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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 21, 2025
Filed:
Jul. 17, 2024
Applicant:
Chromatic Technologies, Inc., Colorado Springs, CO (US);
Inventors:
Timothy J. Owen, Colorado Springs, CO (US);
William R. Bowers, Colorado Springs, CO (US);
Assignee:
Chromatic Technologies, Inc., Colorado Springs, CO (US);
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
C09D 11/50 (2014.01); C09D 11/033 (2014.01); C09D 11/037 (2014.01); C09D 11/08 (2006.01); C09D 11/103 (2014.01); C09D 11/107 (2014.01); C09D 11/328 (2014.01); C09D 11/36 (2014.01); C09D 11/38 (2014.01); G01N 31/22 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
C09D 11/50 (2013.01); C09D 11/033 (2013.01); C09D 11/037 (2013.01); C09D 11/08 (2013.01); C09D 11/103 (2013.01); C09D 11/107 (2013.01); C09D 11/328 (2013.01); C09D 11/36 (2013.01); C09D 11/38 (2013.01); G01N 31/222 (2013.01);
Abstract
A composition, and methods of making and using such a composition, whereby the composition can include a printable ink formulation having a colorant which undergoes a visible color change upon exposure to a wetness threshold. The colorant can be highly resistant to leaching. Additionally, the colorant can be resistant to premature activation via ambient moisture or humidity.