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Photosensitive compositions and products
Assignee: EVREKA Inc A CORP OF NJ
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Filing: 1982-02-11
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Granted: 1984-08-21
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Expires: 2002-02-11
Abstract
Abstract A photosensitive composition is disclosed, which is capable of offering a visual, calibrated reaction to the presence of ultraviolet radiation. The composition comprises a complex of a leuco dye and animal-derived serum albumin. The preparation of this complex has been found to stabilize the leuco dyes, to avoid fading after the presentation of a color reaction upon exposure. Also, the leuco dye-serum albumin albumin complex is capable of exacting calibration, so that scientifically significant quantitative measurements of ultraviolet light exposure can be made. Moreover, the present composition eliminates the need for the addition to the leuco dye of various activator compounds, that are chemically unstable, e.g. volatile, or present potential exposure to toxicity, in the instance where personal applications for the photosensitive composition are contemplated. The present invention includes a method of preparing the photosensitive composition, including the preparation of an ultraviolet light indicator.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony Cerami
- 👤 Michael A. Yamin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 14:00
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03C; G03C1/00; G03C1/72; G03C1/73; G03C1/732; G03C1/731; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S436/00; Y10S436/905
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 33
Claim 1
Independent Claim
46 words
A photosensitive composition for the detection of radiation in the ultraviolet wavelength range, said composition consisting essentially of a complex of a hydrophobic leuco dye and serum albumin, said leuco dye and said serum albumin are bound to each other in said complex by hydrophobic bonds.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
46 words
A photosensitive composition for the detection of radiation in the ultraviolet wavelength range, said composition consisting essentially of a complex of a hydrophobic leuco dye and serum albumin, said leuco dye and said serum albumin are bound to each other in said complex by hydrophobic bonds.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the molar ratio of leuco dye to serum albumin ranges from about 1:1 to about 6:1.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The composition of claims 1 or 2 wherein said leuco dye comprises the cyanide of an aminotriarylmethane dye.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The composition of claim 3 wherein said leuco dye is selected from the group consisting of pararosaniline cyanide, rosaniline cyanide, crystal violet cyanide, ethyl violet cyanide, brilliant green cyanide, malachite green cyanide, new fuchsine cyanide, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
The composition of claims 1 or 2, further including a material capable of binding said complex to a substrate, selected from the group consisting of water-insoluble resins, binder materials having a hydrophobic moiety as part thereof, materials capable of covalently bonding with proteins, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
The composition of claim 3, further including a material capable of binding said complex to a substrate, selected from the group consisting of water-insoluble resins, binder materials having a hydrophobic moiety as part thereof, materials capable of covalently bonding with proteins, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
The composition of claim 4, further including a material capable of binding said complex to a substrate, selected from the group consisting of water-insoluble resins, binder materials having a hydrophobic moiety as part thereof, materials capable of covalently bonding with proteins, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
The composition of claim 5, wherein said binding material is selected from the group consisting of a copolymer of maleic anhydride and methyl vinyl ether, maleic anhydride-poly (n-octadecyl vinyl ether) copolymers, maleic anhydride-polystyrene copolymers, isocyanate, diazonium salts, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
40 words
The composition of claim 6, wherein said binding material is selected from the group consisting of a copolymer of maleic anhydride and methyl vinyl ether, maleic anhydride-poly (n-octadecyl vinyl ether) copolymers, maleic anhydride-polystyrene copolymers, isocyanate, diazonium salts, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
40 words
The composition of claim 7, wherein said binding material is selected from the group consisting of a copolymer of maleic anhydride and methyl vinyl ether, maleic anhydride-poly (n-octadecyl vinyl ether) copolymers, maleic anhydride-polystyrene copolymers, isocyanate, diazonium salts, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
13 words
The composition of claim 5, wherein said substrate comprises an insoluble hydrophilic material.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
13 words
The composition of claim 6, wherein said substrate comprises an insoluble hydrophilic material.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
13 words
The composition of claim 7, wherein said substrate comprises an insoluble hydrophilic material.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
28 words
The composition of claim 11, wherein said substrate comprises a film-forming material possessing functional groups selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl groups, amino groups, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
28 words
The composition of claim 12, wherein said substrate comprises a film-forming material possessing functional groups selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl groups, amino groups, or mixtures thereof.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
28 words
The composition of claim 13, wherein said substrate comprises a film-forming material possessing functional groups selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl groups, amino groups, or mixtures thereof.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
26 words
The composition of claim 14, wherein said substrate is selected from the group consisting of film-forming carbohydrate materials, vinyl polymers, polyamides, cellulose derivatives, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
26 words
The composition of claim 15, wherein said substrate is selected from the group consisting of film-forming carbohydrate materials, vinyl polymers, polyamides, cellulose derivatives, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
26 words
The composition of claim 16, wherein said substrate is selected from the group consisting of film-forming carbohydrate materials, vinyl polymers, polyamides, cellulose derivatives, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
90 words
A photosensitive indicator for detecting and quantitatively determining the presence of ultraviolet light, said indicator comprising: a water and solvent-insoluble substrate, a quantity of a photosensitive composition, said composition consisting essentially of a complex of a hydrophobic leuco dye and animal-derived serum albumin, said leuco dye and said serum albumin are bound to each other in said complex by hydrophobic bonds, said photosensitive composition adhesively disposed on said substrate, and a top coating disposed over said photosensitive composition, said top coating transparent to the passage therethrough of said ultraviolet radiation.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
90 words
A photosensitive indicator for detecting and quantitatively determining the presence of ultraviolet light, said indicator comprising: a water and solvent-insoluble substrate, a quantity of a photosensitive composition, said composition consisting essentially of a complex of a hydrophobic leuco dye and animal-derived serum albumin, said leuco dye and said serum albumin are bound to each other in said complex by hydrophobic bonds, said photosensitive composition adhesively disposed on said substrate, and a top coating disposed over said photosensitive composition, said top coating transparent to the passage therethrough of said ultraviolet radiation.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
22 words
The indicator of claim 20 wherein the molar ratio of leuco dye to serum albumin ranges from about 1:1 to about 6:1.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
18 words
The indicator of claims 20 or 21 wherein said leuco dye comprises the cyanide of an aminotriarylmethane dye.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
38 words
The indicator of claim 22 wherein said leuco dye is selected from the group consisting of pararosaniline cyanide, rosaniline cyanide, crystal violet cyanide, ethyl violet cyanide, brilliant green cyanide, malachite green cyanide, new fuchsine cyanide, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
49 words
The indicator of claims 20 or 21 wherein said complex is adhesively bound to said substrate by a quantity of a material selected from the group consisting of water-insoluble resins, binder materials having a hydrophobic moiety as part thereof, materials capable of covalently bonding with proteins, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
47 words
The indicator of claim 22 wherein said complex is adhesively bound to said substrate by a quantity of a material selected from the group consisting of water-insoluble resins, binder materials having a hydrophobic moiety as part thereof, materials capable of covalently bonding with proteins, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
47 words
The indicator of claim 23 wherein said complex is adhesively bound to said substrate by a quantity of a material selected from the group consisting of water-insoluble resins, binder materials having a hydrophobic moiety as part thereof, materials capable of covalently bonding with proteins, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
25 words
The indicator of claims 20 or 21 wherein said top coat is selected from the group consisting of acrylic acid, its polymers, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
25 words
The indicator of claim 24 wherein said complex and said adhesive binding material are prepared as a composite coating for simultaneous application to said substrate.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
18 words
A sun exposure meter comprising at least one indicator in accordance with claim 20, and a sunscreen agent.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
19 words
The sun exposure meter of claim 29, wherein said sunscreen agent is applied as a coating over said complex.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
16 words
The sun exposure meter of claim 29, wherein said sunscreen agent is contained within said complex.
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