Patents by Inventor Doran C. Smith

Doran C. Smith 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).

  • Single electron device including clusters of pure carbon atoms
    Patent number: 5420746
    Abstract: A solid state electronic device using single electrons to convey informat. A cluster of pure carbon atoms, commonly known as a fullerene, is used to trap a single electron tunneling through an insulating material located between conductive layers of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 30, 1995
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: Doran C. Smith