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San Ramon, CA, United States of America

William Schnaitter

This inventor holds 16 USPTO granted patents and 2 EPO patents, primarily in Integrated Circuit Design. Top assignees: Transmeta Corporation, Ruizhang Technology Limited Company, Ic Kinetics Inc.. Active years: 2002-2019.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: William Schnaitter. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/william-schnaitter

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 16

% Patents Active = 81.3

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.3

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 49(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal6 out of 145 
 
Transmeta Corporation
 patents
silverMedal3 out of 18 
 
Ruizhang Technology Limited Company
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 1 
 
Ic Kinetics Inc.
 patent
4. 6 out of 834,601 
Other
 patents

Years Active: 2002-2019

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Areas of Expertise:
Power-On Reset Circuit
Fractional Bandgap Circuit
Temperature Measurement
Signal Generator
CMOS Circuits
Electrostatic Discharge Protection
Low Supply Voltage
Low Current
Device Temperature
Integrated Circuits
Body Bias Connections
16 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 10256809 - Power-on reset circuit (2019-04-09),
2. 9921601 - Fractional bandgap circuit with low supply voltage and low current (2018-03-20),
3. 9515637 - Power-on reset circuit (2016-12-06),
4. 9222843 - System for on-chip temperature measurement in integrated circuits (2015-12-29),
5. 8508262 - Signal generator with output frequency greater than the oscillator frequency (2013-08-13),
6. 8496379 - Systems and methods for determining device temperature (2013-07-30),
7. 8035430 - Signal generator with output frequency greater than the oscillator frequency (2011-10-11),
8. 7798707 - Systems and methods for determining device temperature (2010-09-21),
9. 7747974 - Method and apparatus for optimizing body bias connections in CMOS circuits using a deep n-well grid structure (2010-06-29),
10. 7696797 - Signal generator with output frequency greater than the oscillator frequency (2010-04-13),
11. 7227397 - System, method and circuits for generating a signal (2007-06-05),
12. 7212064 - Methods and systems for measuring temperature using digital signals (2007-05-01),
13. 7174528 - Method and apparatus for optimizing body bias connections in CMOS circuits using a deep n-well grid structure (2007-02-06),
14. 7118273 - System for on-chip temperature measurement in integrated circuits (2006-10-10),
15. 7108420 - System for on-chip temperature measurement in integrated circuits (2006-09-19),

Title: Inventor Spotlight - William Schnaitter

Introduction

William Schnaitter is an accomplished inventor based in San Ramon, California. With a remarkable portfolio of 16 patents, Schnaitter has made significant contributions to the field of electrical engineering. His work primarily focuses on innovative circuit designs that enhance stability and performance in various electronic applications.

Latest Patents

Among his latest contributions, Schnaitter has developed a Power-on Reset circuit. This invention comprises two comparators and a latch circuit, enabling the reset state to de-assert once the supply voltage reaches a specific reference point. Additionally, it reasserts the reset state if the supply voltage drops below another reference threshold. The circuit also includes mechanisms to initialize properly and ensure that regulator and bandgap voltages remain stable above ground level. Another notable invention by Schnaitter is a fractional bandgap circuit designed to deliver a consistent reference voltage across different operational conditions, including variations in manufacturing processes, temperature, and supply voltage. This circuit allows for low supply voltage operation while maintaining a compact layout.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, William Schnaitter has worked with renowned companies, including Transmeta Corporation. His experiences in these diverse environments have helped him hone his innovative capabilities and achieve significant technical milestones.

Collaborations

Schnaitter has collaborated with prominent professionals in the field, including coworkers Steve Wang and Guillermo Juan Rozas. These collaborations have further enriched his innovative journey, fostering the exchange of ideas and advancements in technology.

Conclusion

William Schnaitter continues to be a pioneering force in the realm of electronics, demonstrating how innovation can lead to the development of cutting-edge technologies. His latest patents reflect his commitment to advancing circuit design and improving the reliability of electronic devices, ensuring his place among notable inventors in the industry.

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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