Thermo chromic heat storing/releasing device
US7370689B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 21, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S165/905
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A thermal chromic heat storing/releasing device includes a bag having an enclosed space for containing a heat storing/releasing material, and the heat storing/releasing material is a material that can store and release heat and the heat storing/releasing material is contained in the bag. A thermal chromic printed layer having at least a part disposed on the bag, and the printed material is mixed with a thermal chromic dye, such that the thermo chromic material will change the color of the printed layer for a visual indication as the temperature rises or drops.
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