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Fluorescent liquid crystal display

US4176918A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 14, 1977
Grant dateDec 4, 1979
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Expiry dateNov 14, 1997

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K2019/125
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A liquid crystal composition for improved electro-optic displays. The composition undergoes an electrically induced cholesteric-nematic phase transition and includes fluorescent materials which are excited by ultra-violet radiation. In the cholesteric phase of the composition, the fluorescence is much stronger producing sufficient contrast to render the display visible in the dark.

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