Patents by Inventor Aaron K. Belsher

Aaron K. Belsher 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: 11818968
    Abstract: Some embodiments include an integrated assembly having an insulative mass over a conductive base structure. A conductive interconnect extends through the insulative mass to an upper surface of the conductive base structure. The conductive interconnect includes a conductive liner extending around an outer lateral periphery of the interconnect. The conductive liner includes nitrogen in combination with a first metal. A container-shaped conductive structure is laterally surrounded by the conductive liner. The container-shaped conductive structure includes a second metal. A conductive plug is within the container-shaped conductive structure. Some embodiments include methods of forming conductive interconnects within integrated assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Jordan D. Greenlee, Tao D. Nguyen, John Mark Meldrim, Aaron K. Belsher
  • Publication number: 20230058288
    Abstract: Some embodiments include a method of forming an integrated assembly. An arrangement is formed to include a conductive pillar extending through an insulative mass. An upper surface of the conductive pillar is recessed to form a cavity. An insulative collar is formed within the cavity to line an outer lateral periphery of the cavity. A recessed surface of the conductive pillar is exposed at a bottom of the lined cavity. A conductive expanse is formed over the insulative mass. A portion of the conductive expanse extends into the cavity and is configured as an interconnect. The conductive expanse is patterned into multiple conductive structures. One of the conductive structures includes the interconnect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2022
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Raju Ahmed, Frank Speetjens, Darin S. Miller, Siva Naga Sandeep Chalamalasetty, Dave Pratt, Yi Hu, Yung-Ta Sung, Aaron K. Belsher, Allen R. Gibson
  • Patent number: 11545391
    Abstract: Some embodiments include a method of forming an integrated assembly. An arrangement is formed to include a conductive pillar extending through an insulative mass. An upper surface of the conductive pillar is recessed to form a cavity. An insulative collar is formed within the cavity to line an outer lateral periphery of the cavity. A recessed surface of the conductive pillar is exposed at a bottom of the lined cavity. A conductive expanse is formed over the insulative mass. A portion of the conductive expanse extends into the cavity and is configured as an interconnect. The conductive expanse is patterned into multiple conductive structures. One of the conductive structures includes the interconnect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Raju Ahmed, Frank Speetjens, Darin S. Miller, Siva Naga Sandeep Chalamalasetty, Dave Pratt, Yi Hu, Yung-Ta Sung, Aaron K. Belsher, Allen R. Gibson
  • Publication number: 20210384422
    Abstract: Some embodiments include an integrated assembly having an insulative mass over a conductive base structure. A conductive interconnect extends through the insulative mass to an upper surface of the conductive base structure. The conductive interconnect includes a conductive liner extending around an outer lateral periphery of the interconnect. The conductive liner includes nitrogen in combination with a first metal. A container-shaped conductive structure is laterally surrounded by the conductive liner. The container-shaped conductive structure includes a second metal. A conductive plug is within the container-shaped conductive structure. Some embodiments include methods of forming conductive interconnects within integrated assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Jordan D. Greenlee, Tao D. Nguyen, John Mark Meldrim, Aaron K. Belsher
  • Patent number: 11127899
    Abstract: Some embodiments include an integrated assembly having an insulative mass over a conductive base structure. A conductive interconnect extends through the insulative mass to an upper surface of the conductive base structure. The conductive interconnect includes a conductive liner extending around an outer lateral periphery of the interconnect. The conductive liner includes nitrogen in combination with a first metal. A container-shaped conductive structure is laterally surrounded by the conductive liner. The container-shaped conductive structure includes a second metal. A conductive plug is within the container-shaped conductive structure. Some embodiments include methods of forming conductive interconnects within integrated assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Jordan D. Greenlee, Tao D. Nguyen, John Mark Meldrim, Aaron K. Belsher
  • Publication number: 20210249304
    Abstract: Some embodiments include a method of forming an integrated assembly. An arrangement is formed to include a conductive pillar extending through an insulative mass. An upper surface of the conductive pillar is recessed to form a cavity. An insulative collar is formed within the cavity to line an outer lateral periphery of the cavity. A recessed surface of the conductive pillar is exposed at a bottom of the lined cavity. A conductive expanse is formed over the insulative mass. A portion of the conductive expanse extends into the cavity and is configured as an interconnect. The conductive expanse is patterned into multiple conductive structures. One of the conductive structures includes the interconnect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Raju Ahmed, Frank Speetjens, Darin S. Miller, Siva Naga Sandeep Chalamalasetty, Dave Pratt, Yi Hu, Yung-Ta Sung, Aaron K. Belsher, Allen R. Gibson
  • Publication number: 20200328348
    Abstract: Some embodiments include an integrated assembly having an insulative mass over a conductive base structure. A conductive interconnect extends through the insulative mass to an upper surface of the conductive base structure. The conductive interconnect includes a conductive liner extending around an outer lateral periphery of the interconnect. The conductive liner includes nitrogen in combination with a first metal. A container-shaped conductive structure is laterally surrounded by the conductive liner. The container-shaped conductive structure includes a second metal. A conductive plug is within the container-shaped conductive structure. Some embodiments include methods of forming conductive interconnects within integrated assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2019
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Jordan D. Greenlee, Tao D. Nguyen, John Mark Meldrim, Aaron K. Belsher