US3619840A
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Electron beam evaporation source
Assignee: Optical Coating Laboratory Inc
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Filing: 1969-07-10
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Granted: 1971-11-16
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Expires: 1989-07-10
Abstract
Abstract ELECTRON BEAM EVAPORATION SOURCE HAVING AT LEAST ONE ELECTRON GUN AND IN WHICH EACH ELECTRON GUN IS PROVIDED WITH A WATER-COOLED CATHODE ASSEMBLY AND MEANS IS PROVIDED FOR ROTATING THE BODY OF MATERIAL WHICH IS TO BE EVAPORATED TO ACHIEVE A MORE UNIFORM RATE OF EVAPORATION. TO PERMIT OPERATION FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME, MEANS IS PROVIDED FOR CONTINOUSLY SUPPLYING MATERIAL TO BE EVAPORATED. IN ADDITION, IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE GREATER EVAPORATION RATES, A PLURALITY OF ELECTRON GUNS ARE UTILIZED FOR EVAPORATING MATERIAL FROM THE SAME BODY OF MATERIAL.
Inventors
- 👤 Vernon C Spellman
- 👤 Nils H Bergfelt
- 👤 Edward A Small
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2026-11-08 06:10
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01J; H01J37/00; H01J37/02; H01J37/18; H01J37/30; H01J37/305; H01J37/3053
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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) | 1974-11-15 | 1975-05-17 | 1975-11-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-15 | 1979-05-17 | 1979-11-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-15 | 1983-05-17 | 1983-11-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |