Active solid-state devices (e.g. – transistors – solid-state diode – Incoherent light emitter structure – With particular semiconductor material
Reexamination Certificate
2005-04-12
2005-04-12
Fourson, George (Department: 2823)
Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode
Incoherent light emitter structure
With particular semiconductor material
C313S498000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06878974
ABSTRACT:
Visible light LEDs are produced having a layer of conjugated polymer which is cast directly from solution or formed as a gel-processed admixture with a carrier polymer. The LEDs can be formed so as to emit polarized light.
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