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`13/963,149
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`30232
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`MICHAEL J. URE
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`lnventor(s)
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`Applicant( s)
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`Glenn J. Leedy, Carmel, CA;
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`Glenn J. Leedy, Carmel, CA;
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`Domestic Priority data as claimed by applicant
`This application is a CON of 12/788,618 05/27/2010
`which is a CON of 10/143,200 05/13/2002 ABN
`which is a CON of 09/607,363 06/30/2000 PAT 6632706
`which is a CON of 08/971,565 11/17/1997 PAT 6133640
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`page 1 of 3
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`Elm Exhibit 2154
`Samsung, Micron, SK hynix v. Elm
`IPR2016-00387
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`Title
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`Three dimensional memory structure
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`Preliminary Class
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`365
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`Statement under 37 CFR 1.55 or 1.78 for AlA (First Inventor to File) Transition Applications: No
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`Elm Exhibit 2154, Page 2
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`ATTORNEY DOCKET NO.
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`CONFIRMATION NO.
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`8841778
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`130809TSV.US
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`2261
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`ISSUE DATE
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`09/23/2014
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`09/03/2014
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`APPLICATION NO.
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`13/963,149
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`30232
`USEFUL ARTS IP
`MICHAEL J. URE
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`In re Appiica.ticn of- LEEDY
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`Application No.: 13/963, 149
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`Fi!M: 2013·08-09
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`For: T'nree dimensional memory slritclcHe
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