Apparatus for processing a melt

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9587324
APP PUB NO 20150322590A1
SERIAL NO

14275770

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An apparatus for processing a melt may include a crucible configured to contain the melt, where the melt has an exposed surface that is separated from a floor of the crucible by a first distance. The apparatus may further include a submerged heater comprising a heating element and a shell disposed between the heating element and the melt, wherein the heating element does not contact the melt. The heating element may be disposed at a second distance with respect to the exposed surface of the melt that is less than the first distance.

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LEADING EDGE EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGIES INC400 RESEARCH DRIVE SUITE 120 WILMINGTON MA 01887

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Carlson, Frederick M Potsdam, US 10 25
Desai, Nandish Waltham, US 9 12
Kellerman, Peter L Essex, US 63 759
Mackintosh, Brian Concord, US 4 3
Morrell, David Wakefield, US 14 22

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