Structure and method for supporting a flexible substrate

Details Structure and method for supporting a flexible substrate Structure and method for supporting a flexible substrate

2005-08-23

2005-08-23

Flynn, Nathan J. (Department: 2826)

Liquid crystal cells, elements and systems

Nominal manufacturing methods or post manufacturing...

C349S073000, C349S189000

Reexamination Certificate

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06934001

ABSTRACT:
A flexible liquid crystal display (LCD) substrate support structure and a method of supporting a flexible LCD substrate during fabrication have been provided. The method forms channels or trenches in-between a rigid support substrate and the flexible LCD substrate. A vacuum is created in the channels or trenches to pull adhesive in. The adhesive formed in this manner contains no air or water bubbles whose expansion in subsequent LCD fabrication processes can destroy the integrity of thin film transistor films formed on the flexible LCD substrate.

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