Patents by Inventor Gary J. Gallagher

Gary J. Gallagher 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).

  • Method and circuitry for usage of partially functional nonvolatile memory
    Patent number: 5822256
    Abstract: A method and circuitry are described that permit one to utilize a partially functional integrated circuit memory. A memory array is segregated into separate blocks that can each be isolated to minimize the amount of the memory array rendered unusable by a defect. Circuitry is also provided to program memory cells within the array to one of at least three amounts of charge and thereby increase the amount of storage provided by the remaining functional blocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Mark E. Bauer, Steven Wells, David M. Brown, Johnny Javanifard, Sherif Sweha, Robert N. Hasbun, Gary J. Gallagher, Mamun Rashid, Rodney R. Rozman, Glen Hawk, George Blanchard, Mark Winston, Richard D. Pashley