Liquid crystal cells – elements and systems – Particular structure – Having significant detail of cell structure only
Reexamination Certificate
2008-04-01
2008-04-01
Nguyen, Dung T. (Department: 2871)
Liquid crystal cells, elements and systems
Particular structure
Having significant detail of cell structure only
C349S155000, C349S161000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07352428
ABSTRACT:
A liquid crystal cell is presented that utilizes a deposited metal gasket moisture barrier and support membrane bonding two opposing plates of glass, a thin film spacer layer to accurately control cell gap thickness, and an optional integrated thermal sensor and heater deposition layer sandwiched therebetween.
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Anderson Grady K.
Cavanaugh Shanti A.
Hood James M.
Molinari Louis J.
Palen Edward
Morrison & Foerster / LLP
Nguyen Dung T.
Xtellus Inc.
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