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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9367849
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14718718

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An authentication system including a package that includes a container and a closure, an ultraviolet (UV) protector carried by the container, and a UV light responder carried by the container so that at least a portion thereof is protected by the protector from premature exposure to UV light. After removal of the UV light protector, the UV light responder is responsive to a predetermined schedule of UV light exposure so as to change in visual appearance within a predetermined time. The predetermined schedule may include a predetermined wavelength of UV light applied in a predetermined amount and over a predetermined application time. A related apparatus and authentication method are also disclosed.

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OWENS-BROCKWAY GLASS CONTAINER INCONE MICHAEL OWENS WAY PERRYSBURG OH 43551

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bryant, Jessica R Toledo, US 19 69
Smith, Roger P Perrysburg, US 51 390

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