New Chemical Compounds for Brighter, More Efficient OLED Screens
This patent describes new organometallic chemical compounds designed to improve the performance of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays found in many modern electronic devices.
Original patent title: “Organic electroluminescent materials and devices”
This patent describes new organometallic chemical compounds designed to improve the performance of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays found in many modern electronic devices. Granted in 2026.
Coverage
What does this patent actually cover?
This patent provides specific organometallic compounds for use in organic light-emitting devices (OLEDs). These compounds feature two distinct chemical parts, called moieties A and B, which are either single rings or multiple rings fused together. Each ring can be a 5- to 10-membered carbocyclic or heterocyclic structure. These moieties are connected by a direct chemical bond and further bridged by a special linker. This linker is made up of two groups chosen from a list including oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen-containing groups, and carbon-containing groups, among others. For example, these compounds could be used to create a more vibrant red pixel in a smartphone's OLED screen.
The gap
What does this patent NOT cover?
- Does not cover purely organic light-emitting materials that do not contain metal atoms.
- Does not cover inorganic light-emitting materials like those used in traditional LEDs.
- Does not cover organometallic compounds that lack the specific 'A' and 'B' moiety structure or the described bridging linker.
- Does not cover display technologies that are not based on organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), such as LCDs or plasma displays.
- Does not cover compounds where the linker groups are outside the specified list (e.g., O, S, Se, NR, BR, etc.).
These exclusions are unique to PatentBrief — derived from the actual claim language, not patent-office boilerplate.
Key facts
What made this novel
The noveltynoveltyThe requirement that an invention be different from anything publicly known before its priority date.Read more → lies in the specific chemical architecture: two distinct ring-based moieties (A and B) that are both directly bonded and simultaneously bridged by a specific linker. This dual connection method allows for precise control over the molecule's properties, which is key for efficient light emission.
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Where you've seen this
Real-world examples
Smartphone displays (e.g., iPhone, Samsung Galaxy)
High-definition televisions (e.g., LG OLED TVs)
Smartwatch screens
Virtual reality headsets
Automotive infotainment systems
Why it matters
The bigger picture
New materials are crucial for advancing display technology. These organometallic compounds aim to improve the efficiency, brightness, color purity, and lifespan of OLED screens. Better materials can lead to more energy-efficient devices and more visually stunning displays for consumers.
Filed
February 12, 2024
Granted
September 15, 2026
Market context
Who's building on this
Companies in this space
Major display manufacturers like Samsung Display, LG Display, and BOE are constantly researching and developing new materials for their OLED panels. Chemical companies such as Merck, DuPont, and Sumitomo Chemical are key players in synthesizing and supplying these advanced organic and organometallic compounds to the display industry.
Market impact
Innovations in OLED materials directly influence the quality and cost of consumer electronics. New compounds like those described can enable brighter, more power-efficient, and longer-lasting displays, which in turn drives demand for new generations of smartphones, televisions, and wearable devices. This continuous improvement helps maintain OLED's competitive edge against other display technologies.
Claim 1 — Plain English
What this patent covers
This patent provides specific organometallic compounds for use in organic light-emitting devices (OLEDs). These compounds feature two distinct chemical parts, called moieties A and B, which are either single rings or multiple rings fused together. Each ring can be a 5- to 10-membered carbocyclic or heterocyclic structure. These moieties are connected by a direct chemical bond and further bridged by a special linker. This linker is made up of two groups chosen from a list including oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen-containing groups, and carbon-containing groups, among others. For example, these compounds could be used to create a more vibrant red pixel in a smartphone's OLED screen.
The clever bit
The novelty lies in the specific chemical architecture: two distinct ring-based moieties (A and B) that are both directly bonded and simultaneously bridged by a specific linker. This dual connection method allows for precise control over the molecule's properties, which is key for efficient light emission.
What it does not cover
- Does not cover purely organic light-emitting materials that do not contain metal atoms.
- Does not cover inorganic light-emitting materials like those used in traditional LEDs.
- Does not cover organometallic compounds that lack the specific 'A' and 'B' moiety structure or the described bridging linker.
- Does not cover display technologies that are not based on organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), such as LCDs or plasma displays.
- Does not cover compounds where the linker groups are outside the specified list (e.g., O, S, Se, NR, BR, etc.).
Patent timeline
Application submitted to the patent office
Patent officially issued
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Impact Score
Early stage
Citation count
0/40
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Claim breadth
0/20
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Recency
20/20
Granted within 5 years
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0/20
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Heuristic Value Estimate
What this patent might be worth
$17K – $54K
Midpoint $34K · 17.3 yr remaining · industry ×1.4
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(2026). New Chemical Compounds for Brighter, More Efficient OLED Screens (U.S. Patent No. 12,740,310). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12740310/organic-electroluminescent-materials-and-devices
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What does New Chemical Compounds for Brighter, More Efficient OLED Screens cover?
This patent describes new organometallic chemical compounds designed to improve the performance of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays found in many modern electronic devices.
When does this patent expire?
This patent is expected to expire on September 15, 2046, when the invention enters the public domain.
What problem does this patent solve?
New materials are crucial for advancing display technology. These organometallic compounds aim to improve the efficiency, brightness, color purity, and lifespan of OLED screens. Better materials can lead to more energy-efficient devices and more visually stunning displays for consumers.
What does this patent NOT cover?
Does not cover purely organic light-emitting materials that do not contain metal atoms.
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