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Voxelated liquid crystal elastomers

US9902906B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 21, 2016
Grant dateFeb 27, 2018
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Expiry dateApr 21, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F1/1339
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A shape-programmable liquid crystal elastomer comprises polymerized, nematic monomers. The monomers are organized into a plurality of voxels with each voxel having a director orientation.

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