Abstract: Disclosed is a method for reproducibly producing large size, single crystals in a crystal growth chamber. The method includes the steps of: (a) forming a plurality of smaller size tiles of single crystals of substantially the same crystal orientation as the desired large size, single crystal; (b) assembling the plurality of smaller tiles into a structure having a larger size while minimizing gapping between adjacent tiles; (c) placing the assembly of smaller tiles formed in step (b) into a growth chamber; and (d) through a growth reaction carried out in the growth chamber, forming a large size single crystal using the assembly of smaller tiles formed in step (b) as a seed crystal for the growth reaction.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and a method for growing single crystals of materials such as silicon carbide through axial gradient transport. A source of the material (10) is placed at one end of a reaction chamber (2) opposite a seed crystal (13). Separate heating elements (16 and 60; 20 and 62) are positioned at opposite ends of the reaction chamber. The reaction chamber (2) is placed in a growth chamber (26). By appropriately controlling the pressure in the growth chamber (26) and the temperature of the heating elements (16, 20), including the temperature differential therebetween, a uniaxial temperature gradient is generated in the reaction chamber (2). In this manner, planar isotherms are generated and a high quality crystal can be grown through a physical vapor transport process.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and a method for growing single crystals of materials such as silicon carbide through axial gradient transport. A source of the material (10) is placed at one end of a reaction chamber (2) opposite a seed crystal (13). Separate heating elements (16 and 60; 20 and 62) are positioned at opposite ends of the reaction chamber. The reaction chamber (2) is placed in a pressurized growth chamber (26). By appropriately controlling the pressure in the growth chamber (26) and the temperature of the heating elements (16, 20), including the temperature differential therebetween, a uniaxial temperature gradient is generated in the reaction chamber (2). In this manner, substantially planar isotherms are generated and a high quality crystal can be grown through a physical vapor transport process.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for reproducibly producing large size, single crystals in a crystal growth chamber. The method includes the steps of: (a) forming a plurality of smaller size tiles of single crystals of substantially the same crystal orientation as the desired large size, single crystal; (b) assembling the plurality of smaller tiles into a structure having a larger size while minimizing gapping between adjacent tiles; (c) placing the assembly of smaller tiles formed in step (b) into a growth chamber; and (d) through a growth reaction carried out in the growth chamber, forming a large size single crystal using the assembly of smaller tiles formed in step (b) as a seed crystal for the growth reaction.

Abstract: A new and improved video order confirmation method and system that is adapted for use with a point-of-sale terminal and an audio order confirmation station to facilitate customer throughput. The video order confirmation system and method includes a point of sales terminal for receiving order input information from an order taker in response to order requests from a customer, and a video confirmation order terminal to facilitate order confirmation by the customer. The order confirmation terminal includes a free standing terminal housing having a microprocessor and display unit mounted therein for translating order items entered by an order taker at the point-of-sales terminal, into pixel images indicative of the description of the item ordered, the quantity of the item ordered, the unit price of the item ordered, the total price of the item or items ordered, and the accumulated total of all items ordered at any given time during the order process.

Abstract: A base station for interconnecting via a wireless full duplex communication path, a plurality of stationary intercom unit stations with at least one portable transceiver unit. A page channel interface arrangement coupled to the stationary units and the base station interconnects the stationary units and the portable units with a common paging arrangement to enable all the users of the system to be alerted about messages to be transmitted.

Abstract: This invention relates to N-hydroxy-N-[3-[2-(4'-halophenylthio)phenyl]prop-2-enyl]ureas, formulations containing those compounds and methods of using such compounds as 5-lipoxygenase inhibiting agents.

Abstract: This invention relates to N-hydroxy-N-[3-(2-substituted phenyl)prop-2-enyl]ureas and thioureas, formulations containing those compounds, and methods of using such compounds as 5-lipoxygenase inhibiting agents.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia rex plant, named ‘Star of David’, characterized by its juvenile flowers being a mutation with large, forty-flower clusters, resistance to disease, insects, and dampness, improved resistance to cold, and possessing a year-round duration of the flowering season.