Patents by Inventor John M. Hopkins
John M. Hopkins 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).
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Patent number: 11956950Abstract: A method used in forming a memory array comprising strings of memory cells comprises forming laterally-spaced memory blocks individually comprising a vertical stack comprising alternating insulative tiers and conductive tiers. Channel-material strings of memory cells extend through the insulative tiers and the conductive tiers. The conductive tiers comprise metal along sides of the memory blocks. Silicon is formed between the memory blocks over the metal of the conductive tiers. The silicon and the metal react to form metal silicide therefrom that is directly against and longitudinally-along the metal of individual of the conductive tiers. After the reacting, unreacted of the silicon is removed from between the memory blocks and intervening material is formed between and longitudinally-along the memory blocks. Other embodiments, including structure independent of method, are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2022Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventors: John D. Hopkins, Nancy M. Lomeli
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Patent number: 11956955Abstract: A liner is formed laterally-outside of individual channel-material strings in one of first tiers and in one of second tiers. The liners are isotropically etched to form void-spaces in the one second tier above the one first tier. Individual of the void-spaces are laterally-between the individual channel-material strings and the second-tier material in the one second tier. Conductively-doped semiconductive material is formed against sidewalls of the channel material of the channel-material strings in the one first tier and that extends upwardly into the void-spaces in the one second tier. The conductively-doped semiconductive material is heated to diffuse conductivity-increasing dopants therein from the void-spaces laterally into the channel material laterally there-adjacent and upwardly into the channel material that is above the void-spaces.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventors: John D. Hopkins, Nancy M. Lomeli
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Patent number: 11917817Abstract: A microelectronic device comprises a stack structure comprising a vertically alternating sequence of conductive material and insulative material arranged in tiers. The stack structure has blocks separated from one another by first dielectric slot structures. Each of the blocks comprises two crest regions, a stadium structure interposed between the two crest regions in a first horizontal direction and comprising opposing staircase structures each having steps comprising edges of the tiers of the stack structure, and two bridge regions neighboring opposing sides of the stadium structure in a second horizontal direction orthogonal to the first horizontal direction and having upper surfaces substantially coplanar with upper surfaces of the two crest regions. At least one second dielectric slot structure is within horizontal boundaries of the stadium structure in the first horizontal direction and partially vertically extends through and segmenting each of the two bridge regions.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2020Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventors: Shuangqiang Luo, John D. Hopkins, Lifang Xu, Nancy M. Lomeli, Indra V. Chary, Kar Wui Thong, Shicong Wang
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Patent number: 11661357Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for cleaning materials, such as flooring and upholstery. In some cases, the systems and methods use an electrolytic cell to electrolyze a solution comprising sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium acetate, sodium percarbonate, potassium carbonate, potassium bicarbonate, and/or any other suitable chemical to generate electrolyzed alkaline water and/or electrolyzed oxidizing water. In some cases, the cell comprises a recirculation loop that recirculates anolyte through an anode compartment of the cell. In some cases, the cell further comprises a senor and a processor, where the processor is configured to automatically change an operation of the cell, based on a reading from the sensor. In some cases, a fluid flows past a magnet before entering the cell. In some additional cases, fluid from the cell is conditioned by being split into multiple conduits that run in proximity to each other. Additional implementations are described.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2019Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Z Intellectual Property Holding Company, LLCInventors: Gaylord M. Karren, James K. Stone, John M. Hopkins, William R. Shupe
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Patent number: 11629076Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for cleaning materials, such as flooring and upholstery. In some cases, the systems and methods use an electrolytic cell to electrolyze a solution comprising sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium acetate, sodium percarbonate, potassium carbonate, potassium bicarbonate, and/or any other suitable chemical to generate electrolyzed alkaline water and/or electrolyzed oxidizing water. In some cases, the cell comprises a recirculation loop that recirculates anolyte through an anode compartment of the cell. In some cases, the cell further comprises a senor and a processor, where the processor is configured to automatically change an operation of the cell, based on a reading from the sensor. In some cases, a fluid flows past a magnet before entering the cell. In some additional cases, fluid from the cell is conditioned by being split into multiple conduits that run in proximity to each other. Additional implementations are described.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2019Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Z Intellectual Property Holding Company, LLCInventors: Gaylord M. Karren, James K. Stone, John M. Hopkins, William R. Shupe
