US PATENT SUBCLASS 117 / 30
.~.~ With liquid flow control or manipulation during growth (e.g., mixing, replenishing, magnetic levitation, stabilization, convection control, baffle)

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117 /   HD   SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR

11  DF  PROCESSES OF GROWTH FROM LIQUID OR SUPERCRITICAL STATE {7}
13  DF  .~ Having pulling during growth (e.g., Czochralski method, zone drawing) {9}
30.~.~ With liquid flow control or manipulation during growth (e.g., mixing, replenishing, magnetic levitation, stabilization, convection control, baffle) {3}
31  DF  .~.~.~> Including a sectioned crucible (e.g., double crucible, baffle)
32  DF  .~.~.~> Using a magnetic field
33  DF  .~.~.~> Replenishing of precursor during growth (e.g., continuous method, zone pulling) {1}

DEFINITION

Classification: 117/30

With liquid flow control or manipulation during growth (e.g., mixing, replenishing, magnetic levitation, stabilization, convection control, baffle):

(under subclass 13) Subject matter wherein flow of a liquid precursor* is purposefully manipulated or controlled during growth.

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15+, if the control is in response to a measured, tested, or sensed condition or parameter.

33, for processes wherein the manipulation or control comprises replenishing of the liquid precursor*.