Patents by Inventor Russell Nielsen

Russell Nielsen 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: 11945579
    Abstract: A UAV having a manual gimbal including a camera, and a flight mode selector configured to select both a flight mode and manually establish a camera position as a function of the selected fight mode. A controller responds to a position of the gimbal or selector to establish the flight mode. The flight mode is selected from several available modes, for example, a horizontal flight mode, a 45-degree flight mode, and a vertical (aerial) flight mode. The flight mode selector is mechanically coupled to the gimbal and establishes a pitch angle of the gimbal, and thus the camera angle attached to the gimbal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Snap Inc.
    Inventors: Simon Nielsen, Russell Douglas Patton
  • Patent number: 9412594
    Abstract: A method for defining patterns in an integrated circuit comprises defining a plurality of features in a first photoresist layer using photolithography over a first region of a substrate. The method further comprises using pitch multiplication to produce at least two features in a lower masking layer for each feature in the photoresist layer. The features in the lower masking layer include looped ends. The method further comprises covering with a second photoresist layer a second region of the substrate including the looped ends in the lower masking layer. The method further comprises etching a pattern of trenches in the substrate through the features in the lower masking layer without etching in the second region. The trenches have a trench width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Luan C. Tran, John Lee, Zengtao Liu, Eric Freeman, Russell Nielsen
  • Publication number: 20160005601
    Abstract: A method for defining patterns in an integrated circuit comprises defining a plurality of features in a first photoresist layer using photolithography over a first region of a substrate. The method further comprises using pitch multiplication to produce at least two features in a lower masking layer for each feature in the photoresist layer. The features in the lower masking layer include looped ends. The method further comprises covering with a second photoresist layer a second region of the substrate including the looped ends in the lower masking layer. The method further comprises etching a pattern of trenches in the substrate through the features in the lower masking layer without etching in the second region. The trenches have a trench width.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Luan C. Tran, John Lee, Zengtao Liu, Eric Freeman, Russell Nielsen
  • Patent number: 9147608
    Abstract: A method for defining patterns in an integrated circuit comprises defining a plurality of features in a first photoresist layer using photolithography over a first region of a substrate. The method further comprises using pitch multiplication to produce at least two features in a lower masking layer for each feature in the photoresist layer. The features in the lower masking layer include looped ends. The method further comprises covering with a second photoresist layer a second region of the substrate including the looped ends in the lower masking layer. The method further comprises etching a pattern of trenches in the substrate through the features in the lower masking layer without etching in the second region. The trenches have a trench width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Luan C. Tran, John Lee, Zengtao Liu, Eric Freeman, Russell Nielsen
  • Publication number: 20150004786
    Abstract: A method for defining patterns in an integrated circuit comprises defining a plurality of features in a first photoresist layer using photolithography over a first region of a substrate. The method further comprises using pitch multiplication to produce at least two features in a lower masking layer for each feature in the photoresist layer. The features in the lower masking layer include looped ends. The method further comprises covering with a second photoresist layer a second region of the substrate including the looped ends in the lower masking layer. The method further comprises etching a pattern of trenches in the substrate through the features in the lower masking layer without etching in the second region. The trenches have a trench width.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Luan C. Tran, John Lee, Zengtao Liu, Eric Freeman, Russell Nielsen
  • Patent number: 8859362
    Abstract: A method for defining patterns in an integrated circuit comprises defining a plurality of features in a first photoresist layer using photolithography over a first region of a substrate. The method further comprises using pitch multiplication to produce at least two features in a lower masking layer for each feature in the photoresist layer. The features in the lower masking layer include looped ends. The method further comprises covering with a second photoresist layer a second region of the substrate including the looped ends in the lower masking layer. The method further comprises etching a pattern of trenches in the substrate through the features in the lower masking layer without etching in the second region. The trenches have a trench width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Luan C. Tran, John Lee, Zengtao Liu, Eric Freeman, Russell Nielsen
  • Publication number: 20130320552
    Abstract: A method for defining patterns in an integrated circuit comprises defining a plurality of features in a first photoresist layer using photolithography over a first region of a substrate. The method further comprises using pitch multiplication to produce at least two features in a lower masking layer for each feature in the photoresist layer. The features in the lower masking layer include looped ends. The method further comprises covering with a second photoresist layer a second region of the substrate including the looped ends in the lower masking layer. The method further comprises etching a pattern of trenches in the substrate through the features in the lower masking layer without etching in the second region. The trenches have a trench width.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Luan C. Tran, John Lee, Zengtao Liu, Eric Freeman, Russell Nielsen
  • Patent number: 8507341
    Abstract: A method for defining patterns in an integrated circuit comprises defining a plurality of features in a first photoresist layer using photolithography over a first region of a substrate. The method further comprises using pitch multiplication to produce at least two features in a lower masking layer for each feature in the photoresist layer. The features in the lower masking layer include looped ends. The method further comprises covering with a second photoresist layer a second region of the substrate including the looped ends in the lower masking layer. The method further comprises etching a pattern of trenches in the substrate through the features in the lower masking layer without etching in the second region. The trenches have a trench width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Luan C. Tran, John Lee, Zengtao “Tony” Liu, Eric Freeman, Russell Nielsen
  • Publication number: 20120193777
    Abstract: A method for defining patterns in an integrated circuit comprises defining a plurality of features in a first photoresist layer using photolithography over a first region of a substrate. The method further comprises using pitch multiplication to produce at least two features in a lower masking layer for each feature in the photoresist layer. The features in the lower masking layer include looped ends. The method further comprises covering with a second photoresist layer a second region of the substrate including the looped ends in the lower masking layer. The method further comprises etching a pattern of trenches in the substrate through the features in the lower masking layer without etching in the second region. The trenches have a trench width.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Luan C. Tran, John Lee, Zengtao "Tony" Liu, Eric Freeman, Russell Nielsen
  • Patent number: 8158476
    Abstract: A method for defining patterns in an integrated circuit comprises defining a plurality of features in a first photoresist layer using photolithography over a first region of a substrate. The method further comprises using pitch multiplication to produce at least two features in a lower masking layer for each feature in the photoresist layer. The features in the lower masking layer include looped ends. The method further comprises covering with a second photoresist layer a second region of the substrate including the looped ends in the lower masking layer. The method further comprises etching a pattern of trenches in the substrate through the features in the lower masking layer without etching in the second region. The trenches have a trench width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Luan C. Tran, John Lee, Zengtao “Tony” Liu, Eric Freeman, Russell Nielsen
  • Publication number: 20100317193
    Abstract: A method for defining patterns in an integrated circuit comprises defining a plurality of features in a first photoresist layer using photolithography over a first region of a substrate. The method further comprises using pitch multiplication to produce at least two features in a lower masking layer for each feature in the photoresist layer. The features in the lower masking layer include looped ends. The method further comprises covering with a second photoresist layer a second region of the substrate including the looped ends in the lower masking layer. The method further comprises etching a pattern of trenches in the substrate through the features in the lower masking layer without etching in the second region. The trenches have a trench width.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Luan C. Tran, John Lee, Zengtao Tony Liu, Eric Freeman, Russell Nielsen
  • Patent number: 7776683
    Abstract: A method for defining patterns in an integrated circuit comprises defining a plurality of features in a first photoresist layer using photolithography over a first region of a substrate. The method further comprises using pitch multiplication to produce at least two features in a lower masking layer for each feature in the photoresist layer. The features in the lower masking layer include looped ends. The method further comprises covering with a second photoresist layer a second region of the substrate including the looped ends in the lower masking layer. The method further comprises etching a pattern of trenches in the substrate through the features in the lower masking layer without etching in the second region. The trenches have a trench width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Luan C. Tran, John Lee, Zengtao “Tony” Liu, Eric Freeman, Russell Nielsen
  • Patent number: 7648919
    Abstract: A method for defining patterns in an integrated circuit comprises defining a plurality of features in a first photoresist layer using photolithography over a first region of a substrate. The method further comprises using pitch multiplication to produce at least two features in a lower masking layer for each feature in the photoresist layer. The features in the lower masking layer include looped ends. The method further comprises covering with a second photoresist layer a second region of the substrate including the looped ends in the lower masking layer. The method further comprises etching a pattern of trenches in the substrate through the features in the lower masking layer without etching in the second region. The trenches have a trench width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Inventors: Luan C. Tran, John Lee, Zengtao “Tony” Liu, Eric Freeman, Russell Nielsen
  • Patent number: 7611944
    Abstract: A method for defining patterns in an integrated circuit comprises defining a plurality of features in a first photoresist layer using photolithography over a first region of a substrate. The method further comprises using pitch multiplication to produce at least two features in a lower masking layer for each feature in the photoresist layer. The features in the lower masking layer include looped ends. The method further comprises covering with a second photoresist layer a second region of the substrate including the looped ends in the lower masking layer. The method further comprises etching a pattern of trenches in the substrate through the features in the lower masking layer without etching in the second region. The trenches have a trench width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Luan C. Tran, John Lee, Zengtao “Tony” Liu, Eric Freeman, Russell Nielsen
  • Publication number: 20080227293
    Abstract: A method for defining patterns in an integrated circuit comprises defining a plurality of features in a first photoresist layer using photolithography over a first region of a substrate. The method further comprises using pitch multiplication to produce at least two features in a lower masking layer for each feature in the photoresist layer. The features in the lower masking layer include looped ends. The method further comprises covering with a second photoresist layer a second region of the substrate including the looped ends in the lower masking layer. The method further comprises etching a pattern of trenches in the substrate through the features in the lower masking layer without etching in the second region. The trenches have a trench width.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Luan C. Tran, John Lee, Zengtao "Tony" Liu, Eric Freeman, Russell Nielsen
  • Publication number: 20060216923
    Abstract: A method for defining patterns in an integrated circuit comprises defining a plurality of features in a first photoresist layer using photolithography over a first region of a substrate. The method further comprises using pitch multiplication to produce at least two features in a lower masking layer for each feature in the photoresist layer. The features in the lower masking layer include looped ends. The method further comprises covering with a second photoresist layer a second region of the substrate including the looped ends in the lower masking layer. The method further comprises etching a pattern of trenches in the substrate through the features in the lower masking layer without etching in the second region. The trenches have a trench width.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2005
    Publication date: September 28, 2006
    Inventors: Luan Tran, John Lee, Zengtao Liu, Eric Freeman, Russell Nielsen
  • Publication number: 20060216922
    Abstract: A method for defining patterns in an integrated circuit comprises defining a plurality of features in a first photoresist layer using photolithography over a first region of a substrate. The method further comprises using pitch multiplication to produce at least two features in a lower masking layer for each feature in the photoresist layer. The features in the lower masking layer include looped ends. The method further comprises covering with a second photoresist layer a second region of the substrate including the looped ends in the lower masking layer. The method further comprises etching a pattern of trenches in the substrate through the features in the lower masking layer without etching in the second region. The trenches have a trench width.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2006
    Publication date: September 28, 2006
    Inventors: Luan Tran, John Lee, Zengtao Liu, Eric Freeman, Russell Nielsen