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Liquid crystal composition having high dielectric anisotropy and display device incorporating same
Assignee: Suwa Seikosha KK
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Filing: 1974-07-03
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Granted: 1976-05-04
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Expires: 1994-07-03
Abstract
Abstract A liquid crystal composition having high dielectric anisotropy has a wide mesomorphic temperature range as well as high dielectric anisotropy. The material is suitable for use in a display device in which the liquid crystal material is used for rotating the plane of polarized light, the display device further incorporating crossed polarizer and analyzer filters, so that activating transparent electrodes on the inner surface of the plates can be used as a means of selectively permitting or blocking transmission of light through the device. The utility of the device is increased by using a filter for blocking those frequencies in the spectrum which are absorbed by the liquid crystal composition and by using a reflector in combination therewith.
Inventors
- 👤 Yoshio Yamazaki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 01:07
CPC Classifications
C; C09; C09K; C09K19/00; C09K19/04; C09K19/42; C09K19/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
An improvement in a liquid crystal display device wherein a liquid crystal cell includes opposed plates having unidirectionally rubbed inner surfaces, at least one transparent electrode on each of said inner surfaces, said electrodes being connectable to an external voltage source, the rubbing directions on said inner surfaces being at right angles to each other, and polarizing filters at the outer surfaces of said plates, the axes of said plates being at right angles to each other, wherein said improvement comprises a liquid crystal composition containing nitriles, wherein said nitriles consist, except for minor quantities of impurities, of at least one compound of the formula A ##SPC7## taken to be equivalent to ##SPC8## and at least one compound of the formula B, ##SPC9## where R is selected from the group consisting of n-C n H 2n +1 , n-C n H 2n +1 O, n-C n H 2n +1 COO and n-C n H 2n +1 OCOO, and n ranges from 1 to 10.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
An improvement in a liquid crystal display device wherein a liquid crystal cell includes opposed plates having unidirectionally rubbed inner surfaces, at least one transparent electrode on each of said inner surfaces, said electrodes being connectable to an external voltage source, the rubbing directions on said inner surfaces being at right angles to each other, and polarizing filters at the outer surfaces of said plates, the axes of said plates being at right angles to each other, wherein said improvement comprises a liquid crystal composition containing nitriles, wherein said nitriles consist, except for minor quantities of impurities, of at least one compound of the formula A ##SPC7## taken to be equivalent to ##SPC8## and at least one compound of the formula B, ##SPC9## where R is selected from the group consisting of n-C n H 2n +1 , n-C n H 2n +1 O, n-C n H 2n +1 COO and n-C n H 2n +1 OCOO, and n ranges from 1 to 10.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The improvement as defined in claim 1 wherein said device further comprises a reflector exterior to that polarizing filter furthest from the region from which said liquid crystal display device is to be viewed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The improvement as defined in claim 1, further comprising a light filter positioned for protecting the liquid crystal material in said device from those frequencies of the spectrum which are absorbed by said liquid crystal material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The improvement as defined in claim 1 wherein said composition consists of 30% of 4-n-heptyl-4'-cyanobiphenyl and 70% of p-n-heptanoyloxy-p'-cyanoazoxybenzene.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The improvement as defined in claim 1 wherein said composition consists of 30% of 4-n-amyl-4'-cyanobiphenyl, 30% of 4-n-hexyloxy-4'-cyanobiphenyl and 40% of p-n-butyl-p'-cyanoazoxybenzene.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The improvement as defined in claim 1 wherein said composition consists of 20% of 4-n-hexyl-4'-cyanobiphenyl, 50% of p-methoxy-p'-n-butylazoxybenzene and 30% of p-ethyl-p'-cyanoazoxybenzene.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
54 words
A liquid crystal composition, having high dielectric anisotropy and a wide mesomorphic range encompassing room temperature, containing nitriles, wherein said nitriles consist, except for minor quantities of impurities, of at least one compound of the formula A ##SPC10## taken to be equivalent to ##SPC11## and at least one compound of the formula B ##SPC12##
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
54 words
A liquid crystal composition, having high dielectric anisotropy and a wide mesomorphic range encompassing room temperature, containing nitriles, wherein said nitriles consist, except for minor quantities of impurities, of at least one compound of the formula A ##SPC10## taken to be equivalent to ##SPC11## and at least one compound of the formula B ##SPC12##
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The liquid crystal composition as claimed in claim 7, wherein said composition consists of 30% of 4-n-heptyl-4'-cyanobiphenyl and 70% of p-n-heptanoyloxy-p'-cyanoazoxybenzene.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The liquid crystal composition as claimed in claim 7, wherein said composition consists of 30% of 4-n-amyl-4'-cyanobiphenyl, 30% of 4-n-hexyloxy-4'-cyanobiphenyl and 40% of p-n-butyl-p'-cyanoazoxybenzene.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The liquid crystal composition as claimed in claim 7, wherein said composition consists of 20% of 4-n-hexyl-4'-cyanobiphenyl, 50% of p-methoxy-p'-n-butylazoxybenzene and 30% of p-ethyl-p'-cyanoazoxybenzene.
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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) | 1979-05-04 | 1979-11-03 | 1980-05-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-05-04 | 1983-11-03 | 1984-05-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-05-04 | 1987-11-03 | 1988-05-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |