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Electrically controlled thermal imaging system using a cholesteric to nematic phase transition

Assignee: Xerox Corp
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Filing: 1971-08-05
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Granted: 1973-01-16
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Expires: 1991-08-05
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Abstract

Abstract A system transforming an optically negative liquid crystalline substance to an optically positive liquid crystalline mesophase by an applied electrical field, and an imaging system wherein the electrical field-induced transition images a liquid crystalline member.

Inventors

  • 👤 W Haas
  • 👤 J Becker
  • 👤 R Madrid
  • 👤 J Wysocki
  • 👤 J Adams

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-23 03:45
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02F; G02F1/00; G02F1/01; G02F1/13; G02F1/137; G02F1/13731

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 21 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the imaging member is viewed with means for enhancing contrast between image and background areas.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 13 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the imaging member is viewed between polarizers.

References Cited (Backward Citations)

US3627408A Cited

USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1976-01-16 1976-07-17 1977-01-16 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1980-01-16 1980-07-17 1981-01-16 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1984-01-16 1984-07-17 1985-01-16 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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