Patents by Inventor Chia Ying Lin
Chia Ying Lin 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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Publication number: 20180202044Abstract: A gas injector used for semiconductor equipment includes a housing shell, a rotating main shaft and a gas output distribution unit. The rotating main shaft is covered with the housing shell, and includes a plurality of magnetic fluid seals and a plurality of gas transmission tubes. The gas output distribution unit is coupled to a top end of the rotating main shaft, the gas output distribution unit being connected to a ceiling and a susceptor. The gas output distribution unit includes a plurality of boards spaced at intervals between the ceiling and the susceptor, thereby resulting in a plurality of gas output layers for outputting corresponding reaction gases.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2018Publication date: July 19, 2018Inventors: Tsan-Hua Huang, Kian-Poh Wong, Chia-Ying Lin
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Publication number: 20180125675Abstract: A cage for facilitating fusion of bones, such as vertebrae, or fusion of adjacent bone surfaces is disclosed. In one form, the cage includes a plurality of spaced apart walls comprising a biodegradable polymeric material (e.g., polycaprolactone); an osteoconductive mineral coating (e.g., a calcium compound) on at least a portion of the walls; and a bioactive agent (e.g., a bone morphogenetic protein) associated with the polymeric material and/or the coating. The bioactive agent is present in amount that induces ossification between the bones or adjacent bone surfaces. The cage may also include a fixation plate connected to at least one of the walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: William L. Murphy, Chia-Ying Lin, Frank LaMarca, Scott J. Hollister
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Patent number: 9724205Abstract: A biodegradable implant for use in intertransverse process spinal fusion having an absorbable matrix having a bone generating material disposed therein. A molded biodegradable case being made of bioabsorbable polymer can at least partially surround the absorbable matrix to carry a substantial portion of compression force relative to said absorbable matrix.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2007Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANInventors: Chia-Ying Lin, Scott J. Hollister, Frank La Marca
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Patent number: 9688965Abstract: A recombinant neuraminidase based on amino acid sequence (SEQ ID NO: 1) of wild-type pH1N1-NA (A/Texas/05/2009) influenza virus is provided. The recombinant neuraminidase of the present invention has an ectodomain with an amino acid sequence identical to SEQ ID NO: 1 and replaced at specific positions 149, 344, 365 and 366 residue(s) with corresponding amino acids of other influenza viruses. The recombinant neuraminidase may incur cross-protective immunity and be used as universal influenza vaccine.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2015Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: National Tsing Hua UniversityInventors: Suh-Chin Wu, Wen-Chun Liu, Chia-Ying Lin
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Patent number: 9507897Abstract: One or more circuit arrangements and techniques for modeling are provided. In some embodiments, a circuit arrangement includes at least one of a first current source, a second current source, a first diode, a second diode, and a switching component. In some embodiments, the switching component includes a bipolar junction transistor (BJT). In some embodiments, the circuit arrangement is integrated into a metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) device. When the circuit arrangement is integrated into a MOS device, at least one of a substrate current leakage, a junction breakdown, or a diode reverse recovery (DRR) effect is predictable for the MOS device.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2014Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company LimitedInventors: Yi-Ting Wang, Chia-Ying Lin, Run-Ci Gao, Hung-Han Lin, Chia-Chi Ho, Chung-Shi Chiang
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Patent number: 9439948Abstract: A cage for facilitating fusion of bones, such as vertebrae, or fusion of adjacent bone surfaces is disclosed. In one form, the cage includes a plurality of spaced apart walls comprising a biodegradable polymeric material (e.g., polycaprolactone); an osteoconductive mineral coating (e.g., a calcium compound) on at least a portion of the walls; and a bioactive agent (e.g., a bone morphogenetic protein) associated with the polymeric material and/or the coating. The bioactive agent is present in amount that induces ossification between the bones or adjacent bone surfaces. The cage may also include a fixation plate connected to at least one of the walls.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2007Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignees: The Regents of the University of Michigan, Wisconsin Alumni Research FoundationInventors: Chia-Ying Lin, Frank LaMarca, William L. Murphy, Scott J. Hollister
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Publication number: 20160067328Abstract: A recombinant neuraminidase based on amino acid sequence (SEQ ID NO: 1) of wild-type pH1N1-NA (A/Texas/05/2009) influenza virus is provided. The recombinant neuraminidase of the present invention has an ectodomain with an amino acid sequence essentially identical to SEQ ID NO: 1 and replaced at specific positions 149, 344, 365 and 366 residue(s) with corresponding amino acids of other influenza viruses. The recombinant neuraminidase may incur cross-protective immunity and be used as universal influenza vaccine.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: Suh-Chin WU, Wen-Chun LIU, Chia-Ying LIN
