Patents by Inventor Christopher B. Cooper

Christopher B. Cooper 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: 20030078252
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula 1 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2002
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Applicant: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Sanner, Chris J. Helal, Christopher B. Cooper
  • Patent number: 6552945
    Abstract: A method for storing a temperature threshold in an integrated circuit includes measuring operating parameters of the integrated circuit versus temperature, calculating a maximum temperature at which the integrated circuit performance exceeds predetermined specifications and storing parameters corresponding to the maximum temperature in a comparison circuit in the integrated circuit by selectively blowing fusable devices in the comparison circuit. The fusable devices may be antifuses. As a result, the integrated circuit is able to provide signals to devices external to the integrated circuit to indicate that the integrated circuit may be too hot to operate properly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher B. Cooper, Ming-Bo Liu, Chris G. Martin, Troy A. Manning, Stephen L. Casper, Charles H. Dennison, Brian M. Shirley, Brian L. Brown, Shubneesh Batra
  • Patent number: 6530045
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method are disclosed for reducing the pin driver count required for testing computer memory devices, specifically Rambus DRAM, while a die is on a semiconductor wafer. By reducing the pin count, more DRAMs can be tested at the same time, thereby reducing test cost and time. One preferred embodiment utilizes a trailing edge of a precharge clock to select a new active bank address, so that the address line required to select a new active address does not have to be accessed at the same time as the row lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher B. Cooper, Siang Tian Giam, Jerry D. McBride, Scott L. Ayres
  • Publication number: 20020103185
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula 1 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2001
    Publication date: August 1, 2002
    Inventors: Mark A. Sanner, Chris J. Helal, Christopher B. Cooper, Travis T. Wager
  • Patent number: 6314036
    Abstract: A RAMBUS dynamic random access memory includes a test control circuit that selectively couples a row address latch to either a row sense control signal or a CMD control signal. In a normal operating mode, the test control circuit couples the row address latch to the row sense control signal so that the row sense control signal both latches a row address and senses a row of memory cells corresponding to the latched address. Prior to conducting a core noise test, the test control circuit couples the row address latch to the CMD control signal so that the row address is latched by the CMD control signal, and the row sense control signal only functions during the core noise test to sense a row corresponding to the latched row. The memory also includes a multiplexer that receives a time-multiplexed data/address bus and simultaneously couples a first part of the data/address bus to an internal data bus and a second part of the data/address bus to an internal address bus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher B. Cooper, Brian L. Brown, Thanh K. Mai
  • Publication number: 20010009528
    Abstract: A method for storing a temperature threshold in an integrated circuit includes measuring operating parameters of the integrated circuit versus temperature, calculating a maximum temperature at which the integrated circuit performance exceeds predetermined specifications and storing parameters corresponding to the maximum temperature in a comparison circuit in the integrated circuit by selectively blowing fusable devices in the comparison circuit. The fusable devices may be antifuses. As a result, the integrated circuit is able to provide signals to devices external to the integrated circuit to indicate that the integrated circuit may be too hot to operate properly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2001
    Publication date: July 26, 2001
    Inventors: Christopher B. Cooper, Ming-Bo Liu, Chris G. Martin, Troy A. Manning, Stephen L. Casper, Charles H. Dennison, Brian M. Shirley, Brian L. Brown, Shubneesh Batra
  • Patent number: 6233190
    Abstract: A method for storing a temperature threshold in an integrated circuit includes measuring operating parameters of the integrated circuit versus temperature, calculating a maximum temperature at which the integrated circuit performance exceeds predetermined specifications and storing parameters corresponding to the maximum temperature in a comparison circuit in the integrated circuit by selectively blowing fusable devices in the comparison circuit. The fusable devices may be antifuses. As a result, the integrated circuit is able to provide signals to devices external to the integrated circuit to indicate that the integrated circuit may be too hot to operate properly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher B. Cooper, Ming-Bo Liu, Chris G. Martin, Troy A. Manning, Stephen L. Casper, Charles H. Dennison, Brian M. Shirley, Brian L. Brown, Shubneesh Batra
  • Patent number: 6176241
    Abstract: Systems and methods for assessing cardiorespiratory fitness and for developing and implementing customized exercise regimens for developing cardiorespiratory conditioning. Initially, data is obtained from an individual to determine the individual's Anaerobic Threshold, Respiratory Compensation Point and VO2max. Preferably, the individual's Anaerobic Threshold is determined by gas exchange analysis which compares either ventilatory equivalent (VE/VO2) versus oxygen uptake or CO2 output versus oxygen uptake. Once the Anaerobic Threshold, Respiratory Compensation Point and VO2max have been determined, exercise regimens can be formulated that are comprised of zones or levels of training intensity expressed in terms of such physiological domains. Such zones or training intensities may be further designed to fall within a range of specified heart rates that coincide with an individual's Anaerobic Threshold, Respiratory Compensation Point and VO2max.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2001
    Inventors: Saul Blau, Thomas W. Storer, Christopher B. Cooper
  • Patent number: 6144598
    Abstract: A RAMBUS dynamic random access memory includes a test control circuit that selectively couples a row address latch to either a row sense control signal or a CMD control signal. In a normal operating mode, the test control circuit couples the row address latch to the row sense control signal so that the row sense control signal both latches a row address and senses a row of memory cells corresponding to the latched address. Prior to conducting a core noise test, the test control circuit couples the row address latch to the CMD control signal so that the row address is latched by the CMD control signal, and the row sense control signal only functions during the core noise test to sense a row corresponding to the latched row. The memory also includes a multiplexer that receives a time-multiplexed data/address bus and simultaneously couples a first part of the data/address bus to an internal data bus and a second part of the data/address bus to an internal address bus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2000
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher B. Cooper, Brian L. Brown, Thanh K. Mai
  • Patent number: 6043238
    Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein a, V, X, Y, Z, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are as defined above, useful in (a) the treatment of myelosuppression including suppression associated with cancer chemotherapy as well as activation of the immune system for the treatment of cancer or (b) prevention and treatment of viral, fungal, bacterial and parasitic infectious diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2000
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher B. Cooper, Joseph P. Lyssikatos, Donald W. Mann, Scott J. Hecker