Patents by Inventor Wen-Chen Chang
Wen-Chen 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).
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Publication number: 20110177429Abstract: A fluid flow plate of a fuel cell includes a main body and a supporting frame. The main body includes a plurality of fluid channels and an opening, wherein the fluid channels converge at the opening. The supporting frame, mounted on the periphery of the opening, is annular shaped and frames the fluid channels. The supporting frame includes a pair of supporting walls respectively disposed on two sides of the fluid channels.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2010Publication date: July 21, 2011Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Huan-Ruei SHIU, Chi-Chang CHEN, Shiqah-Ping JUNG, Wen-Chen CHANG, Fanghei TSAU
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Publication number: 20110159407Abstract: According to embodiments of the invention, a fuel cell fluid flow field plate is provided. The fuel cell fluid flow field plate includes a flexible substrate including a fluid distribution zone having at least one flow channel, a manifold penetrating the flexible substrate and next to the fluid distribution zone, an upward extending portion extending upward at a position near an interface between the manifold and the fluid distribution zone, wherein a bend angle is between the upward extending portion and the fluid distribution zone, and the upward extending portion has at least one through-hole penetrating through the flexible substrate to expose the manifold, and a cover extending portion linking with the upward extending portion and covering a portion of the fluid distribution zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2010Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Chi-Chang Chen, Huan-Ruei Shiu, Shiqah-Ping Jung, Fanghei Tsau, Wen-Chen Chang
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Publication number: 20110136043Abstract: A fuel cell module may include a membrane electrode assembly, two gas diffusion layers, two current collectors, two sealing members, a fluid flow plate assembly. The fluid flow plate assembly may include a first manifold, a second manifold, and a fluid flow channel. The membrane electrode assembly may include at least one membrane for fuel cell reactions. The two gas diffusion layers may be respectively coupled with two opposite sides of the membrane electrode assembly. The two current collectors respectively coupled with the two gas diffusion layers, and the two sealing members respectively coupled with the two current collectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2010Publication date: June 9, 2011Inventors: Chi-Chang CHEN, Huan-Ruei SHIU, Chun-Hsing WU, Fanghei TSAU, Wen-Chen CHANG
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Publication number: 20110136033Abstract: A fuel cell module may include a membrane electrode assembly two gas diffusion layers, two current collectors, two sealing members, and a fluid flow plate assembly. The membrane electrode assembly may include at least one membrane for fuel cell reactions, and the two gas diffusion layers may be respectively coupled with the two opposite sides of the membrane electrode assembly. The fluid flow plate assembly is coupled with the membrane electrode assembly at a first side of the two opposite sides of the membrane electrode assembly. At least one of the membrane electrode assembly, the two gas diffusion layers, the two current collectors, and the two sealing members has a non-planar surface prior to an assembly of the membrane electrode assembly, the two gas diffusion layers, the two current collectors, and the two sealing members, and the non-planar surface is at least partially flattened when the assembly occurs.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2010Publication date: June 9, 2011Inventors: Chi-Chang CHEN, Huan-Ruei Shiu, Wen-Chen Chang, Fanghei Tsau
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Publication number: 20110132477Abstract: A fluid flow plate assembly may include a first manifold, a second manifold, a first flow channel, and a second flow channel. The first manifold may have a fluid inlet for receiving an incoming fluid and may extend along a first direction to provide a channel for transporting the incoming fluid along the first direction. The first manifold may have at least two distribution outlets, each located in at least a portion of a sidewall region of the first manifold. The first manifold releases at least one portion of the incoming fluid as a released fluid through each distribution outlet. The second manifold may have a fluid outlet for discharging a discharged fluid, and the discharged fluid includes at least one portion of the incoming fluid. The second manifold may extend along a second direction to provide a channel for transporting the discharged fluid along the second direction. The second manifold receives the discharged fluid through at least two discharged fluid inlets on the second manifold.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2010Publication date: June 9, 2011Inventors: Chi-Chang Chen, Huan-Ruei Shiu, Wen-Chen Chang, Fanghei Tsau
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Publication number: 20110136042Abstract: A fluid flow plate assembly may include a first manifold, a second manifold, and at least one fluid flow channel coupled between the first manifold and the second manifold. The first manifold has a fluid inlet for receiving an incoming fluid and extends along a first direction to provide a channel for transporting the incoming fluid partially along the first direction. The first manifold has at least one distribution outlet in at least a portion of a sidewall region of the first manifold and releases at least one portion of the incoming fluid as a released fluid through the at least one distribution outlet. The second manifold has a fluid outlet for discharging a discharged fluid, the discharged fluid comprising at least one portion of the incoming fluid and extends along a second direction to provide a channel for transporting the discharged fluid partially along the second direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2010Publication date: June 9, 2011Inventors: Chi-Chang CHEN, Huan-Ruei Shiu, Shiqah-Ping Jung, Fanghei Tsau, Wen-Chen Chang
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Publication number: 20110123906Abstract: A method for fabricating a bi-polar plate of a fuel cell and the bi-polar plate thereof are presented. A graphite film is formed first. Next, a polymeric material added with electrically conductive powder is coated on a surface of a metal substrate. The graphite film is disposed on the polymeric material and the polymeric material is hardened to form an adhesive layer, such that the graphite film is attached on the surface of the metal substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2010Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Wen Lin Wang, Chun Hsing Wu, Kan Lin Hsueh, Huan Ruei Shiu, Wen Chen Chang, Fang Hei Tsau, Lung Yu Sung
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Publication number: 20100227243Abstract: A single cell structure used in a fuel cell stack with metal separators, the single cell structure comprising: a cathode gas diffusion layer; an anode gas diffusion layer; a membrane electrode assembly, disposed between the cathode gas diffusion layer and the anode gas diffusion layer; a pair of first separators disposed outside the cathode gas diffusion layer and the anode gas diffusion layer, a first surface of the first separators being provided with a plurality of grooves and ribs thereon; a pair of second separators disposed outside the first separators to be assembled with the first separators, a first surface of the second separators being provided with a plurality of groove and ribs; and a pair of middle separators disposed outside the second separators to be assembled with the second separators.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2009Publication date: September 9, 2010Applicant: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: SHIQAH-PING JUNG, HUAN-RUEI SHIU, CHI-CHANG CHEN, KUI-HAN CHEN, SSU-TAI LIN, WEN-CHEN CHANG, FANGHEI TSAU
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Publication number: 20100143765Abstract: A fuel cell stack including a first end plate, a second end plate, at least a fuel cell, a first current collector and a second current collector is provided. The first end plate includes a first end plate structure component, which is combined with a first end plate manifold component. The second end plate includes a second end plate structure component, which is combined with a second end plate manifold component. The first and the second end plate manifold components are placed between the first and the second end plate structure components, while the fuel cell is disposed between the first and the second end plate manifold components. The first current collector is disposed between the first end plate manifold component and the fuel cell. The second current collector is disposed between the second end plate manifold component and the fuel cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2009Publication date: June 10, 2010Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Chi-Chang Chen, Huan-Ruei Shiu, Kuei-Han Chen, FangHei Tsau, Wen-Chen Chang
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Publication number: 20100124690Abstract: A fluid cell fluid flow plate comprises: a fluid flow plate, having one face being a fluid flow face for receiving a reactive fluid and the other face being a non-active surface, provided with a first manifold, a second manifold, and a flow channel disposed on the fluid flow face; and a shell passageway piece, configured with parallel-disposed first face and second face that are connected to each other through a connecting face with at least one through hole provided thereon; wherein the flow channel being respectively connected to the first manifold through a first opening and to the second manifold through a second opening; and when the shell passageway piece and the fluid flow plate are combined, the first face contacts the fluid flow face, the second face contacts the non-active surface, and the first manifold communicates with the first opening by the through hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2009Publication date: May 20, 2010Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: CHI-CHANG CHEN, HUAN-RUEI SHIU, SHIQAH-PING JUNG, FANGHEI TSAU, WEN-CHEN CHANG
