Patents by Inventor Charles G. Caprini

Charles G. Caprini 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).

  • EFG crystal growth apparatus
    Patent number: 6139811
    Abstract: A new EFG (Edge-defined Film-fed Growth) crucible/die configuration is provided which (a) overcomes the tendency for silicon feed material to form a solid mass near the center hub region in the hot-zone during the crystal growth and (b) prevent the crucible/die unit from fracturing its supporting susceptor during cool-down.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2000
    Assignee: ASE Americas, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey X. Cao, Robert M. Giancola, Charles G. Caprini, David Garcia