Patents by Inventor Kimberly Pierce
Kimberly Pierce 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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Publication number: 20230290722Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) includes a first memory cell and a second memory cell. The first memory cell includes (i) a first transistor and (ii) a first capacitor coupled to the first transistor, where an upper electrode of the first capacitor is coupled to a first conductive structure. The second memory cell is above the first memory cell. The second memory cell includes (i) a second transistor and (ii) a second capacitor coupled to the second transistor. An upper electrode of the second capacitor is coupled to a second conductive structure. In an example, an interconnect feature includes a continuous and monolithic body of conductive material. In an example, the continuous and monolithic body extends through the second conductive structure, and further extends through the first conductive structure. In an example, the first and second memory cells are dynamic random access memory (DRAM) memory cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2022Publication date: September 14, 2023Applicant: Intel CorporationInventors: Travis W. Lajoie, Juan Alzate Vinasco, Abhishek Anil Sharma, Van H. Le, Moshe Dolejsi, Yu-Wen Huang, Kimberly Pierce, Jared Stoeger, Shem Ogadhoh
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Publication number: 20230207491Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are described related to providing nonlinear lithographic seams, such as rectilinear lithographic seams, between adjacent fields of an integrated circuit die. Such nonlinear lithographic seams include lithographic enabling structures formed in co-planar layers with respect to functional structures in functional units of the fields of the integrated circuit die. Providing nonlinear lithographic seams improves layout efficiency of the functional units of the integrated circuit die.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2021Publication date: June 29, 2023Applicant: Intel CorporationInventors: Kimberly Pierce, Marni Nabors, Mark Phillips
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Publication number: 20220415897Abstract: A device structure includes a first interconnect line along a longitudinal direction and a second interconnect line parallel to the first interconnect line, where the first interconnect structure is within a first metallization level and the second interconnect line is within a second metallization level. A first transistor and a laterally separated second transistor are on a same plane above the second interconnect line, where a gate of the first transistor is coupled to the first interconnect line and a gate of the second transistor is coupled to the second interconnect line. A first capacitor is coupled to a first terminal of the first transistor and a second capacitor is coupled to a first terminal of the second transistor. A third interconnect line couples a second terminal of the first transistor with a second terminal of the second transistor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2021Publication date: December 29, 2022Applicant: Intel CorporationInventors: Juan G. Alzate-Vinasco, Travis W. LaJoie, Elliot N. Tan, Kimberly Pierce, Shem Ogadhoh, Abhishek A. Sharma, Bernhard Sell, Pei-Hua Wang, Chieh-Jen Ku
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Publication number: 20200095497Abstract: Treating fluid compositions for use in hydrocarbon recovery operations from subterranean formations are described, as well as methods for their preparation and use. In particular, treating fluid compositions are described which comprise a liquid, a crosslinkable organic polymer material that is at least partially soluble in the liquid, a crosslinking agent that is capable of increasing the viscosity of the treating fluid by crosslinking the organic polymer material in the liquid, and a crosslinking modifier additive which can delay or accelerate the crosslinking of the treating fluid composition. Such compositions may be used in a variety of hydrocarbon recovery operations including fracturing operations, drilling operations, gravel packing operations, water control operations, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2019Publication date: March 26, 2020Inventors: James W. Dobson, JR., Shauna L. Hayden, Kimberly A. Pierce Dobson
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Publication number: 20200071604Abstract: Treating fluid compositions for use in hydrocarbon recovery operations from subterranean formations are described, as well as methods for their preparation and use. In particular, treating fluid compositions are described which comprise a liquid, a crosslinkable organic polymer material that is at least partially soluble in the liquid, a crosslinking agent that is capable of increasing the viscosity of the treating fluid by crosslinking the organic polymer material in the liquid, and a crosslinking modifier additive which can delay or accelerate the crosslinking of the treating fluid composition. Such compositions may be used in a variety of hydrocarbon recovery operations including fracturing operations, drilling operations, gravel packing operations, water control operations, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventors: James W. Dobson, JR., Shauna L. Hayden, Kimberly A. Pierce Dobson
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Publication number: 20190311316Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a dispensing system including: a product loading unit; a receptacle configured to receive the product loading unit; a storage area configured to receive product; and a transfer unit for moving the product between the product loading unit and the storage area. The present disclosure is also directed to a dispensing system including: a product loading unit; a receptacle configured to receive the product loading unit; a storage area configured to receive product; a transfer unit for moving the product between the product loading unit and the storage area; and a remote system operable to send and/or receive product information from the dispensing system regarding an amount of product and a type of product within the receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2018Publication date: October 10, 2019Inventors: Edward R. Kernick, James M. Scolaro, Kyungmin Lee, Ernesto Nieves, Ahmed Tawfik, Kimberly Pierce, Richard N. Capobianco, James Miller
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Patent number: 10253248Abstract: Treating fluid compositions for use in hydrocarbon recovery operations from subterranean formations are described, as well as methods for their preparation and use. In particular, treating fluid compositions are described which comprise a liquid, a crosslinkable organic polymer material that is at least partially soluble in the liquid, a crosslinking agent that is capable of increasing the viscosity of the treating fluid by crosslinking the organic polymer material in the liquid, and a crosslinking modifier additive which can delay or accelerate the crosslinking of the treating fluid composition. Such compositions may be used in a variety of hydrocarbon recovery operations including fracturing operations, drilling operations, gravel packing operations, water control operations, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2015Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: TUCC Technology, LLCInventors: James W. Dobson, Jr., Shauna L. Hayden, Kimberly A. Pierce Dobson
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Publication number: 20180215994Abstract: Disclosed are treating fluid compositions for use in subterranean workover and hydrocarbon recovery operations, as well as methods of treating subterranean formations penetrated by a wellbore utilizing the treating fluid. The treating fluid compositions contain a first, aqueous liquid, and a crosslinkable organic polymer that is at least partly soluble in the liquid. The treating fluid further contains a borate crosslinking agent solution containing a primary, un-refined borate and a secondary, refined borate, the borate solution being present as a crosslinking agent upon addition to the first fluid admixture so as to crosslink the organic polymer and increase the viscosity and/or accelerate the crosslink time of the treating fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2017Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: James W. Dobson, JR., Kimberly A. Pierce
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Publication number: 20180105734Abstract: Treating fluid compositions for use in hydrocarbon recovery operations from subterranean formations are described, as well as methods for their preparation and use. In particular, treating fluid compositions are described which comprise a liquid, a crosslinkable organic polymer material that is at least partially soluble in the liquid, a crosslinking agent that is capable of increasing the viscosity of the treating fluid by crosslinking the organic polymer material in the liquid, and a crosslinking modifier additive which can delay or accelerate the crosslinking of the treating fluid composition. Such compositions may be used in a variety of hydrocarbon recovery operations including fracturing operations, drilling operations, gravel packing operations, water control operations, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: James W. Dobson, JR., Shauna L. Hayden, Kimberly A. Pierce Dobson
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Patent number: 9816025Abstract: Disclosed are treating fluid compositions for use in subterranean workover and hydrocarbon recovery operations, as well as methods of treating subterranean formations penetrated by a wellbore utilizing the treating fluid. The treating fluid compositions contain a first, aqueous liquid, and a crosslinkable organic polymer that is at least partly soluble in the liquid. The treating fluid further contains a borate crosslinking agent solution containing a primary, un-refined borate and a secondary, refined borate, the borate solution being present as a crosslinking agent upon addition to the first fluid admixture so as to crosslink the organic polymer and increase the viscosity and/or accelerate the crosslink time of the treating fluid.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2013Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: TUCC Technology, LLCInventors: James W. Dobson, Jr., Kimberly A. Pierce
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Publication number: 20160017211Abstract: Treating fluid compositions for use in hydrocarbon recovery operations from subterranean formations are described, as well as methods for their preparation and use. In particular, treating fluid compositions are described which comprise a liquid, a crosslinkable organic polymer material that is at least partially soluble in the liquid, a crosslinking agent that is capable of increasing the viscosity of the treating fluid by crosslinking the organic polymer material in the liquid, and a crosslinking modifier additive which can delay or accelerate the crosslinking of the treating fluid composition. Such compositions may be used in a variety of hydrocarbon recovery operations including fracturing operations, drilling operations, gravel packing operations, water control operations, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2015Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventors: James W. Dobson, JR., Shauna L. Hayden, Kimberly A. Pierce Dobson
