Patents by Inventor Robert S. Pauley

Robert S. Pauley 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: 10573354
    Abstract: Approaches, techniques, and mechanisms are disclosed for manufacturing and operating high density memory systems. The high density memory systems can increase the amount of memory available to a computing system by allowing the connection of multiple memory modules into a single memory interface on a motherboard via a memory adapter as described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: SMART Modular Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Satyanarayan Shivkumar Iyer, Robert S. Pauley, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9939855
    Abstract: A method of manufacture of an enhanced capacity memory system includes: providing a dual in-line memory module carrier having a memory module and an integrated memory buffer coupled to the memory module; coupling a memory expansion board, having a supplementary memory module, to the dual in-line memory module carrier including attaching a bridge transposer; and providing a system interface connector coupled to the integrated memory buffer and the bridge transposer for controlling the memory module, the supplementary memory module, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: SMART Modular Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Mahran, Robert S. Pauley, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20180081554
    Abstract: Approaches, techniques, and mechanisms are disclosed for manufacturing and operating high density memory systems. The high density memory systems can increase the amount of memory available to a computing system by allowing the connection of multiple memory modules into a single memory interface on a motherboard via a memory adapter as described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2016
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventors: Satyanarayan Shivkumar Iyer, Robert S. Pauley, JR.
  • Patent number: 9648754
    Abstract: A system and method of manufacture of an integrated circuit device system includes: a module interposer having a module first side and a module second side; an outer chip assembly mounted to the module first side; a mirrored chip assembly mounted to the module second side, the mirrored chip assembly below the outer chip assembly; and a carrier attached to the module second side, the carrier includes a carrier first side and a carrier second side, the mirrored chip assembly suspended above the carrier first side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: SMART Modular Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Satyanarayan Shivkumar Iyer, Robert S. Pauley, Jr., Victor Mahran
  • Publication number: 20160070316
    Abstract: A method of manufacture of an enhanced capacity memory system includes: providing a dual in-line memory module carrier having a memory module and an integrated memory buffer coupled to the memory module; coupling a memory expansion board, having a supplementary memory module, to the dual in-line memory module carrier including attaching a bridge transposer; and providing a system interface connector coupled to the integrated memory buffer and the bridge transposer for controlling the memory module, the supplementary memory module, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Victor Mahran, Robert S. Pauley, JR.
  • Patent number: 9204550
    Abstract: A method of manufacture of an enhanced capacity memory system includes: providing a dual in-line memory module carrier having a memory module and an integrated memory buffer coupled to the memory module; coupling a memory expansion board, having a supplementary memory module, to the dual in-line memory module carrier including attaching a bridge transposer; and providing a system interface connector coupled to the integrated memory buffer and the bridge transposer for controlling the memory module, the supplementary memory module, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: SMART Modular Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Mahran, Robert S. Pauley, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8971045
    Abstract: A module is electrically connectable to a computer system. The module includes an edge connector with a plurality of electrical contacts electrically connectable to the computer system, at least one layer of thermally conductive material thermally coupled to the edge connector, and first and second printed circuit boards each having a plurality of integrated circuit components that are electrically coupled to the edge connector and thermally coupled to the at least one layer of thermally conductive material. The at least one layer of thermally conductive material are disposed between the first and second printed circuit boards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: NETLIST, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert S. Pauley, Jayesh R. Bhakta, William M. Gervasi, Chi She Chen, Jose Delvalle
  • Patent number: 8379391
    Abstract: A memory module with attached transposer and interposers to provide additional surface area for the placement of memory devices is disclosed. The memory module includes a memory board with a first surface, a second surface and an edge with a set of electrical contacts. A transposer is attached to each surface of the memory board, and an interposer is attached to each transposer on the opposite surface of the transposer from the memory board. The interposer has space to allow placement of memory devices on both a first surface between the interposer and the memory board, and on a second surface of the interposer away from the memory board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Smart Modular Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Mike H. Amidi, Robert S. Pauley, Satyanarayan Shivkumar Iyer
  • Patent number: 8345427
    Abstract: A module is electrically connectable to a computer system. The module includes a first surface and a first plurality of circuit packages coupled to the first surface. The module further includes a second surface and a second plurality of circuit packages coupled to the second surface. The second surface faces the first surface. The module further includes at least one thermal conduit positioned between the first surface and the second surface. The at least one thermal conduit is in thermal communication with the first plurality of circuit packages and the second plurality of circuit packages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Netlist, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert S. Pauley, Jayesh R. Bhakta, William M. Gervasi, Chi She Chen, Jose Delvalle
  • Publication number: 20110110047
    Abstract: A module is electrically connectable to a computer system. The module includes a first surface and a first plurality of circuit packages coupled to the first surface. The module further includes a second surface and a second plurality of circuit packages coupled to the second surface. The second surface faces the first surface. The module further includes at least one thermal conduit positioned between the first surface and the second surface. The at least one thermal conduit is in thermal communication with the first plurality of circuit packages and the second plurality of circuit packages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2010
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: Netlist, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert S. Pauley, Jayesh R. Bhakta, William M. Gervasi, Chi She Chen, Jose Delvalle
  • Patent number: 7839645
    Abstract: A module is electrically connectable to a computer system. The module includes a plurality of electrical contacts which are electrically connectable to the computer system. The module further includes a first surface and a first plurality of circuits coupled to the first surface. The first plurality of circuits is in electrical communication with the electrical contacts. The module further includes a second surface and a second plurality of circuits coupled to the second surface. The second plurality of circuits is in electrical communication with the electrical contacts. The second surface faces the first surface. The module further includes at least one thermally conductive layer positioned between the first surface and the second surface. The at least one thermally conductive layer is in thermal communication with the first plurality of circuits, the second plurality of circuits, and a first set of the plurality of electrical contacts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Netlist, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert S. Pauley, Jayesh R. Bhakta, William M. Gervasi, Chi She Chen, Jose Delvalle
  • Publication number: 20100110642
    Abstract: A module is electrically connectable to a computer system. The module includes a plurality of electrical contacts which are electrically connectable to the computer system. The module further includes a first surface and a first plurality of circuits coupled to the first surface. The first plurality of circuits is in electrical communication with the electrical contacts. The module further includes a second surface and a second plurality of circuits coupled to the second surface. The second plurality of circuits is in electrical communication with the electrical contacts. The second surface faces the first surface. The module further includes at least one thermally conductive layer positioned between the first surface and the second surface. The at least one thermally conductive layer is in thermal communication with the first plurality of circuits, the second plurality of circuits, and a first set of the plurality of electrical contacts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: Netlist, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert S. Pauley, Jayesh R. Bhakta, William M. Gervasi, Chi She Chen, Jose Delvalle
  • Patent number: 7630202
    Abstract: A module is electrically connectable to a computer system. The module includes a plurality of electrical contacts which are electrically connectable to the computer system. The module further includes a first substrate which has a first surface and a first plurality of components mounted on the first surface. The first plurality of components is in electrical communication with the electrical contacts. The module further includes a second substrate which has a second surface and a second plurality of components mounted on the second surface. The second plurality of components is in electrical communication with the electrical contacts. The second surface of the second substrate faces the first surface of the first substrate. The module further includes at least one thermally conductive layer positioned between the first plurality of components and the second plurality of components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Netlist, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert S. Pauley, Jayesh R. Bhakta, William M. Gervasi, Chi She Chen, Jose Delvalle
  • Publication number: 20090279243
    Abstract: A memory module with attached transposer and interposers to provide additional surface area for the placement of memory devices is disclosed. The memory module includes a memory board with a first surface, a second surface and an edge with a set of electrical contacts. A transposer is attached to each surface of the memory board, and an interposer is attached to each transposer on the opposite surface of the transposer from the memory board. The interposer has space to allow placement of memory devices on both a first surface between the interposer and the memory board, and on a second surface of the interposer away from the memory board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventors: Mike H. Amidi, Robert S. Pauley, Satyanarayan Shivkumar Iyer
  • Publication number: 20080316712
