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Method for coloring fabric with crayon
Assignee: CREATIVE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES Inc
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Filing: 1991-09-27
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Granted: 1993-03-23
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Expires: 2011-09-27
Abstract
Abstract A process for making a crayon that permanently colors fabric. The process includes combining Carnauba wax, a mixture containing triglycerides, stearic acid, and a coloring agent to form a crayon. The crayon of the present invention forms a bright, permanent mark when contacted with a fabric. The present invention further includes a method for adhering the crayon material to the fabric and permanently fixing the crayon material onto the fabric. The present invention additionally includes a kit that includes a plurality of the crayons of the present invention and an article made of fabric.
Inventors
- 👤 Brian W. May
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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2026-10-29 07:49
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06Q; D06Q1/00; B; B41; B41M; B41M1/00; B41M1/26; B41M5/00; B41M5/025; B41M5/035; C; C09; C09D; C09D13/00; D06H; D06H1/00; D06P; D06P5/00; D06P5/001; D06P5/20; D06P5/2066; D06P5/2077
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 31
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
A process for making a crayon comprising: blending a coloring agent and stearic acid into a triglyceride-containing material at ambient temperature to form a blended mixture; heating the blended mixture at a temperature within the approximate range of 225°-250° F. to form a heated mixture; adding Carnauba wax to the heated mixture; transferring the heated mixture to a mold and removing the finished product once it has cooled.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
68 words
A process for making a crayon comprising: blending a coloring agent and stearic acid into a triglyceride-containing material at ambient temperature to form a blended mixture; heating the blended mixture at a temperature within the approximate range of 225°-250° F. to form a heated mixture; adding Carnauba wax to the heated mixture; transferring the heated mixture to a mold and removing the finished product once it has cooled.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the triglyceride-containing material is tallow.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The process of claim 1 and further including heating the heated mixture containing Carnauba wax for a time interval of approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
68 words
A process for making a crayon comprising: blending a coloring agent and stearic acid into a triglyceride-containing material at ambient temperature to form a blended mixture; heating the blended mixture at a temperature within the approximate range of 190°-200° F. to form a heated mixture; adding carnauba wax to the heated mixture; transferring the heated mixture to a mold and removing the finished product once it has cooled.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
68 words
A process for making a crayon comprising: blending a coloring agent and stearic acid into a triglyceride-containing material at ambient temperature to form a blended mixture; heating the blended mixture at a temperature within the approximate range of 190°-200° F. to form a heated mixture; adding carnauba wax to the heated mixture; transferring the heated mixture to a mold and removing the finished product once it has cooled.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The process of claim 4 and further including blending a plastisol screen printing ink with the coloring agent, and the stearic acid into a triglyceride-containing material at ambient temperature to form a blended mixture.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
A crayon product comprising a mixture of Carnauba wax, stearic acid, triglyceride-containing material, and coloring agent, wherein the ratio of weight of Carnauba wax to the combined weight of the Carnauba wax and triglyceride-containing material is approximately 0.15 to 0.35.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
A crayon product comprising a mixture of Carnauba wax, stearic acid, triglyceride-containing material, and coloring agent, wherein the ratio of weight of Carnauba wax to the combined weight of the Carnauba wax and triglyceride-containing material is approximately 0.15 to 0.35.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The crayon product of claim 6 wherein the product has a color fastness index approximately between 4 and 5 as measured on a Grayscale Classification Index.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
The crayon product of claim 6 wherein the weight of the coloring agent ranges from approximately 0.01to 50% of the weight of the crayon product.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
The crayon product of claim 6 wherein the coloring agent includes a soluble dye.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
The crayon product of claim 6 wherein the coloring agent includes a dispersible pigment.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
The crayon product of claim 6 wherein the coloring agent includes a metallic powder.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
14 words
The crayon product of claim 6 wherein the coloring agent includes a reflective powder.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
14 words
The crayon product of claim 6 wherein the coloring agent includes a fluorescent pigment.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
14 words
The crayon product of claim 6 wherein the coloring agent includes a phosphorescent pigment.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
69 words
A method for permanently fixing crayon material to fabric comprising: contacting the crayon to a surface of the fabric to form a mark on the fabric; covering the mark on the fabric with a piece of paper; applying heat to the piece of paper covering the mark on the fabric to elevate the temperature to approximately 350°-375° F.; removing the piece of paper from the mark on the fabric.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
69 words
A method for permanently fixing crayon material to fabric comprising: contacting the crayon to a surface of the fabric to form a mark on the fabric; covering the mark on the fabric with a piece of paper; applying heat to the piece of paper covering the mark on the fabric to elevate the temperature to approximately 350°-375° F.; removing the piece of paper from the mark on the fabric.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 15 and further including measuring the color fastness of the mark on the fabric on a Grayscale Classification Index.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
49 words
A kit comprising: a plurality of crayons comprising a mixture of Carnauba wax, stearic acid, triglyceride-containing material and coloring agent wherein, the ratio of weight of Carnauba wax to the combined weight of the Carnauba wax and triglyceride-containing material is approximately 0.15 to 0.35%; and an article of fabric.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
49 words
A kit comprising: a plurality of crayons comprising a mixture of Carnauba wax, stearic acid, triglyceride-containing material and coloring agent wherein, the ratio of weight of Carnauba wax to the combined weight of the Carnauba wax and triglyceride-containing material is approximately 0.15 to 0.35%; and an article of fabric.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
12 words
The kit of claim 17 wherein the article of fabric includes clothing.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
16 words
The kit of claim 17 wherein the article of fabric includes an illustration to be colored.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
51 words
A kit comprising: a plurality of crayons comprising a mixture of Carnauba wax, stearic acid, triglyceride-containing material and coloring agent, wherein the ratio of weight of Carnauba wax to the combined weight of the Carnauba wax and triglyceride-containing material is approximately 0.15 to 0.35%; and a plurality of heat transfer sheets.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
51 words
A kit comprising: a plurality of crayons comprising a mixture of Carnauba wax, stearic acid, triglyceride-containing material and coloring agent, wherein the ratio of weight of Carnauba wax to the combined weight of the Carnauba wax and triglyceride-containing material is approximately 0.15 to 0.35%; and a plurality of heat transfer sheets.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
12 words
The kit of claim 20 and additionally including an article of fabric.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
19 words
The kit of claim 20 wherein the plurality of heat transfer sheets forms a package for containing the crayons.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
47 words
A kit comprising: a plurality of crayons comprising a mixture of Carnauba wax, stearic acid, triglyceride-containing material and coloring agent, wherein the ratio of weight of Carnauba wax to the combined weight of the Carnauba wax and triglyceride-containing material is approximately 0.15 to 0.35%; and a stencil.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
47 words
A kit comprising: a plurality of crayons comprising a mixture of Carnauba wax, stearic acid, triglyceride-containing material and coloring agent, wherein the ratio of weight of Carnauba wax to the combined weight of the Carnauba wax and triglyceride-containing material is approximately 0.15 to 0.35%; and a stencil.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
12 words
The kit of claim 23 and further including an article of fabric.
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