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Method and means for recording sweat gland activity
Assignee: General Medical Co
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Filing: 1977-10-31
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Granted: 1980-02-26
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Expires: 1997-10-31
Abstract
Abstract Method and apparatus for recording sweat gland activity which provides a pictorial representation thereof by physical contact of an iodide treated skin area with a dry sensitized substrate. In one preferred embodiment, the sensitized substrate comprises a sheet material which has been coated with an aqueous solution containing from 1 to 10 percent by weight of starch and from 2 to 10 percent by weight of a suitable oxidizing agent such as potassium persulfate. Alternately, the dry sensitized substrate comprises a starch-oxidizing agent mixture which has been impregnated into an absorbent base layer. With slight modification of the foregoing embodiment, the present invention also provides a method and apparatus for obtaining inkless fingerprints by forming a sensitized coating in situ on a substrate. For fingerprinting purposes, the sensitized coating is preferably formed from a quick drying starch-oxidizing agent solution including alcohol as a solvent. Accordingly, an aqueous iodide solution is applied to the skin area, and the treated skin area is subsequently contacted with the dry sensitized coating to produce the fingerprint.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Tapper
- 👤 Arthur S. Diamond
- 👤 Ajit S. Arora
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:19
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/117; A61B5/1171; A61B5/1172; A61B5/41; A61B5/414; A61B5/415; A61B5/418; A61B5/42; A61B5/4261; A61B5/4266
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 104
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A method for recording sweat gland activity by obtaining a clear resolute image which is directly proportional to the amount of perspiration exuded at each sweat gland orifice, the method comprising the steps of: (a) providing a dry sensitized substrate having a surface layer comprising a mixture of a starch and an oxidizing agent; (b) treating a skin area to be recorded with an iodide solution of a compound selected from the group consisting of sodium iodide, calcium iodide, potassium iodide and mixtures thereof; (c) allowing the iodide treated skin area to dry in areas where no perspiration exists and to receive perspiration where it develops at each gland orifice; and (d) momentarily contacting the surface layer of the sensitized substrate with the iodide treated skin area to produce the clear resolute image.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
133 words
A method for recording sweat gland activity by obtaining a clear resolute image which is directly proportional to the amount of perspiration exuded at each sweat gland orifice, the method comprising the steps of: (a) providing a dry sensitized substrate having a surface layer comprising a mixture of a starch and an oxidizing agent; (b) treating a skin area to be recorded with an iodide solution of a compound selected from the group consisting of sodium iodide, calcium iodide, potassium iodide and mixtures thereof; (c) allowing the iodide treated skin area to dry in areas where no perspiration exists and to receive perspiration where it develops at each gland orifice; and (d) momentarily contacting the surface layer of the sensitized substrate with the iodide treated skin area to produce the clear resolute image.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the dry sensitized substrate comprises a sheet material coated with a solution of a starch and an oxidizing agent.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 2 wherein the dry sensitized substrate has a dry coating coverage of from about 2 to 10 pounds per 3000 square feet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 2 wherein the sheet material is paper.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 2 wherein the sheet material is a polymeric film.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 2 wherein the sheet material is a metallic foil.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 2 wherein the sheet material is a fabric.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 2 wherein the sheet material is a non-wet strength paper.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 2 wherein the dry sensitized substrate is coated on both sides of the sheet material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the dry sensitized substrate comprises an absorbent base layer impregnated with the mixture of a starch and an oxidizing agent.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
45 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the dry sensitized substrate comprises a sheet material coated with a solution containing from about 1 to 10 percent by weight of a starch, from about 2 to 10 percent by weight of an oxidizing agent and a solvent.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 11 wherein the solution further includes an effective amount of surfactants.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 11 wherein the solution further includes an effective amount of water soluble thickeners.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 13 wherein said water soluble thickeners are selected from the group consisting of carboxymethyl cellulose, buffers and mixtures thereof.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
