Abstract: A temporary tattooing ink is produced from concentrated genipin. In one embodiment, the concentrated genipin forms part of a solution. In another embodiment, the genipin is provided in a gel form which also includes a solvent and a thickening agent. Finally, an applicator is described into which genipin may be embedded for applying to a user's skin.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to semi-permanent tattoos, for example, compositions comprising semi-permanent colorants and semi-permanent colorant precursors that include derivatives of genipin and lawsone. In some embodiments, the composition comprises: a semi-permanent colorant present in an amount of about 10% to about 20% w/w of the composition; a solvent present in an amount of about 65% to about 80% w/w of the composition; and a thickening agent present in an amount of 0.01% to about 0.3% w/w of the composition. In some embodiments, the composition further includes one or more of a film-forming agent, a humectant, and a preservative.

Abstract: Ink compositions and methods of use for reliably printing on alkaline and readily oxidizing surfaces comprise one or more pigments, one or more solvents for adjusting viscosity, surface tension, and/or heat tolerance, and water, the pigments being “loaded” in the ink sufficiently to meet the relevant color and optical density requirements for the ink while such ink composition still also meets the duty cycle requirements of the application.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to semi-permanent tattoos, for example, genipin-based ink compositions. In some embodiments, the ink composition comprises: genipin present in an amount of about 10% to about 20% w/w of the composition; a solvent present in an amount of about 65% to about 80% w/w of the composition; and one or more of a thickening agent, humectant, and film-forming agent present in an amount of 0.01% to about 10% w/w of the composition. In some embodiments, the composition further includes a preservative.

Abstract: Provided are dye sublimation ink compositions, methods of preparing dye sublimation ink compositions, and methods of printing with dye sublimation ink compositions. Methods of printing with dye sublimation ink compositions includes printing on natural fabrics. Dye sublimation ink compositions comprise one or more latexes; a humectant composition; a surfactant composition; a biocide composition; a buffer composition; and a solvent.

Abstract: Ink compositions and methods of use for reliably printing on alkaline and readily oxidizing surfaces comprise one or more pigments, one or more solvents for adjusting viscosity, surface tension, and/or heat tolerance, and water, the pigments being “loaded” in the ink sufficiently to meet the relevant color and optical density requirements for the ink while such ink composition still also meets the duty cycle requirements of the application.

Abstract: Ink compositions and methods of use for reliably printing on alkaline and readily oxidizing surfaces comprise one or more water-soluble polymeric dyes, one or more solvents for adjusting viscosity, surface tension, and/or heat tolerance, and water, the dyes being “loaded” in the ink sufficiently to meet the relevant color and optical density requirements for the ink while such ink composition still also meets the duty cycle requirements of the application.

Abstract: Provided are dye sublimation ink compositions, methods of preparing dye sublimation ink compositions, and methods of printing with dye sublimation ink compositions. Methods of printing with dye sublimation ink compositions includes printing on natural fabrics. Dye sublimation ink compositions comprise one or more latexes; a humectant composition; a surfactant composition; a biocide composition; a buffer composition; and a solvent.

Abstract: Provided are pretreatment compositions, pretreated fabrics, and methods of pretreating fabrics for improved printing quality. Pretreated fabrics include natural fiber fabric having a polymer coating. Methods of pretreating fabrics include spraying natural fiber fabric with a pretreatment composition that comprises one or more latex polymers, a coalescing agent composition, a surfactant composition, an ultraviolet stabilizer composition, an antioxidant composition, and a solvent.

Abstract: A tattoo ink bottle is provided having an openable sanitary cap that is configured for one-handed operation and a tight closed seal.

Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to methods of tracking stocked inventory, such as products or other items stocked on a store shelf or other storage space. The disclosure is also directed to devices and systems that may be utilized to carry out such methods.

Abstract: A temporary tattooing ink is produced from concentrated genipin. In one embodiment, the concentrated genipin forms part of a solution. In another embodiment, the genipin is provided in a gel form which also includes a solvent and a thickening agent. Finally, an applicator is described into which genipin may be embedded for applying to a user's skin.

Abstract: A method for applying a temporary tattoo ink to an applicator is disclosed, in which the applicator includes a multi-layered pad having a first adhesive layer, a second adhesive layer, an ink-containing layer and a cut-away top layer. A tattoo design is cut into each of the first and second adhesive layers and a temporary tattooing ink is absorbed into the ink containing layer. The temporary tattooing ink includes genipin. The method includes embedding the genipin into the non-woven material by either dipping the ink-containing layer into an aqueous solution of genipin prior to assembling the multi-layered pad or pipetting the genipin onto the assembled applicator.

Abstract: Provided is a removable tattoo ink that is composed of colored micro-particles that create permanent tissue markings, such as tattoos. The micro-particles include an inner core housing a bio-absorbable chromophore and an outer shell, which includes polystyrene sulfonate and polyallylamine hydrochloride and is designed for rupture with ultrasonic energy. The micro-particles can be implanted in the tissue of a subject, for example to create a tattoo and ruptured in situ by the application of ultrasonic energy to remove the tattoo. Also provided are methods of making the colored micro-particles.

Abstract: A method of reading and quantifying pressure points or bumps or a product outline to extract a pattern that, when decoded, uniquely defines a product or class of products by defining the theoretical centers of applied pressure, determining the spatial relationship between more than one center or a product outline to define which pattern belongs to which product, and correlating each pattern with templates of stored patterns to determine what product is represented by each respective pattern.

Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying one or more objects hung from a display peg are described herein. The system may include a display peg comprising a first and second electrically conductive terminal. An object comprising a resistive element may be hung from the display peg such that the resistive element is in electrical communication with the terminals. A source may be configured to provide a current that flows from the first terminal through the resistive element to the second terminal. An electronic device may be configured to detect the electrical current flowing from the second terminal. The system may be configured to identify the type of object depending on the detected electrical current.

Abstract: Bagel dough removal tongs for removing bagel dough from a substantially half-toroid-shaped bagel half, the tongs comprising: a first tong member having a first leg terminating distally in a first end; a second tong member having a second leg terminating distally in a second end, the first and second legs being joined at a proximal hinge opposite the distal first and second ends, the hinge being configured to bias the first and second legs outwardly in an at rest configuration of the tongs wherein the first and second ends are spaced apart and to selectively allow flexing of the first and second legs inwardly in an operative configuration of the tongs wherein the first and second ends are shifted closer together.

Abstract: An article of manufacture having an in-molded resistive and/or shielding element and method of making the same are shown and described. In one disclosed method, a resistive and/or shielding element is printed on a film. The film is formed to a desired shape and put in an injection mold. A molten plastic material is introduced into the injection mold to form a rigid structure that retains the film.