US3572672A
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Vacuum evaporation apparatus
Assignee: RCA Corp
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Filing: 1968-11-22
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Granted: 1971-03-30
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Expires: 1988-11-22
Abstract
Abstract A crucible for holding a quantity of material to be evaporated in a vacuum evaporation system includes an elongated tubular upper portion and a heat shield to confine heat to the lower portion of the crucible so that the upper portion remains cooler than the lower portion. This prevents overflowing and serves to collimate the evaporant.
Inventors
- 👤 Abraham Harel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 06:40
CPC Classifications
C; C23; C23C; C23C14/00; C23C14/22; C23C14/24; C23C14/243
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
14 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said crucible is formed of boron nitride.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
39 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said crucible has an externally threaded portion thereon and said heat shield means comprises a disc having a threaded opening therein adapted to be engaged with said threaded portion of said crucible.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said heat shield means comprises a radially extending disc surrounding said crucible and wherein said tubular upper portion extends a substantial distance above said heat shield.
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) | 1974-03-29 | 1974-09-28 | 1975-03-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-29 | 1978-09-28 | 1979-03-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-29 | 1982-09-28 | 1983-03-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |