Patents by Inventor Joseph P. Dower

Joseph P. Dower 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).

  • Fabricating semiconductor chips
    Patent number: 6975040
    Abstract: A semiconductor chip and method of fabrication which permits precise location of hidden areas of the chip. At least two alignment marks are formed in or on the top passivation layer to provide topological features for location of the hidden areas. The hidden areas can then be selectively etched and/or added to, for example, by a focused ion beam for repair or other functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Assignee: Agere Systems Inc
    Inventors: Joseph P. Dower, Kultaransingh N. Hooghan