US PATENT SUBCLASS 117 / 38
.~.~ Including a step of measuring, testing, or sensing

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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}
37  DF  .~ Having moving solid-liquid-solid region {8}
38.~.~ Including a step of measuring, testing, or sensing {1}
39  DF  .~.~.~> With responsive control

DEFINITION

Classification: 117/38

With a step of measuring, testing, or sensing:

(under subclass 37) Subject matter which includes the measuring, testing, or sensing of a process condition or parameter during the process.

(1) Note. Since all processes must involve control of process parameters, placement here requires more than merely a statement of controlling or operating at a certain set of conditions. Thus, not included are mere recitations of "controlling" or "maintaining." Further, merely reciting a program or cycle or time control is not sufficient for placement here.

(2) Note. Equivalent terms include examining, inspecting, observing, viewing, and monitoring.