Patents by Inventor Vernon George McKenny

Vernon George McKenny 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).

  • Circuit and method for reading a memory cell
    Patent number: 5995421
    Abstract: A read circuit reads data stored in a memory cell that is coupled to a bit line. The read circuit includes a comparison circuit, such as a sense amplifier, having a first input terminal coupled to the bit line and having a second input terminal and a data output terminal. A switch is coupled between the bit line and the second input terminal of the comparison circuit and includes a control terminal that is coupled to receive a control signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1999
    Assignee: STMicroelectronics, Inc.
    Inventor: Vernon George McKenny