Compositions – Inorganic luminescent compositions – Compositions containing halogen; e.g. – halides and oxyhalides
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-23
2011-08-23
Koslow, C. Melissa (Department: 1734)
Compositions
Inorganic luminescent compositions
Compositions containing halogen; e.g., halides and oxyhalides
C428S403000, C977S813000, C977S815000, C977S816000, C977S817000, C977S819000, C977S820000, C977S821000
Reexamination Certificate
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08003010
ABSTRACT:
A water-stable semiconductor nanocrystal complex that is stable and has high luminescent quantum yield. The water-stable semiconductor nanocrystal complex has a semiconductor nanocrystal core of a III-V semiconductor nanocrystal material and a water-stabilizing layer. A method of making a water-stable semiconductor nanocrystal complex is also provided.
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Landry Daniel
Lui Wei
Peng Adam
Cantor & Colburn LLP
Hoban Matthew E
Koslow C. Melissa
Samsung Electronics Co,. Ltd.
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