Patents by Inventor Frank D. Jones

Frank D. Jones 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: 4615010
    Abstract: A cascode logic design methodology for producing cascode current switch products utilizing Field Effect transistors wherein the field Effect transistors as voltage mode devices serve as current mode devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1983
    Date of Patent: September 30, 1986
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: James W. Davis, Frank D. Jones
  • Patent number: 4596002
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to an improved random access memory (RAM). More particularly to improved bit selection circuitry for use in an array employing CTS (Complementary Transistor Switch) type memory cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 17, 1986
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Yuen H. Chan, Frank D. Jones, William F. Stinson
  • Patent number: 4518874
    Abstract: A bipolar transistor integrated circuit PLA is disclosed. The array includes a first and second mutually isolated epitaxial regions in a semiconductor substrate. A plurality of common collector bipolar transistors are formed in the first epitaxial region with selected ones of the plurality having their emitters connected in common to a first current source. A second plurality of common collector bipolar transistors in the second epitaxial region have the emitters of selected ones of the second plurality connected in common to the first epitaxial region. The bases of the corresponding pairs of transistors from the first and second epitaxial region are connected to an input signal source. The second epitaxial region is connected to an output node. In this manner, a cascode connected PLA is formed which eliminates the need for surplus current sources required in the prior art. The dot OR formed by the circuit effectively merges the prior art OR array with the search array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 1984
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1985
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: James W. Davis, Frank D. Jones