Patents by Inventor Malgorzata Rillich

Malgorzata Rillich has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10450509
    Abstract: Mesogenic media comprising one or more compounds of formulae I or II preferably mesogenic media showing a blue phase, preferably stabilized by a polymer, and their use in electro-optical light modulation elements and their respective use in displays, as well as such devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Michael Wittek, Norihiko Tanaka, Malgorzata Rillich, Volker Reiffenrath, Axel Jansen
  • Patent number: 9862887
    Abstract: The instant invention relates to mesogenic media comprising one or more compounds of formula D wherein the parameters are as specified in the text, preferably to mesogenic media showing a blue phase, preferably stabilised by a polymer, and their use in electro-optical light modulation elements and their respective use in displays, as well as to such devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Wittek, Malgorzata Rillich
  • Patent number: 9822305
    Abstract: The instant invention relates to mesogenic media exhibiting a blue phase, comprising one or both components selected from the two following components, components A and B, component A, comprising one or more compounds selected from the group of compounds of formula I-M, and component B, consisting of one or more compounds selected from the group of compounds of formula I-U, wherein the parameters are as specified in the text, preferably stabilized by a polymer, and their use in electro-optical light modulation elements and their respective use in displays, as well as to such displays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Michael Wittek, Erdal Durmaz, Malgorzata Rillich, Mila Fischer, Matthias Bremer
  • Patent number: 9181482
    Abstract: The present invention relates to polymerisable compounds, to processes and intermediates for the preparation thereof, and to the use thereof for optical, electro-optical and electronic purposes, in particular in liquid-crystal (LC) media and LC displays, especially in LC displays of the PS (polymer-stabilised) and PSA (polymer-sustained alignment) type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Achim Goetz, Erdal Durmaz, Malgorzata Rillich, Andreas Taugerbeck
  • Publication number: 20150247089
    Abstract: The instant invention relates to mesogenic media exhibiting a blue phase, comprising one or both components selected from the two following components, components A and B, component A, comprising one or more compounds selected from the group of compounds of formula I-M, and component B, consisting of one or more compounds selected from the group of compounds of formula I-U, wherein the parameters are as specified in the text, preferably stabilised by a polymer, and their use in electro-optical light modulation elements and their respective use in displays, as well as to such displays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Michael Wittek, Erdal Durmaz, Malgorzata Rillich, Mila Fischer, Matthias Bremer
  • Patent number: 9120969
    Abstract: The instant invention relates to mesogenic media exhibiting a blue phase, comprising one, two or more compounds of formula I-A wherein the parameters are as specified in the text, preferably stabilised by a polymer, and their use in electro-optical light modulation elements and their respective use in displays, as well as to such displays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Wittek, Norihiko Tanaka, Mila Fischer, Matthias Bremer, Erdal Durmaz, Malgorzata Rillich
  • Publication number: 20150129800
    Abstract: The instant invention relates to mesogenic media comprising one or more compounds of formula D wherein the parameters are as specified in the text, preferably to mesogenic media showing a blue phase, preferably stabilised by a polymer, and their use in electro-optical light modulation elements and their respective use in displays, as well as to such devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Michael Wittek, Malgorzata Rillich
  • Publication number: 20140104544
    Abstract: The present invention relates to polymerisable compounds, to processes and intermediates for the preparation thereof, and to the use thereof for optical, electro-optical and electronic purposes, in particular in liquid-crystal (LC) media and LC displays, especially in LC displays of the PS (polymer-stabilised) and PSA (polymer-sustained alignment) type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Achim GOETZ, Erdal DURMAZ, Malgorzata RILLICH, Andreas TAUGERBECK
  • Patent number: 8697200
    Abstract: The present invention relates to polymerizable compounds, to processes and intermediates for the preparation thereof, and to the use thereof for optical, electro-optical and electronic purposes, in particular in liquid-crystal (LC) media and LC displays, especially in LC displays of the PS (polymer-stabilized) and PSA (polymer-sustained alignment) type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Achim Goetz, Erdal Durmaz, Malgorzata Rillich, Andreas Taugerbeck
  • Publication number: 20140097384
    Abstract: The instant invention relates to mesogenic media comprising one or more compounds selected from the group of compounds of formulae I to XA wherein the parameters are as specified in the text, preferably to mesogenic media showing a blue phase, preferably stabilised by a polymer, and their use in electro-optical light modulation elements and their respective use in displays, as well as to such devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2012
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Michael Wittek, Norihiko Tanaka, Malgorzata Rillich, Volker Reiffenrath, Axel Jansen