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Publication number: 20160017212Abstract: Treating fluid compositions for use in hydrocarbon recovery operations from subterranean formations are described, as well as methods for their preparation and use. In particular, treating fluid compositions are described which comprise a liquid, a crosslinkable organic polymer material that is at least partially soluble in the liquid, a crosslinking agent that is capable of increasing the viscosity of the treating fluid by crosslinking the organic polymer material in the liquid, and a crosslinking modifier additive which can delay or accelerate the crosslinking of the treating fluid composition. Such compositions may be used in a variety of hydrocarbon recovery operations including fracturing operations, drilling operations, gravel packing operations, water control operations, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2015Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventors: James W. Dobson, JR., Shauna L. Hayden, Kimberly A. Pierce Dobson
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Patent number: 9181469Abstract: Treating fluid compositions for use in hydrocarbon recovery operations from subterranean formations are described, as well as methods for their preparation and use. In particular, treating fluid compositions are described which comprise a liquid, a crosslinkable organic polymer material that is at least partially soluble in the liquid, a crosslinking agent that is capable of increasing the viscosity of the treating fluid by crosslinking the organic polymer material in the liquid, and a crosslinking modifier additive which can delay or accelerate the crosslinking of the treating fluid composition. Such compositions may be used in a variety of hydrocarbon recovery operations including fracturing operations, drilling operations, gravel packing operations, water control operations, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2009Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: TUCC Technology, LLCInventors: James W. Dobson, Jr., Shauna L. Hayden, Kimberly A. Pierce
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Publication number: 20140352961Abstract: Disclosed are treating fluid compositions for use in subterranean hydraulic fracturing operations, wherein the fluid compositions contain a liquid, a crosslinkable organic polymer that is soluble in the liquid, and a concentrated borate solution containing a refined, readily-soluble borate, the borate solution being present as a crosslinking agent to crosslink the organic polymer and increase the viscosity of the composition. The compositions may further include one or more freeze-point depressants, thereby increasing the stability of the compositions over a wide range of environmental temperatures.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2014Publication date: December 4, 2014Applicant: TUCC TECHNOLOGY, LLCInventors: James W. Dobson, JR., Kimberly A. Pierce
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Publication number: 20140262296Abstract: Treating fluid compositions for use in hydrocarbon recovery operations from subterranean formations are described, as well as methods for their preparation and use. In particular, treating fluid compositions are described which comprise a liquid, a crosslinkable organic polymer material that is at least partially soluble in the liquid, a crosslinking agent that is capable of increasing the viscosity of the treating fluid by crosslinking the organic polymer material in the liquid, and a crosslinking modifier additive which can delay or accelerate the crosslinking of the treating fluid composition. Such compositions may be used in a variety of hydrocarbon recovery operations including fracturing operations, drilling operations, gravel packing operations, water control operations, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: TUCC Technology, LLCInventors: James W. Dobson, JR., Shauna L. Hayden, Kimberly A. Pierce
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Publication number: 20130228335Abstract: Treating fluid compositions for use in hydrocarbon recovery operations from subterranean formations are described, as well as methods for their preparation and use. In particular, treating fluid compositions are described which comprise a liquid, a crosslinkable organic polymer material that is at least partially soluble in the liquid, a crosslinking agent that is capable of increasing the viscosity of the treating fluid by crosslinking the organic polymer material in the liquid, and a crosslinking modifier additive which can delay or accelerate the crosslinking of the treating fluid composition. Such compositions may be used in a variety of hydrocarbon recovery operations including fracturing operations, drilling operations, gravel packing operations, water control operations, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: TEXAS UNITED CHEMICAL COMPANY, LLCInventors: James W. Dobson, Shauna L. Hayden, Kimberly A. Pierce
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Publication number: 20100048429Abstract: Treating fluid compositions for use in hydrocarbon recovery operations from subterranean formations are described, as well as methods for their preparation and use. In particular, treating fluid compositions are described which comprise a liquid, a crosslinkable organic polymer material that is at least partially soluble in the liquid, a crosslinking agent that is capable of increasing the viscosity of the treating fluid by crosslinking the organic polymer material in the liquid, and a crosslinking modifier additive which can delay or accelerate the crosslinking of the treating fluid composition. Such compositions may be used in a variety of hydrocarbon recovery operations including fracturing operations, drilling operations, gravel packing operations, water control operations, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2009Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicant: TEXAS UNITED CHEMICAL COMPANY, LLCInventors: James W. Dobson, JR., Shauna L. Hayden, Kimberly A. Pierce