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San Jose, CA, United States of America

Gregory E Atwood

This inventor holds 33 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Flash Memory Technology. Top assignees: Intel Corporation, Other. Active years: 1991-2001.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Gregory E Atwood. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/gregory-e-atwood

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 33

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.3

ph-index = 24

Forward Citations = 2,111(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal32 out of 56,290 
 
Intel Corporation
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 834,453 
Other
 patents

Years Active: 1991-2001

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Areas of Expertise:
Flash Memory
Charge Pump
Programming Methods
Sensing Scheme
Voltage Regulation
Floating Gate
EEPROM
MOSFET
Data Stream Analysis
Memory Cells
Non-Volatile Memory
High-Density EPROM
33 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6194784 - Self-aligned contact process in semiconductor fabrication and device therefrom (2001-02-27),
2. 6091618 - Method and circuitry for storing discrete amounts of charge in a single (2000-07-18),
3. 5892710 - Method and circuitry for storing discrete amounts of charge in a single (1999-04-06),
4. 5828616 - Sensing scheme for flash memory with multilevel cells (1998-10-27),
5. 5781473 - Variable stage charge pump (1998-07-14),
6. 5767735 - Variable stage charge pump (1998-06-16),
7. 5763912 - Depletion and enhancement MOSFETs with electrically trimmable threshold (1998-06-09),
8. 5748546 - Sensing scheme for flash memory with multilevel cells (1998-05-05),
9. 5737265 - Programming flash memory using data stream analysis (1998-04-07),
10. 5732039 - Variable stage charge pump (1998-03-24),
11. 5731242 - Self-aligned contact process in semiconductor fabrication (1998-03-24),
12. 5729489 - Programming flash memory using predictive learning methods (1998-03-17),
13. 5701266 - Programming flash memory using distributed learning methods (1997-12-23),
14. 5677869 - Programming flash memory using strict ordering of states (1997-10-14),
15. 5602794 - Variable stage charge pump (1997-02-11),

Title: Gregory E. Atwood: Innovator in Semiconductor Technology

Introduction: Gregory E. Atwood, based in San Jose, CA, is a prominent inventor in the field of semiconductor technology, holding an impressive total of 33 patents to his name. His innovations have significantly advanced the capabilities of semiconductor devices, enabling improvements in performance and efficiency.

Latest Patents: Among his latest contributions, Atwood has developed a self-aligned contact process in semiconductor fabrication. This invention encapsulates gate stacks of a semiconductor device in an oxide insulative layer and a silicon nitride etch-stop layer, allowing for more efficient connection to underlying diffusion regions without the risk of creating gate shorts. This innovative approach enables tighter spacing between gate stacks, thus reducing cell size and enhancing cell density. In addition, his patent for a method and circuitry for storing discrete amounts of charge in a memory cell allows for increased programmability by adjusting the voltage levels during programming pulses, marking a significant advancement in memory technology.

Career Highlights: Atwood has had a distinguished career, contributing to significant developments within the semiconductor industry. Notably, he has worked with Intel Corporation, where he furthered his research and innovation efforts in semiconductor technologies.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Atwood has collaborated with several talented professionals, including Albert Fazio and Kerry Dean Tedrow, enhancing the impact and scope of his work.

Conclusion: Gregory E. Atwood stands out as a leading inventor in semiconductor technology, whose patents continue to influence and shape the industry. His work exemplifies the critical role of innovation in advancing technology and the importance of collaboration among top minds in the field.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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