Segment electrophoretic displays and methods for their manufacture
US7079303B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 22, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C59/022
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to novel patterned embossing and patterned filling methods. Both methods are simple, reliable and cost effective ways for manufacturing the segment of signage electrophoretic displays. The displays prepared by the present invention requires only one patterned electrode layer. The undesired visible line traces are eliminated and the manufacture of the present displays does not involve the costly precision registration step used in the previously known assembly processes dealing with two patterned electrodes. Moreover, the electrophoretic fluid is present only in the patterned and switchable area of the display. This not only significantly reduces the material cost, but also improves the overall display quality by reducing defects and non-uniformity.
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