid
  • G01K 7/34 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using capacitative elements

27.

THERMAL TRANSFER RIBBONS AND DIRECT THERMAL PRINT MEDIA INCLUDING ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE INDICATOR MATERIAL

      
Application Number US2021054131
Publication Number 2022/076793
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-08
Publication Date 2022-04-14
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Smith, Marielle, K.
  • Abdo, Mohannad
  • Olson, John

Abstract

A label includes a flexible substrate comprising a first side and a second side. The first side is an adhesive, the second side is configured to be printed with a first visible mark, and the second side has a second printed, overlapping mark. The overlapping mark is configured to change opacity below a first transition temperature to obscure the visible mark.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 31/08 - Ink ribbons having coatings other than impression-material coatings the coatings being superimposed on impression-transfer material

28.

ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY MONITOR WITH SECURITY FEATURES

      
Application Number US2021050663
Publication Number 2022/060979
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-16
Publication Date 2022-03-24
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Smith, Marielle, K.
  • Abdo, Mohannad
  • Do, Thi, N.
  • Huffman, Brian, S.

Abstract

Environmental monitors for monitoring a predetermined environmental exposure, for example, an historical heat exposure such as a cumulative ambient heat exposure and/or a peak ambient heat exposure may include an environmental indicator material and a security material. The environmental monitor may be configured to attach to a host product for monitoring the predetermined environmental exposure of the host product, and additionally serve as an anti- counterfeiting indicator.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G09F 3/02 - Forms or constructions
  • G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
  • G06K 9/58 - Image preprocessing, i.e. processing the image information without deciding about the identity of the image using optical means
  • G01K 11/12 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using changes in colour, translucency or reflectance

29.

A TWO DIMENSIONAL BARCODE PROVIDED WITH SURROUNDING DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENTAL INDICATOR AND COLOR CALIBRATION REFERENCE

      
Application Number US2020044055
Publication Number 2021/021923
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-07-29
Publication Date 2021-02-04
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Abdo, Mohannad
  • Smith, Marielle, K.
  • Liberato, Eric, W.

Abstract

An indicator includes a substrate, a two-dimensional barcode symbol provided on the substrate, a space on the substrate surrounding the barcode symbol, and a historical environmental condition indicator on the substrate. The two-dimensional barcode symbol may be printed on the substrate, preferably in a rectangular, and more preferably in a square configuration. The two- dimensional barcode is printed preferably in black and white and more preferably according to a certain standard. The space on the substrate surrounding the barcode symbol has four quadrants. Additionally, the historical environmental condition indicator is preferably a historical temperature indicator, which occupies space on the substrate in at least two of the four quadrants. The historical environmental condition indicator preferably occupies three and more preferably occupies four of the four quadrants.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
  • G09F 3/02 - Forms or constructions
  • G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation

30.

A TWO DIMENSIONAL BARCODE PROVIDED WITH DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENTAL INDICATOR PROVIDED WITHIN A GAP

      
Application Number US2020044081
Publication Number 2021/021938
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-07-29
Publication Date 2021-02-04
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Abdo, Mohannad
  • Hohberger, Clive

Abstract

A sensor-augmented two-dimensional barcode includes a layer provided on a substrate comprising a two-dimensional error-correcting barcode symbol. The barcode symbol further includes a barcode region, an empty region, and a dynamic region. The barcode region includes a plurality of modules in a static color state and the empty region has an area. Additionally, the dynamic region is provided on the substrate and positioned within the area of the empty region. The dynamic region includes a dynamic indicator having a chemistry that is configured, responsive to the occurrence of an environmental condition, to undergo a chemical or physical state change between an initial state and an end state, causing a change in the color state of the dynamic indicator. Additionally, the color state indicates exposure to the environmental condition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 19/08 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code using markings of different kinds in the same record carrier, e.g. one marking being sensed by optical and the other by magnetic means
  • G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
  • G06K 9/46 - Extraction of features or characteristics of the image
  • G06K 9/58 - Image preprocessing, i.e. processing the image information without deciding about the identity of the image using optical means
  • H03M 13/05 - Error detection or forward error correction by redundancy in data representation, i.e. code words containing more digits than the source words using block codes, i.e. a predetermined number of check bits joined to a predetermined number of information bits

31.