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Patent number: 9239898Abstract: In some embodiments, in a method, a netlist is received. The netlist comprises a subcircuit that comprises a device and a rule check module. The rule check module specifies a plurality of terminals of the device subject to an operating space, and at least one parameter that controls a non-rectangular boundary of the operating space. The netlist is simulated to obtain simulation data associated with the terminals of the device. The operating space that has the non-rectangular boundary is formed by using the at least one parameter. The simulation data is checked against the operating space. A situation in which the checked simulation data does not fall within the operating space is reflected.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2014Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.Inventors: Hsien-Ming Chen, Yi-Ting Wang, Jian-Zhi Huang, Chia-Ying Lin, Chia-Chi Ho, Ya-Chin Liang, Ke-Wei Su, Chung-Shi Chiang
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Publication number: 20160012168Abstract: In some embodiments, in a method, a netlist is received. The netlist comprises a subcircuit that comprises a device and a rule check module. The rule check module specifies a plurality of terminals of the device subject to an operating space, and at least one parameter that controls a non-rectangular boundary of the operating space. The netlist is simulated to obtain simulation data associated with the terminals of the device. The operating space that has the non-rectangular boundary is formed by using the at least one parameter. The simulation data is checked against the operating space. A situation in which the checked simulation data does not fall within the operating space is reflected.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2014Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: HSIEN-MING CHEN, YI-TING WANG, JIAN-ZHI HUANG, CHIA-YING LIN, CHIA-CHI HO, YA-CHIN LIANG, KE-WEI SU, CHUNG-SHI CHIANG
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Publication number: 20150363528Abstract: One or more circuit arrangements and techniques for modeling are provided. In some embodiments, a circuit arrangement includes at least one of a first current source, a second current source, a first diode, a second diode, and a switching component. In some embodiments, the switching component includes a bipolar junction transistor (BJT). In some embodiments, the circuit arrangement is integrated into a metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) device. When the circuit arrangement is integrated into a MOS device, at least one of a substrate current leakage, a junction breakdown, or a diode reverse recovery (DRR) effect is predictable for the MOS device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2014Publication date: December 17, 2015Inventors: Yi-Ting Wang, Chia-Ying Lin, Run-Ci Gao, Hung-Han Lin, Chia-Chi Ho, Chung-Shi Chiang
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Publication number: 20120330423Abstract: Methods for the engineering and preparation of intervertebral disc repair scaffolds and articulating joint repair scaffolds are disclosed. The methodology utilizes either magnetic resonance images or combined magnetic resonance and computed tomography images as a template for creating either the intervertebral scaffold or the joint repair scaffold (e.g., osteochondral scaffold) with fixation to the underlying bone. The disc scaffold design may include an outer annulus that may contain desired structures and a central nucleus pulposus region that could either contain a designed microstructure or a contained hydrogel. The osteochondral scaffold may include a bone compartment interface with a cartilage compartment. The bone compartment may interface with a cutout portion of the bone through fixation components. Different microstructure designs may be created for the bone and cartilage compartment to represent desired mechanical and mass transport properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Inventors: Chia-Ying Lin, Frank LaMarca, Stephen E. Feinberg, William L. Murphy, James R. Adox, Scott J. Hollister
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Patent number: 8275594Abstract: Methods for the engineering and preparation of intervertebral disc repair scaffolds and articulating joint repair scaffolds are disclosed. The methodology utilizes either magnetic resonance images or combined magnetic resonance and computed tomography images as a template for creating either the intervertebral scaffold or the joint repair scaffold (e.g., osteochondral scaffold) with fixation to the underlying bone. The disc scaffold design may include an outer annulus that may contain desired structures and a central nucleus pulposus region that could either contain a designed microstructure or a contained hydrogel. The osteochondral scaffold may include a bone compartment interface with a cartilage compartment. The bone compartment may interface with a cutout portion of the bone through fixation components. Different microstructure designs may be created for the bone and cartilage compartment to represent desired mechanical and mass transport properties.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2007Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignees: The Regents of the University of Michigan, Wisconsin Alumni Research FoundationInventors: Chia-Ying Lin, Frank LaMarca, Stephen E. Feinberg, William L. Murphy, James R. Adox, Scott J. Hollister
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Publication number: 20110282392Abstract: A cage for facilitating fusion of bones, such as vertebrae, or fusion of adjacent bone surfaces is disclosed. In one form, the cage includes a plurality of spaced apart walls comprising a biodegradable polymeric material (e.g., polycaprolactone); an osteoconductive mineral coating (e.g., a calcium compound) on at least a portion of the walls; and a bioactive agent (e.g., a bone morphogenetic protein) associated with the polymeric material and/or the coating. The bioactive agent is present in amount that induces ossification between the bones or adjacent bone surfaces. The cage may also include a fixation plate connected to at least one of the walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Applicant: TISSUE REGENERATION SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: William L. Murphy, Chia-Ying Lin, Frank LaMarca, Scott J. Hollister
