Anti-microbial touch panel and method of making same using homeotropic liquid crystal silanes
US6504583B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 19, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2209/016
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An anti-microbial touch panel includes a substrate; an active portion on one surface of the substrate; and a homeotropic organosilane layer deposited on the active portion for reducing survivability of microorganisms contacting the touch panel.
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