TEMPERATURE INDICATOR WITH ELECTROCHEMICAL SWITCH

      
Application Number US2020032340
Publication Number 2020/231921
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-05-11
Publication Date 2020-11-19
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Huffman, Brian
  • Do, Thi, N.
  • Bhatia, Ravi
  • Abdo, Mohannad
  • Prusik, Thaddeus

Abstract

A temperature-activatable temperature indicator that includes a substrate and an indicator material supported by the substrate. The indicator material includes a mixture of a side-chain crystalline polymer and conductive particles and provides an electrical indication of exposure to increased temperature.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01K 7/02 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using thermoelectric elements, e.g. thermocouples
  • G01K 11/06 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using melting, freezing, or softening
  • G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips

32.

PRINTABLE IRREVERSIBLE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE INDICATOR

      
Application Number US2019059988
Publication Number 2020/097154
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-11-06
Publication Date 2020-05-14
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Abdo, Mohannad
  • Prusik, Thaddeus

Abstract

A multi-event minimum temperature indicator that includes a substrate, at least two thermochromic compositions positioned on the substrate, and an optional top layer adhered to the substrate. Each thermochromic composition is positioned on a discrete area of the substrate, and the compositions provide a visual indication of exposure to progressively colder temperatures.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09D 11/00 - Inks
  • C09D 11/50 - Sympathetic, colour-changing or similar inks
  • C09D 5/26 - Thermosensitive paints
  • G01K 11/00 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or
  • G01K 11/12 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using changes in colour, translucency or reflectance
  • G01K 11/18 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using changes in colour, translucency or reflectance of materials which change translucency

33.

THERMAL TRANSFER OF ACTIVE INK WITH DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

      
Application Number US2019036837
Publication Number 2019/241431
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-12
Publication Date 2019-12-19
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Abdo, Mohannad
  • Prusik, Thaddeus
  • Taylor, Dene, H.

Abstract

A thermal transfer ribbon includes a carrier layer, a release layer, and a thermally transferable ink layer. The ink layer includes an active ink having a chemistry that is configured, responsive to the occurrence of an environmental, physical or biological condition, to undergo a chemical or physical state change causing a change in the color state of the active ink.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B41J 31/00 - Ink ribbonsRenovating or testing ink ribbons
  • B41J 31/06 - Ink ribbons having coatings other than impression-material coatings the coatings being directly on the base material, i.e. below impression-transfer materialInk ribbons having base material impregnated with material other than impression material
  • G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code

34.

ACTIVATABLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR WITH TIME DELAY

      
Application Number US2019031766
Publication Number 2019/217849
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-05-10
Publication Date 2019-11-14
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Newport, John
  • Abdo, Mohannad
  • Olson, John
  • Huffman, Brian

Abstract

Disclosed herein are delayed reaction threshold temperature indicators and methods of making and activating the same, the delayed reaction threshold temperature indicators including a first substrate, first and second layers, and a housing secured to the substrate. The first layer includes a first reactant and an optional meltable polymer, and the second layer includes a meltable polymer and a second reactant. The meltable polymer is configured to keep the first and second reactants from interacting with each other. When exposed to temperatures at and/or above a desired threshold for a period of time, the meltable polymer melts and allows the first and second reactants to come into contact with each other, thereby producing a visual change in appearance.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01K 11/06 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using melting, freezing, or softening
  • G01K 11/12 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using changes in colour, translucency or reflectance

35.

