Compositions – Liquid crystal compositions
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-22
2006-08-22
Wu, Shean C. (Department: 1756)
Compositions
Liquid crystal compositions
C252S299670, C524S294000, C524S534000, C524S559000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07094358
ABSTRACT:
Resin blends comprising liquid crystal monomers and secondary monomers useful to blend with liquid crystal monomers to maintain a nematic state under processing conditions while maintaining low cute shrinkage, particularly suitable for use in dental resin composites.
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Norling Barry K.
Satsangi Neera
Morris Paula
Morris & Amatong, P.C.
The University of Texas System
Wu Shean C.
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