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Thin electrochromic display
Assignee: Timex Group USA Inc
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Filing: 1977-06-15
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Granted: 1978-12-05
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Expires: 1997-06-15
Abstract
Abstract A thin electrochromic display employs a transparent substrate with transparent electrodes and electrochromic material thereon forming actuatable electrochromic segments, a fibrous spacer member adjacent the substrate and impregnated in its central portion with electrolyte in contact with the electrochromic material, and impregnated in its peripheral portions surrounding the central portion with a sealing adherent resin, and a conductive foil member covering the central portion of the carrier and sealed about its periphery by means of the curable resin to the substrate.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis A. Zanoni
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 21:53
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02F; G02F1/00; G02F1/01; G02F1/15; G02F1/153; G02F1/161
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
An electrochromic display device having a single substrate member, said device comprising: a transparent substrate having transparent electrodes with electrochromic material thereon, a fibrous spacer member impregnated in its central portion with an electrolyte disposed in contact with the electrochromic material on said electrodes, and impregnated in its peripheral portions surrounding the central portion with an adherent sealing resin, and a sheet of conductive metal foil having a central portion with an active surface disposed in contact with said electrolyte to facilitate cationic transport, and having its peripheral portion surrounding the central portion sealed and bonded to said substrate by means of said adherent resin.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
An electrochromic display device having a single substrate member, said device comprising: a transparent substrate having transparent electrodes with electrochromic material thereon, a fibrous spacer member impregnated in its central portion with an electrolyte disposed in contact with the electrochromic material on said electrodes, and impregnated in its peripheral portions surrounding the central portion with an adherent sealing resin, and a sheet of conductive metal foil having a central portion with an active surface disposed in contact with said electrolyte to facilitate cationic transport, and having its peripheral portion surrounding the central portion sealed and bonded to said substrate by means of said adherent resin.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination according to claim 1, wherein said electrolyte comprises a semi-solid cationic ion exchange resin, and wherein said fibrous spacer member is fiberglass.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The combination according to claim 1, wherein said foil comprises tungsten and wherein said active surface comprises an electroreactive surface applied by surface oxidizing the foil and subsequently by reducing it in hydrogen atmosphere, all at an elevated temperature.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination according to claim 1, wherein said adherent sealing resin comprises a hot melt adhesive.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination according to claim 1, wherein said adherent sealing resin comprises a curable epoxy resin.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination according to claim 1, wherein said fibrous spacer material comprises fiberglass filter material partially impregnated with color-contrasting pigment.
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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) | 1981-12-04 | 1982-06-05 | 1982-12-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-12-04 | 1986-06-05 | 1986-12-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-12-04 | 1990-06-05 | 1990-12-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |