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Illuminated electro-optical display apparatus

CA 1081833 A · Owner: Micro Display Systems, Inc. · Inventors: Evanicky, Daniel E.; Hull, Virgil J.; Ristagno, Charles V.

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An improved illuminated electro-optical display system includes front and rear optically transmissive panels that are spaced apart in substantially parallel configuration. A liquid crystal composition occupies the space between the front and rear panels. Optically transmissive electrodes are disposed on the opposing surfaces of the front and rear panels. The electrodes are attached to suitable electrical leads whereby a voltage can be impressed between selected front and rear electrodes. A multi-cellular light diffusing panel is located behind the rear optically transmissive panel and a light source is located behind the multi-cellular light diffusing panel. Light from the light source is …

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  • Granted July 15, 1980. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended July 15, 1997.
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FiledMarch 3, 1977
GrantedJuly 15, 1980
Term endedJuly 15, 1997
Patent numberCA 1081833 A
Classification (IPC)G02F1/13 +2 more

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1978198019821984198619881990199219941996Application filedMarch 3, 1977Patent grantedJuly 15, 1980Term endedJuly 15, 1997

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