Patents by Inventor Richard L. Elliott

Richard L. Elliott 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: 11515147
    Abstract: A material deposition system comprises a dopant source containing at least one dopant precursor material, an inert gas source containing at least one noble gas, and a physical vapor deposition apparatus in selective fluid communication with the dopant source and the inert gas source. The physical vapor deposition apparatus comprises a housing structure, a target electrode, and a substrate holder. The housing structure is configured and positioned to receive at least one feed fluid stream comprising the at least one dopant precursor material and the at least one noble gas. The target electrode is within the housing structure and is in electrical communication with a signal generator. The substrate holder is within the housing structure and is spaced apart from the target electrode. A method of forming a microelectronic device, a microelectronic device, a memory device, and an electronic system are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Clement Jacob, Richard L. Elliott, Christopher W. Petz
  • Publication number: 20210175072
    Abstract: A material deposition system comprises a dopant source containing at least one dopant precursor material, an inert gas source containing at least one noble gas, and a physical vapor deposition apparatus in selective fluid communication with the dopant source and the inert gas source. The physical vapor deposition apparatus comprises a housing structure, a target electrode, and a substrate holder. The housing structure is configured and positioned to receive at least one feed fluid stream comprising the at least one dopant precursor material and the at least one noble gas. The target electrode is within the housing structure and is in electrical communication with a signal generator. The substrate holder is within the housing structure and is spaced apart from the target electrode. A method of forming a microelectronic device, a microelectronic device, a memory device, and an electronic system are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Clement Jacob, Richard L. Elliott, Christopher W. Petz
  • Patent number: 7358242
    Abstract: This invention relates to CCK-A agonists of Formula (I) wherein R1-R4, A, B, X, D, E and G are as defined in the specification, as well as, among other things, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and methods of use of the compounds and compositions. The compounds are useful in treating diabetes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Richard L. Elliott, Kimberly O. Cameron, Marlys Hammond
  • Patent number: 7294570
    Abstract: A method of making a contact plug and a metallization line structure is disclosed in which a substrate is provided with at least one contact hole within an insulation layer situated on a semiconductor substrate of a semiconductor wafer. A first metal layer is deposited upon the semiconductor wafer within the contact hole. A planarizing step isolates the first metal layer within the insulation layer in the form of a contact plug within the contact hole. A second metal layer is then deposited upon the semiconductor wafer over and upon the contact plug. Metallization lines are patterned and etched from the second metal layer. The contact hole may also be lined with a refractory metal nitride layer, with a refractory metal silicide interface being formed at the bottom of the contact hole as an interface between the contact plug and a silicon layer on the semiconductor substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard L. Elliott, Guy F. Hudson
  • Patent number: 7265104
    Abstract: This invention relates to CCK-A agonists of Formula (I) wherein R1-R4, A, B, X, D, E and G are as defined in the specificiation, as well as, among other things, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and methods of use of the compounds and compositions. The compounds are useful in treating obesity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Richard L. Elliott, Kimberly O. Cameron, Marlys Hammond
  • Patent number: 6949564
    Abstract: The present invention provides NPY-5 receptor antagonists having a Formula (IA) Methods and pharmaceutical compositions useful for treating diseases, conditions and/or disorders modulated by the above NPY-5 receptor antagonists are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventor: Richard L. Elliott
  • Publication number: 20040180535
    Abstract: A method of making a contact plug and a metallization line structure is disclosed in which a substrate is provided with at least one contact hole within an insulation layer situated on a semiconductor substrate of a semiconductor wafer. A first metal layer is deposited upon the semiconductor wafer within the contact hole. A planarizing step isolates the first metal layer within the insulation layer in the form of a contact plug within the contact hole. A second metal layer is then deposited upon the semiconductor wafer over and upon the contact plug. Metallization lines are patterned and etched from the second metal layer. The contact hole may also be lined with a refractory metal nitride layer, with a refractory metal silicide interface being formed at the bottom of the contact hole as an interface between the contact plug and a silicon layer on the semiconductor substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2004
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard L. Elliott, Guy F. Hudson
  • Publication number: 20040122046
