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Electrophoretic displays using gaseous fluids

US7230751B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 26, 2006
Grant dateJun 12, 2007
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Expiry dateJan 26, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F1/1676
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Various improvements are provided in gas-based electrophoretic displays, including (a) the use of water getters to remove water from the gas; (b) the use of electron accepting or donating gases; (c) the use of electrophoretic polymer particles having high glass transition temperatures; (d) lateral movement of electrophoretic particles within the display; and (e) the use of variable thickness coatings on electrodes to provide for gray scale.

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