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Light modulating device having a silicon-containing matrix

US5585035A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 6, 1993
Grant dateDec 17, 1996
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Expiry dateAug 6, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K2323/053
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

In one aspect, an optically responsive film in which liquid crystal is dispersed in a matrix that includes siloxane linkages. The film has a transmissivity at -20.degree. C. that is substantially the same as the transmissivity at 20.degree. C. and a V.sub.90 at -20.degree. C. that is less than twice the value at 20.degree. C. In another aspect, an optically responsive film in which liquid crystal is dispersed in a matrix that includes the polymerization product of at least one mercapto-functional siloxane. In another aspect, an optically responsive film in which liquid crystal is dispersed in a matrix that includes the polymerization product of at least one multi-functional ene and at least one multi-functional silicon hydride. In another aspect, an optically responsive film in which liquid crystal is dispersed in a matrix that includes the reaction product of at least one multi-functional vinyl silane and at least one multi-functional thiol.

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