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Method and apparatus for filling liquid crystal display (LCD) panels

US6055035A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 11, 1998
Grant dateApr 25, 2000
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Expiry dateMay 11, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F1/1341
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system, apparatus, and method for filling a display panel having first and second plates, with liquid crystal material, includes a nozzle for depositing a layer of liquid crystal material over a surface of a first plate of the panel, a scanning arm, coupled to the nozzle, for uniformly forming the layer of liquid crystal material over the surface of the first plate of the panel, and an attachment mechanism for placing the second plate over the first plate having the liquid crystal material thereover, thereby to form the display panel.

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