Patents by Inventor Lyle Jones

Lyle Jones 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).

  • Patent number: 8803228
    Abstract: A memory array includes a control gate, where every memory cell coupled to a first side of the control gate is within a first row of memory cells and every memory cell coupled to a second side of the control gate is within a second row of memory cells, and where the first row of memory cells is successively adjacent to the second row of memory cells. The memory array also includes alternating first and second bit lines, where each of the memory cells of the first row of memory cells is coupled to a respective one of the first bit lines, where each of the memory cells of the second row of memory cells is coupled to a respective one of the second bit lines, and wherein the first bit lines are different from the second bit lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger W. Lindsay, Lyle Jones
  • Publication number: 20120127793
    Abstract: A memory array includes a control gate, where every memory cell coupled to a first side of the control gate is within a first row of memory cells and every memory cell coupled to a second side of the control gate is within a second row of memory cells, and where the first row of memory cells is successively adjacent to the second row of memory cells. The memory array also includes alternating first and second bit lines, where each of the memory cells of the first row of memory cells is coupled to a respective one of the first bit lines, where each of the memory cells of the second row of memory cells is coupled to a respective one of the second bit lines, and wherein the first bit lines are different from the second bit lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventors: Roger W. Lindsay, Lyle Jones
  • Patent number: 8114737
    Abstract: Methods of fabricating memory are disclosed. For example, a method includes fabricating rows of memory cells on pillars separated by isolation regions therebetween. Each pillar has a pair of memory cells, each on an opposite side thereof. The method also includes fabricating control gates substantially between the rows of memory cells, each control gate to control half the cells of each of its adjacent rows of memory cells, and fabricating word lines for the array, the word lines extending substantially parallel to the control gates for the cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger W. Lindsay, Lyle Jones
  • Patent number: 7863133
    Abstract: Non-volatile memory cell structures are described that are formed by a method including forming a first oxide layer on a horizontal strained substrate, forming at least one first recess through the first oxide layer to the strained substrate, and forming at least one vertical epitaxial structure in the recess. A crystal lattice of the vertical epitaxial structure is aligned with a crystal lattice of the strained substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Lyle Jones
  • Publication number: 20100035395
    Abstract: Methods of fabricating memory are disclosed. For example, a method includes fabricating rows of memory cells on pillars separated by isolation regions therebetween. Each pillar has a pair of memory cells, each on an opposite side thereof. The method also includes fabricating control gates substantially between the rows of memory cells, each control gate to control half the cells of each of its adjacent rows of memory cells, and fabricating word lines for the array, the word lines extending substantially parallel to the control gates for the cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2009
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Inventors: Roger W. Lindsay, Lyle Jones
  • Patent number: 7619279
    Abstract: A floating gate memory cell includes isolation regions between adjacent cells, and a staggered pattern of columns of cells. Word lines are formed parallel to control gate structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger W. Lindsay, Lyle Jones
  • Publication number: 20090142893
    Abstract: Non-volatile memory cell structures are described that are formed by a method including forming a first oxide layer on a horizontal strained substrate, forming at least one first recess through the first oxide layer to the strained substrate, and forming at least one vertical epitaxial structure in the recess. A crystal lattice of the vertical epitaxial structure is aligned with a crystal lattice of the strained substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventor: Lyle Jones
  • Patent number: 7508024
    Abstract: A floating gate memory cell includes isolation regions between adjacent cells, and a staggered pattern of columns of cells. Word lines are formed parallel to control gate structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger W. Lindsay, Lyle Jones
  • Patent number: 7504685
    Abstract: Non-volatile memory cell structures are described that are formed by a method including forming a first oxide layer on a horizontal strained substrate, forming at least one first recess through the first oxide layer to the strained substrate, and forming at least one vertical epitaxial structure in the recess. A crystal lattice of the vertical epitaxial structure is aligned with a crystal lattice of the strained substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Lyle Jones
  • Patent number: 7332790
    Abstract: A process of making a partial silicon-on-insulator ledge is disclosed. A deep implantation region is created in a substrate. During a lateral cavity etch, the deep implantation region resists etching. The lateral cavity etch acts to partially isolate an active area above the deep implantation region. The deep implantation region is formed at various process stages according to embodiments. An active device is also disclosed that is achieved by the process. A system is also disclosed that uses the active device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Fernando Gonzalez, Chandra Mouli, Lyle Jones
  • Publication number: 20060292767
    Abstract: A process of making a partial silicon-on-insulator ledge is disclosed. A deep implantation region is created in a substrate. During a lateral cavity etch, the deep implantation region resists etching. The lateral cavity etch acts to partially isolate an active area above the deep implantation region. The deep implantation region is formed at various process stages according to embodiments. An active device is also disclosed that is achieved by the process. A system is also disclosed that uses the active device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2006
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Inventors: Fernando Gonzalez, Chandra Mouli, Lyle Jones
  • Publication number: 20060292766
    Abstract: A process of making a partial silicon-on-insulator ledge is disclosed. A deep implantation region is created in a substrate. During a lateral cavity etch, the deep implantation region resists etching. The lateral cavity etch acts to partially isolate an active area above the deep implantation region. The deep implantation region is formed at various process stages according to embodiments. An active device is also disclosed that is achieved by the process. A system is also disclosed that uses the active device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2006
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Inventors: Fernando Gonzalez, Chandra Mouli, Lyle Jones
  • Publication number: 20060289923
    Abstract: Non-volatile memory cell structures are described that are formed by a method including forming a first oxide layer on a horizontal strained substrate, forming at least one first recess through the first oxide layer to the strained substrate, and forming at least one vertical epitaxial structure in the recess. A crystal lattice of the vertical epitaxial structure is aligned with a crystal lattice of the strained substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2005
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Inventor: Lyle Jones
  • Patent number: 7019353
    Abstract: A floating gate memory cell includes isolation regions between adjacent cells, and a staggered pattern of columns of cells. Word lines are formed parallel to control gate structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger W. Lindsay, Lyle Jones
  • Publication number: 20060006442
    Abstract: A process of making a partial silicon-on-insulator ledge is disclosed. A deep implantation region is created in a substrate. During a lateral cavity etch, the deep implantation region resists etching. The lateral cavity etch acts to partially isolate an active area above the deep implantation region. The deep implantation region is formed at various process stages according to embodiments. An active device is also disclosed that is achieved by the process. A system is also disclosed that uses the active device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2005
    Publication date: January 12, 2006
    Inventors: Fernando Gonzalez, Chandra Mouli, Lyle Jones
  • Publication number: 20060001074
    Abstract: A floating gate memory cell includes isolation regions between adjacent cells, and a staggered pattern of columns of cells. Word lines are formed parallel to control gate structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2005
    Publication date: January 5, 2006
    Inventors: Roger Lindsay, Lyle Jones
  • Publication number: 20050279985
    Abstract: A floating gate memory cell includes isolation regions between adjacent cells, and a staggered pattern of columns of cells. Word lines are formed parallel to control gate structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2005
    Publication date: December 22, 2005
    Inventors: Roger Lindsay, Lyle Jones
  • Publication number: 20050279984
    Abstract: A floating gate memory cell includes isolation regions between adjacent cells, and a staggered pattern of columns of cells. Word lines are formed parallel to control gate structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2005
    Publication date: December 22, 2005
    Inventors: Roger Lindsay, Lyle Jones
  • Publication number: 20050280071
    Abstract: A floating gate memory cell includes isolation regions between adjacent cells, and a staggered pattern of columns of cells. Word lines are formed parallel to control gate structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2005
    Publication date: December 22, 2005
    Inventors: Roger Lindsay, Lyle Jones
  • Publication number: 20040238889
    Abstract: A process of making a partial silicon-on-insulator ledge is disclosed. A deep implantation region is created in a substrate. During a lateral cavity etch, the deep implantation region resists etching. The lateral cavity etch acts to partially isolate an active area above the deep implantation region. The deep implantation region is formed at various process stages according to embodiments. An active device is also disclosed that is achieved by the process. A system is also disclosed that uses the active device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2004
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Fernando Gonzalez, Chandra Mouli, Lyle Jones