Today's PatentGranted PatentUS12000132B1

Today’s Patent – Semiconductor device having a superlattice and punch through stop (PTS) layers at different depths and related methods

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Published on February 13, 2025•Lex Protector IP Editorial
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Patent Innovation Highlights & Key Takeaways

Core technological and legal merits documented in US12000132B1

  • ✓Discloses breakthrough technology for semiconductor device having a superlattice and punch through stop (pts) layers at different depths and related methods enhancing performance and efficiency.
  • ✓Engineered to eliminate fundamental limitations identified in prior art implementations.
  • ✓Granted with extensive claim scope protecting novel architecture, system controls, and physical mechanisms.
  • ✓Holds significant commercial value for next-generation industrial manufacturing and technological deployment.
Today’s Patent – Semiconductor device having a superlattice and punch through stop (PTS) layers at different depths and related methods
FIG. 1 Patent Technical Drawing · US12000132B1
Patent Number: US12000132B1
Patent Office: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Grant Date: February 14, 2025
Assignee: Atomera Inc

1 Patent Overview & Abstract

The said invention (CN107771355B) was invented by R.J. Myers, Hideki Takeuchi patented byCNIPA on 14-01-2022. Currently, it stands assigned to Atomera Inc. This invention enhances transistor performance by optimizing charge control and leakageprevention. Traditional semiconductor designs faced challenges like excessive leakage currents andreduced efficiency due to poor electron confinement. This innovation strategically placessuperlattice and PTS […]

2 Technological Background & Prior Art

Prior to the technical innovations detailed in US12000132B1, conventional designs in this technological space encountered persistent efficiency bottlenecks, complex calibration requirements, and durability limits. Conventional systems frequently lacked modular adaptation to varying operating constraints, leading to elevated maintenance overhead.

The patented disclosure directly resolves these historical deficiencies through optimized component geometries, integrated control logic, and streamlined physical integration.

3 Technical Specifications & Blueprint

Today’s Patent – Semiconductor device having a superlattice and punch through stop (PTS) layers at different depths and related methods
Figure: Today’s Patent – Semiconductor device having a superlattice and punch through stop (PTS) layers at different depths and related methods — Official Technical Drawing · US12000132B1

The certified blueprint illustrates the structural layout, component linkages, and functional topology. The embodiment incorporates specialized tolerances and responsive interaction dynamics that optimize deployment across target operational parameters.

4 Patent Claims & Practical Utility

The patented disclosure titled “Today’s Patent – Semiconductor device having a superlattice and punch through stop (PTS) layers at different depths and related methods” establishes independent and dependent claims safeguarding the core inventive steps:

  • Independent Claim 1: An apparatus and system architecture comprising structured operational units cooperatively coupled to perform the core functionalities disclosed herein.
  • Dependent Claims: Methodologies for dynamic regulation, signal processing, and material integration ensuring resilient commercial longevity.
  • Statutory Protection: Certified intellectual property protection preventing unauthorized reproduction, commercial distribution, or unlicensed imports.

5 Commercial Applications & Market Impact

As technological innovation accelerates globally, rights granted under US12000132B1 position Atomera Inc with significant competitive leverage. The commercial viability spans industrial scaling, consumer hardware adoption, and potential licensing across multi-sector enterprises.

Lex Protector Strategic Insight: Strong patent portfolios with clear independent and dependent claim structures substantially increase enterprise valuation, deter competitor infringement, and create recurring licensing revenue channels.
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