Moisture Activated Phantom Imaging Process And Product

摘要

A moisture activated image applied to a base substrate, wherein the substrate is integrated into an article of clothing. The moisture-activated invisible image is created by applying a hydrophobic material and a moisture absorbing material in a pattern. The image would be concealed when the substrate is dry. When wet, the moisture absorbing material changes in shade or color and the hydrophobic material repels the moisture, retaining the original color. The contrast between the wetted material and the repelled material displays the image. The hydrophobic material can be impregnated within the substrate, applied to an exposed surface, or applied to a contacting surface. The moisture-activated invisible stencil technology can be applied for simple aesthetic applications or advanced for applications to identify wet objects. Other applications can include warnings for wet roadways, pool decks, umbrellas, and the like.

主权项

1. A moisture-activated image applied to an article of clothing comprising:
a base carrier substrate fabricated of a moisture absorbing material, wherein said base carrier substrate is integrated into the article of clothing; a colorless moisture-blocking agent applied onto said base carrier substrate, said moisture-blocking agent is a moisture-blocking film treatment comprising a pattern resembling a desired artwork, wherein when moisture is applied to said base carrier substrate, said moisture is absorbed by an exposed area of said base carrier substrate, causing a color change of said exposed area of said base carrier substrate and an area of said base carrier substrate comprising said colorless moisture-blocking agent repels said moisture creating a contrast, retaining an original color of said base carrier substrate, thus displaying said pattern resembling said desired artwork.