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Patent number: 7570145Abstract: A magnetic multi-element alloy film adapted to be used in a high-frequency operation is provided. The magnetic multi-element alloy film is employed to improve a Q factor and an inductance value of a thin film inductor operated in high frequency. The design concept of a multi-element high-entropy alloy is introduced into the magnetic multi-element alloy film. With material characteristics including high randomness, nanometer microcrystalline structure, low coercive magnetic field and high resistivity, the magnetic multi-element alloy film can still have favorable soft magnetism when operated in high frequency.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: August 4, 2009Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Jien-Wei Yeh, Wen-Chen Chang, Chih-Chao Yang, Nai-Wen Cheng
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Publication number: 20080150663Abstract: A magnetic multi-element alloy film adapted to be used in a high-frequency operation is provided. The magnetic multi-element alloy film is employed to improve a Q factor and an inductance value of a thin film inductor operated in high frequency. The design concept of a multi-element high-entropy alloy is introduced into the magnetic multi-element alloy film. With material characteristics including high randomness, nanometer microcrystalline structure, low coercive magnetic field and high resistivity, the magnetic multi-element alloy film can still have favorable soft magnetism when operated in high frequency.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Jien-Wei Yeh, Wen-Chen Chang, Chih-Chao Yang, Nai-Wen Cheng
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Publication number: 20080046911Abstract: A remote monitoring and directing system including at least one video camera at the first-aid side to observe the situation of casualty and the operation on the casualty is provided. At least one microphone is disposed at the first-aid side for communicating with the first-aid personnel and directing a clinical operation. At least one medical instrument standard interface is disposed at the first-aid side for transmitting the electrocardiogram or other physiological information. At least one video/audio and data server is disposed at the monitoring side for managing information integration. A plurality of authorized computer systems is set up for conferring with and directing the first-aid station or the ambulance via the Internet, so as to give a direction. A wireless or cable connection is used for the conference between the first-aid side and the monitoring side.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2006Publication date: February 21, 2008Applicant: Industrial Technology Research InstitueInventors: John Lin, Kuo-Hung Chan, Wen-Chen Chang, Shih-Yang Kou, Tzeng-Yow Lin, Wai-Mau Choi, Hsueh-Hai Hu
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Publication number: 20080018454Abstract: A remote mobile medical communication apparatus is suitable for use in communicating with a remote terminal for monitoring and treating a patient. The apparatus comprises a communicating unit, for transmitting a local communication information to the remote terminal, and receiving a remote communication information from the remote terminal. A patient-monitor interface unit receives at least one patient vital-sign signal from the patient, and then transmits to the remote terminal via the communicating unit. A bi-directional audio/video communication unit is for communicating with the remote terminal with an audio/video information via the communicating unit. An instruction from the remote terminal is instructed if the patient needs a treatment. A system and method use the function of the remote mobile medical communication apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2006Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventors: Kuo-Hung Chan, Tzeng-Yow Lin, Jiunn-Haur Shaw, Wen-Chen Chang, John Lin, Chun-Jen Lin
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Publication number: 20040035662Abstract: A suitcase handle device has a hollow seat disposed on the suitcase, a telescopic tube inserted through the hollow seat, a hollow mount disposed on the telescopic tube. A turret is disposed on the hollow mount. The turret has a center aperture, a plurality of periphery grooves, and an annular groove. A grip has an inner wall, a bottom round hole, a threaded hole, an end groove, and an end opening communicating with the end groove. An oblong block has an end pillar. The shaft is inserted through the center aperture. A bolt is inserted through the threaded hole and the annular groove. The turret is inserted through the bottom round hole. A spring and the oblong block are inserted in the end groove of the grip.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2003Publication date: February 26, 2004Inventor: Wen-Chen Chang
