Abstract: Polymeric indicator films and pH indicating wraps are provided for visually monitoring, detecting, and/or determining the presence of metabolic byproducts from harmful or potentially harmful microorganisms. Also provided are methods of use and preparation of the polymeric indicator films.

Abstract: The invention describes uses of various acid-base indicators in combination with consumer products, such as herbicides, where upon application the surface treated is visualized by color and then, with time, the color disappears.

Abstract: The invention describes compositions that can indicate whether hands have been washed for an approximate predetermined period of time. The composition includes an acid-base indicator and a delivery system.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for producing novel paints, bubbles, markers and cosmetics are described.

Abstract: The invention describes a composition for use in disinfecting a surface for personal use, such as a public restroom facility or telephone. The composition and delivery of the composition provides for the placement of a thin layer of disinfectant which includes a acid-base indicator. The acid-base indicator disappears as the thin layer effects the germicidal activity of the disinfectant. The composition is also rapidly drying, so that the acid-base indicator disappears as well as the disinfecting composition leaving the surface dry. The invention also relates to use of the compositions in a lotion, such as a sunscreen. Use of the acid-base indicator provides a method to visualize where the lotion is applied by color, with the color then later dissipating.

Abstract: The invention describes color changing toothpastes and mouthwashes which contains acid-base indicator(s) for interaction with the oral cavity to provide a color change indicative of treatment time.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for producing substantially uniformly colored bubbles are described. The composition comprises at least one surfactant mixed with at least one colorant, the colorant forming at least approximately 10% of the composition. The surfactant, or surface-active agent, forms the bubble while the colorant, or pigment, provides the color. Generally, the composition may comprise 10-99% colorant to produce varying degrees of opacity. In addition, glycerin, fragrance, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate, potassium hydroxide, or other additives may be included.

Abstract: Novel processes of applying a thin, uniform, conformal organic polymeric film by a wide variety of deposition processes into lithography pattern substrates are provided. The inventive processes result in shrinking of the gaps in the lithography pattern equally, thus producing a smaller dimension. The amount of pattern shrinkage is selectively controlled by controlling the deposition rate to provide the desired final structure dimension. A wide variety of organic films is used as materials for these films. The inventive methods are applicable to any patterning technique used in lithography to provide a reduction in pattern sizes. Examples of the applicable device levels include the production of gate layers, ion implantation of active device layers and substantive metal layers, dielectric patterning, interconnect processes produced by damascene, dual damascene, backend packaging layers, and devices requiring multiple layers deposited by electrodeposition, CVD or sputtering.

Abstract: The subject invention provides substrates useful for analyzing the metabolic activity in cells by improving the retention of a detectable reporter molecule only in intact cells where a particular enzyme is present. In particular, improved retention results from a two part process involving conjugation of haloalkyl-substituted derivatives of a reporter molecule with intracellular cysteine-containing peptides while unblocking the reporter molecule. The substrates have the formXR-SPACER-REPORTER-BLOCKwherein -BLOCK is a group selected to be removable by action of a specific analyte, to give REPORTER spectral properties different from those of the substrate,-REPORTER- is a molecule that, when no longer bound to BLOCK by a BLOCK-REPORTER bond, has spectral properties different from those of the substrate,-SPACER- is a covalent linkage, andXR- is a haloalkyl moiety that can covalently react with an intracellular thiol (Z-S-H) to form a thioether conjugate (Z-S-R-).

Abstract: The subject invention provides a method for analyzing the metabolic activity in cells by improving the retention of a detectable reporter molecule only in intact cells where a particular enzyme is present. In particular, improved retention results from a two part process involving conjugation of haloalkyl-substituted derivatives of a reporter molecule with intracellular cysteine-containing peptides while unblocking the reporter molecule. The method for analyzing metabolic activity of cells involves the use of a substrate having the formXR-REPORTER-BLOCKwherein -BLOCK is a group selected to be removable by action of a specific analyte, to give REPORTER spectral properties different from those of the substrate,-REPORTER- is a molecule that, when no longer bound to BLOCK by a BLOCK-REPORTER bond, has spectral properities different from those of the substrate, andXR-- is a haloalkyl moiety that can covalently react with an intracellular thiol (Z--S--H) to form a thioether conjugate (Z--S--R--).

Abstract: The subject invention provides substrates useful for analyzing the metabolic activity in cells by improving the retention of a detectable reporter molecule only in intact cells where a particular enzyme is present. In particular, improved retention results from a two part process involving conjugation of haloalkyl-substituted derivatives of a reporter molecule with intracellular cysteine-containing peptides while unblocking the reporter molecule. The substrates have the form XR-SPACER-REPORTER-BLOCK wherein -BLOCK is a group selected to be removable by action of a specific analyte, to give REPORTER spectral properties different from those of the substrate, -REPORTER- is a molecule that, when no longer bound to BLOCK by a BLOCK-REPORTER bond, has spectral properties different from those of the substrate, -SPACER- is a covalent linkage, and XR- is a haloalkyl moiety that can covalently react with an intracellular thiol (Z-S-H) to form a thioether conjugate (Z-S-R).