Compositions – Liquid crystal compositions
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-01
2005-02-01
Wu, Shean C. (Department: 1756)
Compositions
Liquid crystal compositions
C252S299610, C252S299620, C252S299640, C252S299670, C428S001100, C428S001310, C540S467000, C540S482000, C540S546000, C540S604000, C540S611000, C546S183000, C546S290000, C549S009000, C549S028000, C549S466000, C549S468000, C549S469000, C549S477000, C548S484000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06849203
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to photoisomerizable compounds of formula Iwherein A, Z, L, R, R1, k, m and r are defined herein.
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Search Report for EP 02 005204, completed Aug. 7, 2003.
Farrand Louise Diane
Parri Owain Llyr
Worrall Christopher
Merck Patent Gesellschaft Mit Beschraenkter Haftung
Millen White Zelano & Braninan, P.C.
Sadula Jennifer R.
Wu Shean C.
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