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Pressure sensitive composite for decorating surfaces of fruits and vegetables and use thereof

US6855224B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 11, 2002
Grant dateFeb 15, 2005
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Expiry dateJun 11, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/14
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The present invention provides a product, a method and a kit for decorating the surface of fruits and vegetables that have an area adapted to display a design. The product comprises a sheet of materials with two components: component 1 is a sheet of material capable of acting as a release liner for component 2; component 2 is a sheet of material capable of acting as the surface for a pattern formed thereon and capable of adhering to the surface of fruits and vegetables. The method comprises steps in which: component 1 is removed from component 2, component 2 containing the pattern is contacted and adhered to the fruit or vegetable; a user transfers the pattern thereon to the fruit or vegetable by cutting; component 2 is then removed from contact with the fruit or vegetable thereby fixing and revealing only the transferred pattern on the fruit or vegetable. The pattern may be drawn onto component 2 or component 2 may be pre-printed with the pattern.

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