Patents by Inventor Chung-Fan Chiou

Chung-Fan Chiou 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).

  • Patent number: 6974529
    Abstract: A hand-held electrophoresis detection device and support thereof. The hand-held electrophoresis detection device includes a support and a cartridge. The cartridge attaches a sample, and is disposed in the support in a detachable manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Chung-Fan Chiou, Chih-Wei Ho, Bor-Iuan Jan, Jian Je Jian, Chien-Tsung Wu, Hsi-Hsin Shih
  • Patent number: 6936474
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing biochips. The apparatus includes a conveying device and a series of dispensers positioned at a series of dispensing positions above the conveying device. At least one substrate is disposed on the conveying device, and the conveying device successively moves each substrate below the series of dispensers. Each of the dispensers has a plurality of nozzles facing the substrate. Each of the nozzles dispenses a predetermined reagent onto the substrate; a plurality of reagents is dispensed on the substrate at each dispensing position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Chung-Fan Chiou, Shyh-Haur Su, Je-Ping Hu, Ying-Chi Chen
  • Publication number: 20050128260
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for introducing micro-volume liquid. The method includes the following steps. A multi-channel inkjet print head is provided. The multi-channel inkjet print head includes a nozzle plate and a cartridge. The nozzle plate includes a plurality of nozzles. The cartridge includes a plurality of channels, communicating with the nozzles on the nozzle plate, and a plurality of openings located at the channels. The nozzle plate contacts with a buffer. The buffer is introduced into the channels via the nozzles on the nozzle plate by pressure. Reagents are introduced into the channels through the openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2003
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Inventors: Shyh-Haur Su, Yung-Chin Lee, Wu-Li Chen, Chung-Fan Chiou, Chien-Tsung Wu, Wen-Yeh Liao, Chiu-Neng Chen
  • Patent number: 6866825
    Abstract: A micro-dispenser for dispensing predetermined amounts of fluids under the control of a controller. The micro-dispenser comprises a base and a high-density array of tube assemblies. The base, having a plurality of holes, is electrically connected to the controller. The tube assemblies, pre-filled with predetermined fluids, are detachably disposed in the holes and separately electrically connected to the base. The tube assemblies dispense the fluids through the base under the control of the controller. The tube assemblies are replaceable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Chung-Fan Chiou, Ying-Chi Chen, Shyh-Haur Su, Chih-Ping Lu, Ching-Yi Mao, Je-Ping Hu
  • Publication number: 20040259261
    Abstract: Here discloses a method for manufacturing microarrays and verifying the quality of the produced microarrays at the same time. The method includes (a) providing a plurality of reagents; (b) loading the plurality of reagents on a microdispenser in a predetermined arrangement; (c) dispensing the reagents on a test array through said microdispenser, and identifying the reagents on said test array; (d) dispensing said reagents on a plurality of microarrays; and (e) taking an image through an image-recording device for checking the spots of reagents on the microarrays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2003
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Applicant: Phalanx Biotech Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Chung-Fan Chiou, Wen-Yeh Liao
  • Publication number: 20040105788
    Abstract: A reactor for a microarray. A first member includes a first fillister for a sample solution or a microarray, a second member is removably disposed on the first member with a second fillister corresponding to the first fillister, and electrodes are disposed on the second member for contacting the sample solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2003
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Chung-Fan Chiou, Bor-Iuan Jan, Chih-Wei Ho, Shu-Ju Yang
  • Publication number: 20040045825
    Abstract: A cartridge for an electrophoresis detection device and a manufacturing method thereof. The cartridge includes a first member, a second member, and a capillary. The first member includes a first concave portion. The second member includes a second concave portion corresponding to the first concave portion. The second member is combined with the first member in a manner such that the second concave portion faces the first concave portion. The capillary is disposed in the first concave portion and the second concave portion in a manner such that it protrudes from the first and second members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2003
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Chung-Fan Chiou, Chih-Wei Ho, Bor-Iuan Jan, Jian-Je Jian, Chien-Tsung Wu, Hsi-Hsin Shih
  • Publication number: 20040031687
    Abstract: A hand-held electrophoresis detection device and support thereof. The hand-held electrophoresis detection device includes a support and a cartridge. The cartridge attaches a sample, and is disposed in the support in a detachable manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2002
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Chung-Fan Chiou, Chih-Wei Ho, Bor-Iuan Jan, Jian Je Jian, Chien-Tsung Wu, Hsi-Hsin Shih
  • Patent number: 6682653
    Abstract: The present invention provides a floated biological treatment apparatus and a process for purifying refractory wastewater or raw water for drinking water. The treatment apparatus of the present invention includes a supporting plate for dividing the treatment apparatus into upper and lower portions. The upper portion is formed into a reactor, and porous compressible carriers are filled with the reactor in an amount of 80 vol % to 100 vol % of the reactor volume. The lower portion is provided with a liquid inlet for introducing the refractory wastewater or raw water and a gas inlet. The reactor is provided with at least one top carrier blocking plate at the top, such that the carriers can be limited by the top carrier blocking plate to be retained in the reactor, and the carriers can become a floating state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Shun-Hsing Chuang, Chung-Fan Chiou, Huey-Song You, Wang-Kuan Chang, Hsin Shao, Mine-Jine Peng, Ren-Yang Horng
