Patents by Inventor Fu-chung Lin
Fu-chung 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: 20240081154Abstract: A method for fabricating a semiconductor device includes the steps of: providing a substrate, wherein the substrate comprises a MRAM region and a logic region; forming a magnetic tunneling junction (MTJ) on the MRAM region; forming a top electrode on the MTJ; and then performing a flowable chemical vapor deposition (FCVD) process to form a first inter-metal dielectric (IMD) layer around the top electrode and the MTJ.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.Inventors: Tai-Cheng Hou, Fu-Yu Tsai, Bin-Siang Tsai, Da-Jun Lin, Chau-Chung Hou, Wei-Xin Gao
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Patent number: 9682373Abstract: A separator for use in a container for a biological fluid is disclosed. The separator includes a separator body having a first region at least partially made of a first material having a first density, and a second region at least partially made of a second material having a second density different from the first density. The separator has an overall density intermediate the densities of a first phase and a second phase of the biological fluid. At least a portion of the separator is deformable between a first condition in which the biological fluid can pass between an inner surface of the container and the separator, and a second condition in which at least a portion of the separator prevents the biological fluid from passing between the inner surface of the container and the separator.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2013Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Robert J. Losada, Gregory L. Lusardi, Fu-Chung Lin
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Patent number: 9095849Abstract: A separator for use in a container for a biological fluid is disclosed. The separator includes a separator body having a first region at least partially made of a first material having a first density, and a second region at least partially made of a second material having a second density different from the first density. The separator has an overall density intermediate the densities of a first phase and a second phase of the biological fluid. At least a portion of the separator is deformable between a first condition in which the biological fluid can pass between an inner surface of the container and the separator, and a second condition in which at least a portion of the separator prevents the biological fluid from passing between the inner surface of the container and the separator.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2013Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Robert J. Losada, Gregory L. Lusardi, Fu-Chung Lin
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Publication number: 20130241099Abstract: A separator for use in a container for a biological fluid is disclosed. The separator includes a separator body having a first region at least partially made of a first material having a first density, and a second region at least partially made of a second material having a second density different from the first density. The separator has an overall density intermediate the densities of a first phase and a second phase of the biological fluid. At least a portion of the separator is deformable between a first condition in which the biological fluid can pass between an inner surface of the container and the separator, and a second condition in which at least a portion of the separator prevents the biological fluid from passing between the inner surface of the container and the separator.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Robert J. Losada, Gregory L. Lusardi, Fu-Chung Lin
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Publication number: 20130230438Abstract: A separator for use in a container for a biological fluid is disclosed. The separator includes a separator body having a first region at least partially made of a first material having a first density, and a second region at least partially made of a second material having a second density different from the first density. The separator has an overall density intermediate the densities of a first phase and a second phase of the biological fluid. At least a portion of the separator is deformable between a first condition in which the biological fluid can pass between an inner surface of the container and the separator, and a second condition in which at least a portion of the separator prevents the biological fluid from passing between the inner surface of the container and the separator.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Robert J. Losada, Gregory L. Lusardi, Fu-Chung Lin
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Patent number: 8524171Abstract: A device for separating heavier and lighter fractions of a fluid sample is provided, the device including a container and a unitary separator located therein, the separator having an overall density between the heavier and light fractions. The separator is capable of moving between the fractions upon centrifugation, and sealing the fractions from one another when centrifugation ends.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2011Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Robert J. Losada, Gregory L. Lusardi, Fu-Chung Lin
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Publication number: 20110187021Abstract: A device for separating heavier and lighter fractions of a fluid sample is provided, the device including a container and a unitary separator located therein, the separator having an overall density between the heavier and light fractions. The separator is capable of moving between the fractions upon centrifugation, and sealing the fractions from one another when centrifugation ends.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2011Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicant: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANYInventors: Robert J. Losada, Fu-Chung Lin, Gregory L. Lusardi
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Patent number: 7985387Abstract: A collection container and a method for collecting a biological sample, particularly whole blood, includes at least one stabilizing agent in an amount effective to stabilize and inhibit protein degradation and/or fragmentation. The stabilizing agent is able to stabilize proteases in the biological sample, particularly at the point of collection, by inhibiting protein degradation and/or fragmentation in the sample when the sample is stored. The stabilizing agent includes one or more protease inhibitors.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2009Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Bruce Haywood, Ajit Dastane, Fu-Chung Lin
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Patent number: 7947236Abstract: A device for separating heavier and lighter fractions of a fluid sample is provided, the device including a container and a unitary separator located therein, the separator having an overall density between the heavier and light fractions. The separator is capable of moving between the fractions upon centrifugation, and sealing the fractions from one another when centrifugation ends.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2004Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Robert J. Losada, Fu-Chung Lin, Gregory L. Lusardi
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Publication number: 20100280414Abstract: A collection container and a method for collecting a biological sample, particularly whole blood, includes at least one stabilizing agent in an amount effective to stabilize and inhibit protein degradation and/or fragmentation. The stabilizing agent is able to stabilize proteases in the biological sample, particularly at the point of collection, by inhibiting protein degradation and/or fragmentation in the sample when the sample is stored. The stabilizing agent comprises or consists of one or more protease inhibitors.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2009Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANYInventors: Bruce Haywood, Ajit Dastane, Fu-Chung Lin
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Patent number: 7645425Abstract: A collection container and a method for collecting a biological sample, particularly whole blood, includes at least one stabilizing agent in an amount effective to stabilize and inhibit protein degradation and/or fragmentation. The stabilizing agent is able to stabilize proteases in the biological sample, particularly at the point of collection, by inhibiting protein degradation and/or fragmentation in the sample when the sample is stored. The stabilizing agent includes one or more protease inhibitors.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2007Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Bruce Haywood, Ajit Dastane, Fu-Chung Lin
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Publication number: 20080241001Abstract: A collection container and a method for collecting a biological sample, particularly whole blood, includes at least one stabilizing agent in an amount effective to stabilize and inhibit protein degradation and/or fragmentation. The stabilizing agent is able to stabilize proteases in the biological sample, particularly at the point of collection, by inhibiting protein degradation and/or fragmentation in the sample when the sample is stored. The stabilizing agent comprises or consists of one or more protease inhibitors.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2007Publication date: October 2, 2008Applicant: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANYInventors: Bruce Haywood, Ajit Dastane, Fu-Chung Lin
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Publication number: 20080017577Abstract: The fluid sample collection device is adapted to collect and separate a fluid sample into constituent parts such as separating plasma or serum from a blood sample. The device includes an evacuated outer container and an inner container. The outer container has a first open end and a second closed end. A pierceable closure closes the first open end thereby defining a first interior chamber. The inner container is contained within the outer container and separates the first interior chamber into an upper chamber portion and lower chamber portion in fluid communication. The inner container defines a second interior chamber separated from the lower chamber portion through a porous membrane. A port is provided for placing the second interior chamber in fluid communication with the first interior chamber. Another aspect of the device relates to a method of using the device to separate plasma or serum from a blood sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2006Publication date: January 24, 2008Applicant: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANYInventors: Jizu Yi, Fu Chung Lin, Dimitrios Manoussakis, Craig Gelfand
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Patent number: 7309468Abstract: A collection container and a method for collecting a biological sample, particularly whole blood, that includes at least one stabilizing agent in an amount effective to stabilize and inhibit protein degradation and/or fragmentation. The stabilizing agent is able to stabilize proteases in the biological sample, particularly at the point of collection, by inhibiting protein degradation and/or fragmentation in the sample when the sample is stored. The stabilizing agent includes one or more protease inhibitors.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2003Date of Patent: December 18, 2007Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Timothy Stevens, Bruce Haywood, Ajit Dastane, Fu-Chung Lin
