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Method for manufacturing an electrochromic display device and device produced thereby
Assignee: Wyeth Holdings LLC
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Filing: 1982-01-25
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Granted: 1984-12-18
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Expires: 2002-01-25
Abstract
Abstract An electrochromic display matrix and method for making the same are disclosed wherein relatively small spacing distances between the individual electrochromic elements can be obtained. The method comprises exposing and developing photoresist through a pattern which defines strips and relatively narrow spacing distances. Solvent-permeable ion-conductive material and then solvent-permeable conductive material are applied over the photoresist. Photoresist solvent-remover is then applied, which releases the underlying photoresist and lifts off the ion-conductive material and conductive material to establish isolated regions of ion-conductive material and conductive material. Insulating paint is then applied in order to maintain isolation between the strips. The completed device, when addressed by a multiplexing method, is substantially free of any cross talk effects. High resolution display matrices are obtainable.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert D. Giglia
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 19:46
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02F; G02F1/00; G02F1/01; G02F1/17; G03; G03F; G03F7/00; G03F7/0005; G03F7/0007; G02F1/15; G02F1/153; G02F1/1533
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A method of producing an electrochromic display device having a pattern of electrochromic elements, comprising the steps of: depositing electrochromic material in a pattern over a conductive substrate; applying photoresist material over the electrochromic material and conductive substrate; exposing and developing the photoresist material to obtain a photoresist pattern wherein photoresist material is left between electrochromic material elements; applying a solvent-permeable ion-conductive material layer over the photoresist, electrochromic material, and substrate; applying a layer of solvent-permeable conductive material over the ion-conductive layer; and applying photoresist-remover solvent over the layer of solvent-permeable conductive material to remove the photoresist pattern along with the portions of the ion-conductive layer and solvent-permeable conductive material layer overlying said photoresist pattern, thereby to establish isolated regions of ion-conductive material and solvent-permeable conductive material.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
127 words
A method of producing an electrochromic display device having a pattern of electrochromic elements, comprising the steps of: depositing electrochromic material in a pattern over a conductive substrate; applying photoresist material over the electrochromic material and conductive substrate; exposing and developing the photoresist material to obtain a photoresist pattern wherein photoresist material is left between electrochromic material elements; applying a solvent-permeable ion-conductive material layer over the photoresist, electrochromic material, and substrate; applying a layer of solvent-permeable conductive material over the ion-conductive layer; and applying photoresist-remover solvent over the layer of solvent-permeable conductive material to remove the photoresist pattern along with the portions of the ion-conductive layer and solvent-permeable conductive material layer overlying said photoresist pattern, thereby to establish isolated regions of ion-conductive material and solvent-permeable conductive material.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
156 words
A method of producing an electrochromic matrix display device in layered form and having a pattern of electrochromic elements of at least two columns and two rows, comprising the steps of: forming at least two columns of conductive material on a substrate; depositing segments of electrochromic material in a row pattern over said columns, said row pattern having at least two rows; applying a photoresist material over the electrochromic material, substrate conductive material and substrate; exposing and developing the photoresist material to obtain a photoresist pattern having a strip between each row of electrochromic material; applying a layer of solvent-permeable ion-conductive material over the photoresist pattern; applying solvent-permeable conductive material over the area of said ion-conductive layer; and applying photoresist-remover solvent over the area of said solvent-permeable conductive material to remove lines of photoresist, ion-conductive material and solvent-permeable conductive material, and establish isolated regions of ion-conductive material and solvent-permeable conductive material according to said row pattern.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
156 words
A method of producing an electrochromic matrix display device in layered form and having a pattern of electrochromic elements of at least two columns and two rows, comprising the steps of: forming at least two columns of conductive material on a substrate; depositing segments of electrochromic material in a row pattern over said columns, said row pattern having at least two rows; applying a photoresist material over the electrochromic material, substrate conductive material and substrate; exposing and developing the photoresist material to obtain a photoresist pattern having a strip between each row of electrochromic material; applying a layer of solvent-permeable ion-conductive material over the photoresist pattern; applying solvent-permeable conductive material over the area of said ion-conductive layer; and applying photoresist-remover solvent over the area of said solvent-permeable conductive material to remove lines of photoresist, ion-conductive material and solvent-permeable conductive material, and establish isolated regions of ion-conductive material and solvent-permeable conductive material according to said row pattern.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method according to claim 1 or 2, further including the step of applying a layer of insulating material over said solvent-permeable conductive material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method according to claim 1 or 2, further including the step of applying a backing plate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method according to claim 1 or 2 further including the step of placing a spacer ring on the substrate and then applying a backing plate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method according to claim 1, wherein the pattern is a series of relatively closely spaced narrow bands, and wherein the photoresist pattern comprises a strip of photoresist between adjacent narrow bands.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method according to claim 1, wherein the conductive substrate comprises NESA glass.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the solvent-permeable conductive material layer comprises conductive paint.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method according to claim 8 further including the step of heating the conductive paint after the application thereof to remove solvents.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method according to claim 3 wherein the insulating material comprises epoxy paint.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method according to claim 4 further including the step of humidifying the device before applying the backing plate.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method according to claim 11 wherein the step of humiditying the device comprises humidifying the device in a nitrogen atmosphere.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method according to claim 4 wherein the backing plate comprises glass.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method according to claim 1 or 2 wherein the electrochromic material comprises tungsten oxide.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method according to claim 1 or 2 wherein the ion-conductive material comprises a HEM-AMPS copolymer.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method according to claim 15 wherein the ion-conductive material also comprises a cross-linking agent and solvent.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method according to claim 1 or 2 wherein the ion-conductive material is pigmented.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method according to claim 3 wherein the ion-conductive material is pigmented and wherein the insulating material is paint which is pigmented to match the color of the ion-conductive material.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method according to claim 1 or 2 wherein the layer of ion-conductive material is opaque.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method according to claim 2 wherein the size of the matrix display is five elements by seven elements.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method according to claim 1 or 2 wherein the step of depositing electrochromic material comprises vacuum depositing the material through a mask.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method according to claim 4 further including the step of applying an edge seal of epoxy to bind the substrate and backing plate.
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