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Alignment of ferroelectric lcds

CA 1237508 A · Owner: American Telephone And Telegraph Company · Inventors: Goodby, John W.; Leslie, Thomas M.; Patel, Jayantilal S.

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19 -, ALIGNMENT OF FERROELECTRIC LCDs Abstract, The alignment of liquid crystal materials in cells utilized for devices is significantly enhanced through the use of materials such as polyamides, polyimides and, polyesters. This expedient for alignment of liquid crystal materials is useful for nematic and cholesteric liquid crystals, but finds particularly advantageous use for aligning smectic liquid crystals.

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  • Granted May 31, 1988. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 31, 2005.
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FiledJune 26, 1984
GrantedMay 31, 1988
Term endedMay 31, 2005
Patent numberCA 1237508 A
Classification (IPC)G02F1/13 +2 more

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1985198819911994199720002003Application filedJune 26, 1984Patent grantedMay 31, 1988Term endedMay 31, 2005

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