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US3147085A
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Apparatus for growing whiskers
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1961-09-14
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Granted: 1964-09-01
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Expires: 1981-09-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gatti Arno
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:29
CPC Classifications
C; C30; C30B; C30B29/00; C30B29/60; C30B29/62; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S264/00; Y10S264/19; Y10T; Y10T117/00; Y10T117/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
AN APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUSLY PRODUCING METAL OR METAL OXIDE WHISKERS COMPRISING, ENCLOSURE MEANS DEFINING A WHISKER GROWTH CHAMBER AND INCLUDING OPENINGS PROVIDING FOR THE PASSAGE OF A SELECTED CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE INTO SAID GROWTH CHAMBER, HEATING MEANS POSITIONED WITHIN SAID WHISKER GROWTH CHAMBER DEFINING A VAPORIZING ZONE IN WHICH THE SELECTED WHISKER MATERIAL IS VAPORIZED, MEANS INCLUDING A CARRIER MEMBER MOUNTED WITHIN SAID GROWTH CHAMBER FOR MOVEMENT THROUGH THE VAPORIZING ZONE TO INTRODUCE A SUPPLY OF WHISKER MATERIAL THEREINTO, GROWTH SUBSTRATE MEANS MOUNTED WITHIN SAID CHAMBER FOR CONTINUOUS MOVEMENT THROUGH THE VAPORIZING ZONE TO PROVIDE A BASE FROM WHICH CRYSTALS MAY GROW, AND SCRAPER MEANS MOUNTED IN OPERATIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH RESPECT TO THE SURFACES OF SAID GROWTH SUBSTRATE MEANS TO EFFECT REMOVAL OF WHISKERS THEREFROM.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
124 words
AN APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUSLY PRODUCING METAL OR METAL OXIDE WHISKERS COMPRISING, ENCLOSURE MEANS DEFINING A WHISKER GROWTH CHAMBER AND INCLUDING OPENINGS PROVIDING FOR THE PASSAGE OF A SELECTED CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE INTO SAID GROWTH CHAMBER, HEATING MEANS POSITIONED WITHIN SAID WHISKER GROWTH CHAMBER DEFINING A VAPORIZING ZONE IN WHICH THE SELECTED WHISKER MATERIAL IS VAPORIZED, MEANS INCLUDING A CARRIER MEMBER MOUNTED WITHIN SAID GROWTH CHAMBER FOR MOVEMENT THROUGH THE VAPORIZING ZONE TO INTRODUCE A SUPPLY OF WHISKER MATERIAL THEREINTO, GROWTH SUBSTRATE MEANS MOUNTED WITHIN SAID CHAMBER FOR CONTINUOUS MOVEMENT THROUGH THE VAPORIZING ZONE TO PROVIDE A BASE FROM WHICH CRYSTALS MAY GROW, AND SCRAPER MEANS MOUNTED IN OPERATIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH RESPECT TO THE SURFACES OF SAID GROWTH SUBSTRATE MEANS TO EFFECT REMOVAL OF WHISKERS THEREFROM.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-09-01 | 1968-03-02 | 1968-09-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-01 | 1972-03-02 | 1972-09-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-01 | 1976-03-02 | 1976-09-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |