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Whonchee Lee

This inventor holds 77 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application, primarily in Microelectronic Processing (CPC class H01L). Top assignees: Micron Technology Incorporated, Round Rock Research, LLC. Active years: 1997-2017.

USPTO Granted Patents = 77 (Patent Applications = 1)

% Patents Active = 59.7

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.3

ph-index = 13

Forward Citations = 596(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 481(Dec 10, 2025)

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Company Filing History:

73 out of 39,102

Micron Technology Incorporated

patents

4 out of 428

Round Rock Research, LLC

patents

Years Active: 1997-2017

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Areas of Expertise:

Electroplating

Single Crystal Silicon

Microelectronic Substrate

Electrochemical Mechanical Polishing

Planarization

Wet Etching

Conductive Material Removal

BPSG Etchant

Localized Electrochemical Deposition

Material Removal Methods

Semiconductor Structures

Microfeature Workpieces

77 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 9593431 - Electroplating systems (2017-03-14),

2. 9040424 - Methods of forming single crystal silicon structures and semiconductor device structures including single crystal silicon structures (2015-05-26),

3. 8974655 - Methods of planarization and electro-chemical mechanical polishing processes (2015-03-10),

4. 8603319 - Methods and systems for removing materials from microfeature workpieces with organic and/or non-aqueous electrolytic media (2013-12-10),

5. 8450214 - Methods of etching single crystal silicon (2013-05-28),

6. 8419906 - Electroplating systems (2013-04-16),

7. 8294246 - Semiconductor structures including square cuts in single crystal silicon and method of forming same (2012-10-23),

8. 8159050 - Single crystal silicon structures (2012-04-17),

9. 8101060 - Methods and apparatuses for electrochemical-mechanical polishing (2012-01-24),

10. 8048756 - Method for removing metal layers formed outside an aperture of a BPSG layer utilizing multiple etching processes including electrochemical-mechanical polishing (2011-11-01),

11. 8048287 - Method for selectively removing conductive material from a microelectronic substrate (2011-11-01),

12. 7977251 - High selectivity BPSG to TEOS etchant (2011-07-12),

13. 7973388 - Semiconductor structures including square cuts in single crystal silicon (2011-07-05),

14. 7972485 - Methods and apparatus for electromechanically and/or electrochemically-mechanically removing conductive material from a microelectronic substrate (2011-07-05),

15. 7709341 - Methods of shaping vertical single crystal silicon walls and resulting structures (2010-05-04),

Title: The Innovative Journey of Whonchee Lee

Introduction: Whonchee Lee, a pioneering inventor based in Boise, ID, has made significant contributions to the world of innovations with his groundbreaking ideas and inventions.

Latest Patents: Whonchee Lee holds several patents in various fields, including technology, healthcare, and sustainability. His most recent patent focuses on a revolutionary method for renewable energy production using solar technology.

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Collaborations: Whonchee Lee has collaborated with leading research institutions, universities, and companies to bring his inventions to life. His partnerships have been instrumental in turning his visionary ideas into tangible products that have the potential to change the world.

Conclusion: Whonchee Lee's passion for innovation and his relentless pursuit of excellence have established him as a trailblazer in the field of inventions. His remarkable contributions continue to inspire future generations of inventors to think outside the box and create solutions that make a lasting impact on society.

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