46 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the dry sensitized substrate comprises an absorbent base layer impregnated with a solution containing from about 1 to 10 percent by weight of a starch, from about 2 to 10 percent by weight of an oxidizing agent and a solvent.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 15 wherein the solution further includes an effective amount of surfactants.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 15 wherein the solution further includes an effective amount of water soluble thickeners.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 17 wherein said water soluble thickeners are selected from the group consisting of carboxymethyl cellulose, buffers and mixtures thereof.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the amylose content of the starch is from about 20 to 55 percent by weight.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 1 wherein the starch is selected from the group consisting of rice starch, corn starch, potato starch, wheat starch, tapioca starch and mixtures thereof.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 1 wherein the oxidizing agent is selected from the group consisting of sodium persulfate, potassium persulfate, sodium iodate, sodium bromate, sodium chlorate, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the iodide solution comprises from about 2 to 25 percent by weight of sodium iodide in a solvent.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 22 wherein said solvent is a lower alcohol.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 23 wherein said lower alcohol is selected from the group consisting of methanol, ethanol, propyl alcohols and mixtures thereof.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 1 wherein the iodide solution comprises from about 2 to 25 percent by weight of potassium iodide in a solvent.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 25 wherein said solvent is a lower alcohol.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 26 wherein said lower alcohol is selected from the group consisting of methanol, ethanol, propyl alcohols and mixtures thereof.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 1 wherein the step of momentarily contacting the sensitized substrate is effected within a contact time from about 5 to 120 seconds.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
87 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the dry sensitized substrate comprises a sheet material coated with a solution consisting essentially of from about 1 to 10 percent by weight of a starch selected from the group consisting of rice starch, corn starch, potato starch, wheat starch, tapioca starch and mixtures thereof, from about 2 to 10 percent by weight of an oxidizing agent selected from the group consisting of sodium persulfate, potassium persulfate, sodium iodate, sodium bromate, sodium chlorate, and mixtures thereof and remainder is a solvent.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
87 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the dry sensitized substrate comprises an absorbent base layer impregnated with a solution consisting essentially of from about 1 to 10 percent by weight of a starch, selected from the group consisting of rice starch, corn starch, potato starch, wheat starch, tapioca starch and mixtures thereof, from 2 to 10 percent by weight of an oxidizing agent, selected from the group consisting of sodium persulfate, potassium persulfate, sodium iodate, sodium bromate, sodium chlorate, and mixtures thereof, and remainer is a solvent.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
89 words
A means for recording sweat gland activity by obtaining a clear resolute image which is directly proportional to the amount of perspiration exuded at each sweat gland orifice, the means comprising in combination: (i) a dry sensitized substrate having a surface layer mixture of a starch and an oxidizing agent; and (ii) an iodide solution to be applied to a skin area to be recorded, the iodide solution of a compound selected from the group consisting of sodium iodide, calcium iodide, potassium iodide, and mixtures thereof and a solvent.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
89 words
A means for recording sweat gland activity by obtaining a clear resolute image which is directly proportional to the amount of perspiration exuded at each sweat gland orifice, the means comprising in combination: (i) a dry sensitized substrate having a surface layer mixture of a starch and an oxidizing agent; and (ii) an iodide solution to be applied to a skin area to be recorded, the iodide solution of a compound selected from the group consisting of sodium iodide, calcium iodide, potassium iodide, and mixtures thereof and a solvent.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
25 words
The means of claim 31 wherein the dry sensitized substrate comprises a sheet material coated with a solution of a starch and an oxidizing agent.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
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The means of claim 32 wherein the dry sensitized substrate has a dry coating coverage of from about 2 to 10 pounds per 3000 square feet.
Claim 36
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The means of claim 32 wherein the sheet material is paper.
Claim 37
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The means of claim 32 wherein the sheet material is a polymeric film.
Claim 38
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The means of claim 32 wherein the sheet material is a metallic foil.
Claim 39
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The means of claim 32 wherein the sheet material is a fabric.
Claim 40
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The means of claim 32 wherein the sheet material is a non-wet strength paper.
Claim 41
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The means of claim 32 wherein the dry sensitized substrate is coated on both sides of the sheet material.
Claim 42
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The means of claim 31 wherein the dry sensitized substrate comprises an absorbent base layer impregnated with a mixture of a starch and an oxidizing agent.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
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The means of claim 31 wherein the dry sensitized substrate comprises a sheet material coated with a solution containing from about 1 to 10 percent by weight of a starch and from about 2 to 10 percent by weight of an oxidizing agent.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
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The means of claim 31 wherein the dry sensitized substrate comprises an absorbent base layer impregnated with a mixture containing from about 1 to 10 percent by weight of a starch and from about 2 to 10 percent by weight of an oxidizing agent.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
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The means of claim 31 wherein the starch has an amylose content of from about 20 to 55 percent by weight.
Claim 46
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The means of claim 31 wherein the starch is selected from the group consisting of rice starch, corn starch, potato starch, wheat starch, tapioca starch and mixtures thereof.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
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The means of claim 31 wherein the oxidizing agent is selected from the group consisting of sodium persulfate, potassium persulfate, sodium iodate, sodium bromate, sodium chlorate, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
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The means of claim 31 wherein the iodide solution comprises from about 2 to 25 percent by weight of sodium iodide in a solvent.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
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The means of claim 46 wherein said solvent is a lower alcohol.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
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The means of claim 47 wherein said lower alcohol is selected from the group consisting of methanol, ethanol, propyl alcohols and mixtures thereof.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
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The means of claim 31 wherein the iodide solution comprises from about 2 to 25 percent by weight of potassium iodide in a solvent.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
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The means of claim 49 wherein said solvent is a lower alcohol.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
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The means of claim 50 wherein said lower alcohol is selected from the group consisting of methanol, ethanol, propyl alcohols and mixtures thereof.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
87 words
The means of claim 31 wherein the dry sensitized substrate comprises a sheet material coated with a solution consisting essentially from about 1 to 10 percent by weight of a starch, selected from the group consisting of rice starch, corn starch, potato starch, wheat starch, tapioca starch and mixtures thereof, and from about 2 to 10 percent by weight of an oxidizing agent, selected from the group consisting of sodium persulfate, potassium persulfate, sodium iodate, sodium bromate, sodium chlorate, and mixtures thereof, and remainder is a solvent.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
87 words
The means of claim 31 wherein the dry sensitized substrate comprises a absorbent base layer impregnated with the mixture consisting essentially of from 1 to 10 percent by weight of a starch selected from the group consisting of rice starch, corn starch, potato starch, wheat starch, tapioca starch and mixtures thereof, and from 2 to 10 percent by weight of an oxidizing agent, selected from the group consisting of sodium persulfate, potassium persulfate, sodium iodate, sodium bromate, sodium chlorate, and mixtures thereof, and remainder is a solvent.
Claim 56
Independent Claim
97 words
A method for producing a relatively permanent inkless fingerprint, the method comprising the steps of: (a) providing a dry sensitized substrate having a surface layer comprising a mixture of starch and an oxidizing agent; (b) moistening a skin area to be imprinted with an aqueous iodide solution of a compound selected from the group consisting of sodium iodide, calcium iodide, potassium iodide and mixtures thereof; and (c) momentarily contacting the surface layer of the sensitized substrate with the iodide treated skin area, while said skin area is still in a moistened condition to produce the inkless fingerprint.
Claim 57
Independent Claim
97 words
A method for producing a relatively permanent inkless fingerprint, the method comprising the steps of: (a) providing a dry sensitized substrate having a surface layer comprising a mixture of starch and an oxidizing agent; (b) moistening a skin area to be imprinted with an aqueous iodide solution of a compound selected from the group consisting of sodium iodide, calcium iodide, potassium iodide and mixtures thereof; and (c) momentarily contacting the surface layer of the sensitized substrate with the iodide treated skin area, while said skin area is still in a moistened condition to produce the inkless fingerprint.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 54 wherein the dry sensitized substrate comprises a sheet material coated with a solution of a starch and an oxidizing agent.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 55 wherein the dry sensitized substrate has a dry coating coverage of from about 2 to 10 pounds per 3000 square feet.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 55 wherein the sheet material is paper.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 55 wherein the sheet material is a polymeric film.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 55 wherein the sheet material is a metallic foil.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 55 wherein the sheet material is a fabric.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 55 wherein the sheet material is a non-wet strength paper.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 55 wherein the dry sensitized substrate is coated on both sides of the sheet material.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 54 wherein the dry sensitized substrate comprises an absorbent base layer impregnated with the mixture of a starch and an oxidizing agent.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 54 wherein the dry sensitized substrate comprises a sheet material coated with a solution containing from about 1 to 10 percent by weight of a starch and from about 2 to 10 percent by weight of an oxidizing agent.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 54 wherein the dry sensitized substrate comprises an absorbent base layer impregnated with a solution containing from about 1 to 10 percent by weight of a starch and from about 2 to 10 percent by weight of an oxidizing agent.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 54 wherein the starch has an amylose content of from about 20 to 55 percent by weight.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 54 wherein the starch is selected from the group consisting of rice starch, corn starch, potato starch, wheat starch, tapioca starch and mixtures thereof.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 54 wherein the oxidizing agent is selected from the group consisting of sodium persulfate, potassium persulfate, sodium iodate, sodium bromate, sodium chlorate, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 54 wherein the aqueous iodide solution comprises from about 16 percent by weight of the iodide compound, about 7 percent by weight water, about 28 percent by weight glycerol and about 50 percent by weight alcohol.
Claim 73
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 54 wherein the aqueous iodide solution comprises from about 2 to about 25 percent by weight of the iodide compound in a solvent.
Claim 74
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 70 wherein said solvent is water.
Claim 75
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 54 wherein the step of momentarily contacting the sensitized substrate is effected within a contact time from about 5 to 120 seconds.
Claim 76
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 54 wherein the dry sensitized substrate is formed in situ by applying a sensitizing coating fluid comprising a solution of starch and an oxidizing agent to the surface of a substrate, and allowing the sensitizing fluid to dry.
Claim 77
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 54 wherein the dry sensitized substrate comprises a sheet material coated with a solution consisting essentially of from about 1 to 10 percent by weight of a starch selected from the group consisting of rice starch, corn starch, potato starch, wheat starch, tapioca starch and mixtures thereof, and from about 2 to 10 percent by weight of an oxidizing agent, selected from the group consisting of sodium persulfate, potassium persulfate, sodium iodate, sodium bromate, sodium chlorate, and mixtures thereof, and remainder is a solvent.
Claim 78
Dependent Claim
88 words
The method of claim 54 wherein the dry sensitized substrate comprises an absorbent base layer impregnated with a solution consisting essentially of from about 1 to 10 percent by weight of a starch selelcted from the group consisting of rice starch, corn starch, potato starch, wheat starch, tapioca starch and mixtures thereof, and from about 2 to 10 percent by weight of an oxidizing agent, selected from the group consisting sodium persulfate, potassium persulfate, sodium iodate, sodium bromate, sodium chlorate, and mixtures thereof and remainder is a solvent.
Claim 79
Dependent Claim
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A sensitized substrate comprising a substrate having a surface layer with dry coating coverage of from about 2 to 10 pounds per 3,000 square feet, the surface layer including a mixture of a strach and an oxidizing agent, said starch being selected from the group consisting of rice starch, potato starch, corn starch, wheat starch, tapioca starch and mixtures thereof, and said oxidizing agent being selected from the group consisting of sodium persulfate, postassium persulfate, sodium iodate, sodium bromate, sodium chlorate, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 80
Dependent Claim
84 words
A sensitized substrate comprising a substrate having a surface layer with dry coating coverage of from about 2 to 10 pounds per 3,000 square feet, the surface layer including a mixture of a strach and an oxidizing agent, said starch being selected from the group consisting of rice starch, potato starch, corn starch, wheat starch, tapioca starch and mixtures thereof, and said oxidizing agent being selected from the group consisting of sodium persulfate, postassium persulfate, sodium iodate, sodium bromate, sodium chlorate, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 81
Dependent Claim
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The sensitized substrate of claim 76 wherein the substrate comprises a sheet material coated with a solution of the starch, the oxidizing agent and a solvent.
Claim 82
Dependent Claim
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The sensitized substrate of claim 77 wherein the sheet material is paper.
Claim 83
Dependent Claim
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The sensitized substrate of claim 77 wherein the sheet material is a polymeric film.
Claim 84
Dependent Claim
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The sensitized substrate of claim 77 wherein the sheet material is a metallic foil.
Claim 85
Dependent Claim
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The sensitized substrate of claim 77 wherein the sheet material is a fabric.
Claim 86
Dependent Claim
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The sensitized substrate of claim 77 wherein the sheet material is a non-wet strength paper.
Claim 87
Dependent Claim
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The sensitized substrate of claim 77 wherein the substrate is coated on both sides of the sheet material.
Claim 88
Dependent Claim
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The sensitized substrate of claim 77 wherein the solution further includes an effective amount of surfactants.
Claim 89
Dependent Claim
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The sensitized substrate of claim 77 wherein the solution further includes an effective amount of water soluble thickeners.
Claim 90
Dependent Claim
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The sensitized substrate of claim 85 wherein said thickeners are selected from the group consisting of carboxmethyl cellulose, buffers and mixtures thereof.
Claim 91
Dependent Claim
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The sensitized substrate of claim 76 wherein the substrate comprises an absorbent base layer impregnated with the mixture of the starch and the oxidizing agent.
Claim 92
Dependent Claim
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The sensitized substrate of claim 87 wherein the substrate comprises an absorbent base layer impregnated with a mixture consisting essentially of from about 1 to 10 percent by weight of the starch, from about 2 to 10 percent by weight of the oxidizing agent, and remainder is a solvent.
Claim 93
Dependent Claim
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The sensitized substrate of claim 76 wherein the substrate comprises a sheet material coated with a solution containing from about 1 to 10 percent by weight of the starch and from about 2 to 10 percent by weight of the oxidizing agent.
Claim 94
Dependent Claim
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The sensitized substrate of claim 76 wherein the substrate comprises an absorbent base layer impregnated with a mixture containing from about 1 to 10 percent by weight of the starch and from about 2 to 10 percent by weight of the oxidizing agent.
Claim 95
Dependent Claim
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The sensitized substrate of claim 76 wherein the starch has an amylose content of from about 20 to 55 percent by weight.
Claim 96
Dependent Claim
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The sensitized substrate of claim 76 wherein the substrate comprises a sheet material coated with a solution consisting essentially of from about 1 to 10 percent by weight of the starch, from about 2 to 10 percent by weight of the oxidizing agent and remainder is a solvent.
Claim 97
Dependent Claim
73 words
A sensitizing coating fluid comprising a starch, an oxidizing agent, and a solvent, said starch being selected from the group consisting of rice starch, corn starch, potato starch, wheat starch, tapioca starch and mixtures thereof, said oxidizing agent being selected from the group consisting of sodium persulfate, potassium persulfate, sodium iodate, sodium bromate, sodium chlorate and mixtures thereof, and said solvent being selected from the group consisting of alcohol, water, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 98
Dependent Claim
73 words
A sensitizing coating fluid comprising a starch, an oxidizing agent, and a solvent, said starch being selected from the group consisting of rice starch, corn starch, potato starch, wheat starch, tapioca starch and mixtures thereof, said oxidizing agent being selected from the group consisting of sodium persulfate, potassium persulfate, sodium iodate, sodium bromate, sodium chlorate and mixtures thereof, and said solvent being selected from the group consisting of alcohol, water, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 99
Dependent Claim
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The sensitizing coating fluid of claim 93 wherein said starch is present in an amount of from about 1 to 10 percent by weight, and said oxidizing agent is present in an amount of from about 2 to 10 percent by weight and said solvent.
Claim 100
Dependent Claim
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The sensitizing coating fluid of claim 93, wherein the starch has an amylose content of from about 20 to 55 percent by weight.
Claim 101
Dependent Claim
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The sensitizing coating fluid of claim 93 wherein the solvent is methanol.
Claim 102
Dependent Claim
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The sensitizing coating fluid of claim 93 wherein the solvent is ethanol.
Claim 103
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The sensitizing coating fluid of claim 93 and further including a pigment selected from the group consisting of calcium carbonate, zinc oxide, titanium dioxide and mixtures thereof.
Claim 104
Dependent Claim
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The senitizing coating fluid of claim 93 wherein said coating fluid consisting essentially of said starch in an amount of from 1 to 10 percent by weight, said oxidizing agent in an amount from 2 to 10 percent by weight and remainder is said solvent.
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