The invention relates to a particle with a core-shell structure, the core of which comprises at least one thermochromic semiconductor and the shell comprises at least two layers—an inner layer in contact with the core and comprising a mineral material or an organo-mineral hybrid material; and—an outer layer comprising a mineral material or an organo-mineral hybrid material, different from that of the inner layer. The invention also relates to a method for producing this particle, and the use thereof as a temperature indicator, in particular in a culinary article, such as a pan.

The invention relates to a particle with a core-shell structure, the core of which comprises at least one thermochromic semiconductor and the shell comprises at least two layers—an inner layer in contact with the core and comprising a mineral material or an organo-mineral hybrid material; and—an outer layer comprising a mineral material or an organo-mineral hybrid material, different from that of the inner layer. The invention also relates to a method for producing this particle, and the use thereof as a temperature indicator, in particular in a culinary article, such as a pan.

An electrical component including a polymeric body which (i) defines at least one electrical connection; or (ii) is configured for attachment to an electrical cable or wire; or (iii) is configured for attachment to an electrical apparatus, wherein the polymeric body or a portion thereof includes a thermochromic composition which has a first colour condition below a first threshold temperature and a second colour condition if the composition is heated above the first threshold temperature, and wherein the thermochromic composition maintains the second colour condition until it is cooled below a second threshold temperature.

An electrical component including a polymeric body which (i) defines at least one electrical connection; or (ii) is configured for attachment to an electrical cable or wire; or (iii) is configured for attachment to an electrical apparatus, wherein the polymeric body or a portion thereof includes a thermochromic composition which has a first colour condition below a first threshold temperature and a second colour condition if the composition is heated above the first threshold temperature, and wherein the thermochromic composition maintains the second colour condition until it is cooled below a second threshold temperature.

Polymers, hydrogels, and thermochromic agents, including products embodying them, methods of using them, and processes for making them. In certain embodiments, temperature therapy packs which utilize thermochromic agents integrated into solid, semi-solid, or liquid hydrogels. In preferred (but optional) embodiments, the thermochromic agents are integrated into the composition used as the temperature exchange material of the therapy pack. In certain other embodiments, methods of using the thermochromic integrated temperature exchange materials, or processes for manufacturing such thermochromic integrated temperature exchange materials and/or methods or processes for manufacturing or using thermal packs embodying such materials. In certain particularly preferred embodiments, novel polymer compositions and/or processes for making polymers, which improve product durability or longevity and/or which improve use cycles or usage times.

An object of the present invention is to provide a temperature detection material that can be manufactured through a simple step and is excellent in handleability. In order to solve the above problem, the temperature detection material according to the present invention includes a temperature-indicating material including a leuco dye, a color developer, and a color eraser and a matrix material; and is characterized in that the matrix material is in a solid state, a melting point of the matrix material is higher than a melting point of the temperature-indicating material, and a phase separation structure in which the temperature-indicating material disperses in the matrix material is formed.

An object of the present invention is to provide a temperature detection material that can be manufactured through a simple step and is excellent in handleability. In order to solve the above problem, the temperature detection material according to the present invention includes a temperature-indicating material including a leuco dye, a color developer, and a color eraser and a matrix material; and is characterized in that the matrix material is in a solid state, a melting point of the matrix material is higher than a melting point of the temperature-indicating material, and a phase separation structure in which the temperature-indicating material disperses in the matrix material is formed.

The present disclosure pertains to a biofeedback driven, MSSD wearable electronic device for the complementary intervention of presented symptoms of stress.

An object of the present invention is to provide a temperature sensing material that changes a color density continuously with the lapse of time at a temperature not lower or higher than a predetermined temperature and a temperature deviation time estimating system using it. In order to achieve the above object, the temperature sensing material according to the present invention is a temperature sensing material having a structure of dispersing a temperature indicating material that changes color by crystallization in a dispersion medium and is characterized in that an average particle size of the temperature indicating material is not larger than a resolution when observed and a volume fraction of the temperature indicating material to the temperature sensing material is not less than 5% to less than 90%.

An object of the present invention is to provide a temperature sensing material that changes a color density continuously with the lapse of time at a temperature not lower or higher than a predetermined temperature and a temperature deviation time estimating system using it. In order to achieve the above object, the temperature sensing material according to the present invention is a temperature sensing material having a structure of dispersing a temperature indicating material that changes color by crystallization in a dispersion medium and is characterized in that an average particle size of the temperature indicating material is not larger than a resolution when observed and a volume fraction of the temperature indicating material to the temperature sensing material is not less than 5% to less than 90%.