DESCENDING AND ASCENDING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS UTILIZING DEEP EUTECTICS

      
Application Number US2019021830
Publication Number 2019/178083
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-03-12
Publication Date 2019-09-19
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Abdo, Mohannad
  • Newport, John
  • Olson, John

Abstract

An ascending/descending indicator can include a sealed housing that contains a deep eutectic solvent (DES) within the housing. The DES can include two or more components and is configured to exhibit a first characteristic when at a first temperature and to assume a second characteristic when exposed to a second temperature and to substantially maintain the second characteristic even when again exposed to the first temperature.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01K 11/12 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using changes in colour, translucency or reflectance
  • G01N 21/78 - Systems in which material is subjected to a chemical reaction, the progress or the result of the reaction being investigated by observing the effect on a chemical indicator producing a change of colour
  • G01N 31/22 - Investigating or analysing non-biological materials by the use of the chemical methods specified in the subgroupsApparatus specially adapted for such methods using chemical indicators

36.

A TWO DIMENSIONAL BARCODE WITH DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENTAL DATA SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS

      
Application Number US2018023068
Publication Number 2018/175281
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-03-19
Publication Date 2018-09-27
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Prusik, Thaddeus
  • Abdo, Mohannad
  • Hohberger, Clive

Abstract

Methods, systems, and apparatus for combining preprinted information together with coded sensor information within a two-dimensional barcode. The sensor information may be of an environmental, physical or biological nature, and records a cumulative change in status of the environmental or biological condition to which the labeled product has been exposed. A sensor dye chemistry is employed that undergoes a continuous chemical or physical state change in response to the occurrence of the environmental condition. The continuous change is between an initial state and an end state causing a change in the color state of the sensor dye embedded within the sensor-augmented two-dimensional barcode, encoding sensor digital information. Sensor information is recovered utilizing the error-correction feature during barcode decoding.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
  • G06K 9/46 - Extraction of features or characteristics of the image
  • G06K 9/58 - Image preprocessing, i.e. processing the image information without deciding about the identity of the image using optical means

37.

Temptime Logo

      
Application Number 186774000
Status Registered
Filing Date 2017-11-14
Registration Date 2022-12-16
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
  • 16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials

Goods & Services

(1) Time and temperature sensitive indicator labels and electronic data loggers, not for medical use, that monitor and signal time and temperature exposure of thermally sensitive products namely, foods, adhesives and flowers (2) Smart wireless sensors and software for monitoring and communicating environmental parameters of environmentally sensitive products namely, electronic data loggers for medical use, that monitor and signal time and temperature exposure of thermally sensitive products; Software application for managing, monitoring and communicating environmentally sensitive products namely, electronic data loggers, for medical use, that monitor and signal time and temperature exposure of thermally sensitive products; Portable sensor time and temperature determining sensors for monitoring and communicating environmental data and information regarding environmentally sensitive products (3) Time and temperature sensitive indicator labels and electronic data loggers for medical use that monitor and signal time and temperature exposure of thermally sensitive products namely, pharmaceuticals, biologicals, blood pressure monitors, blood, rapid diagnostic test kits, chemical reagents (4) Time-temperature sensitive paper labels that monitor and signal time and temperature exposure of thermally sensitive products

38.

SWITCHABLE RFID ANTENNAS RESPONSIVE TO AN ENVIRONMENTAL SENSOR

      
Application Number US2017020142
Publication Number 2017/151731
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-03-01
Publication Date 2017-09-08
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Bhatia, Ravi
  • Abdo, Mohannad

Abstract

Systems for switchable RFID tags responsive to an environmental sensor are provided. In one embodiment, the system includes a primary RFID tag and a secondary RFID tag, and a switch being associated with the primary RFID tag and the secondary RFID tag in a manner that the primary RFID tag and the secondary RFID tag are not activated at the same time. Each RFID tag may include an integrated circuit and an antenna. The system may also include at least two first electrical terminals electrically connecting the primary RFID tag to the switch, and at least two second electrical terminals electrically connecting the secondary RFID tag to the switch.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
  • G03B 11/00 - Filters or other obturators specially adapted for photographic purposes
  • G05B 19/00 - Programme-control systems
  • G05B 23/00 - Testing or monitoring of control systems or parts thereof
  • G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
  • G06K 19/067 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards

39.

GEL-BASED TEMPERATURE INDICATORS

      
Application Number US2017012973
Publication Number 2017/123606
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-01-11
Publication Date 2017-07-20
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Newport, John
  • Abdo, Mohannad
  • Smith, Dawn, E.

Abstract

Disclosed herein are gel-based temperature indicators that include a first absorbent substrate having opposing first and second faces and a first gel coupled to the first face. In some embodiments, the first gel is a gel at a first temperature, and the first gel turns to liquid at a second temperature. In some embodiments, the first absorbent substrate is configured to allow the first gel upon turning to liquid to diffuse through the first face toward the second face.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01K 11/12 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using changes in colour, translucency or reflectance
  • G01K 5/48 - Measuring temperature based on the expansion or contraction of a material the material being a solid
  • G01K 3/04 - Thermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving mean valuesThermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving integrated values in respect of time
  • G01N 31/22 - Investigating or analysing non-biological materials by the use of the chemical methods specified in the subgroupsApparatus specially adapted for such methods using chemical indicators

40.

A TWO DIMENSIONAL BARCODE WITH DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENTAL DATA SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS

      
Application Number US2016024884
Publication Number 2016/160912
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-03-30
Publication Date 2016-10-06
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Prusik, Thaddeus
  • Abdo, Mohannad
  • Hohberger, Clive

Abstract

Methods, systems, and apparatus for combining preprinted information together with coded sensor information within a two-dimensional barcode. The sensor information may be of an environmental, physical or biological nature, and records a change in status of the environmental or biological condition to which the labeled product has been exposed. A sensor dye chemistry is employed and when a specified condition of the sensed property occurs it causes a change in the color state of sensor dye modules embedded within the sensor-augmented two-dimensional barcode, encoding sensor digital information. Sensor information is recovered utilizing the error-correction feature during barcode reading.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
  • G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
  • G06K 19/08 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code using markings of different kinds in the same record carrier, e.g. one marking being sensed by optical and the other by magnetic means

41.

CONDITION CHANGE LABELS

      
Application Number US2014068614
Publication Number 2015/085086
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-12-04
Publication Date 2015-06-11
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor Taylor, Dene, H.

Abstract

Described herein are condition change labels, methods of forming them, and methods of using them. Generally, condition change labels include a first layer including a blister laminated to a first side of a bottom layer thereby creating a container; an indicator substance located in the container; and an adhesive disposed on at least a portion of a second side of the bottom layer, wherein the condition change label has a stiffness less than about 0.06 mN⋅m.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01K 3/04 - Thermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving mean valuesThermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving integrated values in respect of time
  • G01K 11/12 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using changes in colour, translucency or reflectance
  • G01K 13/00 - Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes

42.

THREE-PHASE EMULSIONS USED IN A TEMPERATURE CONDITION INDICATOR

      
Application Number US2014044252
Publication Number 2014/210259
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-06-26
Publication Date 2014-12-31
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Newport, John F. L.
  • Smith, Dawn E.
  • Taylor, Dene H.
  • Huffman, Brian

Abstract

Described herein are temperature condition indicators (e.g. freezing, threshold temperature, thermal history indicators, etc.) comprising three phase emulsions. Methods of forming and using these indicators, and products that include these indicators, are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 31/22 - Investigating or analysing non-biological materials by the use of the chemical methods specified in the subgroupsApparatus specially adapted for such methods using chemical indicators

43.

FREEZE INDICATOR EMPLOYING LIGHT SCATTERING AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

      
Application Number US2013055364
Publication Number 2014/028849
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-08-16
Publication Date 2014-02-20
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Smith, Dawn, E.
  • Huffman, Brian, S.
  • Taylor, Dene, H.

Abstract

A freeze indicator including an indicator dispersion is described herein. Such an indicator dispersion can include: a liquid medium and particles of a colored indicator agent dispersed in the liquid medium. The colored indicator agent particles having an inherent color; wherein the indicator dispersion exhibits the inherent color of the colored indicator agent particles after freezing and is configured to have a less colored appearance before freezing and wherein light scattering masks the inherent color of the colored indicator agent particles before freezing. Some indicator dispersions can be free of color-changing chemical co-reactants. These freeze indicators can be small, have a low cost, and have a simple configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01K 11/12 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using changes in colour, translucency or reflectance

44.

DUAL-FUNCTION HEAT INDICATOR AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

      
Application Number US2013040824
Publication Number 2013/170273
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-05-13
Publication Date 2013-11-14
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Prusik, Thaddeus
  • Smith, Dawn E.
  • Taylor, Dene H.
  • Hoque Arnold, Raquiba

Abstract

A dual-function heat indicator for monitoring two or more modes of heat exposure is described. A manufacturing process for the dual-function heat indicator is also described. Dual-function heat indicators as described may be useful for monitoring the exposure of host products, with which the dual-function heat indicators may be associated, to cumulative ambient heat exposure and to a peak ambient heat exposure, and for other purposes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01K 11/12 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using changes in colour, translucency or reflectance

45.

ROBUST, ULTRAVIOLET-PROTECTED AMBIENT CONDITION HISTORY INDICATOR AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

      
Application Number US2013031558
Publication Number 2013/138637
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-03-14
Publication Date 2013-09-19
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Smith, Dawn, E.
  • Huffman, Brian, S.
  • Grabiner, Frederick, R.
  • Martin, Jean-Paul

Abstract

An optically readable ambient condition history indicator can have a substrate, an indicator agent on the substrate surface, and a transparent layer overlying the indicator agent. The indicator agent can be capable of changing appearance in response to exposure to an ambient condition and the transparent layer can be subject to exposure to environmental ultraviolet radiation. The indicator can also include a radiation- filtering adhesive layer overlying the indicator agent to secure the transparent layer to the indicator agent, which adhesive layer can include an adhesive and an ultraviolet radiation filter and can contact both the transparent layer and the indicator agent-bearing substrate. The radiation-filtering adhesive layer can protect the indicator agent from ultraviolet radiation transmitted through the transparent layer and provide a simple, robust construction that is easy to manufacture and resists delamination. The adhesive itself is also protected from ultraviolet radiation. A simplified manufacturing method is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01K 3/00 - Thermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature

46.

COMPUTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRONICALLY INDICATING THE ACCEPTABILITY OF A PRODUCT

      
Application Number US2012058699
Publication Number 2013/058991
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-10-04
Publication Date 2013-04-25
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Grabiner, Frederick, Robert
  • Lentz, Carl, Michael
  • Moore, Emily
  • Prusik, Thaddeus
  • Puro, Nicholas
  • Osborn, Bruce-Erik

Abstract

Computing systems and methods for electronically indicate the acceptability of a product. An image capture and communication device may analyze a product label that includes one or more monitors, authentication elements, and identification elements. The image capture and communication device may determine the type and features of the monitors, authentication elements, and identification elements. The image capture and communication device may transmit data based on the type and features to a host server, which may transmit data associated with the host product to the image capture and communication device in, inter alia, the form of an acceptability report.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass

47.

COMPUTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRONICALLY INDICATING THE ACCEPTABILITY OF A PRODUCT

      
Application Number US2011001158
Publication Number 2013/002748
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-06-28
Publication Date 2013-01-03
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Grabiner, Fred
  • Lentz, Carl M.
  • Moore, Emily
  • Prusik, Thaddeus
  • Puro, Nicholas

Abstract

Computing systems and methods for electronically indicating the acceptability of a product. An image capture and communication device may analyze a product label that includes one or more monitors, authentication elements, and identification elements. The image capture and communication device may determine the type and features of the monitors, authentication elements, and identification elements and, based on the type of the monitors, authentication elements, and identification elements. The image capture and communication device may transmit data based on the type and features to a host server, which may transmit data associated with the host product to the image capture and communication device in, inter alia, the form of an acceptability report.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08B 1/00 - Systems for signalling characterised solely by the form of transmission of the signal

48.

TEMPERATURE-ACTIVATABLE TIME-TEMPERATURE INDICATOR

      
Application Number US2011053416
Publication Number 2012/050824
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-09-27
Publication Date 2012-04-19
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Huffman, Brian, S.
  • Smith, Dawn, E.
  • Lentz, Carl, M.

