US3623037A
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Batch fabricated magnetic memory
Assignee: Bunker Ramo Corp
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Filing: 1969-10-08
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Granted: 1971-11-23
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Expires: 1989-10-08
Abstract
Abstract A magnetic wire memory construction comprising a plurality of stacked memory planes, each memory plane being formed from two like-formed self-supporting and rigid metal sheets in opposed relation. The sheets have channels formed therein using precision batch fabricated metal sculpturing techniques, with certain of the channels being filled with insulative material. The dimensions and locations of the channels are chosen so that precisely located memory wire receiving tunnels and corresponding insulated drive line strips perpendicular thereto are formed when the sheets are placed together in opposed relation. Memory wire elements are inserted into the tunnels which protect and shield the elements and maintain them accurately positioned with respect to one another and to the drive line strips so as to permit achieving a memory of increased density and speed of operation.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard L Parks
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 01:06
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11C; G11C5/00; G11C5/02; G11C5/04; G11C11/00; G11C11/02; G11C11/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/4902; Y10T29/49069
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
In a magnetic memory, a memory structure comprising: a first plurality of spaced, electrically insulated, parallel conductors supported in a first common plane, a second plurality of spaced, electrically insulated, parallel conductors supported in a second common plane perpendicularly spaced from said first common plane and located so that respective conductors in said planes are parallel and opposite, a plurality of spaced conductive shielding members parallel to said conductors and disposed between adjacent opposing pairs thereof and insulated therefrom, a plurality of spaced parallel wirelike memory elements supported between said common planes so as to be crossed by said conductors on opposite sides thereof, and conductive material provided encircling each of said elements, said structure comprising adjacent and opposed electrically connected self-supporting conductive planar members having channels therein and dielectric material in predetermined ones of said channels, the sizes and locations of said channels being such as to provide said conductors, said shielding members and said conductive material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
In a magnetic memory, a memory structure comprising: a first plurality of spaced, electrically insulated, parallel conductors supported in a first common plane, a second plurality of spaced, electrically insulated, parallel conductors supported in a second common plane perpendicularly spaced from said first common plane and located so that respective conductors in said planes are parallel and opposite, a plurality of spaced conductive shielding members parallel to said conductors and disposed between adjacent opposing pairs thereof and insulated therefrom, a plurality of spaced parallel wirelike memory elements supported between said common planes so as to be crossed by said conductors on opposite sides thereof, and conductive material provided encircling each of said elements, said structure comprising adjacent and opposed electrically connected self-supporting conductive planar members having channels therein and dielectric material in predetermined ones of said channels, the sizes and locations of said channels being such as to provide said conductors, said shielding members and said conductive material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1, wherein conductive material is additionally provided electrically connecting said shielding members so as to provide conductive encirclement of each pair of opposed conductors.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1, wherein a plurality of memory structures each as defined therein are stacked to form a three-dimensional memory.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
114 words
In a magnetic memory, first and second adjacent conductive planar members each having spaced, electrically insulated, parallel conductors formed therein in a common plane perpendicularly spaced from its inner surface, at least one planar conductive member also having spaced parallel channels formed in its inner surface and extending in a direction so as to cross said conductors, said first and second planar members being in opposed relation to one another with the conductors and channels of one planar member opposite and parallel to respective conductors and channels of the other planar member and so that the channels form tunnels crossed by conductors on opposite sides thereof, and wirelike memory elements disposed in said tunnels.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
114 words
In a magnetic memory, first and second adjacent conductive planar members each having spaced, electrically insulated, parallel conductors formed therein in a common plane perpendicularly spaced from its inner surface, at least one planar conductive member also having spaced parallel channels formed in its inner surface and extending in a direction so as to cross said conductors, said first and second planar members being in opposed relation to one another with the conductors and channels of one planar member opposite and parallel to respective conductors and channels of the other planar member and so that the channels form tunnels crossed by conductors on opposite sides thereof, and wirelike memory elements disposed in said tunnels.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The invention in accordance with claim 4, wherein both planar conductive members have spaced parallel channels formed in their inner surface and extending in a direction so as to cross said conductors.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
49 words
The invention in accordance with claim 4, wherein conductive portions of each planar member are disposed between adjacent conductors and insulated therefrom, and wherein respective opposed ones of said conductive portions of said planar members are electrically connected so as to provide shielding between adjacent pairs of opposed conductors.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention in accordance with claim 6, wherein a plurality of said first and second planar members are stacked to form a three-dimensional memory.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The invention in accordance with claim 6, wherein a magnetic layer is provided adjacent at least one of the outer surfaces of said planar members.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention in accordance with claim 6, wherein the conductors and conductive portions of each planar member are insulated and supported by dielectric-filled channels provided therebetween.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invenTion in accordance with claim 6, wherein additional conductive material insulated from said conductors is provided electrically connecting said conductive portions so as to provide conductive encirclement of each pair of opposed conductors.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
35 words
The invention in accordance with claim 10, wherein said conductors are recessed with respect to their respective outer surfaces, and wherein said additional conductive material is a conductive layer electrically connected to each outer surface.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
80 words
The invention in accordance with claim 6, wherein said parallel conductors and said conductive portions of each planar member are formed by the provision of spaced parallel dielectric-filled channels in the outer surface of each sheet in conjunction with the provision of spaced parallel isolating channels in the inner surface of each sheet parallel to said dielectric-filled channels and having a location, width, and depth relative thereto so as to electrically isolate each of said conductors from its planar member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
55 words
The invention in accordance with claim 12, wherein each isolating channel is located opposite a respective conductor of its planar member and has a width extending at least beyond the nearest side of each of the dielectric-filled channels forming the conductor and has a depth extending to the conductor, whereby the conductor is electrically isolated.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention in accordance with claim 6, wherein each wirelike memory element has an insulative outer coating.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention in accordance with claim 14, wherein each wire like element has a conductive inner wire and a magnetic thin film provided thereon capable of storing data.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention in accordance with claim 15, wherein means are provided for making electrical contact with the conductive inner wire of each element.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention in accordance with claim 16, wherein said means comprises an insulated conductor formed in one of said planar members and electrically connected to said inner wire.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-11-22 | 1975-05-24 | 1975-11-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-22 | 1979-05-24 | 1979-11-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-22 | 1983-05-24 | 1983-11-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |