Patents by Inventor Douglas B. Fields

Douglas B. Fields 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: 4775942
    Abstract: A method, for producing a multi-layer metallization pattern (macro) for a custom sized memory embedded on a masterslice, is disclosed. The memory has "n" addresses and stores "m" bits at each address. Specifically, the memory relies on using macros for a "seed" portion and a "stitch" portion of the memory. The seed portion is a small complete memory. The seed contains all the ancillary support circuitry, e.g. address decoders and true/complement generators, used by the entire embedded memory and a small amount of memory locations, typically having "n" rows each one or two bits wide, with their associated data transfer circuits. A "stitch" is one column of "n" memory locations and the data transfer circuits required to serve these locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1985
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1988
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Raymond J. Ferreri, Douglas B. Fields, Walter R. Heitmueller