Patents by Inventor Daniel C. Skinner

Daniel C. Skinner 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: 20240249754
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for writing and storing parameter codes for operating parameters, and selecting between the parameter codes to set an operating condition for a memory are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a first mode register and a second mode register. The first mode register is configured to store first and second parameter codes for a same operating parameter. The second mode register is configured to store a parameter code for a control parameter to select between the first and second parameter codes to set a current operating condition for the operating parameter. An example method includes storing in a first register a first parameter code for an operating parameter used to set a first memory operating condition, and further includes storing in a second register a second parameter code for the operating parameter used to set a second memory operating condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2024
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Inventors: Dean D. Gans, Daniel C. Skinner
  • Patent number: 11901037
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for writing and storing parameter codes for operating parameters, and selecting between the parameter codes to set an operating condition for a memory are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a first mode register and a second mode register. The first mode register is configured to store first and second parameter codes for a same operating parameter. The second mode register is configured to store a parameter code for a control parameter to select between the first and second parameter codes to set a current operating condition for the operating parameter. An example method includes storing in a first register a first parameter code for an operating parameter used to set a first memory operating condition, and further includes storing in a second register a second parameter code for the operating parameter used to set a second memory operating condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Inventors: Dean D. Gans, Daniel C. Skinner
  • Publication number: 20230238038
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for writing and storing parameter codes for operating parameters, and selecting between the parameter codes to set an operating condition for a memory are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a first mode register and a second mode register. The first mode register is configured to store first and second parameter codes for a same operating parameter. The second mode register is configured to store a parameter code for a control parameter to select between the first and second parameter codes to set a current operating condition for the operating parameter. An example method includes storing in a first register a first parameter code for an operating parameter used to set a first memory operating condition, and further includes storing in a second register a second parameter code for the operating parameter used to set a second memory operating condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Applicant: MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Dean D. Gans, Daniel C. Skinner
  • Patent number: 11568906
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for writing and storing parameter codes for operating parameters, and selecting between the parameter codes to set an operating condition for a memory are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a first mode register and a second mode register. The first mode register is configured to store first and second parameter codes for a same operating parameter. The second mode register is configured to store a parameter code for a control parameter to select between the first and second parameter codes to set a current operating condition for the operating parameter. An example method includes storing in a first register a first parameter code for an operating parameter used to set a first memory operating condition, and further includes storing in a second register a second parameter code for the operating parameter used to set a second memory operating condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean D. Gans, Daniel C. Skinner
  • Publication number: 20210287724
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for writing and storing parameter codes for operating parameters, and selecting between the parameter codes to set an operating condition for a memory are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a first mode register and a second mode register. The first mode register is configured to store first and second parameter codes for a same operating parameter. The second mode register is configured to store a parameter code for a control parameter to select between the first and second parameter codes to set a current operating condition for the operating parameter. An example method includes storing in a first register a first parameter code for an operating parameter used to set a first memory operating condition, and further includes storing in a second register a second parameter code for the operating parameter used to set a second memory operating condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Applicant: MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Dean D. Gans, Daniel C. Skinner
  • Patent number: 10978115
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for writing and storing parameter codes for operating parameters, and selecting between the parameter codes to set an operating condition for a memory are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a first mode register and a second mode register. The first mode register is configured to store first and second parameter codes for a same operating parameter. The second mode register is configured to store a parameter code for a control parameter to select between the first and second parameter codes to set a current operating condition for the operating parameter. An example method includes storing in a first register a first parameter code for an operating parameter used to set a first memory operating condition, and further includes storing in a second register a second parameter code for the operating parameter used to set a second memory operating condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean D. Gans, Daniel C. Skinner
  • Publication number: 20200312387
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for writing and storing parameter codes for operating parameters, and selecting between the parameter codes to set an operating condition for a memory are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a first mode register and a second mode register. The first mode register is configured to store first and second parameter codes for a same operating parameter. The second mode register is configured to store a parameter code for a control parameter to select between the first and second parameter codes to set a current operating condition for the operating parameter. An example method includes storing in a first register a first parameter code for an operating parameter used to set a first memory operating condition, and further includes storing in a second register a second parameter code for the operating parameter used to set a second memory operating condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Applicant: MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Dean D. Gans, Daniel C. Skinner
  • Patent number: 10629245
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for writing and storing parameter codes for operating parameters, and selecting between the parameter codes to set an operating condition for a memory are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a first mode register and a second mode register. The first mode register is configured to store first and second parameter codes for a same operating parameter. The second mode register is configured to store a parameter code for a control parameter to select between the first and second parameter codes to set a current operating condition for the operating parameter. An example method includes storing in a first register a first parameter code for an operating parameter used to set a first memory operating condition, and further includes storing in a second register a second parameter code for the operating parameter used to set a second memory operating condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: Micro Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean D. Gans, Daniel C. Skinner