  • Publication number: 20140077130
    Abstract: The instant invention relates to mesogenic media exhibiting a blue phase, comprising one, two or more compounds of formula I-A wherein the parameters are as specified in the text, preferably stabilised by a polymer, and their use in electro-optical light modulation elements and their respective use in displays, as well as to such displays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GmbH
    Inventors: Michael WITTEK, Norihiko TANAKA, Mila FISCHER, Matthias BREMER, Erdal DURMAZ, Malgorzata RILLICH
  • Patent number: 8592007
    Abstract: The present invention relates to polymerizable compounds, to processes and intermediates for the preparation thereof, and to the use thereof for optical, electro-optical and electronic purposes, in particular in liquid-crystal (LC) media and LC displays, especially in LC displays of the PS (polymer stabilized) or PSA (polymer sustained alignment) type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Achim Goetz, Erdal Durmaz, Malgorzata Rillich, Andreas Taugerbeck
  • Publication number: 20130306908
    Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid-crystalline compounds containing an O-heterocyclic ring, three partially fluorinated benzene rings and a —CF2O— bridge between the rings. In addition, the invention relates to liquid-crystalline media prepared therewith and to liquid-crystal display devices (LC displays) containing these media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2011
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Axel Jansen, Matthias Bremer, Michael Wittek, Helmut Haensel, Malgorzata Rillich, Julia Sprang
  • Patent number: 8551359
    Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid-crystalline compounds having two fluorinated biphenyl units, a terminal trifluoromethyl or trifluoromethoxy group and a —CF2O— bridge between the two fluorinated biphenyl units. The invention also relates to liquid-crystalline media prepared therewith and to liquid-crystal display devices (LC displays) containing these media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Axel Jansen, Helmut Haensel, Malgorzata Rillich
  • Patent number: 8211513
    Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid-crystalline compounds having at least three fluorine-substituted benzene rings, a terminal trifluoromethyl group and at least one —CF2O— bridge. The invention also relates to liquid-crystalline media prepared therewith and to liquid-crystal display devices (LC displays) containing these media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Merck Patent Gesellschaft mit Beschrankter Haftung
    Inventors: Axel Jansen, Helmut Haensel, Philipp Krattiger, Andreas Taugerbeck, Malgorzata Rillich
  • Publication number: 20110253935
    Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid-crystalline compounds having two fluorinated biphenyl units, a terminal trifluoromethyl or trifluoromethoxy group and a —CF2O— bridge between the two fluorinated biphenyl units. The invention also relates to liquid-crystalline media prepared therewith and to liquid-crystal display devices (LC displays) containing these media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCRANKTER HAFTUNG
    Inventors: Axel JANSEN, Helmut Haensel, Malgorzata Rillich
  • Publication number: 20110233466
    Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid-crystalline compounds having at least three fluorine-substituted benzene rings, a terminal trifluoromethyl group and at least one —CF2O— bridge. The invention also relates to liquid-crystalline media prepared therewith and to liquid-crystal display devices (LC displays) containing these media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRANKTER HAFTUNG
    Inventors: Axel JANSEN, Helmut Haensel, Philipp Krattiger, Andreas Taugerbeck, Malgorzata Rillich
  • Publication number: 20110205482
    Abstract: The present invention relates to polymerisable compounds, to processes and intermediates for the preparation thereof, and to the use thereof for optical, electro-optical and electronic purposes, in particular in liquid-crystal (LC) media and LC displays, especially in LC displays of the PS (polymer stabilised) or PSA (polymer sustained alignment) type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: MERCH PATENT GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRANKTE HAFTUNG
    Inventors: Achim Goetz, Erdal Durmaz, Malgorzata Rillich, Andreas Taugerbeck
  • Publication number: 20110051049
    Abstract: The present invention relates to polymerisable compounds, to processes and intermediates for the preparation thereof, and to the use thereof for optical, electro-optical and electronic purposes, in particular in liquid-crystal (LC) media and LC displays, especially in LC displays of the PS (polymer-stabilised) and PSA (polymer-sustained alignment) type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2009
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Achim Goetz, Erdal Durmaz, Malgorzata Rillich, Andreas Taugerbeck
  • Patent number: 6896939
    Abstract: A nematic liquid-crystal media which comprises a) a dielectrically negative liquid-crystalline component A comprising one or more compounds of the formula I ?in which the parameters are as defined in the text, and b) a further dielectrically negative liquid-crystalline component B, and optionally c) a dielectrically neutral liquid-crystalline component C, and optionally d) a dielectrically positive liquid-crystalline component D, wherein said media is used in liquid-crystal displays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Melanie Klasen-Memmer, Matthias Bremer, Malgorzata Rillich