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Patent number: 11623880Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for cleaning materials, such as flooring and upholstery. In some cases, the systems and methods use an electrolytic cell to electrolyze a solution comprising sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium acetate, sodium percarbonate, potassium carbonate, potassium bicarbonate, and/or any other suitable chemical to generate electrolyzed alkaline water and/or electrolyzed oxidizing water. In some cases, the cell comprises a recirculation loop that recirculates anolyte through an anode compartment of the cell. In some cases, the cell further comprises a senor and a processor, where the processor is configured to automatically change an operation of the cell, based on a reading from the sensor. In some cases, a fluid flows past a magnet before entering the cell. In some additional cases, fluid from the cell is conditioned by being split into multiple conduits that run in proximity to each other. Additional implementations are described.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2019Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: Z Intellectual Property Holding Company, LLCInventors: Gaylord M. Karren, James K. Stone, John M. Hopkins, William R. Shupe
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Patent number: 11565952Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for cleaning materials, such as flooring and upholstery. In some cases, the systems and methods use an electrolytic cell to electrolyze a solution comprising sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium acetate, sodium percarbonate, potassium carbonate, potassium bicarbonate, and/or any other suitable chemical to generate electrolyzed alkaline water and/or electrolyzed oxidizing water. In some cases, the cell comprises a recirculation loop that recirculates anolyte through an anode compartment of the cell. In some cases, the cell further comprises a sensor and a processor, where the processor is configured to automatically change an operation of the cell, based on a reading from the sensor. In some cases, a fluid flows past a magnet before entering the cell. In some additional cases, fluid from the cell is conditioned by being split into multiple conduits that run in proximity to each other. Additional implementations are described.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2019Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: Z Intellectual Property Holding Company, LLCInventors: Gaylord M. Karren, James K. Stone, John M. Hopkins, William R. Shupe
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Publication number: 20230002254Abstract: The described systems and methods relate to systems for providing a cleaning solution comprising electrolyzed water. While the cleaning systems can comprise any suitable component, in some cases, they include an electrolytic cell and at least one fluid conditioning system that includes a first conduit and a second conduit that are coupled together and are non-concentric with each other. While the fluid conditioning system can be disposed in any suitable location with respect to the cell, in some cases, the fluid condition system is disposed upstream of the cell to provide fluid that passes through the first and second conduits into the cell. In some cases, the fluid conditioning system is disposed downstream of the cell to receive an electrolyzed water produced by the cell. In some cases, the fluid conditioning system is configured to recirculate electrolyzed oxidizing water through an anode compartment of the cell. Other implementations are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: Gaylord M. Karren, James K. Stone, John M. Hopkins, William R. Shupe
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Publication number: 20230002255Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for cleaning materials, such as flooring and upholstery. In some cases, the systems and methods use an electrolytic cell to electrolyze a solution comprising sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium acetate, sodium percarbonate, potassium carbonate, potassium bicarbonate, and/or any other suitable chemical to generate electrolyzed alkaline water and/or electrolyzed oxidizing water. In some cases, the cell comprises a recirculation loop that recirculates anolyte through an anode compartment of the cell. In some cases, the cell further comprises a senor and a processor, where the processor is configured to automatically change an operation of the cell, based on a reading from the sensor. In some cases, a fluid flows past a magnet before entering the cell. In some additional cases, fluid from the cell is conditioned by being split into multiple conduits that run in proximity to each other. Additional implementations are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Applicant: Z INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY HOLDING COMPANY, LLCInventors: Gaylord M. Karren, James K. Stone, John M. Hopkins, William R. Shupe
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Patent number: 11498856Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for cleaning materials, such as flooring and upholstery. In some cases, the systems and methods use an electrolytic cell to electrolyze a solution comprising sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium acetate, sodium percarbonate, potassium carbonate, potassium bicarbonate, and/or any other suitable chemical to generate electrolyzed alkaline water and/or electrolyzed oxidizing water. In some cases, the cell comprises a recirculation loop that recirculates anolyte through an anode compartment of the cell. In some cases, the cell further comprises a sensor and a processor, where the processor is configured to automatically change an operation of the cell, based on a reading from the sensor. In some cases, a fluid flows past a magnet before entering the cell. In some additional cases, fluid from the cell is conditioned by being split into multiple conduits that run in proximity to each other. Additional implementations are described.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2019Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: Z Intellectual Property Holding Company, LLCInventors: Gaylord M. Karren, James K. Stone, John M. Hopkins, William R. Shupe
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Patent number: 11479484Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for cleaning materials, such as flooring and upholstery. In some cases, the systems and methods use an electrolytic cell to electrolyze a solution comprising sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium acetate, sodium percarbonate, potassium carbonate, potassium bicarbonate, and/or any other suitable chemical to generate electrolyzed alkaline water and/or electrolyzed oxidizing water. In some cases, the cell comprises a recirculation loop that recirculates anolyte through an anode compartment of the cell. In some cases, the cell further comprises a sensor and a processor, where the processor is configured to automatically change an operation of the cell, based on a reading from the sensor. In some cases, a fluid flows past a magnet before entering the cell. In some additional cases, fluid from the cell is conditioned by being split into multiple conduits that run in proximity to each other. Additional implementations are described.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2019Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: Z Intellectual Property Holding Company, LLCInventors: Gaylord M. Karren, James K. Stone, John M. Hopkins, William R. Shupe
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Patent number: 11440820Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for cleaning materials, such as flooring and upholstery. In some cases, the systems and methods use an electrolytic cell to electrolyze a solution comprising sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium acetate, sodium percarbonate, potassium carbonate, potassium bicarbonate, and/or any other suitable chemical to generate electrolyzed alkaline water and/or electrolyzed oxidizing water. In some cases, the cell comprises a recirculation loop that recirculates anolyte through an anode compartment of the cell. In some cases, the cell further comprises a sensor and a processor, where the processor is configured to automatically change an operation of the cell, based on a reading from the sensor. In some cases, a fluid flows past a magnet before entering the cell. In some additional cases, fluid from the cell is conditioned by being split into multiple conduits that run in proximity to each other. Additional implementations are described.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2019Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: Z Intellectual Property Holding Company, LLCInventors: Gaylord M. Karren, James K. Stone, John M. Hopkins, William R. Shupe
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Publication number: 20220248924Abstract: While the described wand can include any suitable component, in some cases, it includes a wand head having a vacuum port with a front face and a back face, a jet port that is coupled at the back face of the vacuum port, and a jet that is coupled to the jet port, the jet being configured to spray effluent through the vacuum port to a surface to be cleaned. In some cases, the front face includes a first jog that extends from a front side of the front face and across a width of the front face. In some cases, the second face includes a second jog that extends across a width of the back face of the vacuum port such that the second jog extends into the vacuum port and defines a second recess at a back side of the back face. Additional implementations are also described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2022Publication date: August 11, 2022Applicant: Z Intellectual Property Holding Company, LLCInventors: Gaylord M. Karren, James K. Stone, John M. Hopkins, William R. Shupe
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Publication number: 20220233045Abstract: While the described wand can include any suitable component, in some cases, it includes a wand head having a vacuum port with a front face and a back face, a jet port that is coupled at the back face of the vacuum port, and a jet that is coupled to the jet port, the jet being configured to spray effluent through the vacuum port to a surface to be cleaned. In some cases, the front face includes a first jog that extends from a front side of the front face and across a width of the front face. In some cases, the second face includes a second jog that extends across a width of the back face of the vacuum port such that the second jog extends into the vacuum port and defines a second recess at a back side of the back face. Additional implementations are also described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2022Publication date: July 28, 2022Applicant: Z Intellectual Property Holding Company, LLCInventors: Gaylord M. Karren, James K. Stone, John M. Hopkins, William R. Shupe
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Patent number: 11383993Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for cleaning materials, such as flooring and upholstery. In some cases, the systems and methods use an electrolytic cell to electrolyze a solution comprising sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium acetate, sodium percarbonate, potassium carbonate, potassium bicarbonate, and/or any other suitable chemical to generate electrolyzed alkaline water and/or electrolyzed oxidizing water. In some cases, the cell comprises a recirculation loop that recirculates anolyte through an anode compartment of the cell. In some cases, the cell further comprises a sensor and a processor, where the processor is configured to automatically change an operation of the cell, based on a reading from the sensor. In some cases, a fluid flows past a magnet before entering the cell. In some additional cases, fluid from the cell is conditioned by being split into multiple conduits that run in proximity to each other. Additional implementations are described.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2019Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: Z Intellectual Property Holding Company, LLCInventors: Gaylord M. Karren, James K. Stone, John M. Hopkins, William R. Shupe
