Patent Application for NLO Chromophores with New Acceptors
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The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260085190A1) filed by Lightwave Logic, Inc. The application describes nonlinear optical (NLO) chromophores designed to increase refractive index, offering advantages in speed, photostability, and thermal stability for electro-optic devices.
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This document is a publication of a patent application filed by Lightwave Logic, Inc. The application details novel nonlinear optical (NLO) chromophores and their use in electro-optic devices, such as modulators. These chromophores are characterized by their ability to increase refractive index, leading to faster modulation speeds, improved photostability, and thermal stability compared to existing materials.
While this is a patent application and not a regulation, it signifies potential future technological advancements in optoelectronics. Companies operating in the semiconductor, telecommunications, and advanced materials sectors should be aware of this filing as it may impact future product development and intellectual property landscapes. No immediate compliance actions are required, but monitoring patent filings in this area is advisable for competitive intelligence.
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Chromophores with New Acceptors that Increase Refractive Index
Application US20260085190A1 Kind: A1 Mar 26, 2026
Assignee
Lightwave Logic, Inc.
Inventors
Ginelle A. Ramann, Barry L. Johnson, Harvey F. Fulo, Will D. Mikkelsen-Yi
Abstract
The present disclosure is directed, in general, to (1) nonlinear optical (NLO) chromophores, including (2) compositions/materials/resistive layers comprising NLO chromophores, and the methods of making the compositions/materials/resistive layers comprising NLO chromophores (e.g., methods of poling and/or drying, and the like), (3) uses of NLO chromophores in electro-optic devices (e.g., electro-optic modulators (EOMs)). NLO chromophores disclosed herein not only have large EO effect, but also have fast modulation speed. In addition, NLO chromophores disclosed herein have superior refractive index, photostability and thermal stability compared to other EO Materials. As a consequence, NLO chromophores herein are particularly suited for use as EO materials in connection with low power and small footprint devices, including devices used in data acquisition systems, analog I/O modules, field transmitters, lab and field instrumentation, servo drive control modules, direct current (DC) power supply, alternating current (AC), and/or electronic load.
CPC Classifications
C09B 23/0091 C07D 333/38 C07F 7/1804 C09B 67/0065 G02F 1/3558 G02F 1/361
Filing Date
2025-09-25
Application No.
19339948
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