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Crystal growth apparatus

Assignee: AT&T Inc
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Filing: 1970-04-17
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Granted: 1972-07-18
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Expires: 1990-04-17
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Abstract

Abstract A crystal growth apparatus suitable for preparing epitaxial films of Group III(a) - V(a) compounds by tipping techniques is described. The novel apparatus includes means for removing deleterious oxides from the surface of source solutions prior to the deposition thereon of seed crystals.

Inventors

  • 👤 Morton B Panish
  • 👤 Stanley Sumski

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-04 09:34
CPC Classifications
C; C30; C30B; C30B19/00; C30B19/06; C30B19/061

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 52 words
an H-shaped substrate holder situated upon the base of the boat assembly, said holder including a three-sided chamber for containing a substrate member, the legs of said chamber being parallel to and equidistant from the vertical members of the H and perpendicular to and below the horizontal member of the H; and
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 63 words
actuating means adapted to slide between the vertical members of the H in response to movement of the growth tube whereupon the H moves so that the three-sided chamber passes over the well and is coextensive therewith; b. means for tipping said growth tube from a first direction to a second direction, thereby effecting movement of said actuating means and said substrate holder.

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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) 1975-07-18 1976-01-17 1976-07-18 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1979-07-18 1980-01-17 1980-07-18 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1983-07-18 1984-01-17 1984-07-18 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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