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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 15, 2013
Filed:
Oct. 28, 2010
Ketan N. Shah, Gurnee, IL (US);
James F. Kimball, Greenfield, WI (US);
Marcia L. Santaga, Waterford, WI (US);
Eric J. Minor, Lake Villa, IL (US);
Benjamin A. Bass, Oak Creek, WI (US);
Benjamin N. Shiffler, Union Grove, WI (US);
Ketan N. Shah, Gurnee, IL (US);
James F. Kimball, Greenfield, WI (US);
Marcia L. Santaga, Waterford, WI (US);
Eric J. Minor, Lake Villa, IL (US);
Benjamin A. Bass, Oak Creek, WI (US);
Benjamin N. Shiffler, Union Grove, WI (US);
S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc., Racine, WI (US);
Abstract
Compositions, methods, apparatuses, kits, and combinations are described for applying a colorant to a surface. Compositions are formulated to be applied and affixed to a surface. The compositions may be substantially removed from the surface to remove a portion or substantially all of a stain before being affixed to the surface. The compositions are formulated to be removed by a number of methods including, for example, vacuuming, wet extraction, chemical application, and the like. Compositions may be permanently or semi-permanently affixed to the surface by applying energy thereto in the form of, for example, heat, pressure, emitted waves, an emitted electrical field, a magnetic field, and/or a chemical. The compositions may also be utilized in the form of a kit or in conjunction with a design device, such as a stencil, to control the application of the composition to create, for example, a pattern on the surface.