    Abstract: A module is electrically connectable to a computer system. The module includes a plurality of electrical contacts which are electrically connectable to the computer system. The module further includes a first substrate which has a first surface and a first plurality of components mounted on the first surface. The first plurality of components is in electrical communication with the electrical contacts. The module further includes a second substrate which has a second surface and a second plurality of components mounted on the second surface. The second plurality of components is in electrical communication with the electrical contacts. The second surface of the second substrate faces the first surface of the first substrate. The module further includes at least one thermally conductive layer positioned between the first plurality of components and the second plurality of components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventors: Robert S. Pauley, Jayesh R. Bhakta, William M. Gervasi, Chi She Chen, Jose Delvalle
  • Patent number: 7375970
    Abstract: A module is electrically connectable to a computer system. The module includes at least one multilayer structure having a plurality of electrical contacts which are electrically connectable to the computer system. The module further includes a first printed circuit board coupled to the at least one multilayer structure. The first printed circuit board has a first surface and a first plurality of components mounted on the first surface. The first plurality of components is in electrical communication with the electrical contacts. The module further includes a second printed circuit board coupled to the at least one multilayer structure. The second printed circuit board has a second surface and a second plurality of components mounted on the second surface. The second plurality of components is in electrical communication with the electrical contacts. The second surface of the second printed circuit board faces the first surface of the first printed circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Netlist, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert S. Pauley, Jayesh R. Bhakta, William M. Gervasi, Chi She Chen, Jose Delvalle
  • Patent number: 7254036
    Abstract: A module is electrically connectable to a computer system. The module includes a frame having an edge connector with a plurality of electrical contacts which are electrically connectable to the computer system. The module further includes a first printed circuit board coupled to the frame. The first printed circuit board has a first surface and a first plurality of components mounted on the first surface. The first plurality of components is electrically coupled to the electrical contacts of the edge connector. The module further includes a second printed circuit board coupled to the frame. The second printed circuit board has a second surface and a second plurality of components mounted on the second surface. The second plurality of components is electrically coupled to the electrical contacts of the edge connector. The second surface of the second printed circuit board faces the first surface of the first printed circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: Netlist, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert S. Pauley, Jayesh R. Bhakta, William M. Gervasi, Chi She Chen, Jose Delvalle
  • Patent number: 6930903
    Abstract: Integrated circuits utilizing standard commercial packaging are arranged on a printed circuit board to allow the production of 1-Gigabyte and 2-Gigabyte capacity memory modules. A first row of integrated circuits is oriented in an opposite orientation to a second row of integrated circuits. The integrated circuits in a first half of the first row and in the corresponding half of the second row are connected via a signal trace to a first register. The integrated circuits in a second half of the first row and in the corresponding half of the second row are connected to a second register. Each register processes a non-contiguous subset of the bits in each data word.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Assignee: Netlist, Inc.
    Inventors: Jayesh R. Bhakta, Robert S. Pauley, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6930900
    Abstract: Integrated circuits utilizing standard commercial packaging are arranged on a printed circuit board to allow the production of 1-Gigabyte and 2-Gigabyte capacity memory modules. A first row of integrated circuits is oriented in an opposite orientation to a second row of integrated circuits. The integrated circuits in a first half of the first row and in the corresponding half of the second row are connected via a signal trace to a first register. The integrated circuits in a second half of the first row and in the corresponding half of the second row are connected to a second register. Each register processes a non-contiguous subset of the bits in each data word.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Assignee: Netlist, Inc.
    Inventors: Jayesh R. Bhakta, Robert S. Pauley, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6873534
    Abstract: Integrated circuits utilizing standard commercial packaging are arranged on a printed circuit board to allow the production of 1-Gigabyte and 2-Gigabyte capacity memory modules. A first row of integrated circuits is oriented in an opposite orientation to a second row of integrated circuits. The integrated circuits in a first half of the first row and in the corresponding half of the second row are connected via a signal trace to a first register. The integrated circuits in a second half of the first row and in the corresponding half of the second row are connected to a second register. Each register processes a non-contiguous subset of the bits in each data word.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2005
    Assignee: Netlist, Inc.
    Inventors: Jayesh R. Bhakta, Robert S. Pauley, Jr.