Patents by Inventor Edward P. Morris

Edward P. Morris has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Growth determination in the solidification of a crystalline material
    Patent number: 9273411
    Abstract: A method for producing a crystalline material in a crucible in a crystal growth apparatus is disclosed. The method comprises, in part, the step of determining the amount of solidified material present in a partially solidified melt produced during the growth phase using at least one laser positioned at a height above the crucible. A crystal growth apparatus comprising the laser is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Inventor: Edward P. Morris
  • GROWTH DETERMINATION IN THE SOLIDIFICATION OF A CRYSTALLINE MATERIAL
    Publication number: 20140123891
    Abstract: A method for producing a crystalline material in a crucible in a crystal growth apparatus is disclosed. The method comprises, in part, the step of determining the amount of solidified material present in a partially solidified melt produced during the growth phase using at least one laser positioned at a height above the crucible. A crystal growth apparatus comprising the laser is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: GT CRYSTAL SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventor: Edward P. Morris