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North Billerica, MA, United States of America

Contour Semiconductor, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 38

% Expired Patents = 73.7

Forward Citations = 182

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11 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Daniel Robert Shepard (34 out of 84 patents)

Eric G Nestler (3 out of 39 patents)

Mac D Apodaca (3 out of 29 patents)

4. James Juen Hsu (2 out of 21 patents)

5. Thomas Michael Trent (2 out of 23 patents)

6. Jenn C Chow (1 out of 5 patents)

7. Thomas A Langdo (1 out of 42 patents)

8. Ailian Zhao (1 out of 10 patents)

9. Lisa Ceder (1 out of 1 patent)

10. Arthur J Pitera (1 out of 2 patents)

11. Thomas Brown (1 out of 19 patents)

Core Competencies:

Resistive Change Memory

Embedded Non-Volatile Memory

Bipolar-MOS Circuit

Three-Dimensional Memory

Rectifier Matrix

Memory Array

Phase-Change Storage

Error Correction

Fine Pitch Structures

Low-Complexity Circuits

Field-Emitter Memory

Nano-Vacuum Tubes

38 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 9070878 - Pinched center resistive change memory cell (2015-06-30),

2. 9054031 - Embedded non-volatile memory (2015-06-09),

3. 9007801 - Bipolar-MOS memory circuit (2015-04-14),

4. 8980532 - Solid state devices having fine pitch structures (2015-03-17),

5. 8934293 - Means and method for operating a resistive array (2015-01-13),

6. 8786023 - Embedded non-volatile memory (2014-07-22),

7. 8773881 - Vertical switch three-dimensional memory array (2014-07-08),

8. 8766227 - Pinched center resistive change memory cell (2014-07-01),

9. 8526217 - Low-complexity electronic circuit and methods of forming the same (2013-09-03),

10. 8455298 - Method for forming self-aligned phase-change semiconductor diode memory (2013-06-04),

11. 8451024 - Bipolar-MOS driver circuit (2013-05-28),

12. 8378456 - Unified switch array for memory devices (2013-02-19),

13. 8358526 - Diagonal connection storage array (2013-01-22),

14. 8358525 - Low cost high density rectifier matrix memory (2013-01-22),

15. 8351238 - Low-complexity electronic circuits and methods of forming the same (2013-01-08),

Contour Semiconductor, Inc. is a technology company based in North Billerica, Massachusetts, specializing in advanced semiconductor solutions. The company focuses on developing innovative memory technologies that enhance performance and efficiency in electronic devices. Contour Semiconductor is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of semiconductor design and manufacturing, contributing to various sectors including consumer electronics, computing, and telecommunications. Their research emphasizes next-generation memory architectures that aim to meet the evolving demands of the digital landscape.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

Contour Semiconductor, Inc.

38 Patents

#3 in North Billerica, MA

#526 in Massachusetts

#9,014 in US

#17,815 in the World

North Billerica, MA, United States of America

Contour Semiconductor, Inc.

Forward Citations = 182

11 inventors:

Daniel Robert Shepard (34 out of 84 patents)

Eric G Nestler (3 out of 39 patents)

Mac D Apodaca (3 out of 29 patents)

4. James Juen Hsu (2 out of 21 patents)

5. Thomas Michael Trent (2 out of 23 patents)

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