Single-crystal – oriented-crystal – and epitaxy growth processes; – Apparatus – For crystallization from liquid or supercritical state
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-19
2007-06-19
Hiteshew, Felisa (Department: 1722)
Single-crystal, oriented-crystal, and epitaxy growth processes;
Apparatus
For crystallization from liquid or supercritical state
C117S208000, C117S217000, C117S222000, C117S911000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11180162
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for holding a crucible or other item is provided. The apparatus includes a first support member having a straight portion with two ends. A second support member having a shaped portion is connected to one of the ends of the first support member, wherein the shape of the shaped portion accommodates the crucible or other item. A support material covers the second support member, wherein the support material increases the coefficient of friction between the crucible or other item and the second support member. A spring is coupled to the other end of the first support member, and a third support member is coupled to the spring and configured so as to apply a force to the crucible or other item when the crucible or other item is placed in the shaped portion of the second support member. The third support member can be moved by exerting a force opposite to that applied by the spring so as to allow the crucible or other item to be placed in the shaped portion of the second support member, and when the exerted force is removed, the third support member is placed in contact with the crucible or other item by the spring force, such as to hold the crucible without exceeding the amount of force that would break the crucible or other item.
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Hiteshew Felisa
Jackson Walker L.L.P.
Rourk Christopher J.
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