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