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Structure of light-emitting device with raised black matrix for use in optical devices such as flat-panel cathode-ray tubes
Assignee: Canon Inc
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Filing: 1994-01-31
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Granted: 1995-12-19
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Expires: 2014-01-31
Abstract
Abstract A light-emitting structure (306) contains a main section (302), a pattern of ridges (314) situated along the main section, and a plurality of light-emissive regions (313) situated in spaces between the ridges. The light-emissive regions produce light of various colors upon being hit by electrons. The ridges, which extend further away from the main section than the light-emissive regions, are substantially non-emissive of light when hit by electrons. Each ridge includes a dark region. The ridges thereby form a raised black matrix that improves contrast and color purity. The dark region of each ridge may be formed with metal, ceramic, semiconductor, or carbide. Each ridge may include an additional region (314b) of different chemical composition than the dark region.
Inventors
- 👤 Christopher J. Curtin
- 👤 Ronald S. Nowicki
- 👤 Theodore S. Fahlen
- 👤 Robert M. Duboc, Jr.
- 👤 Paul A. Lovoi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-27 19:05
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01J; H01J9/00; H01J9/02; H01J9/18; H01J9/185; H01J17/00; H01J17/38; H01J17/48; H01J17/49; H01J29/00; H01J29/02; H01J29/028; H01J29/08; H01J29/085; H01J29/10; H01J29/18; H01J29/30; H01J29/32; H01J29/327; H01J29/46; H01J29/467; H01J31/00; H01J31/08; H01J31/10; H01J31/12; H01J31/123; H01J31/125; H01J31/126; H01J61/00; H01J61/02; H01J61/30; H01J9/14; H01J2329/00; H01J2329/02; H01J2329/08; H01J2329/18; H01J2329/28; H01J2329/32; H01J2329/323; H01J2329/86; H01J2329/8625; H01J2329/863; H01J2329/864; H01J2329/8645
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 30
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A light-emitting structure comprising: a main section; a pattern of ridges situated over the main section, each ridge comprising a dark region that encompasses substantially the entire width of that ridge and at least part of its height, the dark region consisting primarily of at least one of metal, ceramic, semiconductor, and carbide; and a plurality of light-emissive regions situated over the main section in spaces between the ridges, light being produced by the light-emissive regions upon being struck by electrons, the ridges being substantially non-emissive of light relative to the light-emissive regions when the ridges are struck by electrons, the ridges extending further away from the main section than the light-emissive regions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A light-emitting structure comprising: a main section; a pattern of ridges situated over the main section, each ridge comprising a dark region that encompasses substantially the entire width of that ridge and at least part of its height, the dark region consisting primarily of at least one of metal, ceramic, semiconductor, and carbide; and a plurality of light-emissive regions situated over the main section in spaces between the ridges, light being produced by the light-emissive regions upon being struck by electrons, the ridges being substantially non-emissive of light relative to the light-emissive regions when the ridges are struck by electrons, the ridges extending further away from the main section than the light-emissive regions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A structure as in claim 1 wherein at least part of the ridges extend generally parallel to one another.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A structure as in claim 2 wherein the ridges comprise at least two groups extending laterally in non-parallel directions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A structure as in claim 2 wherein the ratio of the average height of each ridge to its average width is in the range of 0.5-3.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A structure as in claim 2 wherein the ridges extend an average of at least 2 μm further away from the main section than the light-emissive regions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A structure as in claim 5 wherein the ridges have an average width in the range of 10-50 μm.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
A structure as in claim 2 further including a light-reflective layer situated over the light-emissive regions for reflecting light from the light-emissive regions towards the main section.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
A structure as in claim 2 wherein the main section comprises a plate which is transparent at least at portions extending under the light-emissive regions.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
A structure as in claim 1 wherein the dark region of each ridge specifically consists primarily of metal where the metal is at least one of nickel, chromium, niobium, gold, and a nickel-iron alloy.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
A structure as in claim 1 wherein the dark region of each ridge occupies only part of its height.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
13 words
A structure as in claim 1 wherein each ridge adjoins the main section.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
A structure as in claim 11 wherein each ridge includes an additional region of substantially the same chemical composition as adjoining material of the main section.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
A structure as in claim 12 wherein the additional region of each ridge is situated between the main section and that ridge's dark region.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
A structure as in claim 1 wherein the ridges are of different chemical composition than adjacent material of the main section.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
19 words
A structure as in claim 1 wherein each ridge includes an additional region situated over that ridge's dark region.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
38 words
A structure as in claim 1 wherein each ridge has a remote surface situated farthest from the main section, the remote surfaces of the ridges being largely uncovered or being covered with a largely uncovered, substantially non-perforated layer.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
143 words
A light-emitting structure comprising: a main section; a pattern of ridges situated over the main section, each ridge comprising (a) a dark region that encompasses substantially the entire width of that ridge and at least part of its height and (b) an additional region of different chemical composition than the dark region, each ridge having a remote surface situated farthest from the main section, the remote surfaces of the ridges being largely uncovered or being covered with a largely uncovered, substantially non-perforated layer; and a plurality of light-emissive regions situated over the main section in spaces between the ridges, light being produced by the light-emissive regions upon being struck by electrons, the ridges being substantially non-emissive of light relative to the light-emissive regions when the ridges are struck by electrons, the ridges extending further away from the main section than the light-emissive regions.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
143 words
A light-emitting structure comprising: a main section; a pattern of ridges situated over the main section, each ridge comprising (a) a dark region that encompasses substantially the entire width of that ridge and at least part of its height and (b) an additional region of different chemical composition than the dark region, each ridge having a remote surface situated farthest from the main section, the remote surfaces of the ridges being largely uncovered or being covered with a largely uncovered, substantially non-perforated layer; and a plurality of light-emissive regions situated over the main section in spaces between the ridges, light being produced by the light-emissive regions upon being struck by electrons, the ridges being substantially non-emissive of light relative to the light-emissive regions when the ridges are struck by electrons, the ridges extending further away from the main section than the light-emissive regions.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
19 words
A structure as in claim 17 wherein at least part of the ridges extend generally parallel to one another.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
19 words
A structure as in claim 18 wherein the ridges comprise at least two groups extending laterally in non-parallel directions.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
26 words
A structure as in claim 18 wherein the ratio of the average height of each ridge to its average width is in the range of 0.5-3.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
27 words
A structure as in claim 18 wherein the ridges extend an average of at least 2 μm further away from the main section than the light-emissive regions.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
19 words
A structure as in claim 21 wherein the ridges have an average width in the range of 10-50 μm.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
27 words
A structure as in claim 18 further including a light-reflective layer situated over the light-emissive regions for reflecting light from the light-emissive regions towards the main section.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
25 words
A structure as in claim 18 wherein the main section comprises a plate which is transparent at least at portions extending under the light-emissive regions.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
13 words
A structure as in claim 17 wherein each ridge adjoins the main section.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
27 words
A structure as in claim 25 wherein the additional region of each ridge is of substantially the same chemical composition as adjoining material of the main section.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
24 words
A structure as in claim 17 wherein the additional region of each ridge is situated between the main section and that ridge's dark region.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
20 words
A structure as in claim 17 wherein the additional region of each ridge is situated over that ridge's dark region.
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