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San Jose, CA, United States of America

Stephen L Morein

This inventor holds 161 USPTO granted patents and 30 published patent applications and 9 EPO patents, primarily in Microelectronic Assemblies (CPC class G06F3-044). Top assignees: Synaptics Corporation, Ati Technologies Ulc, Ati International Srl. Active years: 1999-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Stephen L Morein. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/stephen-l-morein

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 161 

% Patents Active = 92.5

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.0

ph-index = 21

Forward Citations = 1,541(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 1,335(Dec 10, 2025)


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Location History:

  • Basking Ridge, NJ (US) (2004)
  • Markham, CA (2009 - 2013)
  • Sunnyvale, CA (US) (2011 - 2014)
  • Cambridge, MA (US) (2001 - 2023)
  • San Jose, CA (US) (1999 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal60 out of 1,404 
 
Synaptics Corporation
 patents
silverMedal28 out of 1,126 
 
Ati Technologies Ulc
 patents
bronzeMedal21 out of 334 
 
Ati International Srl
 patents
4. 17 out of 376 
 
Ati Technologies Inc.
 patents
5. 13 out of 56,440 
 
Intel Corporation
 patents
6. 10 out of 13,192 
 
Advanced Micro Devices Corporation
 patents
7. 5 out of 1,913 
 
Adeia Semiconductor Bonding Technologies Inc.
 patents
8. 3 out of 11,124 
 
Broadcom Corporation
 patents
9. 2 out of 2 
 
Stellar Semiconductor, Inc.
 patents
10. 1 out of 32 
 
Adeia Semiconductor Technologies LLC
 patents
11. 1 out of 6 
 
Invensas LLC
 patents
12. 1 out of 45,176 
 
Qualcomm Incorporated
 patents
13. 1 out of 1 
 
Synaptics Incorported
 patent
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1999-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Microelectronic Assemblies
Additive Manufacturing
Graphics Processing
Power Delivery Structures
Stacked Dies
Integrated Circuits
Capacitive Sensing
Thermal Solutions
Voltage Regulators
Three-Dimensional NAND
Display Interfaces
Dynamic Overdrive
161 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12787863 - Microelectronic assemblies including stacked dies coupled by a through dielectric via (2026-11-03),
2. 12696801 - Package architecture with compute bricks having vertically stacked dies (2026-07-28),
3. 12685218 - Metal PCB for topside power delivery (2026-07-14),
4. 12550768 - Conformal power delivery structures near high-speed signal traces (2026-02-10),
5. 12525563 - Microelectronic assemblies including stacked dies coupled by a through dielectric via (2026-01-13),
6. 12438087 - High throughput additive manufacturing for integrated circuit components containing traces with feature size and grain boundaries (2025-10-07),
7. 12431430 - Technologies for high throughput additive manufacturing for integrated circuit components (2025-09-30),
8. 12374625 - Microelectronic assemblies having topside power delivery structures (2025-07-29),
9. 12243828 - Microelectronic assemblies having topside power delivery structures (2025-03-04),
10. 12242290 - Integrating voltage regulators and passive circuit elements with top side power planes in stacked die architectures (2025-03-04),
11. 12211796 - Microelectronic assemblies having topside power delivery structures (2025-01-28),
12. 12199012 - Modular microchannel thermal solutions for integrated circuit devices (2025-01-14),
13. 12170268 - Embedded metal lines (2024-12-17),
14. 12170244 - High-throughput additively manufactured power delivery vias and traces (2024-12-17),
15. 11978724 - Diffused bitline replacement in memory (2024-05-07),

Sure, here is the article about inventor Stephen L Morein:

Title: Innovator Spotlight - Stephen L Morein: Pioneering Inventor in Silicon Valley

Introduction: Meet Stephen L Morein, a prolific inventor based in San Jose, CA, with an impressive track record of 146 patents in his name. His groundbreaking innovations have significantly impacted the tech industry, particularly in the realm of semiconductor technologies.

Latest Patents: Among Stephen L Morein's latest patents is the creation of over and under interconnects on an Integrated Circuit (IC). This technique allows for the placement of signaling interconnects on an opposing side of the chip assembly, separate from power interconnects. Another notable invention is the multi-thread graphics processing system, enabling efficient processing of pixel and vertex command threads in graphics applications.

Career Highlights: Stephen L Morein has made significant contributions to companies like Synaptics Corporation and ATI Technologies ULC. His expertise in semiconductor design and graphics processing has led to the development of cutting-edge technologies that have shaped the industry.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Stephen L Morein has collaborated with esteemed colleagues such as Joseph Kurth Reynolds and Andrew Evan Gruber. Together, they have worked on various projects, pushing the boundaries of innovation in semiconductor and graphics technologies.

Conclusion: Stephen L Morein's dedication to pushing the boundaries of innovation in the tech sector has cemented his reputation as a pioneering inventor in Silicon Valley. With a remarkable portfolio of patents and a track record of successful collaborations, he continues to drive forward progress in the field of semiconductor technologies.

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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