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Method for improving the electrical characteristics of germanium semiconductor devices

Assignee: Lanteris Space LLC
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Filing: 1961-11-16
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Granted: 1966-01-04
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Expires: 1981-11-16
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Abstract

No abstract record available.

Inventors

  • 👤 Clarence G Thornton

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-24 21:44
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10P; H10P14/00; H10P14/60; H10P14/63; H10P14/6326; H10P14/6342; F; F25; F25D; F25D13/00; F25D13/06; H10P95/00; H10W; H10W74/00; H10W74/10; H10W74/131; H10P14/68; H10W72/00; H10W72/071; H10W72/075; H10W72/07551; H10W72/07552; H10W72/07554; H10W72/50; H10W72/521; H10W72/527; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S148/00; Y10S148/051; Y10S148/118; Y10S438/00; Y10S438/974

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 52 words
IN A METHOD FOR FABRICATING A GERMANIUM SEMI-CONDUCTOR DEVICE IN WHICH A SURFACE REGION OF A BODY OF GERMANIUM EXTENDS ACROSS A RECTIFYING BARRIER THEREIN, WHICH METHOD INCLUDES THE STEP OF CLEANSING SAID SURFACE REGION, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING THE ADDITIONAL STEPS OF WETTING SAID CLEANSED SURFACE REGION WITH A SOLUTION OF GERMANI-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 52 words
IN A METHOD FOR FABRICATING A GERMANIUM SEMI-CONDUCTOR DEVICE IN WHICH A SURFACE REGION OF A BODY OF GERMANIUM EXTENDS ACROSS A RECTIFYING BARRIER THEREIN, WHICH METHOD INCLUDES THE STEP OF CLEANSING SAID SURFACE REGION, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING THE ADDITIONAL STEPS OF WETTING SAID CLEANSED SURFACE REGION WITH A SOLUTION OF GERMANI-

References Cited (Backward Citations)

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1969-01-03 1969-07-05 1970-01-04 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1973-01-03 1973-07-05 1974-01-04 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1977-01-03 1977-07-05 1978-01-04 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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