Patents by Inventor Chia-Chann Shiue
Chia-Chann Shiue has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11538824Abstract: Embodiments of a three-dimensional (3D) memory device and method for forming the 3D memory device are provided. In an example, the 3D memory device includes a plurality of conductor layers extending over a substrate, a channel structure vertically extending through the conductor layers to the substrate, and a source structure extending through the conductor layers to the substrate. The channel structure may include a blocking layer having a plurality of blocking portions disconnected from one another. Each of the blocking portions may include (i) a vertical blocking portion under a respective conductor layer, and (ii) at least one lateral blocking portion covering a respective lateral surface of the respective conductor layer. The channel structure may also include a memory layer having a plurality of memory portions disconnected from one another, each of the memory portions under and in contact with the respective vertical blocking portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2020Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: YANGTZE MEMORY TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.Inventors: Lei Xue, Lan Yao, Chia-Chann Shiue, Xiaoxin Liu
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Publication number: 20210296361Abstract: Embodiments of a three-dimensional (3D) memory device and method for forming the 3D memory device are provided. In an example, the 3D memory device includes a plurality of conductor layers extending over a substrate, a channel structure vertically extending through the conductor layers to the substrate, and a source structure extending through the conductor layers to the substrate. The channel structure may include a blocking layer having a plurality of blocking portions disconnected from one another. Each of the blocking portions may include (i) a vertical blocking portion under a respective conductor layer, and (ii) at least one lateral blocking portion covering a respective lateral surface of the respective conductor layer. The channel structure may also include a memory layer having a plurality of memory portions disconnected from one another, each of the memory portions under and in contact with the respective vertical blocking portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2021Publication date: September 23, 2021Inventors: Lei Xue, Lan Yao, Chia-Chann Shiue, Xiaoxin Liu
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Publication number: 20210257380Abstract: Embodiments of a three-dimensional (3D) memory device and method for forming the 3D memory device are provided. In an example, the 3D memory device includes a plurality of conductor layers extending over a substrate, a channel structure vertically extending through the conductor layers to the substrate, and a source structure extending through the conductor layers to the substrate. The channel structure may include a blocking layer having a plurality of blocking portions disconnected from one another. Each of the blocking portions may include (i) a vertical blocking portion under a respective conductor layer, and (ii) at least one lateral blocking portion covering a respective lateral surface of the respective conductor layer. The channel structure may also include a memory layer having a plurality of memory portions disconnected from one another, each of the memory portions under and in contact with the respective vertical blocking portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2020Publication date: August 19, 2021Inventors: Lei Xue, Lan Yao, Chia-Chann Shiue, Xiaoxin Liu
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Patent number: 10724981Abstract: A microfluidic chip suitable for detecting a microdroplet includes a first component, a second component, a channel layer, and a semiconductor chip. The first component includes a first substrate, a first electrode layer, and a first dielectric layer, wherein the first electrode layer is located between the first substrate and the first dielectric layer. The second component is disposed opposite to the first component and includes a second substrate, a second electrode layer, and a second dielectric layer. The channel layer is located between the first component and the second component. The semiconductor chip is disposed at one side of the first substrate and is exposed to the channel layer to assist in treating or detecting a sample or microdroplet. The microdroplet in the sample entering the channel layer is reacted with the semiconductor chip, and thus the sample is detected.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2018Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Inventors: Shih-Kang Fan, Chih-Yuan Liang, Chia-Chann Shiue, Yuan-Sheng Lee, Yu-Kai Lai
