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System and method for a three-dimensional optical switch display (OSD) device

US10843410B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 9, 2019
Grant dateNov 24, 2020
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09D11/50
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention includes a system, apparatus and method for generating a three-dimensional image and/or printing a three dimensional structures, the system comprising: a medium comprising a photocurable monomer and an optical molecular switch molecule that has a non-fluorescent state and a fluorescent state, wherein the monomer forms a polymer upon exposure to the emitted light. Also taught are novel fluorescent photoswitch molecules.

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