US3244488A
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Plural directional growing of crystals
Assignee: Applied Biosystems Inc
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Filing: 1963-06-06
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Granted: 1966-04-05
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Expires: 1983-06-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert C Linares
- 👤 John B Schroeder
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 09:13
CPC Classifications
C; C30; C30B; C30B17/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S117/00; Y10S117/901; Y10S117/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
THE METHOD OF GROWING A RELATIVELY FLAW-FREE CRYSTAL FROM A SEED CRYSTAL CONTAINING MANY FLAWS, COMPRISING: CAUSING THE GROWING ALONG A FIRST DIRECTION ON SAID SEED CRYSTAL A FIRST CRYSTAL EXTENSION; UTILIZING AT LEAST PART OF SAID FIRST CRYSTAL EXTENSION AS A SEED IN A SECOND GROWTH PROCESS TO PROUCE A SECOND CRYSTAL EXTENSION THEREON ALONG A SECOND CRYSTAL AXIS DIRECTION; UTILIZING AT LEAST PART OF SAID SECOND CRYSTAL EXTENSION AS A SEED IN A THIRD GROWTH PROCESS TO PRODUCE A THIRD CRYSTAL EXTENSION ALONG A THIRD CRYSTAL AXIS DIRECTION; AT LEAST ONE OF SAID FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD CRYSTAL AXIS DIRECTIONS BEING DIFFERENT FROM THE OTHERS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
107 words
THE METHOD OF GROWING A RELATIVELY FLAW-FREE CRYSTAL FROM A SEED CRYSTAL CONTAINING MANY FLAWS, COMPRISING: CAUSING THE GROWING ALONG A FIRST DIRECTION ON SAID SEED CRYSTAL A FIRST CRYSTAL EXTENSION; UTILIZING AT LEAST PART OF SAID FIRST CRYSTAL EXTENSION AS A SEED IN A SECOND GROWTH PROCESS TO PROUCE A SECOND CRYSTAL EXTENSION THEREON ALONG A SECOND CRYSTAL AXIS DIRECTION; UTILIZING AT LEAST PART OF SAID SECOND CRYSTAL EXTENSION AS A SEED IN A THIRD GROWTH PROCESS TO PRODUCE A THIRD CRYSTAL EXTENSION ALONG A THIRD CRYSTAL AXIS DIRECTION; AT LEAST ONE OF SAID FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD CRYSTAL AXIS DIRECTIONS BEING DIFFERENT FROM THE OTHERS.
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) | 1969-04-04 | 1969-10-04 | 1970-04-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-04 | 1973-10-04 | 1974-04-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-04 | 1977-10-04 | 1978-04-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |