Patents Assigned to Sapphire Systems Inc.
  • Targeted heat control system and method for integrated crucible and die system for sapphire sheet growing
    Patent number: 11713520
    Abstract: An integrated die and crucible system used an integrated die and crucible assembly that allows for improved sapphire sheet growing as result of targeted heat features and controls of the integrated die and crucible system and corresponding systems used to form the integrated die and crucible assembly, which include in part heat plugs, as well specific wall thicknesses about the die and crucibles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: Sapphire Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: John Outwater, Bradford Shattuck Collins
  • Integrated crucible and die system for sapphire sheet growing
    Patent number: 11713519
    Abstract: An integrated die and crucible system used an integrated die and crucible assembly that allows for improved sapphire sheet growing as result of targeted heat features and controls of the integrated die and crucible system and corresponding systems used to form the integrated die and crucible assembly, which include in part heat plugs, as well specific wall thicknesses about the die and crucibles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: Sapphire Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: John Outwater, Bradford Shattuck Collins
  • Apparatus and methods of growing void-free crystalline ceramic products
    Patent number: 7682452
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for eliminating voids and improving crystal quality in shaped ceramic product, e.g. sapphire fiber or silicon sheet, from a melt by using a sloped die tip. The sloped die tip or array thereof comprises an outer sidewall which is sloped outwardly at an angle of 5° to 40° from the vertical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Sapphire Systems Inc.
    Inventor: John O. Outwater