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Apparatus for growing crystals of semiconductor materials

CA 1306407 C · Owner: Kida, Michio · Inventors: Sahira, Kensho; Kida, Michio

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An apparatus for growing a semiconductor crystal from a melt includes a susceptor, a quartz crucible at least one, reinforcing ring, and a heater. The crucible is housed in the susceptor for receiving a semiconductor material therein. The reinforcing ring is provided on the quartz crucible for enhancing the strength of the crucible. The heater is disposed so as to surround the susceptor for heating the semiconductor material contained in the crucible.

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  • Granted August 18, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended August 18, 2009.
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FiledMay 30, 1988
GrantedAugust 18, 1992
Term endedAugust 18, 2009
Patent numberCA 1306407 C
Classification (IPC)C30B15/10 +1 more

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1989199219951998200120042007Application filedMay 30, 1988Patent grantedAug 18, 1992Term endedAug 18, 2009

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