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Alignment of ferroelectric LCDs

US4561726A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 29, 1983
Grant dateDec 31, 1985
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K2323/025
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The alignment of liquid crystal materials in cells utilized for devices is significantly enhanced through the use of materials such as polyamides, polyimides, nylons, and polyesters. This expedient for alignment of liquid crystal materials is useful for nematic and cholesteric liquid crystals, but finds particularly advantageous use for aligning smectic liquid crystals.

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