US3773899A
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Manufacture of silicon carbide
Assignee: National Research Development Corp UK
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Filing: 1971-06-14
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Granted: 1973-11-20
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Expires: 1991-06-14
Abstract
Abstract A PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SILICON CARBIDE WHISKERS COMPRISING MAINTAINING A SILICON-CONTAINING VAPOUR AND A CARBON-CONTAINING VAPOUR AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 1,100*C. IN A REACTION ZONE IN THE PRESENCE OF A SUBSTRATE WHEREBY SILICON CARBIDE WHISKERS ARE DEPOSITED UPON THE SUBSTRATE, AND IS CHARACTERISED BY PROVIDING A SUPER-SATURATED CONCENTRATION OF AN IRON-CONTAINING VAPOUR IN THE REACTION ZONE SO THAT WHISKER GROWTH MAY CONTINUE EVEN WHEN THE SUBSTRATE IS SUBSTANTIALLY ENTIRELY COATED WITH WHISKERS GIVING CONSEQUENT INCREASE IN YIELD AND PROCESS EFFICIENCY.
Inventors
- 👤 T Lewis
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US
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2026-11-05 04:51
CPC Classifications
C; C30; C30B; C30B11/00; C30B11/04; C30B11/08; C30B11/12; C30B25/00; C30B25/005; C30B29/00; C30B29/10; C30B29/36
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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) | 1976-11-19 | 1977-05-21 | 1977-11-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-19 | 1981-05-21 | 1981-11-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-19 | 1985-05-21 | 1985-11-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |