Patents by Inventor Hyun T. Kim

Hyun T. Kim 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).

  • Formation of self-aligned contact plugs
    Patent number: 7279419
    Abstract: Methods of forming a contact structure for semiconductor assemblies are described. One method provides process steps to create an inner dielectric isolation layer after the contact region is protected, which is followed by the formation of the self-aligned contact structures. A second method provides process steps to create an inner dielectric isolation layer after the self-aligned contact structures are formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Hyun T. Kim, Byron N. Burgess
  • Rain gutter cover
    Patent number: 6944991
    Abstract: A rain gutter cover for covering the gutter, includes a large space screen a curved upper leg portion extended from a roof shingle for engaging with an upper end of the large space screen, and a plurality of supports attached to the curved front leg portion and to a lower leg portion whereby the rain gutter can keep out leaves and other debris, and allow water to enter thereinto and fall down into the gutter effectively and accurately.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Inventor: Hyun T. Kim