Abstract

A temperature-activatable time-temperature indicator that can be used to monitor the historical exposure of a host product to ambient temperatures includes an optically readable, thermally sensitive indicator element. The indicator element can be inactive below a base temperature and is intrinsically thermally responsive at or above an activation temperature which is equal to or greater than the base temperature. The indicator can record cumulative ambient temperature exposure above the activation temperature irreversibly with respect to time. The indicator element can include a synthetic polymeric material, and optionally, a dye. A side-chain crystallizable polymer such as poly(hexadecylmethacrylate), that is solid below the base temperature and is a viscous liquid above the activation temperature can be employed. Intense indicator element colors can be obtained using an appropriate dye or dyes. Various structural configurations of indicator are described and illustrated.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01K 1/00 - Details of thermometers not specially adapted for particular types of thermometer

49.

COLOR-CHANGING EMULSIONS FOR FREEZE INDICATORS

      
Application Number US2011053607
Publication Number 2012/044655
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-09-28
Publication Date 2012-04-05
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Taylor, Dene, H.
  • Lentz, Carl, M.
  • Smith, Dawn, E.

Abstract

A color-changing emulsion for use in a freeze indicator can employ a dispersion medium, for example, an aqueous liquid, a first reactant phase and a second reactant phase, which two reactant phases can both be dispersed in the dispersion medium. The first reactant phase includes a hydrophobic liquid and a first reactant, for example, a color precursor such as a leuco dye. The second reactant phase can include a hydrophobic liquid, and includes, or can be, a second reactant, for example, a color developer such as a leuco dye developer. The first and second reactant phases can be essentially unmixed, and can be co-reactable to provide a color change. In response to a freezing temperature, the color-changing emulsion can coagulate and change color irreversibly. An intense color change can be obtained by using, for example, a suitable leuco dye precursor and developer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01K 11/06 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using melting, freezing, or softening

50.

FREEZE INDICATORS WITH A CONTROLLED TEMPERATURE RESPONSE

      
Application Number US2010047121
Publication Number 2011/026020
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-08-30
Publication Date 2011-03-03
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Smith, Dawn, E.
  • Lentz, Carl, M.
  • Taylor, Dene, H.
  • Osunga, Yvonne
  • Huffman, Brian

Abstract

A freeze indicator can include an indicator dispersion having an aqueous liquid medium and organic material indicator particles dispersed in the aqueous liquid medium. The indicator dispersion can have an initial appearance before freezing and an irreversibly different appearance after freezing and can exhibit a freeze-onset temperature of about -1.9°C or higher. Some factors helpful to providing a relatively high freeze onset temperature are employment of a proteinaceous ice-nucleating agent, control of pH, use of a protein stabilizer and control of the ratio of protein stabilizer to ice-nucleating agent.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01K 11/12 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using changes in colour, translucency or reflectance
  • G01K 11/16 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using changes in colour, translucency or reflectance of organic materials
  • G01K 11/18 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using changes in colour, translucency or reflectance of materials which change translucency
  • G01K 11/08 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using melting, freezing, or softening of disposable test bodies, e.g. cone

51.

CO-CRYSTALLIZABLE DIACETYLENIC MONOMER COMPOSITIONS, CRYSTAL PHASES AND MIXTURES, AND RELATED METHODS

      
Application Number US2010028500
Publication Number 2010/114752
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-03-24
Publication Date 2010-10-07
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Castillo Martinez, Elizabeth
  • Baughman, Ray, H.
  • Hall, Lee, J.
  • Kozlov, Mikhail
  • Smith, Dawn, E.
  • Prusik, Thaddeus
  • Lentz, Carl, M.

Abstract

Solid polymerizable diacetylenic monomer compositions, including compositions co-crystallized from a diversity of solvent systems under diverse cooling conditions, can exhibit diffraction patterns associated with the color development reactivities of the compositions. High reactivity compositions are disclosed and high reactivity and low reactivity phases can be identified. A low angle powder X-ray diffraction peak can indicate the presence of one or more crystal phases in a composition. A fingerprint region can exhibit fingerprint patterns of diffraction peaks associated with different reactivities. Information about polymerization of the diacetylenic monomers is disclosed using 13C nuclear magnetic resonance ("NMR") characterization. Diacetylenic monomer compositions useful in ambient condition indicators, for example time-temperature indicators are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08G 18/10 - Prepolymer processes involving reaction of isocyanates or isothiocyanates with compounds having active hydrogen in a first reaction step

52.

