Patents by Inventor Brett R. Schuster

Brett R. Schuster 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).

  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CENTERING A CRUCIBLE IN A FURNACE
    Publication number: 20120082531
    Abstract: A method and system for loading and centering a crucible in a furnace is disclosed. The method comprises, in part, the steps of centering a rail loader over a furnace bottom; placing the crucible on the rail loader; and moving the crucible over the crucible block in the center of the furnace bottom. A rail loader system that is capable of centering the crucible in the furnace is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: GT ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventors: David F. Broyer, Brett R. Schuster