Patents by Inventor En-Wei Chang

En-Wei Chang 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: 7735747
    Abstract: A micro-spray system resonance frequency modulation method and device designed to minimize resonance frequency drift during atomization involves using a resonance frequency modulation unit for modulating resonance frequency and nodes, controlling and calibrating resonance frequency, and performing real-time measurement and correction to prevent operating frequency from drifting beyond a preferred operating frequency range, with a view to increasing spray flow and spray area, minimizing effects of ambient factors, and overcoming drawbacks of prior art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Po-Fu Chou, Chi-Ming Huang, En-Wei Chang, Hung-Liang Chiang
  • Patent number: 7635094
    Abstract: A micro-spray system resonance frequency modulation method and device designed to minimize resonance frequency drift during atomization involves using a resonance frequency modulation unit for modulating resonance frequency and nodes, controlling and calibrating resonance frequency, and performing real-time measurement and correction to prevent operating frequency from drifting beyond a preferred operating frequency range, with a view to increasing spray flow and spray area, minimizing effects of ambient factors, and overcoming drawbacks of prior art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2009
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Po-Fu Chou, Chi-Ming Huang, En-Wei Chang, Hung-Liang Chiang
  • Publication number: 20090206172
    Abstract: A micro-spray system resonance frequency modulation method and device designed to minimize resonance frequency drift during atomization involves using a resonance frequency modulation unit for modulating resonance frequency and nodes, controlling and calibrating resonance frequency, and performing real-time measurement and correction to prevent operating frequency from drifting beyond a preferred operating frequency range, with a view to increasing spray flow and spray area, minimizing effects of ambient factors, and overcoming drawbacks of prior art.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Po-Fu Chou, Chi-Ming Huang, En-Wei Chang, Hung-Liang Chiang
  • Publication number: 20080161594
    Abstract: A method employs the addition of additive to increase the solubility of active ingredients in solution. Furthermore, a nanoparticle apparatus that uses inkjet dispenser is utilized to fabricate nanoparticles. The method comprises: (a) mixing a fenofibrate substance, an organic solvent and a solubility enhancing additive to form a saturated solution; and (b) spray-drying the saturated solution to form the nanoparticles containing fenofibrate, wherein the solubility enhancing additive comprises a surfactant or an excipient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: John Jianghann Lin, Chu Chun Hsueh, Pei Kan, Po-Fu Chou, En-Wei Chang, Wei-Liang Hsu
  • Publication number: 20080041532
    Abstract: A system for fabricating nanoparticles that includes a micro droplet sprayer, a device, and a drying chamber is disclosed. The micro droplet sprayer, such as an inkjet sprayer, composed of a tank, a channel, an actuator, and orifices is utilized for generation of micro droplets. The device is employed to provide the micro droplet sprayer with energy, thus, forcing droplets out. The droplets are dried in the drying chamber, obtaining nanoparticles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2006
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Po-Fu Chou, Pei Kan, En-Wei Chang, Shun-Chuan Lin, Wei-Liang Hsu
  • Publication number: 20070152081
    Abstract: A micro-spray system resonance frequency modulation method and device designed to minimize resonance frequency drift during atomization involves using a resonance frequency modulation unit for modulating resonance frequency and nodes, controlling and calibrating resonance frequency, and performing real-time measurement and correction to prevent operating frequency from drifting beyond a preferred operating frequency range, with a view to increasing spray flow and spray area, minimizing effects of ambient factors, and overcoming drawbacks of prior art.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2006
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Po-Fu Chou, Chi-Ming Huang, En-Wei Chang, Hung-Liang Chiang