Patents by Inventor Paul Jamison
Paul Jamison 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).
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Patent number: 11594596Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a back-end-of-line (BEOL) compatible metal-insulator-metal on-chip decoupling capacitor (MIMCAP). This BEOL compatible process includes a thermal treatment for inducing an amorphous-to-cubic phase change in the insulating layer of the MIM stack prior to forming the top electrode. In a non-limiting embodiment of the invention, a bottom electrode layer is formed, and an insulator layer is formed on a surface of the bottom electrode layer. The insulator layer can include an amorphous dielectric material. The insulator layer is thermally treated such that the amorphous dielectric material undergoes a cubic phase transition, thereby forming a cubic phase dielectric material. A top electrode layer is formed on a surface of the cubic phase dielectric material of the insulator layer.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2021Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Paul Jamison, Takashi Ando, John Greg Massey, Eduard Cartier
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Publication number: 20210193793Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a back-end-of-line (BEOL) compatible metal-insulator-metal on-chip decoupling capacitor (MIMCAP). This BEOL compatible process includes a thermal treatment for inducing an amorphous-to-cubic phase change in the insulating layer of the MIM stack prior to forming the top electrode. In a non-limiting embodiment of the invention, a bottom electrode layer is formed, and an insulator layer is formed on a surface of the bottom electrode layer. The insulator layer can include an amorphous dielectric material. The insulator layer is thermally treated such that the amorphous dielectric material undergoes a cubic phase transition, thereby forming a cubic phase dielectric material. A top electrode layer is formed on a surface of the cubic phase dielectric material of the insulator layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2021Publication date: June 24, 2021Inventors: Paul Jamison, Takashi Ando, John Greg Massey, Eduard Cartier
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Patent number: 11038013Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a back-end-of-line (BEOL) compatible metal-insulator-metal on-chip decoupling capacitor (MIMCAP). This BEOL compatible process includes a thermal treatment for inducing an amorphous-to-cubic phase change in the insulating layer of the MIM stack prior to forming the top electrode. In a non-limiting embodiment of the invention, a bottom electrode layer is formed, and an insulator layer is formed on a surface of the bottom electrode layer. The insulator layer can include an amorphous dielectric material. The insulator layer is thermally treated such that the amorphous dielectric material undergoes a cubic phase transition, thereby forming a cubic phase dielectric material. A top electrode layer is formed on a surface of the cubic phase dielectric material of the insulator layer.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Paul Jamison, Takashi Ando, John Greg Massey, Eduard Cartier
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Publication number: 20210028274Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a back-end-of-line (BEOL) compatible metal-insulator-metal on-chip decoupling capacitor (MIMCAP). This BEOL compatible process includes a thermal treatment for inducing an amorphous-to-cubic phase change in the insulating layer of the MIM stack prior to forming the top electrode. In a non-limiting embodiment of the invention, a bottom electrode layer is formed, and an insulator layer is formed on a surface of the bottom electrode layer. The insulator layer can include an amorphous dielectric material. The insulator layer is thermally treated such that the amorphous dielectric material undergoes a cubic phase transition, thereby forming a cubic phase dielectric material. A top electrode layer is formed on a surface of the cubic phase dielectric material of the insulator layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2019Publication date: January 28, 2021Inventors: Paul Jamison, Takashi Ando, John Greg Massey, Eduard Cartier
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Publication number: 20190198500Abstract: A semiconductor device is provided and has an n-channel field effect transistor (nFET) bottom junction and a p-channel field effect transistor (pFET) bottom junction. The semiconductor device includes first and second fin formations operably disposed in the nFET and pFET bottom junctions, respectively. The semiconductor device can also include an nFET metal gate layer deposited for oxygen absorption onto a high-k dielectric layer provided about the first fin formation in the nFET bottom junction and onto a pFET metal gate layer provided about the second fin formation in the pFET bottom junction. Alternatively, the semiconductor device can include an oxygen scavenging layer deposited onto the pFET metal gate layer about the second fin formation in the pFET bottom junction and, with the pFET metal gate layer deposited onto the nFET metal gate layer about the first fin formation in the nFET bottom junction, onto the pFET metal gate layer in the nFET bottom junction.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2019Publication date: June 27, 2019Inventors: RUQIANG BAO, HEMANTH JAGANNATHAN, PAUL JAMISON, CHOONGHYUN LEE, VIJAY NARAYANAN
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Patent number: 10297598Abstract: A semiconductor device is provided and has an n-channel field effect transistor (nFET) bottom junction and a p-channel field effect transistor (pFET) bottom junction. The semiconductor device includes first and second fin formations operably disposed in the nFET and pFET bottom junctions, respectively. The semiconductor device can also include an nFET metal gate layer deposited for oxygen absorption onto a high-k dielectric layer provided about the first fin formation in the nFET bottom junction and onto a pFET metal gate layer provided about the second fin formation in the pFET bottom junction. Alternatively, the semiconductor device can include an oxygen scavenging layer deposited onto the pFET metal gate layer about the second fin formation in the pFET bottom junction and, with the pFET metal gate layer deposited onto the nFET metal gate layer about the first fin formation in the nFET bottom junction, onto the pFET metal gate layer in the nFET bottom junction.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2017Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Ruqiang Bao, Hemanth Jagannathan, Paul Jamison, Choonghyun Lee, Vijay Narayanan
