Patents by Inventor Michael A. Shields

Michael A. Shields 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).

  • Integrated circuit having guard ring Schottky barrier diode and method
    Patent number: 4035907
    Abstract: Integrated circuit having a guard ring Schottky barrier diode therein in which first and second layers of metallization are provided overlying the Schottky barrier diode which are brought into intimate contact with the interconnect surface to establish intimate contact between the surface of the semiconductor body and the metallization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1975
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1977
    Assignee: Signetics Corporation
    Inventors: Richard J. Allen, Michael A. Shields