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Publication number: 20190113475Abstract: A microfluidic chip suitable for detecting a microdroplet includes a first component, a second component, a channel layer, and a semiconductor chip. The first component includes a first substrate, a first electrode layer, and a first dielectric layer, wherein the first electrode layer is located between the first substrate and the first dielectric layer. The second component is disposed opposite to the first component and includes a second substrate, a second electrode layer, and a second dielectric layer. The channel layer is located between the first component and the second component. The semiconductor chip is disposed at one side of the first substrate and is exposed to the channel layer to assist in treating or detecting a sample or microdroplet. The microdroplet in the sample entering the channel layer is reacted with the semiconductor chip, and thus the sample is detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2018Publication date: April 18, 2019Applicant: National Taiwan UniversityInventors: Shih-Kang Fan, Chih-Yuan Liang, Chia-Chann Shiue, Yuan-Sheng Lee, Yu-Kai Lai
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Patent number: 6984295Abstract: An electrolytic process of ozone generation using platinum-coated titanium grid as cathode, ?-PbO2 deposited on the grid as anode, and batteries in conjunction with supercapacitors as a DC power source is described. No membrane is required to separate the electrodes, and a neutral salt such as NaCl is used to enhance the generation of ozone gas. The electrolytic apparatus comprising a cell, the electrodes, and a bubbler can also be inserted directly in water that needs ozone treatment. As batteries can power the ozone generation, the apparatus can be disposed at point-of-use and away from the city electricity. The electrolytic apparatus can be used for sterilization of water for pharmaceutical industry, household water supply, for surface cleaning of semiconductors, meats, fish, fruits, as well as for disinfection of SPA water and personal hygiene.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2002Date of Patent: January 10, 2006Assignee: Luxon Energy Devices CorporationInventors: Lin-Ren Shiue, Chia-Chann Shiue, Hsing-Chen Chung, Fei-Chen Hsieh, Yu-His Hsieh, Jiung-Jau Jou
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Publication number: 20050019937Abstract: A method and kit is provided for assaying homocysteine in a biological sample containing homocysteine and cysteine. A competing compound with an amino group (—NH2) is mixed with the biological sample. An aldehyde, e.g. o-phthalaldehyde, is added to the biological sample to form homocysteine complex with fluorescence. The concentration of homocysteine in the biological sample is determined according to the fluorescent intensity.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2003Publication date: January 27, 2005Inventors: Chia-Chann Shiue, Su-Jan Lee, Tzu-I Wu, Mei-Fang Su, Jen-Hao Chang, Chih-Chung Wu
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Patent number: 6661643Abstract: Deionizers using the electrode configurations of electrochemical capacitors are described, wherein the deionizing process is called capacitive deionization (CDI). During deionization, a DC electric field is applied to the cells and ions are adsorbed on the electrodes with a potential being developed across the electrodes. As electrosorption reaches a maximum or the cell voltage is built up to the applied voltage, the CDI electrodes are regenerated quickly and quantitatively by energy discharge to storage devices such as supercapacitors. In conjunction with a carousel or Ferris wheel design, the CDI electrodes can simultaneously and continuously undergo deionization and regeneration. By the responsive regeneration, the CDI electrodes can perform direct purification on solutions with salt content higher than seawater. More importantly, electrodes are restored, energy is recovered and contaminants are retained at regeneration, while regeneration requires no chemicals and produces no pollution.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2002Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Assignee: Luxon Energy Devices CorporationInventors: Lih-Ren Shiue, Abel Sun, Chia-Chann Shiue, Fei-Chen Hsieh, Yu-His Hsieh, Jiung-Jau Jou
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Publication number: 20030146105Abstract: An electrolytic process of ozone generation using platinum-coated titanium grid as cathode, &bgr;-PbO2 deposited on the grid as anode, and batteries in conjunction with supercapacitors as a DC power source is described. No membrane is required to separate the electrodes, and a neutral salt such as NaCl is used to enhance the generation of ozone gas. The electrolytic apparatus comprising a cell, the electrodes, and a bubbler can also be inserted directly in water that needs ozone treatment. As batteries can power the ozone generation, the apparatus can be disposed at point-of-use and away from the city electricity. The electrolytic apparatus can be used for sterilization of water for pharmaceutical industry, household water supply, for surface cleaning of semiconductors, meats, fish, fruits, as well as for disinfection of SPA water and personal hygiene.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2002Publication date: August 7, 2003Inventors: Lin-Ren Shiue, Chia-Chann Shiue, Hsing-Chen Chung, Fei-Chen Hsieh, Yu-His Hsieh, Jiung-Jau Jou