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Publication number: 20210378478Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a wand that is configured to clean a surface, such as carpeting and rugs, are disclosed herein. While the described wand can comprise any suitable component that allows it to be used to clean a surface, in some cases, the wand includes a wand head having a shroud, with a jet orifice and a vacuum port being disposed within the shroud. In some such cases, the vacuum port includes a breaker bar that is recessed within the shroud such that a portion of the shroud extends past the breaker bar. Additionally, in some cases, the shroud further includes one or more rollers that are optionally adjustable in height such that the wand head can is useable by operators of varying heights. In some cases, the wand head is coupled to a vacuum tube that attaches to a vacuum. Additional implementations are also described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Applicant: Z Intellectual Property Holding Company, LLCInventors: John M. Hopkins, Gaylord M. Karren, James K. Stone, William R. Shupe
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Patent number: 11058275Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a wand that is configured to clean a surface, such as carpeting and rugs, are disclosed herein. While the described wand can comprise any suitable component that allows it to be used to clean a surface, in some cases, the wand includes a wand head having a shroud, with a jet orifice and a vacuum port being disposed within the shroud. In some such cases, the vacuum port includes a breaker bar that is recessed within the shroud such that a portion of the shroud extends past the breaker bar. Additionally, in some cases, the shroud further includes one or more rollers that are optionally adjustable in height such that the wand head can is useable by operators of varying heights. In some cases, the wand head is coupled to a vacuum tube that attaches to a vacuum. Additional implementations are also described herein.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2019Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: Z Intellectual Property Holding Company, LLCInventors: John M. Hopkins, Gaylord M. Karren, James K. Stone, William R. Shupe
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Publication number: 20200008640Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a wand that is configured to clean a surface, such as carpeting and rugs, are disclosed herein. While the described wand can comprise any suitable component that allows it to be used to clean a surface, in some cases, the wand includes a wand head having a shroud, with a jet orifice and a vacuum port being disposed within the shroud. In some such cases, the vacuum port includes a breaker bar that is recessed within the shroud such that a portion of the shroud extends past the breaker bar. Additionally, in some cases, the shroud further includes one or more rollers that are optionally adjustable in height such that the wand head can is useable by operators of varying heights. In some cases, the wand head is coupled to a vacuum tube that attaches to a vacuum. Additional implementations are also described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicant: Z Intellectual Property Holding Company, LLCInventors: John M. Hopkins, Gaylord M. Karren, James K. Stone, William R. Shupe
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Publication number: 20190284065Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for cleaning materials, such as flooring and upholstery. In some cases, the systems and methods use an electrolytic cell to electrolyze a solution comprising sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium acetate, sodium percarbonate, potassium carbonate, potassium bicarbonate, and/or any other suitable chemical to generate electrolyzed alkaline water and/or electrolyzed oxidizing water. In some cases, the cell comprises a recirculation loop that recirculates anolyte through an anode compartment of the cell. In some cases, the cell further comprises a senor and a processor, where the processor is configured to automatically change an operation of the cell, based on a reading from the sensor. In some cases, a fluid flows past a magnet before entering the cell. In some additional cases, fluid from the cell is conditioned by being split into multiple conduits that run in proximity to each other. Additional implementations are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2019Publication date: September 19, 2019Applicant: Z Intellectual Property Holding Company, LLCInventors: Gaylord M. Karren, James K. Stone, John M. Hopkins, William R. Shupe
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Patent number: 10413147Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a wand that is configured to clean a surface, such as carpeting and rugs, are disclosed herein. While the described wand can comprise any suitable component that allows it to be used to clean a surface, in some cases, the wand includes a wand head having a shroud, with a jet orifice and a vacuum port being disposed within the shroud. In some such cases, the vacuum port includes a breaker bar that is recessed within the shroud such that a portion of the shroud extends past the breaker bar. Additionally, in some cases, the shroud further includes one or more rollers that are optionally adjustable in height such that the wand head can is useable by operators of varying heights. In some cases, the wand head is coupled to a vacuum tube that attaches to a vacuum. Additional implementations are also described herein.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2017Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Inventors: John M Hopkins, Gaylord M Karren, James K Stone, William R Shupe