  • Publication number: 20040003998
    Abstract: An electrophoresis separation apparatus. The electrophoresis separation apparatus detects samples, and comprises a main portion, a cartridge, and a sensor. The main portion includes a receiving portion, and controls the detection of the samples. The cartridge is disposed in the receiving portion of the main portion in a detachable manner, and includes a detection column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2002
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Chih-Wei Ho, Chung-Fan Chiou, Bor-Iuan Jan, Chien-Tsung Wu, Jian-Je Jian
  • Publication number: 20030188970
    Abstract: An electrophoresis separation apparatus using a hand-held electrophoresis detection device. The hand-held electrophoresis detection device includes a body and a cartridge disposed on the body in a detachable manner, and provided with at least one detecting column. The electrophoresis separation apparatus detect samples, and comprises a main portion and the hand-held electrophoresis detection device. The main portion controls the process of sample-detecting. The hand-held electrophoresis detection device is electrically coupled to the main portion in a separable manner. The detecting column is provided with a first end and a second end. The first end is provided with a first voltage, and the second end is provided with a second voltage. The sample is attached to the second end of the detecting column. The sample moves from the second end to the first end through the detecting column by a voltage differential between the first voltage and the second voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2002
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Chung-Fan Chiou, Chih-Wei Ho, Bor-Iuan Jan, Chun-Ju Chang, Jia-Huey Tsao, Chao-Chih Pan
  • Publication number: 20030152931
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a nucleic acid detection device. The present invention especially relates to a nucleic acid detection device utilizing the novel concept of multiple probes to one target. The device comprises a solid support, on which at least one probe set is attached. The probe set comprises multiple types of oligonucleotide probes, wherein each probe has a unique sequence complementary to the different target nucleic acid. The present invention also relates to a method for detecting nucleic acid. The method involves carrying out a hybridization reaction of the previously described device and a sample in order to determine the nucleic acids present in the sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Chung-Fan Chiou, Chuan-Hsiung Chang, Cheng-Tao Wu, Yao-Sung Chang, Jie-Len Huang, Chao-Chi Pan
  • Publication number: 20030108451
    Abstract: An inkjet cartridge for dispensing a predetermined amount of reagents is provided. The inkjet cartridge comprises an inkjet print head and an array of capillary tubes. The print head is provided with a plurality of channels. The capillary tubes, filled with predetermined reagents, are disposed on the inkjet print head so as to communicate with the channels respectively and provide capillarity sufficient to prevent the reagents in the capillary tubes from leaking through the channels but not so great as to prevent the reagents in the capillary tubes from dispensing through the channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2001
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Shyh-Haur Su, Ching-Yi Mao, Je-Ping Hu, Chung-Fan Chiou
  • Publication number: 20030086828
    Abstract: A micro-dispenser for dispensing predetermined amounts of fluids under the control of a controller. The micro-dispenser comprises a base and a high-density array of tube assemblies. The base, having a plurality of holes, is electrically connected to the controller. The tube assemblies, pre-filled with predetermined fluids, are detachably disposed in the holes and separately electrically connected to the base. The tube assemblies dispense the fluids through the base under the control of the controller. The tube assemblies are replaceable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2001
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Chung-Fan Chiou, Ying-Chi Chen, Shyh-Haur Su, Chih-Ping Lu, Ching-Yi Mao, Je-Ping Hu
  • Publication number: 20030087444
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing biochips Accordingly, the invention provides an apparatus for manufacturing a biochip from a substrate. The apparatus comprises a conveying device and a series of dispensers positioned at a series of dispensing positions above the conveying device. At least one substrate is disposed on the conveying device, and the conveying device successively moves each substrate below the series of dispensers. Each of the dispensers has a plurality of nozzles facing the substrate. Each of the nozzles dispenses a predetermined reagent at a predetermined position of the substrate; thereby, an array of reagents is dispensed on the substrate at each dispensing position. The successive movement of the substrate below the series of dispensers obtains a biochip with a high-density array of reagents disposed thereupon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2001
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Chung-Fan Chiou, Shyh-Haur Su, Je-Ping Hu, Ying-Chi Chen
  • Publication number: 20030080054
    Abstract: The present invention provides a floated biological treatment apparatus and a process for purifying refractory wastewater or raw water for drinking water. The treatment apparatus of the present invention includes a supporting plate for dividing the treatment apparatus into upper and lower portions. The upper portion is formed into a reactor, and porous compressible carriers are filled with the reactor in an amount of 80 vol % to 100 vol % of the reactor volume. The lower portion is provided with a liquid inlet for introducing the refractory wastewater or raw water and a gas inlet. The reactor is provided with at least one top carrier blocking plate at the top, such that the carriers can be limited by the top carrier blocking plate to be retained in the reactor, and the carriers can become a floating state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2001
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Shun-Hsing Chuang, Chung-Fan Chiou, Huey-Song You, Wang-Kuan Chang, Hsin Shao, Mine-Jine Peng, Ren-Yang Horng