Abstract:
Variable index light extraction layers (100) that contain a plurality of microreplicated posts (120) are described. The variable index light extraction layers contain a plurality of microreplicated posts (120), a first region including a first lower-index substance (130) and a second region including a second higher-index substance (140). Optical films can use the variable index light extraction layers (100) in front lit or back lit display devices.
Abstract:
A method of producing substrates having a patterned mask layer with fine features such as repeating stripes. The method including the steps of forming a substrate having a transfer layer with a predetermined pattern on a first major surface of the substrate; providing the substrate having the transfer layer on the first major surface; providing a structured tool having a body and a plurality of contact portions, the contact portions having a Young's Modulus between about 0.5Gpa to about 30 Gpa; heating either the structured tool or the substrate; contacting the transfer layer with the structured tool; cooling the transfer layer; and withdrawing the structured tool from the transfer layer such that portions of the transfer layer separate with the structured tool leaving openings in the transfer layer that extend all the way through the transfer layer to the substrate forming the transfer layer with the predetermined pattern.
Abstract:
A method of producing substrates having a patterned mask layer with fine features such as repeating stripes. The method including the steps of forming a substrate having a transfer layer with a predetermined pattern on a first major surface of the substrate; providing the substrate having the transfer layer on the first major surface; providing a structured tool having a body and a plurality of contact portions, the contact portions having a Young's Modulus between about 0.5Gpa to about 30 Gpa; heating either the structured tool or the substrate; contacting the transfer layer with the structured tool; cooling the transfer layer; and withdrawing the structured tool from the transfer layer such that portions of the transfer layer separate with the structured tool leaving openings in the transfer layer that extend all the way through the transfer layer to the substrate forming the transfer layer with the predetermined pattern.
Abstract:
Methods of altering charge on a dielectric material involve application of an at least weakly conductive liquid to at least a portion of the dielectric material. The liquid is then at least partially removed from the dielectric material leaving a substantially uniform electrostatic charge on at least the portion of the dielectric material. Some methods provide a dielectric material that is both net neutral and completely neutral. Other methods generate a charge pattern that is used for subsequent processing.
Abstract:
The present disclosure describes methods for making an electronic device. Methods for making electronic devices include providing a first electrode, an electro-responsive layer, and a second electrode. A first conductive nanostructured grid is deposited on a surface of the first electrode. The electro-responsive layer is facing the first conductive nanostructured grid. The electro-responsive layer is positioned between the first electrode and the second electrode. An electronic device having a first nanostructured grid deposited on a first electrode is described.
Abstract:
Variable index light extraction layers that contain a first region with a first material and a second region including a second material are described, where the first region has a lower effective index of refraction than the second region. Optical films and stacks may use the variable index light extraction layers in front lit or back lit display devices and luminaires.
Abstract:
This application describes a back- lit transmissive display including a transmissive display ( 620 ) and a variable index light extraction layer ( 640 ) optically coupled to a lightguide ( 630 ). The variable index light extraction layer has first regions ( 140 ) of nanovoided polymeric material and second regions ( 130 ) of the nanovoided polymeric material and an additional material. The first and second regions are disposed such that for light being transported at a supercritical angle in the lightguide, the variable index light extraction layer selectively extracts the light in a predetermined way based on the geometric arrangement of the first and second regions. The transmissive display may be a transmissive display panel or a polymeric film such as a graphic.
Abstract:
A method of forming a petterned substracte is provided. The method includes providing a substrate (300) having a structured surface region comprising one or more recessed features (310). The method includes disposing a first liquid (325) onto at least a portion of the structured surface region. The method includes contacting the first liquid with a second liquid (330). The method includes displacing the first liquid with the second liquid from at least a portion (315) of the structured surface region. The first liquid is selectively located in at least a portion of the one or more recessed features.