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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 09, 2010
Filed:
Aug. 31, 2005
John Gavin Macdonald, Decatur, GA (US);
Alison Salyer Bagwell, Cumming, GA (US);
Yanbin Huang, Foster City, CA (US);
Jaeho Kim, Roswell, GA (US);
Stephanie Michelle Martin, Woodstock, GA (US);
John Gavin MacDonald, Decatur, GA (US);
Alison Salyer Bagwell, Cumming, GA (US);
Yanbin Huang, Foster City, CA (US);
Jaeho Kim, Roswell, GA (US);
Stephanie Michelle Martin, Woodstock, GA (US);
Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc., Neenah, WI (US);
Abstract
A graphic and/or message display system is described. The graphic and/or message display system functions to develop over a period of time a hidden graphic or message on an indicator panel or display area. The hidden graphic or message is revealed when an obscuring graphic reacts with a solvent to change color become at least substantially transparent. The graphic and/or message display system may be used as a stand-alone device or may be incorporated as part of various articles or products, for instance, as a positive reinforcement or a reminder to perform a task. Methods for using the graphic and/or message display system are also described.