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Patent number: 7979150Abstract: A method of manufacturing biodegradable/bioresorbable tissue augmentation/reconstruction devices by defining material density distributions at selected time points during a material degradation lifecycle. These different density distributions are then superposed using general linear and/or nonlinear functions that could include both time and degraded base stiffness weighting factors. The material density distribution may be created using topology optimization, image-based design or computed aided design methods to create a degradable device that retains sufficient physical properties (ie modulus, strength, electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity) through the material degradation lifecycle process. Thus, any bulk degrading material can be designed using this process for any tissue augmentation/reconstruction application.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2004Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: The Regents Of The University Of MichiganInventors: Chia-Ying Lin, Scott J. Hollister
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Publication number: 20110166417Abstract: The present invention relates, in general to methods for treating degenerative cartilage in an individual comprising administering a composition that increases bone morphogenic protein (BMP) expression directly into injured or damaged cartilage, such as in a vertebral disc or a joint, wherein the composition is in a controlled release formulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2009Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: THE REGENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANInventor: Chia-Ying Lin
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Patent number: 7674718Abstract: A method for forming spacers of different sizes includes the following steps. First a substrate is provided, which has a first element, a second element, a first material layer and a second material layer thereon. A first dry etching is performed to remove part of the second material layer to form a first spacer by the first element and to form a second side wall by the second element, so that the first material layer between the first spacer and the second side wall is exposed to become a damaged first material layer. A trimming procedure is performed to trim the damaged first material layer. A mask is used to cover the first element, the first spacer and part of the first material layer then a wet etching is performed to remove the second side wall.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2008Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: United Microelectronics Corp.Inventors: Chia-Ho Liu, Chieh-Yu Tsai, Wei-Chen Lin, Chia-Ying Lin
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Publication number: 20090197417Abstract: A method for forming spacers of different sizes includes the following steps. First a substrate is provided, which has a first element, a second element, a first material layer and a second material layer thereon. A first dry etching is performed to remove part of the second material layer to form a first spacer by the first element and to form a second side wall by the second element, so that the first material layer between the first spacer and the second side wall is exposed to become a damaged first material layer. A trimming procedure is performed to trim the damaged first material layer. A mask is used to cover the first element, the first spacer and part of the first material layer then a wet etching is performed to remove the second side wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2008Publication date: August 6, 2009Inventors: Chia-Ho Liu, Chieh-Yu Tsai, Wei-Chen Lin, Chia-Ying Lin
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Patent number: 7509183Abstract: A method of designing an interbody fusion cage is disclosed. The method uses topology optimization algorithms to define the structural layout and the inner microstructures of the cage. After the structural layout is defined, a density distribution process is performed. Based on the density distribution, the inner microstructures of the cage are defined.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2004Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Assignee: The Regents of The University of MichiganInventors: Chia Ying Lin, Scott J. Hollister, Cheng-Yu Lin
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Publication number: 20090037148Abstract: A method of manufacturing biodegradable/bioresorbable tissue augmentation/reconstruction devices by defining material density distributions at selected time points during a material degradation lifecycle. These different density distributions are then superposed using general linear and/or nonlinear functions that could include both time and degraded base stiffness weighting factors. The material density distribution may be created using topology optimization, image-based design or computed aided design methods to create a degradable device that retains sufficient physical properties (ie modulus, strength, electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity) through the material degradation lifecycle process. Thus, any bulk degrading material can be designed using this process for any tissue augmentation/reconstruction application.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2004Publication date: February 5, 2009Applicant: The Regents of the University of MichiganInventors: Chia-Ying Lin, Scott J. Hollister
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Publication number: 20080215093Abstract: A cage for facilitating fusion of bones, such as vertebrae, or fusion of adjacent bone surfaces is disclosed. In one form, the cage includes a plurality of spaced apart walls comprising a biodegradable polymeric material (e.g., polycaprolactone); an osteoconductive mineral coating (e.g., a calcium compound) on at least a portion of the walls; and a bioactive agent (e.g., a bone morphogenetic protein) associated with the polymeric material and/or the coating. The bioactive agent is present in amount that induces ossification between the bones or adjacent bone surfaces. The cage may also include a fixation plate connected to at least one of the walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2007Publication date: September 4, 2008Inventors: Chia-Ying Lin, Frank LaMarca, William L. Murphy, Scott J. Hollister