Patents by Inventor Dan Dean

Dan Dean 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).

  • System for evaluating and reporting semiconductor test processes
    Patent number: 6256593
    Abstract: A system is disclosed for evaluating relevant data across independent test sequences and providing a consumable output to give a tester an accurate account of the test data. A method for reporting the results of the test processes includes several steps. First, repair, trending, characterization, timing and engineering data for two separate test sequences are read. Next, the data is compared. Also, an analytical report of the test data comparisons is assembled and output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Assignee: Micron Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Tim Damon, Blane Holden, Matt Adsitt, Dan Dean, Mike Pearson
  • Adapter and method for cleaning paint rollers
    Patent number: 6073362
    Abstract: A paint roller adapter is disclosed which includes a substantially longitudinal first rod and a second rod. The first rod is suitable for being received by a drill chuck. The second rod, being longer in length than the first rod, is capable of receiving a mini-roller about the longitudinal centroid of the roller. Between the first and second rods may include a handle portion to facilitate a user grasping the adapter. Between the handle and the second rod is a step taper, preferably with annular ribs thereon. This step taper has a gradual increase in diameter from the surface of the second rod increasing in the direction of the handle. This gradual taper provides secure frictional contact between the roller and the taper/second rod combination, thus securably fastening the roller to the adapter. Between the handle and the first rod exists an annular taper that would facilitate the insertion of the first rod into a paint roller spinner, the jaws of the roller securing onto the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2000
    Inventors: Dan Dean, Charles R. DeCola
  • System for evaluating and reporting semiconductor test processes
    Patent number: 6070131
    Abstract: A system is disclosed for evaluating relevant data across independent test sequences and providing a consumable output to give a tester an accurate account of the test data. A method for reporting the results of the test processes includes several steps. First, repair, trending, characterization, timing and engineering data for two separate test sequences are read. Next, the data is compared. Also, an analytical report of the test data comparisons is assembled and output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2000
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Tim Damon, Blane Holden, Matt Adsitt, Dan Dean, Mike Pearson