Patents by Inventor James B. Griffin

James B. Griffin 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).

  • Publication number: 20140252589
    Abstract: Structures and methods for the dissipation of charge build-up during the formation of cavities in semiconductor substrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: James B. Griffin, Russell A. Benson
  • Patent number: 7580862
    Abstract: A method and system to select, schedule, purchase, confirm, invoice, bill and settle service orders, such as home services orders from customers. The method and system accept electronic service orders as well as customer leads for services, selects service providers and schedule services in real-time via a computer network, confirms scheduling of service delivery in real-time, handles administrative and business details for both customers and service providers, as well as fulfills, tracks and settle service orders. The method and system also provide customized information for services available via an electronic services network and dynamically schedule services using plural electronic appointment calendars from plural service providers. The method and system includes customer service order and customer lead information and enterprise-wide visibility and management of business processes. The method and system may also be used for goods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: The Servicemaster Company
    Inventors: Patrick A. Montelo, Peter A. Korp, Kurt A. Biery, Susan P. Buckles, James A. Goetz, James B. Griffin, Todd M. Hibben, David A. Linke, Timothy J. Moriarty, Jerome P. Mrozak, James R. Schulz, Michael E. Shugarman