  • Publication number: 20190341085
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for writing and storing parameter codes for operating parameters, and selecting between the parameter codes to set an operating condition for a memory are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a first mode register and a second mode register. The first mode register is configured to store first and second parameter codes for a same operating parameter. The second mode register is configured to store a parameter code for a control parameter to select between the first and second parameter codes to set a current operating condition for the operating parameter. An example method includes storing in a first register a first parameter code for an operating parameter used to set a first memory operating condition, and further includes storing in a second register a second parameter code for the operating parameter used to set a second memory operating condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Applicant: MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Dean D. Gans, Daniel C. Skinner
  • Patent number: 10424351
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for writing and storing parameter codes for operating parameters, and selecting between the parameter codes to set an operating condition for a memory are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a first mode register and a second mode register. The first mode register is configured to store first and second parameter codes for a same operating parameter. The second mode register is configured to store a parameter code for a control parameter to select between the first and second parameter codes to set a current operating condition for the operating parameter. An example method includes storing in a first register a first parameter code for an operating parameter used to set a first memory operating condition, and further includes storing in a second register a second parameter code for the operating parameter used to set a second memory operating condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean D. Gans, Daniel C. Skinner
  • Publication number: 20190122707
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for writing and storing parameter codes for operating parameters, and selecting between the parameter codes to set an operating condition for a memory are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a first mode register and a second mode register. The first mode register is configured to store first and second parameter codes for a same operating parameter. The second mode register is configured to store a parameter code for a control parameter to select between the first and second parameter codes to set a current operating condition for the operating parameter. An example method includes storing in a first register a first parameter code for an operating parameter used to set a first memory operating condition, and further includes storing in a second register a second parameter code for the operating parameter used to set a second memory operating condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: Dean D. Gans, Daniel C. Skinner
  • Patent number: 10157647
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for writing and storing parameter codes for operating parameters, and selecting between the parameter codes to set an operating condition for a memory are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a first mode register and a second mode register. The first mode register is configured to store first and second parameter codes for a same operating parameter. The second mode register is configured to store a parameter code for a control parameter to select between the first and second parameter codes to set a current operating condition for the operating parameter. An example method includes storing in a first register a first parameter code for an operating parameter used to set a first memory operating condition, and further includes storing in a second register a second parameter code for the operating parameter used to set a second memory operating condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean D. Gans, Daniel C. Skinner
  • Publication number: 20180211695
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for writing and storing parameter codes for operating parameters, and selecting between the parameter codes to set an operating condition for a memory are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a first mode register and a second mode register. The first mode register is configured to store first and second parameter codes for a same operating parameter. The second mode register is configured to store a parameter code for a control parameter to select between the first and second parameter codes to set a current operating condition for the operating parameter. An example method includes storing in a first register a first parameter code for an operating parameter used to set a first memory operating condition, and further includes storing in a second register a second parameter code for the operating parameter used to set a second memory operating condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean D. Gans, Daniel C. Skinner
  • Patent number: 9934831
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for writing and storing parameter codes for operating parameters, and selecting between the parameter codes to set an operating condition for a memory are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a first mode register and a second mode register. The first mode register is configured to store first and second parameter codes for a same operating parameter. The second mode register is configured to store a parameter code for a control parameter to select between the first and second parameter codes to set a current operating condition for the operating parameter. An example method includes storing in a first register a first parameter code for an operating parameter used to set a first memory operating condition, and further includes storing in a second register a second parameter code for the operating parameter used to set a second memory operating condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean D. Gans, Daniel C. Skinner
  • Publication number: 20150286593
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for writing and storing parameter codes for operating parameters, and selecting between the parameter codes to set an operating condition for a memory are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a first mode register and a second mode register. The first mode register is configured to store first and second parameter codes for a same operating parameter. The second mode register is configured to store a parameter code for a control parameter to select between the first and second parameter codes to set a current operating condition for the operating parameter. An example method includes storing in a first register a first parameter code for an operating parameter used to set a first memory operating condition, and further includes storing in a second register a second parameter code for the operating parameter used to set a second memory operating condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: DEAN D. GANS, Daniel C. Skinner
  • Patent number: 6229218
    Abstract: An interconnect device for connecting an electronic package, whether it be a single chip or a multi-component device, to a primary substrate requiring the mating of dissimilar solder patterns includes a secondary substrate having a first face and a second face. The first face of the secondary substrate may include a first pattern of conductive lands formed on the first face corresponding to a plurality of conductive leads of an electronic package. The second face of the secondary substrate includes a second pattern of conductive lands corresponding to a plurality of conductive lands formed on the primary substrate. The first pattern of conductive lands formed on the first face is electrically connected to the second pattern of conductive lands formed on the second face via surface and internal conductive paths. Solder ball reflow soldering methods are used to connect the electronic device to the secondary substrate and to connect the secondary substrate to the primary substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Assignee: MCMS, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Casey, Andrew J. Heidelberg, Daniel C. Skinner