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Liquid crystal device

US4011001A · kind A · utility

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3References
6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 14, 1975
Grant dateMar 8, 1977
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 14, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F1/139
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A liquid crystal device comprises a liquid crystal element disposed in a cavity formed between a pair of transparent base plates which have a circular shape. One or more cut-out or recess portions are formed at the side edge of said base plates, and a light source is mounted within the recess portion whereby the display face of said liquid crystal device is illuminated by said light source.

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