Essex Junction, VT, United States of America

Kenneth Knetch Kieft, Iii

This inventor holds 4 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: International Business Machines Corporation. Active years: 1997-2003.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Kenneth Knetch Kieft, Iii. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/kenneth-knetch-kieft-iii

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

Calculating rank

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.8

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 30(Granted Patents)


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Years Active: 1997-2003

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4 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: The Innovations of Kenneth Knetch Kieft, III

Introduction

Kenneth Knetch Kieft, III is a notable inventor based in Essex Junction, VT (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of semiconductor technology, particularly in the development of Schottky diodes. With a total of 4 patents to his name, Kieft's work has had a lasting impact on the industry.

Latest Patents

One of Kieft's latest patents is titled "Method of contacting a silicide-based Schottky diode and diode so formed." This patent describes a method of contacting a silicide-based Schottky diode, which includes the step of providing a contact to the silicide that is fully bordered with respect to an internal edge of the guard ring area. The invention also details a Schottky diode that features silicide contacting a guard ring and a contact to the silicide that is fully bordered by silicide with respect to the internal edge of the guard ring.

Career Highlights

Kieft is currently employed at International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), where he continues to innovate and develop new technologies. His work at IBM has allowed him to collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry.

Collaborations

Some of Kieft's notable coworkers include James Stuart Dunn and Nicholas Theodore Schmidt. Their collaborative efforts have contributed to advancements in semiconductor technology.

Conclusion

Kenneth Knetch Kieft, III is a distinguished inventor whose work in semiconductor technology has led to multiple patents and significant advancements in the field. His contributions continue to influence the industry and inspire future innovations.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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