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Time-temperature integrating indicator device with barrier material

US6244208A · kind A · utility

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30Claims
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Filing dateApr 29, 1998
Grant dateJun 12, 2001
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01K3/04
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A time-temperature indicator device provides a visually observable indication of the cumulative thermal exposure of an object. The device includes a substrate having a diffusely light-reflective porous matrix and a backing. The backing includes on its surface a viscoelastic indicator material for contacting the substrate and a barrier material for substantially inhibiting the lateral flow of viscoelastic indicator material between the substrate and the backing.

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