Anti-microbial touch panel and method of making same using homeotropic liquid crystal silanes
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1. A method of applying an anti-microbial coating to a touch screen, the method comprising:
- depositing a siloxane material in a layer on the touchscreen to protect the touchscreen;
activating the siloxane material; and
applying a homeotropic organosilane compound to the siloxane layer so that a chemical bond is formed between the siloxane layer and the homeotropic organosilane compound and a permanently applied anti-microbial coating is present on the touch screen.
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Abstract
An anti-microbial touch panel includes a substrate; an active portion on one surface of the substrate; and a homeotropic organosilane layer deposited on the active portion for reducing survivability of microorganisms contacting the touch panel.
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1. A method of applying an anti-microbial coating to a touch screen, the method comprising:
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depositing a siloxane material in a layer on the touchscreen to protect the touchscreen;
activating the siloxane material; and
applying a homeotropic organosilane compound to the siloxane layer so that a chemical bond is formed between the siloxane layer and the homeotropic organosilane compound and a permanently applied anti-microbial coating is present on the touch screen. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A anti-microbial touch screen comprising:
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a substrate;
an active area on the substrate;
a siloxane protective layer on the active area of the substrate; and
a homeotropic organosilane anti-microbial layer chemically bonded to the siloxane protective layer.
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