Patents by Inventor Bruce W. Porth

Bruce W. Porth 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: 10043940
    Abstract: An encapsulated integrated photodetector waveguide structures with alignment tolerance and methods of manufacture are disclosed. The method includes forming a waveguide structure bounded by one or more shallow trench isolation (STI) structure(s). The method further includes forming a photodetector fully landed on the waveguide structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Solomon Assefa, Bruce W. Porth, Steven M. Shank
  • Publication number: 20180090629
    Abstract: An encapsulated integrated photodetector waveguide structures with alignment tolerance and methods of manufacture are disclosed. The method includes forming a waveguide structure bounded by one or more shallow trench isolation (STI) structure(s). The method further includes forming a photodetector fully landed on the waveguide structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Solomon Assefa, Bruce W. Porth, Steven M. Shank
  • Patent number: 9716010
    Abstract: A handle wafer which prevents edge cracking during a thinning process and method of using the handle wafer for grinding processes are disclosed. The handle wafer includes a body portion with a bottom surface. A square edge portion is provided about a circumference of the bottom surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey P. Gambino, Kenneth F. McAvey, Jr., Charles F. Musante, Bruce W. Porth, Anthony K. Stamper, Timothy D. Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20170133524
    Abstract: An encapsulated integrated photodetector waveguide structures with alignment tolerance and methods of manufacture are disclosed. The method includes forming a waveguide structure bounded by one or more shallow trench isolation (STI) structure(s). The method further includes forming a photodetector fully landed on the waveguide structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Solomon Assefa, Bruce W. Porth, Steven M. Shank
  • Publication number: 20170125628
    Abstract: An encapsulated integrated photodetector waveguide structures with alignment tolerance and methods of manufacture are disclosed. The method includes forming a waveguide structure bounded by one or more shallow trench isolation (STI) structure(s). The method further includes forming a photodetector fully landed on the waveguide structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Solomon Assefa, Bruce W. Porth, Steven M. Shank
  • Patent number: 9640684
    Abstract: An encapsulated integrated photodetector waveguide structures with alignment tolerance and methods of manufacture are disclosed. The method includes forming a waveguide structure bounded by one or more shallow trench isolation (STI) structure(s). The method further includes forming a photodetector fully landed on the waveguide structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Solomon Assefa, Bruce W. Porth, Steven M. Shank
  • Patent number: 9634159
    Abstract: An encapsulated integrated photodetector waveguide structures with alignment tolerance and methods of manufacture are disclosed. The method includes forming a waveguide structure bounded by one or more shallow trench isolation (STI) structure(s). The method further includes forming a photodetector fully landed on the waveguide structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Solomon Assefa, Bruce W. Porth, Steven M. Shank
  • Publication number: 20160322518
    Abstract: An encapsulated integrated photodetector waveguide structures with alignment tolerance and methods of manufacture are disclosed. The method includes forming a waveguide structure bounded by one or more shallow trench isolation (STI) structure(s). The method further includes forming a photodetector fully landed on the waveguide structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Solomon Assefa, Bruce W. Porth, Steven M. Shank
  • Patent number: 9466740
    Abstract: An encapsulated integrated photodetector waveguide structures with alignment tolerance and methods of manufacture are disclosed. The method includes forming a waveguide structure bounded by one or more shallow trench isolation (STI) structure(s). The method further includes forming a photodetector fully landed on the waveguide structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Solomon Assefa, Bruce W. Porth, Steven M. Shank
  • Publication number: 20160260849
    Abstract: An encapsulated integrated photodetector waveguide structures with alignment tolerance and methods of manufacture are disclosed. The method includes forming a waveguide structure bounded by one or more shallow trench isolation (STI) structure(s). The method further includes forming a photodetector fully landed on the waveguide structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Solomon Assefa, Bruce W. Porth, Steven M. Shank
  • Patent number: 9423582
    Abstract: An encapsulated integrated photodetector waveguide structures with alignment tolerance and methods of manufacture are disclosed. The method includes forming a waveguide structure bounded by one or more shallow trench isolation (STI) structure(s). The method further includes forming a photodetector fully landed on the waveguide structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Solomon Assefa, Bruce W. Porth, Steven M. Shank
