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Liquid crystalline compounds

Assignee: Xerox Corp
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Filing: 1972-10-24
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Granted: 1975-06-10
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Expires: 1992-10-24
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Abstract

Abstract Novel liquid crystalline compounds having a cholesteric mesophase are disclosed. The compounds have a relatively low cholesteric mesomorphic temperature range, are typically righthanded and have relatively small effective pitch. Methods of preparing the compounds and uses thereof are also described.

Inventors

  • 👤 Lewis B Leder

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-29 17:20
CPC Classifications
C; C09; C09K; C09K19/00; C09K19/04; C09K19/36; C07; C07J; C07J9/00

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim 13 words
LIQUID CRYSTALLINE COMPOUNDS HAVING A CHLOESTERIC MESOPHASE WHICH ARE REPRESENTED BY THE FORMULA
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 13 words
LIQUID CRYSTALLINE COMPOUNDS HAVING A CHLOESTERIC MESOPHASE WHICH ARE REPRESENTED BY THE FORMULA
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 12 words
The compounds as defined in claim 1 wherein R represents a halogen.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 21 words
The compounds as defined in claim 1 where R represents an aliphatic ester radical having from three to fifteen carbon atoms.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 21 words
The compounds as defined in claim 1 wherein R represents a carbonate radical having up to and including nine carbon atoms.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1978-06-09 1978-12-09 1979-06-10 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1982-06-09 1982-12-09 1983-06-10 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1986-06-09 1986-12-09 1987-06-10 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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