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Publication number: 20040031654Abstract: A luggage case includes a handle device inclinedly secured in the case and having a hand grip for moving and carrying the case without inclining the case relative to a supporting ground. The handle device includes a tube having a lower portion secured to the lower and front portion of the case with a coupler, and an upper portion secured to the upper and rear portion of the case with a bracket. The coupler has a plate secured to the lower and front portion of the case, and a housing attached to the lower portion of the tube and pivotally secured to the plate with a shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2002Publication date: February 19, 2004Inventor: Wen Chen Chang
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Publication number: 20030192146Abstract: An armrest elevator device has an armrest seat, an elevator plate, a movable block, a cover plate, a control button, a spring, and a pair of cylinder shafts. The elevator plate has a plurality of pairs of click grooves. The movable block has a top head having a round blind hole to receive the spring. The control button has a center recess. The armrest seat has a pair of rail sets, an oblong hole, an elongated groove, a pair of oblong apertures, and an oblong recess. The elevator plate is inserted in the armrest seat. The movable block is inserted in the elongated groove of the armrest seat. Each cylinder shaft is inserted in the corresponding oblong aperture of the armrest seat. The cover plate engages with the oblong hole of the armrest seat. The top head of the movable block is inserted through the cover plate and inserted in the center recess of the control button.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2002Publication date: October 16, 2003Inventor: Wen-Chen Chang
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Publication number: 20030178888Abstract: A decorative device has a plurality of decorative panels. Each decorative panel has a plurality of patterned through holes and a pair of side flanges. The decorative device further has a decorative plate having an oblong hole and a plurality of lower hooks. The decorative device further has a decorative ring and a decorative disk engaging with the decorative ring. The decorative ring has a center hole and a plurality of posts. The decorative disk has a plurality of through apertures and a protruded collar having a center aperture. The protruded collar is inserted in the center hole of the decorative ring. Each post is inserted in the corresponding through apertures of the decorative disk.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2002Publication date: September 25, 2003Inventor: Wen-Chen Chang
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Patent number: 6470529Abstract: A retractable handle assembly has a fixed seat, a grip device disposed in the fixed seat, a pair of cubic blocks, a pair of driven rods, a pair of inner pipes, a pair of middle pipes, a pair of outer pipes, a base seat, a pair of first positioning devices, and a pair of second positioning devices. The fixed seat has two oblong apertures. The grip device has a U-shaped seat disposed in the fixed seat. The U-shaped seat has two downward sleeves. The inner pipes are inserted through the downward sleeves. The cubic blocks are inserted in the inner pipes. The driven rods are inserted in the inner pipes. The inner pipes are inserted in the middle pipes. The middle pipes are inserted in the outer pipes. Each first positioning device is disposed on a bottom of the corresponding inner pipe. Each second positioning device is disposed on a bottom of the corresponding middle pipe.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2001Date of Patent: October 29, 2002Inventor: Wen-Chen Chang
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Publication number: 20020139628Abstract: A suitcase has a retractable handle assembly. The retractable handle assembly has a grip, a positioning seat, a base seat, two inner pipes, two outer pipes, two collars, two positioning mounts, two blocks, and two torsion springs. The base seat is disposed in a bottom of the suitcase. The positioning seat is disposed on a top portion of the suitcase. The grip has two distal sockets receiving the inner pipes. The positioning seat has two lower sleeves receiving the collars and the outer pipes. The base seat has two tubes receiving the outer pipes. The positioning mounts are inserted in the outer pipes. The blocks and the torsion springs are inserted in the inner pipes. The inner pipes are inserted through the lower sleeves, the collars and the positioning mounts and inserted in the outer pipes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2001Publication date: October 3, 2002Inventor: Wen-Chen Chang