Patents by Inventor Jesse I. Gerber

Jesse I. Gerber 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).

  • High temperature support apparatus and method of use for casting materials
    Patent number: 8951345
    Abstract: This invention relates to a system and a method of use for large ceramic member support and manipulation at elevated temperatures in non-oxidizing atmospheres, such as using carbon-carbon composite materials for producing high purity silicon in the manufacture of solar modules. The high temperature apparatus of this invention includes one or more support ribs, one or more cross braces in combination with the one or more support ribs, and a shaped support liner positionable upon the one or more support ribs and the one or more cross braces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: AMG Idealcast Solar Corporation
    Inventors: Roger F. Clark, James A. Cliber, Nathan G. Stoddard, Jesse I. Gerber, Raymond J. Roberts, Mark A. Wilmerton
  • High Temperature Support Apparatus and Method of Use for Casting Materials
    Publication number: 20100061916
    Abstract: This invention relates to a system and a method of use for large ceramic member support and manipulation at elevated temperatures in non-oxidizing atmospheres, such as using carbon-carbon composite materials for producing high purity silicon in the manufacture of solar modules. The high temperature apparatus of this invention includes one or more support ribs, one or more cross braces in combination with the one or more support ribs, and a shaped support liner positionable upon the one or more support ribs and the one or more cross braces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: BP Corporation North America Inc.
    Inventors: Roger F. Clark, James A. Cliber, Nathan G. Stoddard, Jesse I. Gerber, Raymond J. Roberts, Mark A. Wilmerton