Changing colors of materials
US9493876B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 10, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB82Y99/00
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The described embodiments relate generally to cosmetic surfaces and associated treatments to alter a color of cosmetic surfaces. According to one embodiment, cosmetic ink configured to be applied to a cosmetic surface can include a suspension matrix configured to suspend a number of small particles in the suspension matrix. Each of the small particles of the is within a desired overall diameter to cause a user to perceive a desired color due to plasmon resonance of the small particles.
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