Freeze indicators, components therefor and preparative processes
US8128872B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 28, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S252/962
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Freeze indicators can include an indicator dispersion, a liquid medium, indicator particles dispersed in the liquid medium and a particulate inorganic nucleating agent to inhibit supercooling of the liquid medium. The inorganic nucleating agent can have an ionic surface coating which can help provide a sharp end point. Optionally, freeze indicators can include indicator particles comprising an organic material and a softener to soften the indicator particles and provide the freeze indication with an enhanced visual appearance. Another option is to provide a temperature-sensitive stabilizer to inhibit coagulation of the indicator dispersion at temperatures above the liquid medium frozen state melting point while permitting coagulation of the indicator dispersion at the liquid medium frozen state melting point.
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