Patents Assigned to Segan Industries
  • Patent number: 11225100
    Abstract: Color change compositions that transition from a first to second color state upon application of an applied stimulus are provided. Also provided are substrates having the compositions on a surface thereof, as well as methods of making and using the compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: Segan Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Hans O. Ribi
  • Patent number: 11061259
    Abstract: The invention provides composite materials comprising a shape change element and an optical change element, which elements undergo a change in response to an applied stimulus. Also provided are objects that include the subject shape changing materials, as well as methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Segan Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Hans O. Ribi
  • Patent number: 10747029
    Abstract: The invention provides flash imaging devices that include an optical change component that undergoes a change in response to an applied stimulus, a substrate and a stimulus element. Also provided are articles that include the subject devices, as well as methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Segan Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Hans O. Ribi
  • Patent number: 10570294
    Abstract: Aspects of the invention include color change compositions having a color former and color developer composition that transitions from a first color state to a second color state upon application of an applied stimulus and an amount of a copolymer sufficient to eliminate background color of the color former and color developer composition during transition from the first color state to the second color state. Methods for preparing and devices employing the color change compositions of the invention are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Segan Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Hans O. Ribi
  • Patent number: 10323989
    Abstract: The invention involves the incorporation and enablement of multiple interactive elements into high-volume consumables products to increase utility, function and features of the consumable product at minimal incremental cost and adjustment to production and manufacturing processes. The invention further reports processes and compositions that enable consumable products with differentiating features which product would otherwise be deficient for their intended use and application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: Segan Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Hans O. Ribi
  • Patent number: 10302508
    Abstract: Co-topo-polymeric indicator compositions and methods for making and using the same are provided. Indicator compositions of the invention include a polymer and undergo a color change, which may be reversible or irreversible, in response to an applied stimulus, e.g., temperature. Aspects of methods of producing the compositions include setting a fluid co-topo-polymeric precursor composition into a solid product and then subjecting the solid product (either immediately or after a delay period) to polymerizing conditions to produce the desired indicator composition. Also provided are indicator devices that include the indicator compositions of the invention. The compositions of the invention find use in a variety of different applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: Segan Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Hans O. Ribi
  • Patent number: 10168307
    Abstract: Color change compositions that transition from a first to second color state upon application of an applied stimulus are provided. Also provided are substrates having the compositions on a surface thereof, as well as methods of making and using the compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: Segan Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Hans O. Ribi
  • Patent number: 10054805
    Abstract: The invention provides flash imaging devices that include an optical change component that undergoes a change in response to an applied stimulus, a substrate and a stimulus element. Also provided are articles that include the subject devices, as well as methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: SEGAN INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: Hans O. Ribi
  • Patent number: 9857236
    Abstract: Co-topo-polymeric indicator compositions and methods for making and using the same are provided. Indicator compositions of the invention include a polymer and undergo a color change, which may be reversible or irreversible, in response to an applied stimulus, e.g., temperature. Aspects of methods of producing the compositions include setting a fluid co-topo-polymeric precursor composition into a solid product and then subjecting the solid product (either immediately or after a delay period) to polymerizing conditions to produce the desired indicator composition. Also provided are indicator devices that include the indicator compositions of the invention. The compositions of the invention find use in a variety of different applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Segan Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Hans O. Ribi
  • Patent number: 9791722
    Abstract: The invention provides composite materials comprising a shape change element and an optical change element, which elements undergo a change in response to an applied stimulus. Also provided are objects that include the subject shape changing materials, as well as methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: Segan Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Hans O. Ribi
  • Patent number: 9746380
    Abstract: The invention involves the incorporation and enablement of multiple interactive elements into high-volume consumables products to increase utility, function and features of the consumable product at minimal incremental cost and adjustment to production and manufacturing processes. The invention further reports processes and compositions that enable consumable products with differentiating features which product would otherwise be deficient for their intended use and application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Segan Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Hans O. Ribi
  • Patent number: 9709539
    Abstract: Color change compositions that transition from a first to second color state upon application of an applied stimulus are provided. Also provided are substrates having the compositions on a surface thereof, as well as methods of making and using the compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Segan Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Hans O. Ribi
  • Patent number: 9563072
    Abstract: The invention provides flash imaging devices that include an optical change component that undergoes a change in response to an applied stimulus, a substrate and a stimulus element. Also provided are articles that include the subject devices, as well as methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Segan Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Hans O. Ribi
  • Patent number: 9528004
    Abstract: Aspects of the invention include color change compositions having a color former and color developer composition that transitions from a first color state to a second color state upon application of an applied stimulus and an amount of a copolymer sufficient to eliminate background color of the color former and color developer composition during transition from the first color state to the second color state. Methods for preparing and devices employing the color change compositions of the invention are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Segan Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Hans O. Ribi
  • Patent number: 9217736
    Abstract: Color change compositions that transition from a first to second color state upon application of an applied stimulus are provided. Also provided are substrates having the compositions on a surface thereof, as well as methods of making and using the compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: Segan Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Hans O. Ribi
  • Patent number: 9164041
    Abstract: Co-topo-polymeric indicator compositions and methods for making and using the same are provided. Indicator compositions of the invention include a polymer and undergo a color change, which may be reversible or irreversible, in response to an applied stimulus, e.g., temperature. Aspects of methods of producing the compositions include setting a fluid co-topo-polymeric precursor composition into a solid product and then subjecting the solid product (either immediately or after a delay period) to polymerizing conditions to produce the desired indicator composition. Also provided are indicator devices that include the indicator compositions of the invention. The compositions of the invention find use in a variety of different applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: Segan Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Hans O. Ribi
  • Patent number: 8891150
    Abstract: The invention provides flash imaging devices that include an optical change component that undergoes a change in response to an applied stimulus, a substrate and a stimulus element. Also provided are articles that include the subject devices, as well as methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Segan Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Hans O. Ribi
  • Publication number: 20140145112
    Abstract: Co-topo-polymeric indicator compositions and methods for making and using the same are provided. Indicator compositions of the invention include a polymer and undergo a color change, which may be reversible or irreversible, in response to an applied stimulus, e.g., temperature. Aspects of methods of producing the compositions include setting a fluid co-topo-polymeric precursor composition into a solid product and then subjecting the solid product (either immediately or after a delay period) to polymerizing conditions to produce the desired indicator composition. Also provided are indicator devices that include the indicator compositions of the invention. The compositions of the invention find use in a variety of different applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2013
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: Segan Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Hans O. Ribi
  • Publication number: 20140106963
    Abstract: Color change compositions that transition from a first to second color state upon application of an applied stimulus are provided. Also provided are substrates having the compositions on a surface thereof, as well as methods of making and using the compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Segan Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Hans O. Ribi
  • Patent number: 8617900
    Abstract: Co-topo-polymeric indicator compositions and methods for making and using the same are provided. Indicator compositions of the invention include a polymer and undergo a color change, which may be reversible or irreversible, in response to an applied stimulus, e.g., temperature. Aspects of methods of producing the compositions include setting a fluid co-topo-polymeric precursor composition into a solid product and then subjecting the solid product (either immediately or after a delay period) to polymerizing conditions to produce the desired indicator composition. Also provided are indicator devices that include the indicator compositions of the invention. The compositions of the invention find use in a variety of different applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Segan Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Hans O. Ribi