Patents by Inventor Bradford Shattuck Collins

Bradford Shattuck Collins 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).

  • 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