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Patent number: 6580598Abstract: Deionizers using the electrode configurations of electrochemical capacitors are described, wherein the deionizing process is called capacitive deionization (CDI). During deionization, a DC electric field is applied to the cells and ions are adsorbed on the electrodes with a potential being developed across the electrodes. As electrosorption reaches a maximum or the cell voltage is built up to the applied voltage, the CDI electrodes are regenerated quickly and quantitatively by energy discharge to storage devices such as supercapacitors. In conjunction with a carousel or Ferris wheel design, the CDI electrodes can simultaneously and continuously undergo deionization and regeneration. By the responsive regeneration, the CDI electrodes can perform direct purification on solutions with salt content higher than seawater. More importantly, electrodes are restored, energy is recovered and contaminants are retained at regeneration, while regeneration requires no chemicals and produces no pollution.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2002Date of Patent: June 17, 2003Assignee: Luxon Energy Devices CorporationInventors: Lih-Ren Shiue, Abel Sun, Chia-Chann Shiue, Fei-Chen Hsieh, Yu-His Hsieh, Jiung-Jau Jou
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Publication number: 20030063430Abstract: Deionizers using the electrode configurations of electrochemical capacitors are described, wherein the deionizing process is called capacitive deionization (CDI). During deionization, a DC electric field is applied to the cells and ions are adsorbed on the electrodes with a potential being developed across the electrodes. As electrosorption reaches a maximum or the cell voltage is built up to the applied voltage, the CDI electrodes are regenerated quickly and quantitatively by energy discharge to storage devices such as supercapacitors. In conjunction with a carousel or Ferris wheel design, the CDI electrodes can simultaneously and continuously undergo deionization and regeneration. By the responsive regeneration, the CDI electrodes can perform direct purification on solutions with salt content higher than seawater. More importantly, electrodes are restored, energy is recovered and contaminants are retained at regeneration, while regeneration requires no chemicals and produces no pollution.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2002Publication date: April 3, 2003Inventors: Lih-Ren Shiue, Abel Sun, Chia-Chann Shiue, Fei-Chen Hsieh, Yu-His Hsieh, Jiung-Jau Jou
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Publication number: 20020154469Abstract: Deionizers using the electrode configurations of electrochemical capacitors are described, wherein the deionizing process is called capacitive deionization (CDI). During deionization, a DC electric field is applied to the cells and ions are adsorbed on the electrodes with a potential being developed across the electrodes. As electrosorption reaches a maximum or the cell voltage is built up to the applied voltage, the CDI electrodes are regenerated quickly and quantitatively by energy discharge to storage devices such as supercapacitors. In conjunction with a carousel or Ferris wheel design, the CDI electrodes can simultaneously and continuously undergo deionization and regeneration. By the responsive regeneration, the CDI electrodes can perform direct purification on solutions with salt content higher than seawater. More importantly, electrodes are restored, energy is recovered and contaminants are retained at regeneration, while regeneration requires no chemicals and produces no pollution.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2002Publication date: October 24, 2002Inventors: Lih-Ren Shiue, Abel Sun, Chia-Chann Shiue, Fei-Chen Hsieh, Yu-His Hsieh, Jiung-Jau Jou
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Patent number: 6462935Abstract: A free-standing flow-through capacitor (FTC) is constructed by concentrically winding two electrodes and two dividers into a hollow-center roll. A liquid-feeding pipe is inserted to the central opening for delivering fluids to the FTC. Nanoparticles of hydrated iron compound with Fe3O4 as the main component or its composite powders are used as the active materials for the electrodes. With channels crated by the dividers assembled in the roll, fluids injected from the feed pipe are confined inside the FTC, and flow outwardly and transversely through the entire length of the electrodes. Under an application of a low DC voltage to the electrodes, charged species are adsorbed and removed from the treated liquids as soon as they are in contact with the electrodes. Capacitive deionization using FTC of the present invention is applicable to waste-streams reduction, water purification and desalination at low costs and easy operation.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2001Date of Patent: October 8, 2002Assignee: Lih-Ren ShiueInventors: Lih-Ren Shiue, Chia-Chann Shiue, S-Yen Wang, Fei-Chen Hsieh, Chin-Hui Lee, Wan-Ting Lo, Yu-His Hsieh