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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 07, 2025
Filed:
Apr. 23, 2021
Applicant:
Toshiba Tec Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Inventors:
Daisuke Ishikawa, Shizuoka, JP;
Kazuki Taira, Tokyo, JP;
Takaya Kitawaki, Shizuoka, JP;
Daisuke Harayama, Shizuoka, JP;
Assignee:
TOSHIBA TEC KABUSHIKI KAISHA, Tokyo, JP;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G02F 1/01 (2006.01); C09D 11/50 (2014.01); G01K 11/12 (2021.01); B43K 29/05 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G01K 11/12 (2013.01); C09D 11/50 (2013.01); G02F 1/0147 (2013.01); B43K 29/05 (2013.01);
Abstract
A decolorizing apparatus includes a translucent heater, a casing, and a controller. The translucent heater is configured to generate heat according to an applied voltage. The casing is configured to support the translucent heater. The controller is configured to apply a voltage to the translucent heater. The voltage is associated with a temperature at which a thermochromic colorant.