    Abstract: The present invention provides NPY-5 receptor antagonists having a Formula (IA) 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2003
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Applicant: Pfizer Inc
    Inventor: Richard L. Elliott
  • Patent number: 6713384
    Abstract: A method of making a contact plug and a metallization line structure is disclosed in which a substrate is provided with at least one contact hole within an insulation layer situated on a semiconductor substrate of a semiconductor wafer. A first metal layer is deposited upon the semiconductor wafer within the contact hole. A planarizing step isolates the first metal layer within the insulation layer in the form of a contact plug within the contact hole. A second metal layer is then deposited upon the semiconductor wafer over and upon the contact plug. Metallization lines are patterned and etched from the second metal layer. The contact hole may also be lined with a refractory metal nitride layer, with a refractory metal silicide interface being formed at the bottom of the contact hole as an interface between the contact plug and a silicon layer on the semiconductor substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard L. Elliott, Guy F. Hudson
  • Patent number: 6649759
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula are neuropeptide Y antagonists and are effective in treating feeding disorders, cardiovascular diseases and other physiological disorders related to an excess of neuropeptide Y.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Richard L. Elliott, Robert M. Oliver, III
  • Patent number: 6593657
    Abstract: A method of making a contact plug and a metallization line structure is disclosed in which a substrate is provided with at least one contact hole within an insulation layer situated on a semiconductor substrate of a semiconductor wafer. A first metal layer is deposited upon the semiconductor wafer within the contact hole. A planarizing step isolates the first metal layer within the insulation layer in the form of a contact plug within the contact hole. A second metal layer is then deposited upon the semiconductor wafer over and upon the contact plug. Metallization lines are patterned and etched from the second metal layer. The contact hole may also be lined with a refractory metal nitride layer, with a refractory metal silicide interface being formed at the bottom of the contact hole as an interface between the contact plug and a silicon layer on the semiconductor substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard L. Elliott, Guy F. Hudson
  • Publication number: 20030100546
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2002
    Publication date: May 29, 2003
    Inventors: Richard L. Elliott, Robert M. Oliver
  • Patent number: 6515133
    Abstract: Certain diaryl imidazoles act as partial agonists or antagonists for NPY receptors, in particular NPY 5 receptors. They are of use, for example in treating loss of appetite. Such compounds bear aryl groups in the 2 position. Many of the compounds are novel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Assignees: Neurogen Corporation, Pfizer, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Thurkauf, Jun Yuan, Alan Hutchison, Charles A. Blum, Richard L. Elliott, Marlys Hammond
  • Patent number: 6514966
    Abstract: NPY antagonists, methods of using such NPY antagonists and pharmaceutical compositions containing such NPY antagonists. The NPY antagonists are useful for the treatment of NPY mediated disease/conditions including obesity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Richard L. Elliott, Richard F. Hank, Marlys Hammond
  • Patent number: 6511984
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula wherein X is NR4R5, Y is selected from C1-C6 alkyl; alkoxyalkyl, C2-C6 alkenyl; C2-C6 alkynyl, alkoxy, aryl, or heteroaryl, or NR4R5, and R3 is selected from optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl, optionally substituted, are neuropeptide antagonists and are effective in treating feeding disorders, cardiovascular diseases and other physiological disorders related to an excess of neuropeptide Y.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventor: Richard L. Elliott
  • Patent number: 6399631
    Abstract: Carbazoles of the formula which are effective in treating conditions associated with neuropeptide Y-5 neurotransmission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Richard L. Elliott, David A. Griffith, Marlys Hammond
  • Publication number: 20020061897
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2001
    Publication date: May 23, 2002
    Inventors: Richard L. Elliott, Robert M. Oliver,
  • Publication number: 20020058671
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2001
    Publication date: May 16, 2002
    Inventor: Richard L. Elliott
  • Patent number: 6355635
    Abstract: NPY antagonists, methods of using such NPY antagonists and pharmaceutical compositions containing such NPY antagonists. The NPY antagonists are useful for the treatment of NPY mediated disease/conditions including obesity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2002
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Richard L. Elliott, Richard F. Hank, Marlys Hammond
  • Publication number: 20010039277
    Abstract: NPY antagonists, methods of using such NPY antagonists and pharmaceutical compositions containing such NPY antagonists. The NPY antagonists are useful for the treatment of NPY mediated disease/conditions including obesity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2001
    Publication date: November 8, 2001
    Inventors: Richard L. Elliott, Richard F. Hank, Marlys Hammond