Liquid crystal cells – elements and systems – Liquid crystal optical element – Liquid crystal diffraction element
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-01
2008-01-01
Nguyen, Dung T. (Department: 2871)
Liquid crystal cells, elements and systems
Liquid crystal optical element
Liquid crystal diffraction element
C349S088000, C349S193000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10609115
ABSTRACT:
A method for producing a diffraction grating is provided. First, a mixture including nematic liquid crystal, dopant, and polymerizable precursor is introduced between two electrically conductive substrates having alignment layers for inducing orientation of the liquid crystal director. A potential difference is applied across the liquid crystal to cause a spontaneous self-assembly of the liquid crystal into an array of convective rolls. Thereafter, the roll structure is stabilized by the creation of a polymeric network through polymerization and/or cross-linking of the polymerizable precursor. The convective roll structure serves as a template for the formation of the polymeric network.
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Gleeson James T
Martin Joshua S
Fay Sharpe LLP
Kent State University
Nguyen Dung T.
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