Nozzle-based, vapor-phase, plume delivery structure for use...

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2008-05-22

2011-11-15

Campbell, Thor (Department: 3742)

Electric resistance heating devices

Heating devices

Vaporizer

C392S388000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08059945

ABSTRACT:
A vapor deposition source including a crucible configured to hold a quantity of molten constituent material and at least one nozzle to pass vapor evaporated from the molten constituent material out of the crucible.

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