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Oxynitride encapsulated electroluminescent phosphor particles

US6458512B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 13, 1998
Grant dateOct 1, 2002
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Expiry dateOct 13, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2993
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Encapsulated electroluminescent phosphor particles and a method of making same. Each electroluminescent phosphor particle is encapsulated by a substantially transparent metal oxynitride coating. The coating provides the phosphor particle with reduced sensitivity to humidity accelerated decay.

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