Patents by Inventor Michael A. Brennan

Michael A. Brennan 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: 8901720
    Abstract: A method of forming multiple conductive structures in a semiconductor device includes forming spacers adjacent side surfaces of a mask, where the mask and the spacers are formed on a conductive layer. The method also includes etching at least one trench in a portion of the conductive layer not covered by the spacers or the mask. The method may further include depositing a material over the semiconductor device, removing the mask and etching the conductive layer to remove portions of the conductive layer not covered by the spacers or the material, where remaining portions of the conductive layer form the conductive structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignees: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Spansion LLC
    Inventors: Michael Brennan, Scott Bell
  • Publication number: 20140213591
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions and methods for treating cancer and neoplastic disease. Provided herein are substituted amidopyridine or amidopyridazine derivative compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds. The subject compounds and compositions are useful for inhibition histone demethylase. Furthermore, the subject compounds and compositions are useful for the treatment of cancer, such as prostate cancer, breast cancer, bladder cancer, lung cancer and/or melanoma and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: Quanticel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Young K. Chen, Toufike Kanouni, Zhe Nie, Jeffrey Alan Stafford, James Marvin Veal, Michael Brennan Wallace
  • Patent number: 8748972
    Abstract: Flash memory devices and methods for fabricating the same are provided. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the invention, a method for fabricating a memory device comprises the steps of fabricating a first gate stack and a second gate stack overlying a substrate. A trench is etched into the substrate between the first gate stack and the second gate stack and a first impurity doped region is formed within the substrate underlying the trench. The trench is filled at least partially with a conductive material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Spansion LLC
    Inventors: Ning Cheng, Fred Cheung, Ashot Melik-Martirosian, Kyunghoon Min, Michael Brennan, Hiroyuki Kinoshita
  • Publication number: 20130277733
    Abstract: Flash memory devices and methods for fabricating the same are provided. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the invention, a method for fabricating a memory device comprises the steps of fabricating a first gate stack and a second gate stack overlying a substrate. A trench is etched into the substrate between the first gate stack and the second gate stack and a first impurity doped region is formed within the substrate underlying the trench. The trench is filled at least partially with a conductive material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: Ning Cheng, Fred Cheung, Ashot Melik-Martirosian, Kyunghoon Min, Michael Brennan, Hiroyuki Kinoshita
  • Publication number: 20130260194
    Abstract: A battery pack includes at least one serpentine fluid circulation tube that extends around part of the periphery of a plurality of electric cells. First and second segments of the tube are disposed adjacent a first and a second edge of a first set of the plurality of electric cells. The sets of electric cells are disposed in an alternating arrangement. A first fin and a second fin are provided between each of the electric cells. The fins have a reverse turn wrapped around the segments of the tube. The fins have internal ends that are disposed between the electric cells and the tube segments. The battery pack may be assembled by folding the fins around the electric cells and the tube or by preforming folded sheets that define thermal fins and assembling the folded sheets over segments of the tube from opposite sides of the electric cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2012
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Hornblower Meyer, Robert Alex Mitchell, Neil Robert Burrows, Valerie Jean Allan, Jeffrey Paul Luther, Michael Thomas Kramer, Patrick Michael Brennan
  • Publication number: 20130228851
    Abstract: A memory device includes a group of memory cells formed on a substrate, each memory cell including a source region and a drain region formed in the substrate. The memory device also includes a protection layer formed on top surfaces of the source regions and the drain regions, and on side surfaces of the group of memory cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: SPANSION LLC
    Inventors: Rinji Sugino, Timothy Thurgate, Jean Yee-Mei Yang, Michael Brennan
  • Patent number: 8508047
    Abstract: An integrated circuit system includes providing a semiconductor substrate and forming buried word lines in the semiconductor substrate with the buried word lines including vertical charge-trapping dielectric layers. The system further includes forming bit lines further comprising forming in-substrate portions in the semiconductor substrate, and forming above-substrate portions over the semiconductor substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Spansion LLC
    Inventor: Michael Brennan
  • Patent number: 8486782
    Abstract: Flash memory devices and methods for fabricating the same are provided. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the invention, a method for fabricating a memory device comprises the steps of fabricating a first gate stack and a second gate stack overlying a substrate. A trench is etched into the substrate between the first gate stack and the second gate stack and a first impurity doped region is formed within the substrate underlying the trench. The trench is filled at least partially with a conductive material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Spansion LLC
    Inventors: Ning Cheng, Fred Cheung, Ashot Melik-Martirosian, Kyunghoon Min, Michael Brennan, Hiroyuki Kinoshita
  • Patent number: 8415734
    Abstract: A memory device includes a group of memory cells formed on a substrate, each memory cell including a source region and a drain region formed in the substrate. The memory device also includes a protection layer formed on top surfaces of the source regions and the drain regions, and on side surfaces of the group of memory cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Spansion LLC
    Inventors: Rinji Sugino, Timothy Thurgate, Jean Yee-Mei Yang, Michael Brennan
  • Publication number: 20120076280
    Abstract: This invention provides an enhancement to messaging systems by providing a message notification feature which allows a user to manage only new messages for which a notification has not yet been cleared without having to access or download the entire set of messages. This management may be performed in single window that operates in conjunction with an application associated with the messaging system. The notification management permits manipulation of the message notifications without influencing the status of the messages themselves, while providing access to the data contained in these messages. This addresses the needs of those users who frequently check their incoming communications queues and need to determine very quickly which items need urgent attention and which ones can be deferred. The present invention further provides specific functionalities for handling a particular message when it does need urgent attention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventors: Steve Nixon, Paul Michael Brennan
  • Patent number: 8099669
