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Liquid crystal materials
Assignee: Crystaloid Electronics Co
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Filing: 1984-12-31
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Granted: 1987-04-21
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Expires: 2004-12-31
Abstract
Abstract A liquid crystalline material for use in optic displays has the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R 1 and R 2 can be the same or different and are generally an alkyl group having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, or other groups as set forth herein. Z 1 and Z 2 can be the same or different and generally is an alkyl group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, a halogen, a cyano, or hydrogen. Such a material has a wide nematic range, good viscosity and good solubility such that it can be readily utilized in commercial applications. The nematic material can also be utilized with small amounts of dichroic dyes or mixed with other liquid crystalline materials.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph P. Ferrato
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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2026-10-31 10:34
CPC Classifications
C; C09; C09K; C09K19/00; C09K19/04; C09K19/06; C09K19/08; C09K19/30; C09K19/3001; C09K19/3066; C09K19/3068; C09K19/42; C09K19/52; C09K19/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A compound having the formula: ##STR40## wherein R 1 and R 2 can be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of an alkyl having from 1 to about 22 carbon atoms, an alkoxy having from 1 to about 20 carbon atoms, a 4-alkyl substituted phenyl having from 7 to 26 carbon atoms, a 4-alkoxy substituted phenyl having from 7 to 18 carbon atoms, a fluoro substituted phenyl having from 1 to 3 fluoro groups, and a fluoroalkyl substituted phenyl having from 1 to 3 fluoro groups and from 1 to 6 carbon atoms; wherein Z 1 and Z 2 can be the same or different, and wherein Z 1 and Z 2 are each an alkyl group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A compound having the formula: ##STR40## wherein R 1 and R 2 can be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of an alkyl having from 1 to about 22 carbon atoms, an alkoxy having from 1 to about 20 carbon atoms, a 4-alkyl substituted phenyl having from 7 to 26 carbon atoms, a 4-alkoxy substituted phenyl having from 7 to 18 carbon atoms, a fluoro substituted phenyl having from 1 to 3 fluoro groups, and a fluoroalkyl substituted phenyl having from 1 to 3 fluoro groups and from 1 to 6 carbon atoms; wherein Z 1 and Z 2 can be the same or different, and wherein Z 1 and Z 2 are each an alkyl group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The compound according to claim 1, wherein said compound exhibits nematic liquid crystalline properties over the temperature range of from about 80° C. to about 130° C.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The compound according to claim 2, wherein said compound is a nematic liquid crystalline material with a negative dielectric anisotropy of from about minus 10 to about minus 30.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The compound according to claim 3, wherein said R 1 and R 2 are each an alkyl having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms or an alkoxy having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The compound according to claim 4, wherein R 1 and R 2 are each selected from a hexyl group, a butyl group, or a pentyl group, located at the four position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The compound according to claim 5, wherein Z 1 and Z 2 are each a methyl group located at the two position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The compound according to claim 6, wherein said compound is a nematic liquid crystalline material and exhibits a negative anisotropy of from about minus 15 to about minus 25.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
47 words
A liquid crystalline composition comprising at least two components, at least one being a compound according to claim 3, including from about 0.1 to about 10 parts by weight per 100 parts of said composition a dichroic dye to form a dichroic type nematic liquid crystalline composition.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
47 words
A liquid crystalline composition comprising at least two components, at least one being a compound according to claim 4, including from about 0.1 to about 10 parts by weight per 100 parts of said composition a dichroic dye to form a dichroic type nematic liquid crystalline composition.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
46 words
A liquid crystalline composition comprising at least two components, at least one being a compound according to claim 6, including from about 0.1 to about 10 parts of a dichroic dye by weight per 100 parts of said composition to form a dichroic liquid crystalline composition.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
45 words
A nematic liquid crystalline composition comprising the compound according to claim 3, and at least one additional nematic liquid crystal compound, that amount of said compound ranging from about 1 percent to about 40 percent by weight based upon the total weight of said composition.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
40 words
The nematic liquid crystal composition according to claim 11, wherein at least one additional nematic liquid crystal compound is selected from the group consisting of various phenylcyclohexanes, various pyridazines, various lateral substituted ethanes, various phenyldioxanes, various biphenyls, and combinations thereof.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
80 words
The nematic liquid crystal composition according to claim 11, wherein the amount of said compound is from about 1 to about 20 percent by weight, and wherein said at least one additional liquid crystal compound is selected from the group consisting of ##STR41## where R and R' can be the same or different and are each an alkyl having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, an alkoxy having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, a cyano, or a hydrogen atom.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
80 words
The nematic liquid crystal composition according to claim 11, wherein the amount of said compound is from about 1 to about 20 percent by weight, and wherein said at least one additional liquid crystal compound is selected from the group consisting of ##STR42## where R and R' can be the same or different and are each an alkyl having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, an alkoxy having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, a cyano, or a hydrogen atom.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
80 words
The nematic liquid crystal composition according to claim 11, wherein the amount of said compound is from about 1 to about 20 percent by weight, and wherein said at least one additional liquid crystal compound is selected from the group consisting of ##STR43## where R and R' can be the same or different and are each an alkyl having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, an alkoxy having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, a cyano, or a hydrogen atom.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
80 words
The nematic liquid crystalline composition according to claim 11, wherein the amount of said compound is from about 1 to about 20 percent by weight, and wherein said at least one additional liquid crystal compound is selected from the group consisting of ##STR44## where R and R' can be the same or different and are each an alkyl having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, an alkoxy having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, a cyano, or a hydrogen atom.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
80 words
The nematic liquid crystalline composition according to claim 11, wherein the amount of said compound is from about 1 to about 20 percent by weight, and wherein said at least one additional liquid crystal compound is selected from the group consisting of ##STR45## where R and R' can be the same or different and are each an alkyl having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, an alkoxy having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, a cyano, or a hydrogen atom.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
50 words
The nematic liquid crystal composition according to claim 11, wherein the amount of said compound ranges from about 1 percent to about 20 percent by weight and includes from about 0.1 to about 10.0 parts by weight based upon 100 parts by weight of said compound of a dichroic dye.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
15 words
A liquid crystalline optical display device having the compound of claim 3 as an element.
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