Automotive part identification marking system
AssigneeCatMarks Manufacturing, LLC
InventorsMilton Rodriguez, Jason Rodriguez
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Abstract
A method and system for creating readily identifiable discrete markings on an application surface of an object. The system comprises a stencil having a cutout openings forming a discrete identifier, and a marking reagent comprising an organic solvent, isopropyl alcohol, and a metal marking component. After applying the stencil to an application surface, the marking reagent is applied to the application surface via the cutout openings. The marking reagent may then etch the discrete identifier as well portions on an interior portion of the application surface. In some applications, the system may be applied to a surface having dirt and grease. In addition, marking reagent may embed a cured portion of the marking reagent within the well portions.
Claims20
A marking reagent for creating a unique identifier on an application surface of a vehicle or automotive part, comprising:
- an organic solvent;
- isopropyl alcohol;
- and
- a metal marking component;
- wherein said metal marking component comprises a moderately volatile blend of alkyl ketones in the range of about 40-60% by weight, alkyl esters in the range of about 40-60% by weight, mineral acids in the range of about less than 10% by weight, and a blend of marking indicating dyes in the range of about less than 5% by weight;
- wherein after application of the marking reagent to said application surface, the marking reagent will create well portions onto an interior portion of the application surface without application of heat or another form of activation energy.
A method for identifying an object comprising:
- providing a stencil comprising a layer of stencil material with two opposed surfaces, an adhesive layer on one surface of the stencil material, and a discrete identifier in the layer of stencil material;
- providing a marking reagent comprising an organic solvent, isopropyl alcohol, and a metal marking component;
- applying the stencil to an application surface;
- applying the marking reagent to the application surface via the cutout openings;
- and
- etching, via the marking reagent, the discrete identifier as well portions onto an interior portion of the application surface.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.