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Microstructured time dependent indicators

A time-resistor technology, applied in directions such as thermometers that give average/integrated values, to solve problems such as unpredictable or controllable exposure conditions

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-12-19
3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO
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However, actual exposure conditions can never be predicted or controlled, hence the need for time-temperature indicators

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[0052] Substrates that may be used in the present invention are those known substrates suitable for use in time and time-temperature indicators that provide information based on the migration of a fluid along or across the substrate, respectively. Examples of suitable substrates include porous, wicking and absorbent materials for use in time and time-temperature indicators, such as those described in US-A-3243303, 4229813, 4382700, 4408557. Preferred substrates for use in the present invention are those having a microstructured surface, wherein the microstructured surface defines a plurality of channels. The substrate has a predetermined pattern of channels, wherein the channels have a maximum depth and width of less than about 1000 microns. These channels may or may not communicate with each other. Optionally, the channels may be formed by a series of protrusions. Preferably, the channel portion of the substrate of the present invention is regular, ordered,...

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The invention provides an article (20) comprising a substrate (1) having a micro-structured surface that defines a plurality of channels (4) and a fluid that is separated from the substrate until activation of the article is desired, wherein the article is designed such that it can be activated at a desired point in time to allow contact of the fluid with at least one of the channels of the substrate, said article being adapted for providing a measurable variable electrical characteristic, said variability being in correspondence with the progress of the fluid as it migrates through the channels of the substrate.

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technical field [0001] The present invention provides time-related indicators, including but not limited to chronographs and time / temperature indicators. Background technique [0002] An easy way to provide an indication of when the expiration date on perishable products has expired is to stamp each product with a suggested date by which the product should be used. However, a disadvantage of this approach is that the actual shelf life of a perishable product depends on the temperature history to which the product is exposed, since the rate of spoilage of perishable products generally increases with increasing temperature. That is, perishable products have a shorter remaining shelf life after exposure to relatively higher temperatures for a certain period of time than after exposure to relatively lower temperatures for a certain period of time. More broadly, the rate at which a specific property or characteristic of any substance or product may change increases with increasi...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): G01K3/04
CPCG01K3/04
Inventor 大卫·约翰·斯金纳卡尔-海茵茨·罗曼安东·屈佩尔
Owner 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO