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US 2013/0340885 A1Published application
Thermochromic Level Indicator
AssigneeChromatic Technologies, Inc.
InventorsTerrill Scott Clayton, Timothy J. Owen
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Abstract
A thermochromic ink or print varnish is formulated and printed to form a level indicator.
Claims9
A housing comprising
- a wall presenting an interior space capable of retaining matter at a first level within the wall;
- means for permitting the matter to exit from within the wall or enter into the wall such that the matter assumes a second level;
- the wall supporting a level indicator,
- the level indicator being formed of thermochromic ink,
- the thermochromic ink having a color transition temperature capable of acting as a level indicator by sensing temperature of the matter retained within the wall in an intended environment of use.
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