Patents by Inventor Kevin J. O'Connos

Kevin J. O'Connos 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).

  • Zone melt recrystallization apparatus
    Patent number: 5034199
    Abstract: The improved zone-melt recrystallization apparatus is comprised of a port system for providing a thermal barrier between the recrystallization chamber and the loader assembly. A bellows system is used to lift a plurality of pins that support a silicon wafer being recrystallized. Flexure supports are designed to constrain the motion of the pins within the desired direction of motion of the wafer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1991
    Assignee: Kopin Corporation
    Inventors: Paul M. Zavracky, Kevin J. O'Connos