Patents by Inventor Debra Magalhaes

Debra Magalhaes has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR PREPARING THERMOCHROMIC PIGMENT DISPERSIONS AND THEIR USE IN COLOR-CHANGING CANDLES WITH IMPROVED COLOR REVERSIBILITY AND BURN PERFORMANCE
    Publication number: 20220049186
    Abstract: The present invention relates to color changing candles and the use of encapsulated thermochromic pigments to achieve the desired metachromatic effect. The invention may include a stable dispersion of a thermochromic pigment that uses an encapsulated thermochromic pigment; an amphiphilic solvent; a dispersant; and an oil. The present invention may include a method for making a candle containing thermochromic pigment and fragrance that may include pre-weighing ingredients needed to make batch; adding melted wax into vessel; adding thermochromic colorant to vessel and mixing for 10-15 minutes; adding dye and fragrance and blend till homogeneous; pouring mixture into candle jars equipped with wicks; and allowing candles to cure at room temperature overnight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2020
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: John C. Brahms, Debra Magalhaes, Stephanie Myers, Kanan George