Patents by Inventor Andrew D. Wells

Andrew D. Wells 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).

  • Publication number: 20240074177
    Abstract: Microelectronic devices include a region with a tiered stack that includes insulative, conductive, and non-conductive structures arranged in tiers. The insulative structures vertically alternate with both the conductive and the non-conductive structures. Each of the conductive structures is vertically spaced from another of the conductive structures by at least one of the non-conductive structures and at least two of the insulative structures. A composition of the non-conductive structures differs from a composition of the insulative structures. In methods of fabrication, a precursor stack is formed to include the insulative structures vertically alternating with first and second non-conductive structures. In a region of the precursor stack, the first non-conductive structures are removed, forming voids between multi-structure tier groups. Conductive structures are formed in the voids. Electronic systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: David H. Wells, Justin D. Shepherdson, Swapnil A. Lengade, Collin Howder, Dheeraj Kumar, Andrew L. Li
  • Patent number: 9526336
    Abstract: A storage system including an alignment rail mounted to a wall and configured to engage with a first rail mounted on one or more storage members to align the storage members for attachment to a wall and to each other. The storage members may include a second rail and may be mounted to the wall through the first and second rails and attached to each other via fasteners extending through pre-formed apertures in sidewalls of the storage members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew D. Wells, Steven J. Park, Tanner K. Horton, Kimbra Gunselman, Tammy Hess, Bryan Barnes, Daniel K. Buck
  • Publication number: 20150351538
    Abstract: A storage system including an alignment rail mounted to a wall and configured to engage with a first rail mounted on one or more storage members to align the storage members for attachment to a wall and to each other. The storage members may include a second rail and may be mounted to the wall through the first and second rails and attached to each other via fasteners extending through pre-formed apertures in sidewalls of the storage members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: Andrew D. Wells, Steven J. Park, Tanner K. Horton
  • Patent number: 7451535
    Abstract: A semi-frameless cabinet system including a top panel, bottom panel, two side panels, and a back panel. The cabinet may also include one or more middle shelves, drawers, or doors. Each of the forward facing sides of the cabinet include a grooved surface, wherein edging is secured to each panels such that the panels and edging form an interior space within the cabinet. The edging overlaps the outer edge of the cabinet panels, but not the inner edge, such that the edging and panels are flush within the interior space of the cabinet. As such, the cabinet employs the advantages of both framed and frameless cabinetry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew D. Wells, Wayne Andrew Brinkman, John Bennett Rose, II
  • Patent number: 7306299
    Abstract: A semi-frameless cabinet system including a top panel, bottom panel, two side panels, and a back panel. The cabinet may also include one or more middle shelves, drawers, or doors. Each of the forward facing sides of the cabinet include a grooved surface, wherein edging is secured to each panels such that the panels and edging form an interior space within the cabinet. The edging overlaps the outer edge of the cabinet panels, but not the inner edge, such that the edging and panels are flush within the interior space of the cabinet. As such, the cabinet employs the advantages of both framed and frameless cabinets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew D. Wells, Wayne Andrew Brinkman, John Bennett Rose, II
  • Patent number: 7163109
    Abstract: A portable, modular apparatus for displaying fixtures and suites of fixtures in a commercial setting. The displayed fixtures can be cabinets, cabinets or the like and allow for display in a finished look to allow consumers to view the fixtures in a finished setting. A method of displaying fixtures and suites of fixtures in a commercial setting wherein the portions of the display are preassembled prior to in-store set up, thereby allowing quick and easy in-store set up of the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Assignees: MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc., Czarnowski Exhibit Service Specialists
    Inventors: Andrew D. Wells, Rollin D. Weary, III
  • Publication number: 20040189160
    Abstract: A semi-frameless cabinet system including a top panel, bottom panel, two side panels, and a back panel. The cabinet may also include one or more middle shelves, drawers, or doors. Each of the forward facing sides of the cabinet include a grooved surface, wherein edging is secured to each panels such that the panels and edging form an interior space within the cabinet. The edging overlaps the outer edge of the cabinet panels, but not the inner edge, such that the edging and panels are flush within the interior space of the cabinet. As such, the cabinet employs the advantages of both framed and frameless cabinets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2004
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Applicant: MASTERBRAND CABINETS, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew D. Wells, Wayne Andrew Brinkman, John Bennett Rose
  • Publication number: 20030160009
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable, modular apparatus for displaying fixtures and suites of fixtures in a commercial setting. The present invention also relates to a method of displaying fixtures and suites of fixtures in a commercial setting, using the inventive display apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2002
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Inventors: Andrew D. Wells, Rollin D. Weary
  • Patent number: 6331388
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for specifically increasing expression of MHC class I molecules in cells, and in particular, in poorly immunogenic tumor cells as well as in pathogen-infected cells. Also provided by the present invention are methods for increasing presentation of endogenous antigens onto the cell surface by MHC class I molecules, as well as methods of increasing the immunity of an animal against an antigen. The methods presented herein are useful in enhancing immune recognition of any cell infected with any pathogen, for in vitro and in vivo screening of candidate immunogene therapeutic approaches, and for enhancing the generation of antibodies to an otherwise poorly immunogenic antigen or cell. The present invention further provides methods for reducing or increasing the radiation sensitivity of a cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2001
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Miroslav Malkovsky, Andrew D. Wells