Polymer gel composition and optical device using the same

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2008-01-01

2008-01-01

Gulakowski, Randy (Department: 1712)

Compositions

Light transmission modifying compositions

Modification caused by energy other than light

C359S228000, C359S665000, C516S031000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10805341

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a polymer gel composition including: at least two polymer compounds which interact with each other to form a polymer complex; and a liquid. One of the polymer compounds forms a three-dimensional crosslinked structure, at least one other polymer compound is compatible with the liquid, and at least a portion of the compatible polymer compound is included in the three-dimensional crosslinked structure. Preferably, when the polymer complex is disassembled or decomposed by stimuli, the polymer compound forming the three-dimensional crosslinked structure changes its volume by absorbing or releasing the liquid. The three-dimensional crosslinked structure is preferably in a particle shape. An optical device using such a polymer gel composition is also provided.

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