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Liquid crystal compositions
Assignee: Xerox Corp
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Filing: 1974-02-14
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Granted: 1976-01-06
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Expires: 1994-02-14
Abstract
Abstract Liquid crystalline compositions having the optical properties of the cholesteric mesophase are disclosed. The compositions comprise at least one nematic liquid crystalline material and at least one potentially cholesteric material which has a molecular structure which is similar to that of a nematic liquid crystal. Uses of the novel compositions are also described.
Inventors
- 👤 Franklin D. Saeva
- 👤 Richard L. Schank
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-01 22:53
CPC Classifications
C; C09; C09K; C09K19/00; C09K19/04; C09K19/42; C07; C07C; C07C291/00; C07C291/02; C07C291/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
An imaging method comprising the steps of a providing an imaging member comprising a layer of a liquid crystalline composition having the optical properties of the cholesteric liquid crystalline mesophase, said composition consisting essentially of at least one nematic liquid crystalline material and at least one structurally similar non-mesomorphic optically active material which is represented by a general formula selected from the group consisting of W-ar-Z, and W-ar-X = Y-Ar-Z where X and Y are radicals chosen from the group consisting of X = y = ch x = ch, y = n x = y = n x = n, y = n → o x = ch, y = n → o where W and Z can be the same or different and are chosen from the group consisting of NH 2 and alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, alkyl, ester, carbonate, and aldehyde radicals having up to and including nine carbon atoms, and where Ar is chosen from the group consisting of ##SPC2## b applying an electrical field in imagewise configuration across said layer whereby the image portions of said layer are distinguishable from the background portions of said layer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
An imaging method comprising the steps of a providing an imaging member comprising a layer of a liquid crystalline composition having the optical properties of the cholesteric liquid crystalline mesophase, said composition consisting essentially of at least one nematic liquid crystalline material and at least one structurally similar non-mesomorphic optically active material which is represented by a general formula selected from the group consisting of W-ar-Z, and W-ar-X = Y-Ar-Z where X and Y are radicals chosen from the group consisting of X = y = ch x = ch, y = n x = y = n x = n, y = n → o x = ch, y = n → o where W and Z can be the same or different and are chosen from the group consisting of NH 2 and alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, alkyl, ester, carbonate, and aldehyde radicals having up to and including nine carbon atoms, and where Ar is chosen from the group consisting of ##SPC2## b applying an electrical field in imagewise configuration across said layer whereby the image portions of said layer are distinguishable from the background portions of said layer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The imaging method as defined in claim I wherein said imaging member further includes a pair of electrodes and said liquid crystalline layer is arranged between said electrodes, wherein at least one of said electrodes is substantially transparent.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The imaging method as defined on claim 2 wherein at least one of said electrodes is shaped in image configuration.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
180 words
An imaging method comprising the steps of a providing an imaging member comprising a layer of a liquid crystalline composition having the optical properties of the cholesteric liquid crystalline mesophase shaped in imagewise configuration, said composition consisting essentially of at least one nematic liquid crystalline material and at least one structurally similar non-mesomorphic optically active material which is represented by a general formula selected from the group consisting of W-ar-Z, and W-ar-X = Y-Ar-Z where X and Y are radicals chosen from the group consisting of X = y = ch x = ch, y = n x = y = n x = n, y = n → o x = ch, y = n → o where W and Z can be the same or different and are chosen from the group consisting of NH 2 and alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, alkyl, ester, carbonate, and aldehyde radicals having up to and including nine carbon atoms, and where Ar is chosen from the group consisting of ##SPC3## b applying an electrical field across said layer whereby an image is observed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
180 words
An imaging method comprising the steps of a providing an imaging member comprising a layer of a liquid crystalline composition having the optical properties of the cholesteric liquid crystalline mesophase shaped in imagewise configuration, said composition consisting essentially of at least one nematic liquid crystalline material and at least one structurally similar non-mesomorphic optically active material which is represented by a general formula selected from the group consisting of W-ar-Z, and W-ar-X = Y-Ar-Z where X and Y are radicals chosen from the group consisting of X = y = ch x = ch, y = n x = y = n x = n, y = n → o x = ch, y = n → o where W and Z can be the same or different and are chosen from the group consisting of NH 2 and alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, alkyl, ester, carbonate, and aldehyde radicals having up to and including nine carbon atoms, and where Ar is chosen from the group consisting of ##SPC3## b applying an electrical field across said layer whereby an image is observed.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
The imaging method as defined in claim 4 wherein said imaging member further includes a pair of electrodes and said liquid crystalline layer is arranged between said electrodes, wherein at least one of said electrodes is substantially transparent.
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