Patents by Inventor Michael A. Billingsley

Michael A. Billingsley 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).

  • Patent number: 11990367
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises a structure including an upper insulating material overlying a lower insulating material, a conductive element underlying the lower insulating material, and a conductive material comprising a metal line and a contact. The conductive material extends from an upper surface of the upper insulating material to an upper surface of the conductive element. The structure also comprises a liner material adjacent the metal line. A width of an uppermost surface of the conductive material of the metal line external to the contact is relatively less than a width of an uppermost surface of the conductive material of the contact. Related methods, memory devices, and electronic systems are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Inventors: Xiaosong Zhang, Yongjun J. Hu, David A. Kewley, Md Zahid Hossain, Michael J. Irwin, Daniel Billingsley, Suresh Ramarajan, Robert J. Hanson, Biow Hiem Ong, Keen Wah Chow
  • Publication number: 20160236329
    Abstract: A transmitter housing cap removal apparatus and method. The transmitter housing cap removal apparatus can be configured to include a spool portion having a ball bearing mount and spring, and a device housing having a wrench assisting hex nut component and a gripping surface, wherein the device housing engages with the spool portion. The transmitter housing cap removal apparatus further includes a spring mounting plate attached to an interior portion of the device housing, and a spring-loaded multiblock mating surface assembly, wherein the spring mounting plate is located within the device housing to provide a surface for the spring-loaded multiblock mating surface assembly to be mounted thereto. The transmitter housing cap removal apparatus can incorporate a multiblock stopping plate that engages with and prevents movement of the spring-loaded multiblock mating surface to assist in permitting removal of the transmitter housing cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Michael Petro, Randy Michael Billingsley, Bassam Yousef
  • Patent number: 5014945
    Abstract: A leveling device for stabilizing furniture positioned adjacent a wall and resting on carpeting comprising an insert in the form of a plate with a nose forming an angle having a jack embedded in the vertical nose of the angle. The jack comprises U-shaped legs that puncture carpeting and padding and rest on the floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1991
    Inventors: Larry D. Miller, Michael A. Billingsley