Single-crystal – oriented-crystal – and epitaxy growth processes; – Processes of growth from liquid or supercritical state – Having pulling during growth
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-04
2006-04-04
Kunemund, Robert (Department: 1722)
Single-crystal, oriented-crystal, and epitaxy growth processes;
Processes of growth from liquid or supercritical state
Having pulling during growth
C117S023000, C117S024000, C117S026000, C117S209000, C117S211000, C117S213000, C117S935000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07022180
ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus for concurrent growth of multiple crystalline ribbons from a single crucible employ meniscus shapers to facilitate continuous growth of discrete and substantially flat crystalline ribbons having controlled width.
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Kunemund Robert
Proskauer Rose LLP
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