US5018974A
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Coloring book or the like with ink-reactive, fragrance-releasing areas
Assignee: PENFUME INTERNATIONAL Inc
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Filing: 1990-05-22
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Granted: 1991-05-28
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Expires: 2010-05-22
Abstract
Abstract A coloring book or the like is provided with image areas that release an appropriate fragrance upon being colored or painted by the user. Microcapsules that contain fragrance oil for a particular fragrance associated with the image area are deposited on the image area of the substrate. Inert walls of materials such as gelatin restrain the fragrance within the microcapsules until activated. A color dispenser such as a felt tip marking pen is adapted to include a reactive agent that when applied to the image area in the normal course of coloring will cause release of the fragrance by rupturing or otherwise interacting with the microcapsules such as by diffusing into the microcapsules and replacing and releasing the oil. The reactive agent may be a solvent such as an alcohol or ketone or a surfactant contained in an aqueous solution mixed with the normal ink or paint of the marking pen. The invention enables release of fragrances in the normal course of coloring an image without requiring action such as scratching or pulling apart of the sheets on which the image is placed.
Inventors
- 👤 David W. Carnahan
- 👤 Paul J. A. French
- 👤 Richard K. Maury
- 👤 Gary L. Akins
- 👤 Philip J. Oaten
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 14:16
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/06; A63F9/0641; A63F2009/0662; A63F2250/00; A63F2250/02; A63F2250/021; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/905
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
A coloring or painting kit providing release of a fragrance associated with an image area comprising: a substrate having depicted thereon at least one image area associated with a fragrance; microcapsules deposited on said image area, said microcapsules having a rupturable inert wall and a central core of a fragrance oil; a dispenser for applying a colorant in flowable form for application to said image area; and an agent included in said colorant for reaction with said microcapsules so as to release said fragrance.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
A coloring or painting kit providing release of a fragrance associated with an image area comprising: a substrate having depicted thereon at least one image area associated with a fragrance; microcapsules deposited on said image area, said microcapsules having a rupturable inert wall and a central core of a fragrance oil; a dispenser for applying a colorant in flowable form for application to said image area; and an agent included in said colorant for reaction with said microcapsules so as to release said fragrance.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A kit as defined in claim 1 wherein said substrate is a paper sheet or card.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A kit as defined in claim 2 wherein said reactive agent is an organic solvent or an aqueous surfactant-containing solution.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A kit as defined in claim 3 wherein said microcapsule walls are comprised of gelatin.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A kit as defined in claim 4 wherein said dispenser is a paint brush, and the colorant is a paint.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A kit as defined in claim 4 wherein said dispenser is a sponge, and the colorant is a paint.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A kit as defined in claim 4 wherein said dispenser is an air brush, and the colorant is a paint.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
A kit as defined in claim 4 wherein said dispenser is a rolling device, and the colorant is a paint.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
A kit as defined in claim 1 wherein said colorant is a finger paint.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
A kit as defined in claim 4 wherein said dispenser is a felt tip marker, and the colorant is an ink.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
A kit as defined in claim 5 wherein said reactive agent is a polyhydric alcohol or an aqueous solution of a surfactant.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
83 words
A child's coloring book for being colored comprising: an ink containing marking pen; a plurality of paper sheets providing substrates having images depicted thereon; at least one area of a said image being associated with a fragrance; microcapsules deposited on said image area and comprising an inert wall and a droplet of a fragrance oil for said fragrance and contained in said microcapsule; and said microcapsules being rupturable to release said fragrance by reaction therewith of an agent carried in said marking pen.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
83 words
A child's coloring book for being colored comprising: an ink containing marking pen; a plurality of paper sheets providing substrates having images depicted thereon; at least one area of a said image being associated with a fragrance; microcapsules deposited on said image area and comprising an inert wall and a droplet of a fragrance oil for said fragrance and contained in said microcapsule; and said microcapsules being rupturable to release said fragrance by reaction therewith of an agent carried in said marking pen.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-05-27 | 1994-11-26 | 1995-05-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-05-27 | 1998-11-26 | 1999-05-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-05-27 | 2002-11-26 | 2003-05-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |