Patents Assigned to A & A Company
  • Chemical mechanical planarization membrane
    Patent number: 11267099
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure, in some embodiments, relates to a method of forming a CMP membrane. The method is performed by providing a malleable material within a cavity within a membrane mold. The cavity has a central region and a peripheral region surrounding the central region. The malleable material within the cavity is cured to form a membrane. Curing the malleable material is performed by heating the malleable material within the central region of the membrane mold to a first temperature and heating the malleable material within the peripheral region of the membrane mold to a second temperature that is greater than the first temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Cheng-Ping Chen, Ren-Dou Lee, Sheng-Tai Peng, Tsung-Lung Lai, Tzi-Yi Shieh, Chien-Wei Chang
  • Semiconductor package including dies having high-modulus dielectric layer and manufacturing method thereof
    Patent number: 11270921
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes semiconductor dies, an encapsulant, a high-modulus dielectric layer and a redistribution structure. The encapsulant encapsulates the semiconductor dies and is made of a first material. The high-modulus dielectric layer extends on the encapsulant and the semiconductor dies. The high-modulus dielectric layer is made of a second material. The redistribution structure extends on the high-modulus dielectric layer. The redistribution structure includes conductive patterns embedded in at least a pair of dielectric layers. The dielectric layers of the pair are made of a third material. The elastic modulus of the first material is higher than the elastic modulus of the third material. The elastic modulus of the second material is higher than the elastic modulus of the third material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hao-Cheng Hou, Chien-Hsun Lee, Chung-Shi Liu, Jung-Wei Cheng, Tsung-Ding Wang, Yi-Yang Lei
  • Persistent network resource and virtual area associations for realtime collaboration
    Patent number: 11271805
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods relating to persistent network resource and virtual area associations for realtime collaboration include managing and displaying an object associated with a virtual area that supports establishment of respective presences of communicants operating respective client network nodes. Examples of the object include an object that has one or more user-modifiable property fields and an object that is associated with screen sharing functionality of the client network node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: KNAPP INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Josh Moyers, Matthew Leacock, Paul J. Brody, David Van Wie, Robert J. Butler
  • Method for determining gas saturation of tight reservoir
    Patent number: 11268944
    Abstract: The present invention a method for determining the gas saturation of a tight reservoir. The method comprises the steps of: determining the pore size distribution of the tight reservoir rock sample, and calculating the free water saturation; calculating the water-membrane water saturation; calculating the corner water saturation; calculating the gas saturation of the tight reservoir rock sample according to the following equation: Sg=100?Sw wherein Sw is the water saturation in %; Sw is the sum of the free water saturation, the water saturation and the corner water saturation; Sg is the gas saturation in %. The method for determining the gas saturation of a tight reservoir uses model calculations, which avoids errors in the determination results of the gas saturation caused by water volatilization, surface adsorption, and observation of water flow during experiments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: PETROCHINA COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Hua Tian, Caineng Zou, Shuichang Zhang, Shaobo Liu, Xuesong Lu, Zhichao Yu
  • Optical camouflage filters
    Patent number: 11269121
    Abstract: A system may include one or both of a light emitter (46) and a light receiver (40), and an optical filter (10). The optical filter (10) includes a wavelength selective scattering layer (14). The wavelength selective scattering layer (14) may have a near-infrared scattering ratio of less than about 0.9. The filter (10) may have a visible reflective haze ratio of greater than about 0.5. A method may include disposing the wavelength selective scattering layer (14) adjacent one or both of the light emitter (46) and the light receiver (40). The optical filter (10) may include a wavelength selective reflective layer (16). The optical filter (10) may include a wavelength selective absorbing layer (34). An article may include the optical filter (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Guanglei Du, John A. Wheatley, Yi Hang Lv, Anthony M. Renstrom, Neeraj Sharma, Fuguo Xu
  • Integrated circuit including supervia and method of making
    Patent number: 11270936
    Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a substrate and a first conductive line extending in a first direction parallel to a top surface of the substrate, wherein the first conductive line is a first distance from the top surface of the substrate. The integrated circuit further includes a second conductive line extending in a second direction parallel to the top surface of the substrate, wherein the second conductive line is a second distance from the top surface of the substrate, and the second distance is greater than the first distance. The integrated circuit further includes a third conductive line extending in the first direction, wherein the second conductive line is a third distance from the top surface of the substrate, and the third distance is greater than the second distance. The integrated circuit further includes a supervia directly connected to the first conductive line and the third conductive line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Kam-Tou Sio, Jiann-Tyng Tzeng, Wei-Cheng Lin
  • FinFETs with low source/drain contact resistance
    Patent number: 11271095
    Abstract: An integrated circuit structure includes a semiconductor substrate, insulation regions extending into the semiconductor substrate, with the insulation regions including first top surfaces and second top surfaces lower than the first top surfaces, a semiconductor fin over the first top surfaces of the insulation regions, a gate stack on a top surface and sidewalls of the semiconductor fin, and a source/drain region on a side of the gate stack. The source/drain region includes a first portion having opposite sidewalls that are substantially parallel to each other, with the first portion being lower than the first top surfaces and higher than the second top surfaces of the insulation regions, and a second portion over the first portion, with the second portion being wider than the first portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Lien Huang, Tung Ying Lee
  • Aqueous titanation of Cr/silica catalysts by the use of acetylacetonate and another ligand
    Patent number: 11267908
    Abstract: A method comprising contacting a silica support with a titanium-containing solution to form a titanated silica support, wherein the titanium-containing solution comprises a solvent; a ligand comprising a glycol, a carboxylate, a peroxide, or a combination thereof; and a titanium compound having the formula Ti(acac)2(OR)2, wherein “acac” is acetylacetonate and wherein each R independently is ethyl, isopropyl, n-propyl, isobutyl, or n-butyl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
    Inventors: Max P. McDaniel, Kathy S. Clear, William C. Ellis, Deloris R. Gagan
  • Data reduction by replacement of repeating pattern with single instance
    Patent number: 11269532
    Abstract: A technique for managing data storage begins at a predetermined offset relative to a chunk of data received for writing, and identifies a span of contiguous regions of the chunk that contain identical data. The technique replaces the span of contiguous regions of the chunk with a single instance of a region of the contiguous regions. The technique persistently stores a shortened version of the chunk with the single instance replacing the span of contiguous regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: EMC IP Holding Company LLC
    Inventors: Uri Shabi, Amitai Alkalay
  • Well stimulation operations
    Patent number: 11268359
    Abstract: The invention relates to the fluid treatment, such as acid stimulation, of a subsea hydrocarbon well via a subsea wellhead/Christmas tree. Fluid is delivered directly to the subsea wellhead from a pumping vessel. Control of the delivery of fluid is from the pumping vessel via a fail-safe close valve in the delivery line. The Christmas tree subsea module is controlled directly from a host platform via a subsea cable, whilst a radio data link between the vessel and host platform provides communication of downhole data to the pumping vessel during the operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY
    Inventors: Lars Christian Tronstad Bahr, John P. Spence, Svein Kristian Furre
  • Contoured package-on-package joint
    Patent number: 11270990
    Abstract: A contoured package on package joint and a method for making the same are disclosed herein. A method for forming a device comprises providing a substrate having a package land and forming a mounting stud on the package land. A molded underfill is applied to the substrate and in contact with the mounting stud. A contoured stud surface is formed on the mounting stud is contoured and connecting member attached to the contoured stud surface with a second package attached to the connecting member. The connecting member may be solder and have a spherical shape. The contoured stud surface may be etched or mechanically formed to have a hemispherical shape conforming to the connecting member shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventor: Jiun Yi Wu
  • Electromagnetic radiation source and multi-phase oral composition for oral care use
    Patent number: 11266581
    Abstract: An multi-phase oral composition and electromagnetic radiation source for whitening teeth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Jayanth Rajaiah, Paul Albert Sagel, Franco Silva Medeiros
  • Selective zone air condition setpoint mode interface systems and methods
    Patent number: 11268727
    Abstract: A control system of a heat, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. In some embodiments, the HVAC system includes an electronic display configured to concurrently display a plurality of zone icons that indicate a current setpoint mode corresponding to a plurality of building zones, wherein the current setpoint mode comprises a home setpoint mode and an away setpoint mode. Additionally, the HVAC system may include a control circuitry communicatively coupled to the electronic display. The control circuitry may be configured to toggle the current setpoint mode associated with the plurality of building zones between the home setpoint mode and the away setpoint mode based on a received user input. Further, the control circuitry may be configured to control operation of the HVAC system based on the current setpoint mode associated with each building zone of the plurality of building zones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: John W. Uerkvitz, Jonathan A. Burns, Theresa N. Gillette
  • Package structure and fabricating method thereof
    Patent number: 11270956
    Abstract: A semiconductor device including a first semiconductor die, a second semiconductor die, an insulating encapsulation and a warpage control pattern is provided. The first semiconductor die includes an active surface and a rear surface opposite to the active surface. The second semiconductor die is disposed on the active surface of the first semiconductor die. The insulating encapsulation is disposed on the active surface of the first semiconductor die and laterally encapsulates the second semiconductor die. The warpage control pattern is disposed on and partially covers the rear surface of the first semiconductor die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuan-Yu Huang, Sung-Hui Huang, Shang-Yun Hou
  • Separator module for an agricultural machine
    Patent number: 11266072
    Abstract: A separator module for an agricultural machine. The separator module includes a feederhouse configured to receive crop from a harvesting platform, a casing enclosing a rotor positioned therein and rotatable relative to the casing for processing crop from the feederhouse, a cover extending between the feederhouse and the casing, and a noise control treatment coupled to the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Manish Singh, Bradley P. Bogue, Kerry M. Cone
  • Method for controlling output of fuel cell stack
    Patent number: 11271232
    Abstract: A method for controlling an output of a fuel cell stack is provided. The method includes calculating a total requirement current value to be output from a plurality of fuel cell stacks in a fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) including the plurality of fuel cell stacks. The calculated total requirement current value is then allocated to each fuel cell stack based on a voltage of the fuel cell stack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventor: Jae Won Jung
  • Nut plate assembly
    Patent number: 11268562
    Abstract: A nut plate assembly includes a base plate having base plate openings. The nut plate assembly includes channel fittings coupled to the bottom of the base plate each having a main body with a top facing the bottom of the base plate. Each channel fitting has a nut cap channel at the bottom of the main body aligned with the opening in the main body. The nut plate assembly includes nut caps received in the nut cap channels coupled to the channel fittings and positioned below the bottom of the main body. Each nut cap has a pocket holding a nut to receive a fastener used to secure the base plate to the mounting structure from an exterior surface of the mounting structure through the base plate and the main body of the channel fitting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventor: Steven Paul Walker
  • DC-DC converter and DC-DC converter operation method
    Patent number: 11271482
    Abstract: A DC-DC converter and a DC-DC converter operation method are provided. The DC-DC converter includes a power stage, an error amplifier, a pulse width modulation (PWM) generator, and a gate controller. The power stage includes a first transistor and a second transistor. The voltage dividers are configured to perform a voltage division on a first node of the power stage and a second node to generate a first voltage and a second voltage. The first node is an output node of the DC-DC converter and the second node is a node between the first transistor and the second transistor of the DC-DC converter. The comparator is configured to compare the first voltage and the second voltage to generate a turn-on time signal of the first transistor according to a comparison result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chia-Chun Chang, Alan Roth, Eric Soenen, Ying-Chih Hsu
  • Front door panel for an automobile
    Patent number: D945339
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignees: Kia Motors Corporation, Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Hwa Su Lim, Seung Wook Ryu
  • Oral care applicator
    Patent number: D945618
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Natalia Maria Ramon Martinez, Joe Leon Washington