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.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 28, 2018
Date of Patent:
April 2, 2024
Assignee:
Inkbox Ink Inc.
Inventors:
Tyler James Handley, Braden Handley, Christopher Blain Caputo, Adam Manuel Zrehen
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.
Type:
Application
Filed:
August 12, 2021
Publication date:
February 1, 2024
Applicant:
Inkbox Ink Inc.
Inventors:
Christopher B. CAPUTO, Sanjay MANHAS, Ian MALLOV, Ingrid UM NLEND, Fiona JEEVA, Tyler J. HANDLEY, Charley Nicole GARRARD
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: 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.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 10, 2016
Date of Patent:
December 10, 2019
Assignee:
inkbox ink inc.
Inventors:
Tyler James Handley, Braden Handley, Christopher Blain Caputo, Adam Manuel Zrehen
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.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 28, 2018
Date of Patent:
December 4, 2018
Assignee:
INKBOX INK INC.
Inventors:
Tyler James Handley, Braden Handley, Christopher Blain Caputo, Adam Manuel Zrehen