Abstract: Systems for switchable RFID tags responsive to an environmental sensor are provided. In one embodiment, the system includes a primary RFID tag and a secondary RFID tag, and a switch being associated with the primary RFID tag and the secondary RFID tag in a manner that the primary RFID tag and the secondary RFID tag are not activated at the same time. Each RFID tag may include an integrated circuit and an antenna. The system may also include at least two first electrical terminals electrically connecting the primary RFID tag to the switch, and at least two second electrical terminals electrically connecting the secondary RFID tag to the switch.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are gel-based temperature indicators that include a first absorbent substrate having opposing first and second faces and a first gel coupled to the first face. In some embodiments, the first gel is a gel at a first temperature, and the first gel turns to liquid at a second temperature. In some embodiments, the first absorbent substrate is configured to allow the first gel upon turning to liquid to diffuse through the first face toward the second face.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for combining preprinted information together with coded sensor information within a two-dimensional barcode. The sensor information may be of an environmental, physical or biological nature, and records a cumulative change in status of the environmental or biological condition to which the labeled product has been exposed. A sensor dye chemistry is employed that undergoes a continuous chemical or physical state change in response to the occurrence of the environmental condition. The continuous change is between an initial state and an end state causing a change in the color state of the sensor dye embedded within the sensor-augmented two-dimensional barcode, encoding sensor digital information. Sensor information is recovered utilizing the error-correction feature during barcode decoding.

Abstract: A dual-function heat indicator for monitoring two or more modes of heat exposure is described. A manufacturing process for the dual-function heat indicator is also described. Dual-function heat indicators as described may be useful for monitoring the exposure of host products, with which the dual-function heat indicators may be associated, to cumulative ambient heat exposure and to a peak ambient heat exposure, and for other purposes.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for combining preprinted information together with coded sensor information within a two-dimensional barcode. The sensor information may be of an environmental, physical or biological nature, and records a change in status of the environmental or biological condition to which the labeled product has been exposed. A sensor dye chemistry is employed and when a specified condition of the sensed property occurs it causes a change in the color state of sensor dye modules embedded within the sensor-augmented two-dimensional barcode, encoding sensor digital information. Sensor information is recovered utilizing the error-correction feature during barcode reading.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to topical compositions and methods of using the compositions to treat keratin fibers. The compositions, such as mascaras, can form films of low resiliency on the surface of the keratin fibers, which impart moldability to the treated fibers, thereby enhancing the range of styling effects and options available to the user.

Abstract: The present provides cosmetic compositions such as mascara. More specifically, the invention relates to cosmetic compositions comprising low opacity waxes.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to gels or viscous fluids formed by the coordination of certain amino-functionalized siloxanes with titanates and the use of the same in cosmetic compositions, including for providing long-wearing, comfortable films on a keratinous surface (e.g., lips). The gels or viscous fluids may exhibit unique rheological properties, including shear thickening (dilatancy) and/or rheopecty, at low shear rates which may lead to self-leveling effects, including renewable shine; and may exhibit high gloss and low shear.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to gels or viscous fluids formed by the coordination of certain amino-functionalized siloxanes with titanates and the use of the same in cosmetic compositions, including for providing long-wearing, comfortable films on a keratinous surface (e.g., lips). The gels or viscous fluids may exhibit unique rheological properties, including shear thickening (dilatancy) and/or rheopecty, at low shear rates which may lead to self-leveling effects, including renewable shine.