Photoactivatable time-temperature indicator

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 4737463
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06786407

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A photoactivated time-temperature indicator is based on diacetylenic salts. A thermally unreactive ('inactive') diacetylenic salt (or a mixture of such salts) is mixed, in a polymeric matrix, with a material that generates acid upon exposure to light. Photoexcitation, preferably by UV or near UV light, causes the formation of a thermal reactive ('active') free diacetylenic acid. Following this activation step, a progressive color development occurs at a rate that increases with temperature. The indicator is useful for monitoring the freshness of perishable products, particularly those that require refrigeration.

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TEMPTIME CORPORATION116 AMERICAN ROAD MORRIS PLAINS NJ 07950

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bhattacharjee, Himangshu R Randolph, NJ 13 311
Chance, Ronald R Morris Plains, NJ 26 2183
Prusik, Thaddeus Roosevelt, NJ 55 1630
Yardley, James T Morristown, NJ 33 1072

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