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Electrophoretic display

US8830561B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 21, 2012
Grant dateSep 9, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 21, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F1/1681
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is directed to an electrophoretic display comprising: (a) microcups comprising partition walls and top-openings; (b) an organic-based electrophoretic fluid filled in the microcups, wherein said fluid comprises charged pigment particles dispersed in a solvent; and (c) a top-sealing layer formed from a sealing composition to enclose the electrophoretic fluid within the microcups. The sealing composition comprises: (i) a water soluble polymer, (ii) a water-based suspension, a water-based dispersion, a water-based emulsion, or a water-based latex, each comprising a polymer; and (iii) water.

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