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Patent number: 6803022Abstract: A device and method for separating heavier and lighter fractions of a fluid sample. The device includes a plurality of constituents comprising a container and a composite element in the container. The composite element is a separator comprising a deformable bellows, a ballast mounted to the lower end of the bellows, and a float is engageable with an upper end of the bellows. A fluid sample is delivered to the container and the device is subjected to centrifugation whereby the centrifugal load causes the ballast to move toward the bottom of the tube and causes an elongation and narrowing of the bellows. The separator then moves down the tube and stabilizes in a position between the separated phases of the fluid sample. Termination of the centrifugal load enables the bellows to return to its original condition in sealing engagement with the walls of the tube.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2000Date of Patent: October 12, 2004Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Paul C. DiCesare, Jeffrey R. Radziunas, Robert Losada, Fu-Chung Lin
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Publication number: 20040166029Abstract: A device for separating heavier and lighter fractions of a fluid sample is provided, the device including a container and a unitary separator located therein, the separator having an overall density between the heavier and light fractions. The separator is capable of moving between the fractions upon centrifugation, and sealing the fractions from one another when centrifugation ends.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2004Publication date: August 26, 2004Inventors: Robert J. Losada, Fu-Chung Lin, Gregory L. Lusardi
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Publication number: 20040013575Abstract: A collection container and a method for collecting a biological sample, particularly whole blood, includes at least one stabilizing agent in an amount effective to stabilize and inhibit protein degradation and/or fragmentation. The stabilizing agent is able to stabilize proteases in the biological sample, particularly at the point of collection, by inhibiting protein degradation and/or fragmentation in the sample when the sample is stored. The stabilizing agent comprises or consists of one or more protease inhibitors.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2003Publication date: January 22, 2004Applicant: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANYInventors: Timothy Stevens, Bruce Haywood, Ajit Dastane, Fu-Chung Lin
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Patent number: 6516953Abstract: A device and method is provided for separating components of a fluid sample. The device includes a plurality of constituents comprising a container, a liner in the container, a closure for the container and a composite element. The composite element is a seal plug with a density between the densities of the components of the fluid sample is releasably engaged with the container closure and with the liner. A needle cannula is used to deposit a fluid sample in the liner and the entire device is placed in a centrifuge. The centrifugal load causes the seal plug to separate from the closure and causes the liner to expand outwardly against the container. The seal plug migrates into the fluid sample and stabilizes between the densities of the components of the fluid sample. The liner will resiliently return to its initial configuration upon termination of centrifugal load such that the liner sealingly engages the seal plug and separates the components of the fluid sample.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 1999Date of Patent: February 11, 2003Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Paul C. DiCesare, Jeffrey Karg, Fu-Chung Lin, Jeffrey P. Radziunas
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Patent number: 6497325Abstract: A device and method is provided for separating heavier and lighter fractions of a fluid sample. The device includes a plurality of constituents. The constituents include a container, a liner in the container and a composite element in the liner for separating the fractions of a fluid sample. The separator comprises a specific density at a target density range as defined by separable fluid components densities. A fluid sample is delivered to the liner and then the device is subjected to centrifugation whereby the centrifugal load causes the liner to deform and the composite element migrates into the fluid sample and stabilizes between the heavier and lighter fractions of the fluid sample. The liner will resiliently return to its initial configuration upon termination of the centrifugal load such that the liner sealingly engages the composite element and separates the heavier and lighter fractions of the fluid sample.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1999Date of Patent: December 24, 2002Assignee: Becton Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Paul DiCesare, Jeffrey Karg, Fu-Chung Lin
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Patent number: 6479298Abstract: A device and method for separating heavier and lighter fractions of a fluid sample. The device includes a plurality of constituents comprising a container and a composite element in the container. The composite element is a separator comprising at least two components and more particularly, a bellows with a seal body, a low-density float and a high-density ballast. A fluid sample is delivered to the container and the device is subjected to centrifugation whereby the centrifugal load causes the seal body of the separator to deform so that the separator migrates through the fluid sample and then stabilizes between the heavier and lighter fractions of the fluid sample. The seal body of the separator will resiliently return to its initial configuration upon termination of the centrifugal load such that the seal body sealingly engages the container and the composite element separates the heavier and lighter fractions of the fluid sample.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1999Date of Patent: November 12, 2002Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Henry F. Miller, Fu-Chung Lin, Robert J. Losada, Jeffrey P. Radziunas, Jeffrey Karg