Materials and methods for creating customized compositions having a temporary visual indicator
First Claim
1. A method for making a customized composition for application to a surface wherein said method comprises selecting a material;
- selecting a temporary visual indicator; and
mixing the indicator with the material to form the customized composition.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to novel compositions, which provide an indicator for location and/or concentration of the composition during application. In a preferred embodiment, the indicator is a compound that is visible at a first pH and invisible at a second pH. The composition includes the indicator and a volatile base or acid. The volatile base or acid enables the composition to be at a first pH so that the indicator is visible when first applied to a desired surface. However, upon evaporation or degradation of the volatile acid or base, the composition will be at a second pH, causing the indicator to disappear.
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27 Claims
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1. A method for making a customized composition for application to a surface wherein said method comprises selecting a material;
- selecting a temporary visual indicator; and
mixing the indicator with the material to form the customized composition. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
- selecting a temporary visual indicator; and
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16. A composition comprising:
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(a) a non-paint material selected for application to a surface; and
(b) a temporary visual indicator that is initially visible and capable of becoming substantially invisible after application of the composition to a surface, wherein the temporary visual indicator is a light unstable dye. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18)
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19. A kit for making a customized composition for application to a surface, wherein said kit comprises at least one compartment that includes a temporary visual indicator, wherein the temporary visual indicator is initially visible and capable of becoming substantially invisible;
- and instructions for making the customized composition.
- View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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