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Patent number: 10132668Abstract: Example embodiments are directed towards systems and methods for dispensing feed. In one example embodiment, the system may include a feed cup configured to receive feed and a feed roll having helical flutes. In an example embodiment, the feed roll is configured to be disposed in different positions to adjust a size of an orifice within the feed cup, wherein a flow of dispensing feed is adjusted based on the positioning of the feed roll and an angle of the helical flutes.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2012Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Inventor: John Paul Jamison
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Patent number: 10104836Abstract: Disclosed are methods, devices, systems, computer readable media, and other implementations, including methods to form an aerially-viewable approximation of a target image by processing of land (e.g., an agricultural field) based on land data for a land/field and the target image. In an example, a method is provided that includes obtaining field data for a plurality of field portions each associated with respective soil attributes, obtaining a target image to be aerially viewed, and determining for each of the plurality of field portions, based, in part, on the field data and on the target image, an associated respective crop, selected from a plurality of available crops, and a corresponding respective crop density, such that grown crops resulting from planting of the determined associated crop at the corresponding crop density at the each of the plurality of field portions form, when viewed aerially, an approximation of the target image.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2016Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Inventor: John Paul Jamison
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Publication number: 20180204839Abstract: A semiconductor device is provided and has an n-channel field effect transistor (nFET) bottom junction and a p-channel field effect transistor (pFET) bottom junction. The semiconductor device includes first and second fin formations operably disposed in the nFET and pFET bottom junctions, respectively. The semiconductor device can also include an nFET metal gate layer deposited for oxygen absorption onto a high-k dielectric layer provided about the first fin formation in the nFET bottom junction and onto a pFET metal gate layer provided about the second fin formation in the pFET bottom junction. Alternatively, the semiconductor device can include an oxygen scavenging layer deposited onto the pFET metal gate layer about the second fin formation in the pFET bottom junction and, with the pFET metal gate layer deposited onto the nFET metal gate layer about the first fin formation in the nFET bottom junction, onto the pFET metal gate layer in the nFET bottom junction.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2017Publication date: July 19, 2018Inventors: RUQIANG BAO, HEMANTH JAGANNATHAN, PAUL JAMISON, CHOONGHYUN LEE, VIJAY NARAYANAN
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Patent number: 9624682Abstract: A unified multiple-use stadium has multiple fields or other areas for putting on various types of sporting events or other performances sequentially or simultaneously. A racetrack surrounds the fields or other areas. A unifying structure in the center of the stadium allows for simultaneous viewing of different areas and sporting events. Walkways extend from the unifying structure and between bleachers for the different fields or other areas. A drag strip and return area extend in one direction from the unifying structure. Exterior bleachers surround the racetrack. The types of fields and areas can vary, but can include a grass field, a dirt field, a sand and water area, and a concrete pad. There may be additional areas for extending these areas. The interior bleachers are transforming bleachers that can be lowered into the ground or raised to tapered or fully extended positions to accommodate different types of sporting events.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2010Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Inventor: John Paul Jamison
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Publication number: 20170055433Abstract: Disclosed are methods, devices, systems, computer readable media, and other implementations, including methods to form an aerially-viewable approximation of a target image by processing of land (e.g., an agricultural field) based on land data for a land/field and the target image. In an example, a method is provided that includes obtaining field data for a plurality of field portions each associated with respective soil attributes, obtaining a target image to be aerially viewed, and determining for each of the plurality of field portions, based, in part, on the field data and on the target image, an associated respective crop, selected from a plurality of available crops, and a corresponding respective crop density, such that grown crops resulting from planting of the determined associated crop at the corresponding crop density at the each of the plurality of field portions form, when viewed aerially, an approximation of the target image.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2016Publication date: March 2, 2017Inventor: John Paul JAMISON
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Patent number: 9053926Abstract: Embodiments include methods of forming dielectric layers. According to an exemplary embodiment, a dielectric layer may be formed by determining a desired thickness of the dielectric layer, forming a first dielectric sub-layer having a thickness less than the desired thickness by depositing a first metal layer above a substrate and oxidizing the first metal layer, and forming n (where n is greater than 1) additional dielectric sub-layers having a thickness less than the desired thickness above the first dielectric sub-layer by the same method of the first dielectric sub-layer so that a combined thickness of all dielectric sub-layers is approximately equal to the desired thickness.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2013Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignees: International Business Machines Corporation, Canon Anelva CorporationInventors: Paul Jamison, Juntao Li, Vamsi Paruchuri, Tuan A. Vo, Takaaki Tsunoda, Sanjay Shinde
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Publication number: 20140273425Abstract: Embodiments include methods of forming dielectric layers. According to an exemplary embodiment, a dielectric layer may be formed by determining a desired thickness of the dielectric layer, forming a first dielectric sub-layer having a thickness less than the desired thickness by depositing a first metal layer above a substrate and oxidizing the first metal layer, and forming n (where n is greater than 1) additional dielectric sub-layers having a thickness less than the desired thickness above the first dielectric sub-layer by the same method of the first dielectric sub-layer so that a combined thickness of all dielectric sub-layers is approximately equal to the desired thickness.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicants: CANON ANELVA CORPORATION, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Paul Jamison, Juntao Li, Vamsi Paruchuri, Tuan A. Vo, Takaaki Tsunoda, Sanjay Shinde
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Publication number: 20120261440Abstract: Example embodiments are directed towards systems and methods for dispensing feed. In one example embodiment, the system may include a feed cup configured to receive feed and a feed roll having helical flutes. In an example embodiment, the feed roll is configured to be disposed in different positions to adjust a size of an orifice within the feed cup, wherein a flow of dispensing feed is adjusted based on the positioning of the feed roll and an angle of the helical flutes.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Inventor: John Paul Jamison
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Publication number: 20100212232Abstract: A unified multiple-use stadium has multiple fields or other areas for putting on various types of sporting events or other performances sequentially or simultaneously. A racetrack surrounds the fields or other areas. A unifying structure in the center of the stadium allows for simultaneous viewing of different areas and sporting events. Walkways extend from the unifying structure and between bleachers for the different fields or other areas. A drag strip and return area extend in one direction from the unifying structure. Exterior bleachers surround the racetrack. The types of fields and areas can vary, but can include a grass field, a dirt field, a sand and water area, and a concrete pad. There may be additional areas for extending these areas. The interior bleachers are transforming bleachers that can be lowered into the ground or raised to tapered or fully extended positions to accommodate different types of sporting events.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventor: John Paul Jamison
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Publication number: 20080099352Abstract: A combination of a drinking container and a liquid dispenser comprises a drinking container defining an interior containment space for a beverage for human consumption and a liquid dispenser, which comprises a body defining an interior containment space and a structure by which the body of the liquid dispenser is mounted onto the drinking container such that the liquid dispenser does not obstruct drinking from a rim of the drinking container.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2007Publication date: May 1, 2008Applicant: YO! BRANDS, LLCInventors: Paul Jamison, Daniel Lee Bizzell
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Publication number: 20080099506Abstract: A liquid dispenser includes a body defining an interior containment space having two separate, isolated chambers each for containing a human consumable liquid to be dispensed. The liquid dispenser may include a structure configured to mount the liquid dispenser onto a drinking container. The liquid dispenser further may include a first sealing element that precludes a liquid contained within a first one of the chambers from flowing through a dispensing opening; a first tear away member; a second sealing element that precludes a liquid contained within a second one of the chambers from flowing through a dispensing opening; and a second tear away member, wherein manipulation of a tear away member results in rupturing of a sealing element whereby liquid may be dispensed from a chamber. The liquid held in each chamber may be a beverage additive, a flavoring, a nutritional supplement, and/or alcohol.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2007Publication date: May 1, 2008Applicant: YO! BRANDS, LLCInventors: Paul Jamison, Daniel Lee Bizzell, Todd Stancombe
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Publication number: 20080102173Abstract: A method of dispensing a liquid into a drinking container comprises the steps of: (a) providing a liquid dispenser comprising a body defining an interior containment space in which the liquid to be dispensed is contained and a structure for mounting of the body of the liquid dispenser onto the drinking container such that the liquid dispenser does not obstruct drinking from a rim of the drinking container; (b) dispensing the liquid from the liquid dispenser into the drinking container; and (c) mounting the liquid dispenser onto the drinking container via the structure of the liquid dispenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2007Publication date: May 1, 2008Applicant: YO! BRANDS, LLCInventors: Paul Jamison, Daniel Lee Bizzell, Todd Stancombe
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Publication number: 20080099351Abstract: A liquid dispenser comprises a body defining an interior containment space for containing a liquid to be dispensed and a structure configured to mount the liquid dispenser onto a drinking container. The structure comprises an elongate opening formed in the body of the liquid dispenser that generally divides the liquid dispenser into two portions. Approximately half of the volume of the interior containment space is located in the first portion of the body of the liquid dispenser. Alternatively, substantially all of the volume of the interior containment space is located in the first portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2007Publication date: May 1, 2008Applicant: YO! BRANDS, LLCInventors: Paul Jamison, Daniel Lee Bizzell
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Patent number: D584963Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2007Date of Patent: January 20, 2009Assignee: Yo! Brands, LLCInventors: Paul Jamison, Daniel Lee Bizzell