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Method of and means for providing an effective thermoplastic adhesive connection or seal using thermochrome dye

US4391662A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 8, 1981
Grant dateJul 5, 1983
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Expiry dateDec 8, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S428/913
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

In providing an adhesive connection or a seal using a thermoplastic adhesive for securing materials together, a thermochrome dye is added to the thermoplastic adhesive so that it provides a color change in the temperature range between the temperature where a satisfactory moistening effect is achieved and the temperature where the satisfactory moistening effect is no longer present.

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