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Liquid crystal displays containing spacers and methods for producing the spacer

US5846657A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 7, 1997
Grant dateDec 8, 1998
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Expiry dateJul 7, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2982
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods for preparing uniformly sized polymer particles comprised of multi-functional monomers such as poly(1,4-butanediol diacrylate) and poly(1,6-hexanediol diacrylate) are disclosed. The particles are of a size, uniformity, and contan physical characteristics that make them ideally suitable for use as spacers in liquid crystal display devices.

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