Abstract: The present invention relates to a photoalignment composition comprising a) 0.001 to 20%, by weight, preferably, 1 to 10% by weight, more preferably 1 to 9% by weight of at least one photoreactive compound (I) that comprises a photoalignment group and b) 80 to 99.999% by weight, preferably, 90 to 99% by weight, more preferably 91 to 99% by weight of at least one compound (II) that does not comprise a photoalignment group, and c) optionally at least one reactive or non reactive additives, and d) optionally at least one solvent. Further the present invention relates to the use of this photoalignment composition for the alignment of liquid crystals or liquid crystal polymers, in electro-optical and optical elements, systems and devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a photoreactive compound for the preparation of a photoalignment material comprising thioether units, wherein the photoreactive compound is comprising at least one ene group and at least one photoalignment group, and further to a composition comprising at least one photoreactive compound and at least one polythiol, the use of this composition for the preparation of photoalignment materials, and their use for the alignment of liquid crystals or liquid crystal polymers, in electro-optical and optical elements, systems and devices.

Abstract: Diamine compounds, which in particular are useful as precursors for the production of liquid crystal alignment layers, represented by general formula (I), wherein A1 represents an organic group of 1 to 40 carbon atoms; A2 represents a hydrogen atom or an organic group of 1 to 40 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A diamine compound is proposed as well as polymers, copolymers, polyamic acids, polyamic acid esters, or polyimides based on such compound. The compound is represented by one of the general formulae (Ia) and (Ib). It could be shown that such structures, in particular for a specific choice of the residue B, provide, if e.g. used as orientation layers, a photostable, vertically aligning material with an improved VHR.

Abstract: A novel photoactive copolymer and its use as orientation layers for liquid crystals and in the construction of unstructured and structured optical elements and multilayer systems. The copolymer contains side chains incorporating photoreactive groups and simultaneously side chains of general formula (I) wherein the total number of rings, including the number of rings in optionally present condensed systems is at least two and at most six; wherein the broken line symbolizes the point of linkage to the polymer main chain; and wherein the variables are defined in the disclosure.

Abstract: A diamine compound of formula (I) is proposed as well as polymers, copolymers, polyamic acids, polyamic acid esters, or polyimides based on such compound.

Abstract: Linearly photopolymerised (LPP) orientation layers for liquid crystals, that is to say liquid crystal orientation layers, are oriented and crosslinked by means of linearly polarised light. The properties of an LPP orientation layer, such as the angle of tilt, surface wetting, voltage holding ratio and anchoring energy, can be adjusted and/or improved by mixing further substances into the starting material for the preparation of the orientation layer.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): wherein: R1 and R2 together form a benzo ring optionally substituted by halogen or by alkyl, alkoxy, cyano, nitro, hydroxy, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino or trifluoromethyl, and R3 represents hydrogen, or R1 represents hydrogen, and R2 and R3 together form a benzo ring optionally substituted by halogen or by alkyl, alkoxy, cyano, nitro, hydroxy, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino or trifluoromethyl, its enantiomers, diastereoisomers, and addition salts thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid or base, and medicaments.

Abstract: A photoactive side-chain polymer from the class of polyimides, polyamide acids and esters thereof, comprising as a side-chain a dendritic block incorporating photoactive groups at its surface. The dendritic block preferably represents a unit of formulae Ia, Ib or a combination of them, for example formulae Ic, wherein the broken line symbolizes the linkage to the polyimide main chain. The polymer may be used as an orientation layer for liquid crystals and in the construction of unstructured and structured optical elements and multi-layer systems.

Abstract: Compound of formula (I): and medicinal products containing the same are useful as dual ?2/5-HT2c antagonist receptors.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): wherein: R1 and R2 together form a benzo ring optionally substituted by halogen or by alkyl, alkoxy, cyano, nitro, hydroxy, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino or trifluoromethyl, and R3 and R4 represent hydrogen, or R1 and R4 represent hydrogen and R2 and R3 together form a benzo ring optionally substituted by halogen or by alkyl, alkoxy, cyano, nitro, hydroxy, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino or trifluoromethyl, or R1 and R2 represent hydrogen and R3 and R4 together form a benzo ring optionally substituted by halogen or by alkyl, alkoxy, cyano, nitro, hydroxy, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino or trifluoromethyl, addition salts thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid or base, and methods of treating conditions susceptible to ?2-AR/5-HT2C antagonists.

Abstract: A turbine blade is provided. The turbine blade includes a blade platform having an airfoil portion and a root portion extending therefrom, an undercut formed in a first side of the platform and a purge slot formed in a second side of the platform.

Abstract: Diamine compounds, which in particular are useful as precursors for the production of liquid crystal alignment layers, represented by general formula (I), wherein A1 represents an organic group of 1 to 40 carbon atoms; A2 represents a hydrogen atom or an organic group of 1 to 40 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): wherein: R1 and R2 together form a benzo ring optionally substituted by halogen or by alkyl, alkoxy, cyano, nitro, hydroxy, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino or trifluoromethyl, and R3 and R4 represent hydrogen, or R1 and R4 represent hydrogen and R2 and R3 together form a benzo ring optionally substituted by halogen or by alkyl, alkoxy, cyano, nitro, hydroxy, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino or trifluoromethyl, or R1 and R2 represent hydrogen and R3 and R4 together form a benzo ring optionally substituted by halogen or by alkyl, alkoxy, cyano, nitro, hydroxy, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino or trifluoromethyl, addition salts thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid or base, and methods of treating conditions susceptible to ?2-AR/5-HT2C antagonists.

Abstract: A photoactive polymer from the class of polyimides, polyamide acids and esters thereof comprises as a side-chain a photocrosslinkable group of the general formula (I) wherein the broken line indicates the point of linkage to the polyimide main chain and wherein: B is a straight-chain or branched alkyl residue which is optionally substituted, wherein one or more non-adjacent CH2 groups may independently be replaced by a group Q; D represents an oxygen atom or —NR1— wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or lower alkyl; and S3 represents a spacer unit. The polymers may be used as orientation layers for liquid crystals and in the construction of unstructured and structured optical elements and multi-layer systems.

Abstract: Compound of formula (I): 1

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): 1

Abstract: A photoactive side-chain polymer from the class of polyimides, polyamide acids and esters thereof, comprising as a side-chain a dentritic block incorporating photoactive groups at its surface. The dentritic block preferably represents a unit of formulae Ia, Ib or a combination of them, for example formulae Ic wherein the broken line symbolizes the linkage to polyimide main chain. The polymer may be used as orientation layer for liquid crystals and in the construction of unstructured and structured optical elements and multi-layer systems.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): and medicinal products containing the same which are useful as dual &agr;2/5-HT2c antagonists.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel photoactive copolymer and its use as orientation layers for liquid crystals and in the construction of unstructured and structured optical elements and multi-layer systems.