Patents Assigned to GT Advanced Technologies
  • CRUCIBLE SUPPORT STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20130160704
    Abstract: A crystal growth furnace comprising at least three support pedestals supporting a crucible block and at least one means for stabilizing at least two of the support pedestals is disclosed. The stabilizing means can include support pedestals having a carbon-carbon composite outer layer recessed into the crucible block, a pedestal support system comprising at least one brace for securing at least two of the support pedestals to each other, or both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: GT Advanced Technologies
    Inventors: Marvin LaFontaine, Keith Vaillancourt, Patrick Renard, Vorin Hay
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CENTERING A CRUCIBLE IN A FURNACE
    Publication number: 20120082531
    Abstract: A method and system for loading and centering a crucible in a furnace is disclosed. The method comprises, in part, the steps of centering a rail loader over a furnace bottom; placing the crucible on the rail loader; and moving the crucible over the crucible block in the center of the furnace bottom. A rail loader system that is capable of centering the crucible in the furnace is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: GT ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventors: David F. Broyer, Brett R. Schuster