FREEZE INDICATORS, COMPONENTS THEREFOR AND PREPARATIVE PROCESSES

      
Application Number US2009052130
Publication Number 2010/014730
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-07-29
Publication Date 2010-02-04
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Lentz, Carl
  • Smith, Dawn, E.
  • Taylor, Dene, H.

Abstract

Freeze indicators can include an indicator dispersion, a liquid medium, indicator particles dispersed in the liquid medium and a particulate inorganic nucleating agent to inhibit supercooling of the liquid medium. The inorganic nucleating agent can have an ionic surface coating which can help provide a sharp end point. Optionally, freeze indicators can include indicator particles comprising an organic material and a softener to soften the indicator particles and provide the freeze indication with an enhanced visual appearance. Another option is to provide a temperature-sensitive stabilizer to inhibit coagulation of the indicator dispersion at temperatures above the liquid medium frozen state melting point while permitting coagulation of the indicator dispersion at the liquid medium frozen state melting point.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01K 1/02 - Means for indicating or recording specially adapted for thermometers

53.

CRYSTALLIZED DIACETYLENIC INDICATOR COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOUNDS

      
Application Number US2008081835
Publication Number 2009/059035
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-10-30
Publication Date 2009-05-07
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Baughman, Ray, H.
  • Hall, Lee, J.
  • Kozlov, Mikhail
  • Smith, Dawn, E.
  • Prusik, Thaddeus

Abstract

Crystallized diacetylenic compounds having certain crystallographic and other characteristics; diacetylenic compounds and mixtures crystallized from diacetylenic solutions; methods of preparing and identifying solvent systems for dissolving diacetylenic compounds; diacetylenic solutions; methods of recrystallizing diacetylenic compounds; crystals of 2,4-hexadiyn-1,6- bis(alkylurea) compounds; and ambient condition indicators and time-temperature condition indicators comprising crystallized diacetylenic compounds.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07C 7/14 - Purification, separation or stabilisation of hydrocarbonsUse of additives by crystallisationPurification or separation of the crystals

54.

FREEZE INDICATORS, FLEXIBLE FREEZE INDICATORS AND MANUFACTURING METHODS

      
Application Number US2008063629
Publication Number 2008/144348
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-05-15
Publication Date 2008-11-27
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Taylor, Dene, H.
  • Prusik, Thaddeus
  • Smith, Dawn, E.
  • Baughman, Ray, H.

Abstract

Freeze indicators providing a visual indication of exposure of the freeze indicator to a freezing or near-freezing temperature and their manufacture are disclosed. The freeze indicators employ colloidal dispersions as active elements and include flexible freeze indicators, freeze indicators protected against drying out and freeze indicators employing core shell composites, for example gold coated pigments as active indicator elements. Also disclosed are: a combination freeze indicator and threshold temperature indicator; a combination threshold indicator and cumulative temperature indicator; and three-way combination indicators that can provide indications of cumulative past temperature exposure, exposure to freezing temperatures and exposure to a temperature above a threshold.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01K 3/00 - Thermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature

55.

TransTracker

      
Application Number 006829212
Status Registered
Filing Date 2008-04-14
Registration Date 2009-01-21
Owner Temptime Corporation (USA)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials

Goods & Services

Temperature and time-sensitive indicators, temperature and time-sensitive indicators used during handling and storage of perishable goods to identify whether or not the goods have been subjected to environmental conditions outside of a pre-defined time and temperature tolerance. Temperature and time-sensitive paper labels, temperature and time-sensitive paper labels used during handling and storage of perishable goods to identify whether or not the goods have been subjected to environmental conditions outside of a pre-defined time and temperature tolerance.

56.

COLOR-RETAINING EXCESS-TEMPERATURE EXPOSURE INDICATOR

      
Application Number US2007076844
Publication Number 2008/027814
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-08-27
Publication Date 2008-03-06
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Abbassi, Omar
  • Prusik, Thaddeus
  • Smith, Dawn, E.

Abstract

An excess temperature indicator can provide a visual indication of past exposure of perishable, maturing and other host products to an elevated temperature exceeding a threshold temperature. The indicator can have an upper layer provided with a viewing window and a wick attached to the upper layer. A reservoir of heat- fusible indicator material can be disposed in contact with the wick, to fuse and move along the wick changing the visual appearance of a first portion of the wick viewable through the window, in response to an excess temperature event. Also, the indicator can have a region of fused upper layer material attaching the wick to the upper layer. Optionally, a window seal can extend around the viewing window to prevent migration of the indicator material. The indicator can be employed to monitor vaccines, foods and other products providing an enduring visual signal of exposure to potentially damaging temperature conditions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01K 11/00 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or

57.

ADJUVANT-MEDIATED REACTIVITY ENHANCEMENT OF POLYMERIZABLE POLYACETYLENIC MATERIALS

      
Application Number US2007071868
Publication Number 2008/002833
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-06-22
Publication Date 2008-01-03
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Prusik, Thaddeus
  • Smith, Dawn
  • Baughman, Ray, H.

Abstract

Indicator inks, indicators formed by printing or otherwise utilizing the inks and host products utilizing the indicators are disclosed. Reactivity-enhancing adjuvants stimulate enhanced thermal reactivity of diacetylenic or other indicator agents capable of responding to ambient thermal conditions with a visual change signaling an end point. The diacetylenic or other agents may be sensitive or relatively insensitive to ambient temperatures. Use of a reactivity-enhancing adjuvant provides a useful means for adapting the reactivities of indicator agents to the response characteristics of prospective host products, for example perishables such as vaccines or fresh fish and maturables such as fruit, cheese and wine. Some exemplary adjuvants include low- temperature polymerization initiators, for example methyl ethyl ketone peroxide and polymerization accelerators, for example cobalt compounds. Such initiators and accelerators can also be used in combination.

IPC Classes  ?

58.

TEMPTIME

      
Application Number 936164
Status Registered
Filing Date 2007-05-14
Registration Date 2007-05-14
Owner TEMPTIME CORPORATION (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Heat sensitive labels used to monitor the condition of thermally sensitive products.

59.

TEMPTIME

      
Application Number 000952853
Status Registered
Filing Date 1998-10-09
Registration Date 2000-07-19
Owner Temptime Corporation (USA)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
  • 05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Chemical time/temperature indicators, colour-changing indicators, chemical indicators (other than for medical or veterinary use), reagent paper, colour-changing paper, chemical test paper, chemical reagents (other than for medical or veterinary use), chemically active substances, industrial chemicals, preservatives for pharmaceutical preparations, photographic sensitisers and developers, chemical preparations for scientific purposes, chemical substances for analyses, chemical reagents other than for medical or veterinary use, biochemical catalysts. Time/temperature indicators for medical purposes, chemical indicators for medical or veterinary purposes, chemical reagents for medical or veterinary purposes, colour-changing indicators for medical or veterinary purposes, chemical preparations for medical purposes, chemical preparations for pharmaceutical purposes, contrast substances for medical purposes, vaccines, serums, blood plasma, semen for artificial insemination, pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary preparations, dietetic substances adapted for medical use, plasters, materials for dressings, material for stopping teeth, dental wax, disinfectants, vaccines with a chemical safety indicator, serums with a chemical safety indicator, blood plasma with a chemical safety indicator, medicines with a chemical safety indicator. Time/temperature indicating devices, temperature indicators, indicators for diagnosis not for medical purposes, heat control devices, chemical devices, control devices, measuring devices, measurers, observation devices, monitoring devices, thermometers, devices for analysis not for medical purposes, luminous or mechanical signals, devices for diagnosis not for medical purposes, devices for recording time.