Process for the manufacture of electrophoretic displays

Details Process for the manufacture of electrophoretic displays Process for the manufacture of electrophoretic displays

2008-05-20

2008-05-20

Mayes, Melvin C (Department: 1791)

Adhesive bonding and miscellaneous chemical manufacture

Methods

Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor

C156S292000, C359S296000, C347S107000, C432S032000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07374634

ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to processes for the manufacture of electrophoretic displays.

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