    Abstract: This invention provides an enhancement to messaging systems by providing a message notification feature which allows a user to manage only new messages for which a notification has not yet been cleared without having to access or download the entire set of messages. This management may be performed in single window that operates in conjunction with an application associated with the messaging system. The notification management permits manipulation of the message notifications without influencing the status of the messages themselves, while providing access to the data contained in these messages. This addresses the needs of those users who frequently check their incoming communications queues and need to determine very quickly which items need urgent attention and which ones can be deferred. The present invention further provides specific functionalities for handling a particular message when it does need urgent attention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Nortel Networks Limited
    Inventors: Steve Nixon, Paul Michael Brennan
  • Publication number: 20110156130
    Abstract: A method of forming multiple conductive structures in a semiconductor device includes forming spacers adjacent side surfaces of a mask, where the mask and the spacers are formed on a conductive layer. The method also includes etching at least one trench in a portion of the conductive layer not covered by the spacers or the mask. The method may further include depositing a material over the semiconductor device, removing the mask and etching the conductive layer to remove portions of the conductive layer not covered by the spacers or the material, where remaining portions of the conductive layer form the conductive structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicants: ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES, INC., SPANSION LLC
    Inventors: Michael BRENNAN, Scott BELL
  • Patent number: 7928005
    Abstract: A method of forming multiple conductive structures in a semiconductor device includes forming spacers adjacent side surfaces of a mask, where the mask and the spacers are formed on a conductive layer. The method also includes etching at least one trench in a portion of the conductive layer not covered by the spacers or the mask. The method may further include depositing a material over the semiconductor device, removing the mask and etching the conductive layer to remove portions of the conductive layer not covered by the spacers or the material, where remaining portions of the conductive layer form the conductive structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignees: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Spansion LLC
    Inventors: Michael Brennan, Scott Bell
  • Patent number: 7713875
    Abstract: The present invention facilitates memory devices and operation of dual bit and single bit memory devices by providing systems and methods that employ a salicide block to vary and equalize the resistance of a memory array during fabrication. The present invention includes utilizing a common charge dissipation region to mitigate charge-loss by providing protection against charging up of the various lines as a result of further plasma etching processes. The salicide block equalizes the charge dissipation in the memory array by providing each wordline path with a varied amount of resistance in addition to the total path resistance. Because the charge protection provided to each wordline otherwise varies depending on the resistance path to a common discharge element, a salicide block for resistance equalization provides greater reliability and predictability during processing. Other such shapes conducive for any desired resistance path fall within the scope of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Spansion LLC
    Inventors: Michael Brennan, Yi He, Mark Randolph, Ming-Sang Kwan
  • Patent number: 7696094
    Abstract: A method for forming a semiconductor device may include forming a silicon oxynitride mask layer over a first layer. The first layer may be etched using the silicon oxynitride mask layer, to form a pattern in the first layer. The pattern may be filled with a dielectric material. The dielectric material may be planarized using a ceria-based slurry and using the silicon oxynitride mask layer as a stop layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignees: Spansion LLC, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
    Inventors: David Matsumoto, Michael Brennan, Vidyut Gopal, Jean Yang
  • Patent number: 7692236
    Abstract: A multiple dual bit integrated circuit system is provided that includes forming first address lines in a semiconductor substrate and forming a charge-trapping layer over the semiconductor substrate. A semiconductor layer is formed over the charge-trapping layer and second address lines are formed in the semiconductor layer to form a plurality of dual bit locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Spansion LLC
    Inventors: Michael Brennan, Jaeyong Park, Hidehiko Shiraiwa, Satoshi Torii
  • Patent number: 7685102
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for operating on a non-text (voice or fax) message include for each of a number of voice messages, searching each voice message for signal samples having one of a plurality of sets of pre-defined characteristics (such as any seven or ten digit number which is then assumed to be a telephone number). For each signal sample found to have one of the sets of pre-defined characteristics, the found signal sample is associated with an equivalent text string and this text string is stored in an envelope for the message. Based on a user input, the messages may be searched for a given text string and on finding a message envelope containing the given text string, such message may be operated upon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Avaya Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Adelman, Todd Joseph Wongkee, Paul Michael Brennan, Lloyd Malcolm Florence, Richard A. Weiss
  • Publication number: 20090049956
    Abstract: Useful by both individuals and bartending ‘mixologists’, a convenient beverage-bottle cap pry-opener is adapted to user's wrist, thereby facilitating a uniquely simple and ergonomically comfortable wrist-twist action by which to attain quick and easy opening without use of one's hands; and is portably worn upon the person in the form of either a bracelet or glovelet embodiment. The glovelet is preferably of conventional open-fingered style, having an integral wrist-band thereto which wraps around the wrist where it is secured via conventional hook-&-loop fastener; while arranged at the distal-end of the wrist-strap is a substantially conventional metal bottle-cap opener device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2007
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventor: Michael A. Brennan
  • Patent number: 7432516
    Abstract: A medical synchrotron which cycles rapidly in order to accelerate particles for delivery in a beam therapy system. The synchrotron generally includes a radiofrequency (RF) cavity for accelerating the particles as a beam and a plurality of combined function magnets arranged in a ring. Each of the combined function magnets performs two functions. The first function of the combined function magnet is to bend the particle beam along an orbital path around the ring. The second function of the combined function magnet is to focus or defocus the particle beam as it travels around the path. The radiofrequency (RF) cavity is a ferrite loaded cavity adapted for high speed frequency swings for rapid cycling acceleration of the particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen G. Peggs, J. Michael Brennan, Joseph E. Tuozzolo, Alexander Zaltsman
  • Publication number: 20080242452
    Abstract: A device for teaching a baseball or softball pitcher includes a storage unit for holding a pre-marked tape measure, a pitching rubber, and a home plate along with fastening devices for securing the pitching rubber and home plate in their desired position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventor: Michael A. Brennan