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Ferroelectric liquid crystal cells having a helical liquid crystal structure

US4799775A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 1987
Grant dateJan 24, 1989
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F1/141
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Bistable operation of ferroelectric liquid crystal smectic I* or smectic F* display cells is disclosed which uses a greater liquid crystal layer thickness than is achievable with smectic C* material while yet retaining bistability of operation.

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