  • Patent number: 9356164
    Abstract: An encapsulated integrated photodetector waveguide structures with alignment tolerance and methods of manufacture are disclosed. The method includes forming a waveguide structure bounded by one or more shallow trench isolation (STI) structure(s). The method further includes forming a photodetector fully landed on the waveguide structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Solomon Assefa, Bruce W. Porth, Steven M. Shank
  • Publication number: 20160085039
    Abstract: An encapsulated integrated photodetector waveguide structures with alignment tolerance and methods of manufacture are disclosed. The method includes forming a waveguide structure bounded by one or more shallow trench isolation (STI) structure(s). The method further includes forming a photodetector fully landed on the waveguide structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventors: Solomon Assefa, Bruce W. Porth, Steven M. Shank
  • Patent number: 9231131
    Abstract: An encapsulated integrated photodetector waveguide structures with alignment tolerance and methods of manufacture are disclosed. The method includes forming a waveguide structure bounded by one or more shallow trench isolation (STI) structure(s). The method further includes forming a photodetector fully landed on the waveguide structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Solomon Assefa, Bruce W. Porth, Steven M. Shank
  • Publication number: 20150364620
    Abstract: An encapsulated integrated photodetector waveguide structures with alignment tolerance and methods of manufacture are disclosed. The method includes forming a waveguide structure bounded by one or more shallow trench isolation (STI) structure(s). The method further includes forming a photodetector fully landed on the waveguide structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventors: Solomon Assefa, Bruce W. Porth, Steven M. Shank
  • Publication number: 20150364636
    Abstract: An encapsulated integrated photodetector waveguide structures with alignment tolerance and methods of manufacture are disclosed. The method includes forming a waveguide structure bounded by one or more shallow trench isolation (STI) structure(s). The method further includes forming a photodetector fully landed on the waveguide structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventors: Solomon Assefa, Bruce W. Porth, Steven M. Shank
  • Publication number: 20150364619
    Abstract: An encapsulated integrated photodetector waveguide structures with alignment tolerance and methods of manufacture are disclosed. The method includes forming a waveguide structure bounded by one or more shallow trench isolation (STI) structure(s). The method further includes forming a photodetector fully landed on the waveguide structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventors: Solomon Assefa, Bruce W. Porth, Steven M. Shank
  • Publication number: 20150194543
    Abstract: An encapsulated integrated photodetector waveguide structures with alignment tolerance and methods of manufacture are disclosed. The method includes forming a waveguide structure bounded by one or more shallow trench isolation (STI) structure(s). The method further includes forming a photodetector fully landed on the waveguide structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2014
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Solomon ASSEFA, Bruce W. PORTH, Steven M. SHANK
  • Publication number: 20150132527
    Abstract: A handle wafer which prevents edge cracking during a thinning process and method of using the handle wafer for grinding processes are disclosed. The handle wafer includes a body portion with a bottom surface. A square edge portion is provided about a circumference of the bottom surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey P. GAMBINO, Kenneth F. MCAVEY, JR., Charles F. MUSANTE, Bruce W. PORTH, Anthony K. STAMPER, Timothy D. SULLIVAN
  • Patent number: 8796044
    Abstract: Device structures, fabrication methods, and design structures for a capacitor of a memory cell of ferroelectric random access memory device. The capacitor may include a first electrode comprised of a first conductor, a ferroelectric layer on the first electrode, a second electrode on the ferroelectric layer, and a cap layer on an upper surface of the second electrode. The second electrode may be comprised of a second conductor, and the cap layer may have a composition that is free of titanium. The second electrode may be formed by etching a layer of a material formed on a layer of the second conductor to define a hardmask and then modifying the remaining portion of that material in the hardmask to have a comparatively less etch rate, when exposed to a chlorine-based reactive ion etch chemistry, than when initially formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: James E. Beecher, William J. Murphy, James S. Nakos, Bruce W. Porth