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Heat radiation deflectors within an EFG crucible
Assignee: RCA Corp
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Filing: 1979-03-06
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Granted: 1981-06-02
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Expires: 1999-03-06
Abstract
Abstract The thermal profile at the top of an EFG die is improved by including heat radiation deflectors within the crucible to change the level of radiation heating experienced by at least some portions of the die.
Inventors
- 👤 Samuel Berkman
- 👤 Robert Metzl
- 👤 Richard E. Novak
- 👤 David L. Patterson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 20:12
CPC Classifications
C; C30; C30B; C30B15/00; C30B15/34; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T117/00; Y10T117/10; Y10T117/1024; Y10T117/1032; Y10T117/1036; Y10T117/1044; Y10T117/1068
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
In an EFG crystal growth crucible assembly having an EFG die structure disposed at least partially within the crucible, the improvement comprising: radiation deflecting means disposed within said crucible; said radiation deflecting means positioned to deflect from its path in the absence of said deflecting means at least some of the radiation within the crucible in order to change the quantity of radiation impinging on at least some portion of the die in order to control the relative intensity of the radiation heating received by different portions of the die as an aid in the establishment of a desired thermal profile in the vicinity of the growth surface of the die.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
In an EFG crystal growth crucible assembly having an EFG die structure disposed at least partially within the crucible, the improvement comprising: radiation deflecting means disposed within said crucible; said radiation deflecting means positioned to deflect from its path in the absence of said deflecting means at least some of the radiation within the crucible in order to change the quantity of radiation impinging on at least some portion of the die in order to control the relative intensity of the radiation heating received by different portions of the die as an aid in the establishment of a desired thermal profile in the vicinity of the growth surface of the die.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The improvement recited in claim 1 wherein said radiation deflecting means is disposed between the crucible wall and the portion of the die closest to the wall in order to reduce the quantity of radiatively induced heating of that portion of the die.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The improvement recited in claim 1 wherein said radiation deflecting means has a major surface substantially perpendicular to the surface of the melt within the crucible.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The improvement recited in claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein said radiation deflecting means is disposed out of contact with the pool of melt within the crucible.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
54 words
The improvement recited in claim 1 wherein said radiation deflecting means constitutes a plate of radiation deflecting material disposed between the crucible wall and the portion of the die it is desired to maintain at a cooler temperature than that at which it would be maintained in the absence of said radiation deflecting means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
The improvement recited in claim 1 wherein said crucible assembly includes: a crucible cover disposed to substantially enclose the crucible and a lower portion of the die; and said radiation deflecting means is supported by said crucible cover.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
The improvement recited in claim 2 wherein said die is X units of length long and said radiation deflecting means is disposed to substantially shield about X/6 units of length of the die at each end of the die.
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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) | 1984-06-01 | 1984-12-01 | 1985-06-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-06-01 | 1988-12-01 | 1989-06-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-06-01 | 1992-12-01 | 1993-06-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |