Patents by Inventor Michael Kaminski

Michael Kaminski 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: 20260004838
    Abstract: Memory devices and systems with configurable die refresh stagger, and associated methods, are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a memory system includes two or more memory dies. At least one memory die includes a fuse array storing refresh information that specifies a refresh group of the memory die. In these and other embodiments, at least one memory die includes a refresh group terminal and refresh group detect circuitry electrically connected to the refresh group terminal. The at least one memory die is configured to detect a refresh group of the memory die and to delay its refresh operation by a time delay corresponding to the refresh group. In this manner, refresh operations of the two or more memory dies can be staggered to reduce peak current demand of the memory system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2025
    Publication date: January 1, 2026
    Inventors: Dale H. Hiscock, Michael Kaminski, Joshua E. Alzheimer, John H. Gentry
  • Patent number: 12431180
    Abstract: Memory devices and systems with configurable die refresh stagger, and associated methods, are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a memory system includes two or more memory dies. At least one memory die includes a fuse array storing refresh information that specifies a refresh group of the memory die. In these and other embodiments, at least one memory die includes a refresh group terminal and refresh group detect circuitry electrically connected to the refresh group terminal. The at least one memory die is configured to detect a refresh group of the memory die and to delay its refresh operation by a time delay corresponding to the refresh group. In this manner, refresh operations of the two or more memory dies can be staggered to reduce peak current demand of the memory system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2025
    Inventors: Dale H. Hiscock, Michael Kaminski, Joshua E. Alzheimer, John H. Gentry
  • Patent number: 12300301
    Abstract: Memory devices and systems with partial array refresh control over memory regions in a memory array, and associated methods, are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a memory device includes a memory array having a first memory region and a second memory region. The memory device is configured to write data to the memory array in accordance with a programming sequence by initially writing data to unutilized memory cells of the first memory region before initially writing data to unutilized memory cells of the second memory region. The memory device is further configured to determine that the data stored on the first and/or second memory regions is not consolidated, and to consolidate at least a portion of the data by rewriting the portion of the data to physically or logically contiguous memory cells of the first memory region and/or the second memory region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2025
    Inventors: Dale H. Hiscock, Debra M. Bell, Michael Kaminski, Joshua E. Alzheimer, Anthony D. Veches, James S. Rehmeyer
  • Publication number: 20240400425
    Abstract: A pool-side, unplumbed, solar powered treatment system configured to monitor pool water and selectively introduce a plurality of different chemicals through individual pumps and feed lines to a return line to the pool. The present treatment system uses oxidation reduction potential, ORP, as a surrogate for chlorine/bromine/other oxidizer and pH probes to monitor water quality in real time and dispense appropriate amounts of chemicals to maintain a predetermined chemistry in a pool. The system introduces the chemicals into filtered pool water through a venturi or eductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2024
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Kaminski, Michael Gonek
  • Patent number: 12024355
    Abstract: An insulative packaging for cold chain marketplace. The insulative packaging includes a base unit, a wall unit, and a top unit, which together form an enclosure. Each the base unit, the wall unit, and the top unit has an inflatable liner, one or more insulative sheets, and a radiant barrier. The inflatable liner can be folded and the one or more insulative sheets can be sandwiched between the two folds of the inflatable liner. An article to be protective can be placed within the enclosure and insulative packaging can provide 360-degree insulation and protection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Inventor: Michael Kaminski
  • Publication number: 20240177761
    Abstract: Memory devices and systems with partial array refresh control over memory regions in a memory array, and associated methods, are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a memory device includes a memory array having a first memory region and a second memory region. The memory device is configured to write data to the memory array in accordance with a programming sequence by initially writing data to unutilized memory cells of the first memory region before initially writing data to unutilized memory cells of the second memory region. The memory device is further configured to determine that the data stored on the first and/or second memory regions is not consolidated, and to consolidate at least a portion of the data by rewriting the portion of the data to physically or logically contiguous memory cells of the first memory region and/or the second memory region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2024
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Inventors: Dale H. Hiscock, Debra M. Bell, Michael Kaminski, Joshua E. Alzheimer, Anthony D. Veches, James S. Rehmeyer
  • Patent number: 11908508
    Abstract: Memory devices and systems with partial array refresh control over memory regions in a memory array, and associated methods, are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a memory device includes a memory array having a first memory region and a second memory region. The memory device is configured to write data to the memory array in accordance with a programming sequence by initially writing data to unutilized memory cells of the first memory region before initially writing data to unutilized memory cells of the second memory region. The memory device is further configured to determine that the data stored on the first and/or second memory regions is not consolidated, and to consolidate at least a portion of the data by rewriting the portion of the data to physically or logically contiguous memory cells of the first memory region and/or the second memory region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Inventors: Dale H. Hiscock, Debra M. Bell, Michael Kaminski, Joshua E. Alzheimer, Anthony D. Veches, James S. Rehmeyer
  • Patent number: 11581031
    Abstract: Memory with partial bank refresh is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a memory system includes a memory controller and a memory device operably connected to the memory controller. The memory device includes (i) a memory array having a memory bank with a plurality of memory cells arranged in a plurality of memory rows and (ii) circuitry. In some embodiments, the circuitry is configured to disable at least one memory row of the memory bank from receiving refresh commands such that memory cells of the at least one memory row are not refreshed during refresh operations of the memory device. In some embodiments, the memory controller is configured to track memory rows that include utilized memory cells and/or to write data to the memory rows in accordance with a programming sequence of the memory device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Dale H. Hiscock, Debra M. Bell, Michael Kaminski, Joshua E. Alzheimer, Anthony D. Veches, James S. Rehmeyer
  • Publication number: 20230037145
    Abstract: Memory devices and systems with configurable die refresh stagger, and associated methods, are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a memory system includes two or more memory dies. At least one memory die includes a fuse array storing refresh information that specifies a refresh group of the memory die. In these and other embodiments, at least one memory die includes a refresh group terminal and refresh group detect circuitry electrically connected to the refresh group terminal. The at least one memory die is configured to detect a refresh group of the memory die and to delay its refresh operation by a time delay corresponding to the refresh group. In this manner, refresh operations of the two or more memory dies can be staggered to reduce peak current demand of the memory system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: Dale H. Hiscock, Michael Kaminski, Joshua E. Alzheimer, John H. Gentry
  • Publication number: 20220402683
    Abstract: An insulative packaging for cold chain marketplace. The insulative packaging includes a base unit, a wall unit, and a top unit, which together form an enclosure. Each the base unit, the wall unit, and the top unit has an inflatable liner, one or more insulative sheets, and a radiant barrier. The inflatable liner can be folded and the one or more insulative sheets can be sandwiched between the two folds of the inflatable liner. An article to be protective can be placed within the enclosure and insulative packaging can provide 360-degree insulation and protection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2022
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventor: Michael Kaminski
  • Patent number: 11482271
    Abstract: Memory devices and systems with configurable die refresh stagger, and associated methods, are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a memory system includes two or more memory dies. At least one memory die includes a fuse array storing refresh information that specifies a refresh group of the memory die. In these and other embodiments, at least one memory die includes a refresh group terminal and refresh group detect circuitry electrically connected to the refresh group terminal. The at least one memory die is configured to detect a refresh group of the memory die and to delay its refresh operation by a time delay corresponding to the refresh group. In this manner, refresh operations of the two or more memory dies can be staggered to reduce peak current demand of the memory system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Dale H. Hiscock, Michael Kaminski, Joshua E. Alzheimer, John H. Gentry
  • Patent number: 11399554
    Abstract: In a method of forming a coated bag for pre-treating an item stored in the bag, a bag is provided, having a sidewall extending from a closed bottom end to an open top end and defining an interior surface of a cavity. The bag is expanded from a flattened condition to an expanded condition. At least one adhesive dispenser is inserted through the open top end of the bag into the cavity. An adhesive is applied from the at least one inserted adhesive dispenser to form an adhesive coating on the interior surface of the cavity. A particulate dispenser is inserted through the open top end of the bag into the cavity. A particulate is discharged from the inserted particulate dispenser to embed the particulate in the adhesive coating. The adhesive coating is dried to retain the embedded particulate on the interior surface of the sidewall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Inventors: A. Gus Eskamani, Melanie Dorenkott, Tiffani A. Sutton-Gilbert, Michael Kaminski, Michael A. Pintz, Ed Nolan
  • Publication number: 20220189540
    Abstract: Memory devices and systems with partial array refresh control over memory regions in a memory array, and associated methods, are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a memory device includes a memory array having a first memory region and a second memory region. The memory device is configured to write data to the memory array in accordance with a programming sequence by initially writing data to unutilized memory cells of the first memory region before initially writing data to unutilized memory cells of the second memory region. The memory device is further configured to determine that the data stored on the first and/or second memory regions is not consolidated, and to consolidate at least a portion of the data by rewriting the portion of the data to physically or logically contiguous memory cells of the first memory region and/or the second memory region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2022
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Dale H. Hiscock, Debra M. Bell, Michael Kaminski, Joshua E. Alzheimer, Anthony D. Veches, James S. Rehmeyer
  • Patent number: 11276454
    Abstract: Memory devices and systems with partial array refresh control over memory regions in a memory array, and associated methods, are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a memory device includes a memory array having a first memory region and a second memory region. The memory device is configured to write data to the memory array in accordance with a programming sequence by initially writing data to unutilized memory cells of the first memory region before initially writing data to unutilized memory cells of the second memory region. The memory device is further configured to determine that the data stored on the first and/or second memory regions is not consolidated, and to consolidate at least a portion of the data by rewriting the portion of the data to physically or logically contiguous memory cells of the first memory region and/or the second memory region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Dale H. Hiscock, Debra M. Bell, Michael Kaminski, Joshua E. Alzheimer, Anthony D. Veches, James S. Rehmeyer
  • Patent number: 11250890
    Abstract: Memory devices and systems with configurable die powerup delay, and associated methods, are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a memory system includes two or more memory dies. At least one memory die has a powerup group terminal and powerup group detect circuitry. The powerup group detect circuitry is configured to detect a powerup group assigned to the at least one memory die. The at least one memory die is configured to delay its powerup operation by a time delay corresponding to the powerup group to which it is assigned. In this manner, powerup operations of the two or more memory dies can be staggered to reduce peak current demand of the memory system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Dale H. Hiscock, Michael Kaminski, Joshua E. Alzheimer, John H. Gentry
  • Publication number: 20210295901
    Abstract: Memory with partial bank refresh is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a memory system includes a memory controller and a memory device operably connected to the memory controller. The memory device includes (i) a memory array having a memory bank with a plurality of memory cells arranged in a plurality of memory rows and (ii) circuitry. In some embodiments, the circuitry is configured to disable at least one memory row of the memory bank from receiving refresh commands such that memory cells of the at least one memory row are not refreshed during refresh operations of the memory device. In some embodiments, the memory controller is configured to track memory rows that include utilized memory cells and/or to write data to the memory rows in accordance with a programming sequence of the memory device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: Dale H. Hiscock, Debra M. Bell, Michael Kaminski, Joshua E. Alzheimer, Anthony D. Veches, James S. Rehmeyer
  • Publication number: 20210241821
    Abstract: Memory devices and systems with configurable die refresh stagger, and associated methods, are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a memory system includes two or more memory dies. At least one memory die includes a fuse array storing refresh information that specifies a refresh group of the memory die. In these and other embodiments, at least one memory die includes a refresh group terminal and refresh group detect circuitry electrically connected to the refresh group terminal. The at least one memory die is configured to detect a refresh group of the memory die and to delay its refresh operation by a time delay corresponding to the refresh group. In this manner, refresh operations of the two or more memory dies can be staggered to reduce peak current demand of the memory system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Dale H. Hiscock, Michael Kaminski, Joshua E. Alzheimer, John H. Gentry
  • Patent number: 11062755
    Abstract: Memory with partial bank refresh is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a memory system includes a memory controller and a memory device operably connected to the memory controller. The memory device includes (i) a memory array having a memory bank with a plurality of memory cells arranged in a plurality of memory rows and (ii) circuitry. In some embodiments, the circuitry is configured to disable at least one memory row of the memory bank from receiving refresh commands such that memory cells of the at least one memory row are not refreshed during refresh operations of the memory device. In some embodiments, the memory controller is configured to track memory rows that include utilized memory cells and/or to write data to the memory rows in accordance with a programming sequence of the memory device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Dale H. Hiscock, Debra M. Bell, Michael Kaminski, Joshua E. Alzheimer, Anthony D. Veches, James S. Rehmeyer
  • Patent number: 11046932
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing renal cells, comprising overexpressing Hnf1b and Pax8, and optionally Hnf4a and/or Emx2 in differentiated cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Albert-Ludwigs-Universitaet Freiburg
    Inventors: Soeren Lienkamp, Michael Kaminski, Sebastian Arnold, Gerd Walz
  • Publication number: 20210174842
    Abstract: Memory devices and systems with configurable die powerup delay, and associated methods, are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a memory system includes two or more memory dies. At least one memory die has a powerup group terminal and powerup group detect circuitry. The powerup group detect circuitry is configured to detect a powerup group assigned to the at least one memory die. The at least one memory die is configured to delay its powerup operation by a time delay corresponding to the powerup group to which it is assigned. In this manner, powerup operations of the two or more memory dies can be staggered to reduce peak current demand of the memory system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2021
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Dale H. Hiscock, Michael Kaminski, Joshua E. Alzheimer, John H. Gentry