Patents by Inventor Gan-Lin Hwang

Gan-Lin Hwang 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).

  • Publication number: 20080287591
    Abstract: A polymer-chain-grafted carbon nanocapsule. The polymer-chain-grafted carbon nanocapsule includes a carbon nanocapsule and at least one kind of polymer chain grafted thereon, forming a polymer-chain-grafted carbon nanocapsule in which the carbon nanocapsule is the core thereof. The polymer-chain-grafted carbon nanocapsules have the following formula: F(—P)m, in which F is the carbon nanocapsule, P is the polymer chain, and m is the number of the polymer chain. By grafting high-purity carbon nanocapsules with polymer chains, the application thereof is expanded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventors: Gan-Lin Hwang, Abraham Joseph K
  • Patent number: 7396521
    Abstract: A heat transfer fluid with hetero-nanocapsules. The heat transfer fluid comprises a fluid and a plurality of hetero-nanocapsules, uniformly dispersed in the fluid, in an amount of 0.01 to 10 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the heat transfer fluid. Since the hetero-nanocapsules are apt to disperse in fluid and have superior thermal conductivity, the heat conduction capability of the heat transfer fluid therewith is enhanced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventor: Gan-Lin Hwang
  • Publication number: 20080160308
    Abstract: An organically functionalized carbon nanocapsule is provided. The organically-functionalized carbon nanocapsule includes a hollow carbon nanocapsule having a purity of at least more than 50% and a surface and at least one kind of organic functional groups bonded thereon and uniformly distributed over the surface thereof. The organically-functionalized carbon nanocapsule is of the following formula: F(-E)n, in which F is the carbon nanocapsule, E is the organic functional group, and n is the number of the organic functional group. By functionalization of high-purity carbon nanocapsules, the application thereof is expanded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2007
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventor: Gan-Lin Hwang
  • Publication number: 20070122335
    Abstract: A heat transfer fluid with heteroatom-containing carbon nanocapsules. The heat transfer fluid comprises a fluid and a plurality of heteroatom-containing carbon nanocapsules, uniformly dispersed in the fluid, in an amount of 0.01 to 10 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the heat transfer fluid. Since the heteroatom-containing carbon nanocapsules are apt to disperse in fluid and have superior thermal conductivity, the heat conduction capability of the heat transfer fluid therewith is enhanced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventor: Gan-Lin Hwang
  • Patent number: 7217748
    Abstract: A polymer-chain-grafted carbon nanocapsule. The polymer-chain-grafted carbon nanocapsule includes a carbon nanocapsule and at least one kind of polymer chain grafted thereon, forming a polymer-chain-grafted carbon nanocapsule in which the carbon nanocapsule is the core thereof. The polymer-chain-grafted carbon nanocapsules have the following formula: F(-P)m, in which F is the carbon nanocapsule, P is the polymer chain, and m is the number of the polymer chain. By grafting high-purity carbon nanocapsules with polymer chains, the application thereof is expanded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Gan-Lin Hwang, Abraham Joseph K
  • Publication number: 20070098780
    Abstract: A method for preparing a pharmaceutical compound by way of magnetic carbon nanocapsules is disclosed. The method comprises steps of: (a) providing a magnetic carbon nanocapsule with C—(COOH)2 group, and Pt cations, to form a complex; (b) collecting the complex from the magnetic carbon nanocapsule; and (c) removing the Pt cations on the complex.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Applicants: PhytoHealth Corporation, Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Gan-Lin Hwang, Tsung-Shann Jiang, Shu-Ling Yeh, Hsien-Ming Wu, Shu-Hao Lee, Shih-Jung Tsai
  • Patent number: 7156958
    Abstract: A method of producing hollow carbon nanocapsules. First, an arc chamber including a graphitic cathode and a graphitic anode is provided and an inert gas is introduced into the arc chamber. Next, a voltage is applied across the cathode and the anode by a pulse current with the voltage sufficient to generate a carbon arc reaction between the cathode and the anode. Finally, deposit formed on the cathode is collected. The deposit includes a hollow carbon nanocapsule main product and a carbon nanotube byproduct.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: Iiidustrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventor: Gan-Lin Hwang
  • Publication number: 20060008404
    Abstract: Hetero-nanocapsule, which is a carbon nanocapule containing heteroatoms, comprises a closed graphite layer represented by a chemical formula C(D)x, wherein C is carbon atom exhibiting sp2 hybrid orbital, D is hetero-atom, such as B, N, P, or S atom, bonded to the carbon atom; and X is a molar equivalent ranging from 0.0001 to 0.1, based on the molar equivalent of carbon atom as 1. The hetero-nanocapsules may be hollow or filled with metal or metal compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2004
    Publication date: January 12, 2006
    Inventor: Gan-Lin Hwang
  • Patent number: 6872236
    Abstract: A method of producing magnetic metal-filled carbon nanocapsules. An arc chamber comprising a graphitic anode and a composite graphitic cathode containing at least one kind of magnetic metal or it's derivatives is provided, before introducing an inert gas into the arc chamber, applying a voltage across the cathode and the anode by a pulse current, the voltage sufficient, to generate a carbon arc reaction between the cathode and the anode, and finally collecting a deposit formed on the cathode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2005
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventor: Gan-Lin Hwang
  • Publication number: 20050056119
    Abstract: A method of producing magnetic metal-filled carbon nanocapsules. An arc chamber comprising a graphitic anode and a composite graphitic cathode containing at least one kind of magnetic metal or its derivatives is provided, before introducing an inert gas into the arc chamber, applying a voltage across the cathode and the anode by a pulse current, the voltage sufficient to generate a carbon arc reaction between the cathode and the anode, and finally collecting a deposit formed on the cathode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2002
    Publication date: March 17, 2005
    Inventor: Gan-Lin Hwang
  • Publication number: 20050016863
    Abstract: A carbon nanocapsule thin film and the preparation method thereof. A plurality of carbon nanocapsules are electroplated on a substrate, and the carbon nanocapsule thin film is thereby formed. By electroplating purified carbon nanocapsules on the substrate, the carbon nanocapsule thin film, electric- and heat-conductive, chemical-resistive, and anti-oxidizing, is formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2003
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Inventors: Gan-Lin Hwang, Chao-Kang Chang, Shih-Jung Tsai, Tzy-Chin Day
  • Patent number: 6841509
    Abstract: A carbon nanocapsule supported catalysts. At least one kind of catalytic metal particle is deposited to a carbon nanocapsule, wherein the carbon nanocapsule has the following formula: F(?M)n, in which F is the carbon nanocapsule, M is the catalytic metal particle, and n is the number of the catalytic metal particle. By applying the carbon nanocapsule as a catalyst support, the catalytic behavior of the catalytic metal particle is specialized, the dispersion is improved, and the catalytic effect is enhanced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Gan-Lin Hwang, Chao-Kang Chang
  • Publication number: 20040238799
    Abstract: A polymer-chain-grafted carbon nanocapsule. The polymer-chain-grafted carbon nanocapsule includes a carbon nanocapsule and at least one kind of polymer chain grafted thereon, forming a polymer-chain-grafted carbon nanocapsule in which the carbon nanocapsule is the core thereof. The polymer-chain-grafted carbon nanocapsules have the following formula: F(−P)m, in which F is the carbon nanocapsule, P is the polymer chain, and m is the number of the polymer chain. By grafting high-purity carbon nanocapsules with polymer chains, the application thereof is expanded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Gan-Lin Hwang, Abraham Joseph K
  • Publication number: 20040126303
    Abstract: An organically functionalized carbon nanocapsule. A carbon nanocapsule has at least one kind of organic functional group bonded thereon. The organically-functionalized carbon nanocapsule is of the following formula: F(-E)n, in which F is the carbon nanocapsule, E is the organic functional group, and n is the number of the organic functional group. By functionalization of high-purity carbon nanocapsules, the application thereof is expanded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2003
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventor: Gan Lin Hwang
  • Publication number: 20030159917
    Abstract: A method of producing hollow carbon nanocapsules. First, an arc chamber including a graphitic cathode and a graphitic anode is provided and an inert gas is introduced into the arc chamber. Next, a voltage is applied across the cathode and the anode by a pulse current with the voltage sufficient to generate a carbon arc reaction between the cathode and the anode. Finally, deposit formed on the cathode is collected. The deposit includes a hollow carbon nanocapsule main product and a carbon nanotube byproduct.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventor: Gan-Lin Hwang