Patents by Inventor Michael D. Hopkins

Michael D. 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).

  • Publication number: 20240138145
    Abstract: A method used in forming a memory array comprising strings of memory cells comprises forming a stack comprising vertically-alternating first tiers and second tiers. A channel-material string is in individual channel openings in the vertically-alternating first tiers and second tiers. A conductor-material contact is in the individual channel openings directly against the channel material of individual of the channel-material strings. The conductor-material contacts are vertically recessed in the individual channel openings. A conductive via is formed in the individual channel openings directly against the vertically-recessed conductor-material contact in that individual channel opening. Other aspects, including structure independent of method, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Hopkins, Darwin A. Clampitt, Michael J. Puett, Christopher R. Ritchie
  • Publication number: 20140330000
    Abstract: A compound of formula MOL-M-L, wherein M is a 5 or 6-coordinate metal, L is a bidentate ligand, and MOL is a compound of formula (II): (II) wherein X is C and R\ R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11 and R12 are as defined herein. In another embodiment, a system comprises a substrate and a compound of the present disclosure immobilized on the substrate. In still another embodiment, a method comprises introducing a reagent to a substrate presenting the compound of the present disclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventors: Michael D. Hopkins, Cameron P. Iverson, Wing-Yeung (Wayne) Lau