US4139965A
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Device using coated paper and chemical reactive marker
Assignee: Mattel Inc
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Filing: 1977-09-12
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Granted: 1979-02-20
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Expires: 1997-09-12
Abstract
Abstract In a device using an impregnated paper with a chemically reactive marker, the device includes a box-like housing having a translucent planar surface with light projected from within the box onto the rear side of the surface. A paper impregnated with an indicator dye resulting in an opaque paper is placed on the surface. Marker pens having substance chemically reactive with the indicator dye are used to mark the paper. The chemical reaction between the marker solution and the coating renders the so-marked areas translucent for passage of light through the paper in the region so-marked. Transparent dyes are utilized in the markers to combine with the color of the indicator dye to form a third color which is a combination of the two colors.
Inventors
- 👤 Beverly J. Curry
- 👤 Alan R. Pitkanen
- 👤 Gary M. Saffer
- 👤 Robert G. Trout
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 11:27
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
In a toy, the combination comprising: a generally hollow housing having a generally planar at least partially light transmitting surface; means within said housing for projecting light onto the rear side of said planar surface; chemically treated substrate means for mounting on the front side of said planar surface, the chemical treatment including a chemical compound rendering said substrate means substantially opaque; and marking means having a chemical compound for reacting with the chemical treatment on said substrate means for rendering the so-marked areas of said substrate means translucent to permit the light from said light means to pass through said substrate means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
In a toy, the combination comprising: a generally hollow housing having a generally planar at least partially light transmitting surface; means within said housing for projecting light onto the rear side of said planar surface; chemically treated substrate means for mounting on the front side of said planar surface, the chemical treatment including a chemical compound rendering said substrate means substantially opaque; and marking means having a chemical compound for reacting with the chemical treatment on said substrate means for rendering the so-marked areas of said substrate means translucent to permit the light from said light means to pass through said substrate means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein the compound for treating said substrate means includes an indicator dye providing a normally dark color on said substrate means, the chemical compound of said marking means reacting therewith for providing a different color in the so-marked areas of said substrate means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination according to claim 2 wherein said marking means further include at least partially light transmitting dyes which will combine with said different color of said indicator dye to provide other colors.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination according to claim 3 wherein said marking means include a plurality of marker pens.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination according to claim 4 wherein said indicator dye is selected from the group consisting of: bromocresol purple; bromocresol green; and ethyl bis (2,4-dinitrophenyl) acetate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination according to claim 5 wherein the compound for treating said substrate means includes a substantial percentage by weight of water and alcohol, with smaller percentages of said indicator dye and sodium hydroxide pellets.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
The combination according to claim 6 wherein the compound for treating said substrate means consists of, by weight, approximately 49% water, approximately 48% alcohol, approximately 2% indicator dye, and approximately 1% sodium hydroxide pellets.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination according to claim 7 wherein the chemical compound in said marker pens includes a mild citric acid solution.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination according to claim 8 wherein the citric acid solution is a 5% concentration.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
12 words
The combination according to claim 9 wherein said substrate means is paper.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination according to claim 10 wherein said paper has a pH of 7.1 and said indicator dye is bromocresol purple.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-02-19 | 1982-08-21 | 1983-02-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-02-19 | 1986-08-21 | 1987-02-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-02-19 | 1990-08-21 | 1991-02-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |