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Optical display cell and a method for its manufacturing including a gas cloud with monodispheres
Assignee: NORSK LCD SKOGER NORWAY A CORP OF
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Filing: 1981-11-05
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Granted: 1984-07-10
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Expires: 2001-11-05
Abstract
Abstract An optical display cell of the liquid crystal type has two parallel substrates separated from each other by means of ball-shaped monodisperse particles, which are distributed homogeneously and separately across the entire area of the substrate. The dimension of an intermediate layer of liquid crystals between the substrates is, therefore, determined by the diameter of the particles. The particles are distributed across the substrate in a room, which is shielded against dust and foreign particles, by means of pressurized gas, which creates turbulence in the room. The ball-shaped particles are distributed homogeneously across the entire area of the substrate.
Inventors
- 👤 Reidar Pettersen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 11:21
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F9/00; G02; G02F; G02F1/00; G02F1/01; G02F1/13; G02F1/133; G02F1/1333; G02F1/1339; G02F1/13392; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S359/00; Y10S359/90
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
A method for manufacturing an optical display cell of the liquid crystal type with two substantially parallel substrates, of which at least one is light penetrable, an intermediate layer of liquid crystals, a peripheral seal between the substrates, and electrical connections to conductor configurations on the substrates for selectively establishing electrical fields to activate predetermined areas of the intermediate layer, comprising the steps of: arranging a suitable first substrate in a chamber shielded against dust and foreign particles, creating by means of pressurized gas a dust-cloud-like turbulent environment with ball-shaped monodisperse particles in the chamber, the particles thereby during a suitable period of time being homogeneously distributed across the entire area of the substrate, controlling the distribution and the density of the particles on the substrate by controlling injection of pressurized gas into the chamber, arranging a second substrate against the particles on the first substrate to define a space between the substrates, and sealing the periphery of the substrates with a suitable sealing means, evacuating the space between the substrates, and filling the evacuated space with liquid crystals.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
179 words
A method for manufacturing an optical display cell of the liquid crystal type with two substantially parallel substrates, of which at least one is light penetrable, an intermediate layer of liquid crystals, a peripheral seal between the substrates, and electrical connections to conductor configurations on the substrates for selectively establishing electrical fields to activate predetermined areas of the intermediate layer, comprising the steps of: arranging a suitable first substrate in a chamber shielded against dust and foreign particles, creating by means of pressurized gas a dust-cloud-like turbulent environment with ball-shaped monodisperse particles in the chamber, the particles thereby during a suitable period of time being homogeneously distributed across the entire area of the substrate, controlling the distribution and the density of the particles on the substrate by controlling injection of pressurized gas into the chamber, arranging a second substrate against the particles on the first substrate to define a space between the substrates, and sealing the periphery of the substrates with a suitable sealing means, evacuating the space between the substrates, and filling the evacuated space with liquid crystals.
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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) | 1987-07-10 | 1988-01-09 | 1988-07-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-07-10 | 1992-01-09 | 1992-07-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-07-10 | 1996-01-09 | 1996-07-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |