Patents Assigned to Atomic Energy Council Institute of Nuclear Energy Research
  • Clip for water
    Publication number: 20100319168
    Abstract: A clip includes a beam for contact with a face of a wafer, a first oblique section and a second oblique section for contact with an opposite face of the wafer. The beam includes a supporting section formed thereon. The first oblique section extends from the beam so that there is an acute angle between the first oblique section and the beam. The second oblique section extends from the first oblique section so that there is an acute angle between the first and second oblique sections and that there is an acute angle between a plane in which the supporting section lies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2008
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL - INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH
    Inventors: Chih-Hung Wu, Wen-Biing Ou Yang
  • Serum Biomarkers for Diagnosing Liver Fibrosis and Method for Measuring the Same
    Publication number: 20100323374
    Abstract: Disclosed are serum biomarkers for diagnosing liver fibrosis and methods for measuring the same. The serum biomarkers obtained from human serum include alpha2-macroglobulin (“A2M”), vitamin D binding protein (“VDBP”), apolipoprotein AI (“ApoAI”). The methods involve with immunoassay using specific antibodies to detect the biomarkers, including enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (“ELISA”), radio immune assay (“RIA”) and flexible multi-analyte profiling (“xMAP”). ELISA, RIA or xMAP is used to measure changes of protein concentration for the specific protein biomarkers in serum for diagnosing liver fibrosis with suffering hepatitis B or C or other liver diseases. The measurement is safe and accurate. The method can be used before and after treatment of liver fibrosis. Thus, it is possible to achieve early diagnosis and treatment advocated in the preventive medicine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL-INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH
    Inventors: Chun-Chia Cheng, Shui-Cheng Lee, Shiao-shiun Guan
  • Method of hormesis for seaweed through irradiation
    Patent number: 7854090
    Abstract: Through a low-dose irradiation, a seaweed's growth becomes fast and its production is improved as well. By doing so, a material for biomass energy is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Atomic Energy Council-Institute of Nuclear Energy Research
    Inventors: Yean-Chang Chen, Chia-Chieh Chen, Kuan-Yin Chen, Hsueh-Hsuan Liu, Bin Lin, Meng-Chou Lee, Ming-Chao Kuo, Wen-Song Hwang, Ying-Kai Fu, Wuu-Jyh Lin, Lie-Hang Shen
  • Device of Testing Robustness of Photovoltaic Module Terminal
    Publication number: 20100313637
    Abstract: A terminal is tested for its robustness. The terminal is for a photovoltaic module. The photovoltaic module is put on a frame unit and is connected with a load unit. The present invention reduces human errors, improves test accuracy and achieves easy operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL-INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH
    Inventors: Yi-Ru Hsu, Yao-Tung Hsu, Tsung-Te Lin, Chii-Neng Ou Yang
  • Method for Recovering Gold, Silver, Copper and Iron from Plasma-Caused Slag Containing Valuable Metals
    Publication number: 20100314242
    Abstract: There is disclosed an environmentally friendly method for recovering gold, silver, copper and iron from valuable metal-contained plasma-molten slag. At first, plasma is used to burn the used printed circuit boards, thus producing the slag. Then, the slag is grinded. Then, leaching, crystallization, precipitation, replacement and electric winning are conducted to recover gold, silver, copper and iron.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2009
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL-INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH
    Inventors: Wen-Cheng Lee, Ching-Lian Chen, Ching-Hwa Lee, Kuan-Ting Liu, Shao-Wen Wu, Chen-Yu Yen
  • Tandem solar cell including an amorphous silicon carbide layer and a multi-crystalline silicon layer
    Patent number: 7851249
    Abstract: A method for making a tandem solar cell includes the steps of providing a ceramic substrate, providing a titanium-based layer on the ceramic substrate, providing an n+-p?-p+ laminate on the titanium-based layer, passivating the n+-p?-p+ laminate, providing an n-i-p laminate on the n+-p?-p+ laminate, providing a p-type ohmic contact, providing an n-type ohmic contact providing an anti-reflection layer of SiCN/SiO2 on the n-i-p laminate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Atomic Energy Council - Institute of Nuclear Energy Research
    Inventors: Tsun-Neng Yang, Shan-Ming Lan, Chin-Chen Chiang, Wei-Yang Ma, Chien-Te Ku, Yu-Hsiang Huang
  • Device for testing the performance of a sealant for SOFC stacks
    Patent number: 7849730
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for testing the performance of a sealant for solid oxide fuel cell packs. The apparatus includes an oven including a base, a platform provided on the base and a frame connected to the platform. An elevator is used to raise and lower the oven. A pressuring and testing chamber is provided on the platform. The pressuring and testing chamber includes a first body and a second body connected to the first body. A carrier is provided between the first and second bodies. The carrier includes a first plate and a second plate so that the sealant can be provided between the first and second plates. A pusher includes an end connected to the frame and another end for pushing the second plate. A pusher-driving unit is connected to the frame for raising and lowering the pusher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Atomic Energy Council-Institute of Nuclear Energy Research
    Inventors: Tung-Yuan Yung, Chien-Kuo Liu, Kin-Fu Lin, Szu-Han Wu
  • Decal method for transferring platinum-and platinum alloy-based catalysts with nanonetwork structures
    Patent number: 7842153
    Abstract: Platinum- and platinum alloy-based catalysts with nanonetwork structures are formed on a substrate at first. Then, a support of a proton exchange membrane is taken. In the end, the catalysts are transferred to the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Atomic Energy Council-Institute of Nuclear Energy Research
    Inventors: Chun-Ching Chien, King-Tsai Jeng
  • Method for making titanium-based compound film of poly silicon solar cell
    Publication number: 20100291322
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for making a titanium-based compound film of a poly-silicon solar cell. In the method, a ceramic substrate is made of aluminum oxide. The ceramic substrate is coated with a titanium film in an e-gun evaporation system. Dichlorosilane is provided on the titanium film by atmospheric pressure chemical vapor deposition. A titanium-based compound film is formed on the ceramic substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL - INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH
    Inventors: Tsun-Neng Yang, Shan-Ming Lan, Chin-Chen Chiang, Wei-Yang Ma, Chien-Te Ku, Yu-Hsiang Huang
  • Ohmic Contact Having Silver Material
    Publication number: 20100283153
    Abstract: An ohmic contact is fabricated. The ohmic contact has low electric resistivity and high thermal conductivity. The materials for fabricating the ohmic contact include silver. Thus, equipments for fabricating the ohmic contact are compatible to modern generally used equipments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2010
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL-INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH
    Inventor: Chih-Hung Wu
  • Method of Fabricating Metal Nitrogen Oxide Thin Film Structure
    Publication number: 20100283179
    Abstract: A TiON, TaON or ZrON thin film is fabricated through an easy process. The film is corrosion resistant, electric conductive and decorative. The process uses no chloride (Cl) and so is environmental protected. The present disclosure is fit for mass production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2010
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL-INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH
    Inventors: Zih-Sian Lu, Keng-Shen Liu, Wen-Biing Ou Yang, Chih-Hung Wu
  • Method and Apparatus for Continuous Coating
    Publication number: 20100285220
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for continuous coating with a rotational die in which coating materials flow in a radial direction. The linear speed of a substrate in need of coating is identical to the tangential speed of the surface of the rotational die so that the coating material, which flows in a radial direction of the rotational die, flows onto the substrate perpendicularly. Therefore, the ingredients of coating materials overlap one another (or stand vertically as a layer), and the vertical sequence of the coating material is ensured. This method and apparatus can be used to make organic electronic devices, organic light-emitting diodes and organic photovoltaic devices. Particularly, this method and apparatus can be used in bulk-hetero-junction of mixed coating of P-type and N-type semiconductors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2009
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL-INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH
    Inventors: Hwei-Lang Chang, Zone-Sure Chang
  • Wire Heat-Shrink Tube for Concentration Photovoltaic Module
    Publication number: 20100282486
    Abstract: A wire heat-shrink tube is fabricated for concentration photovoltaic module. The tube is made of transparent heat resisting material and is covered over a joint of two wires. The tube will not be burnt by concentrated light. Thus, solar cells using the tube are reliable and have a high quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL-INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH
    Inventors: Hwa-Yuh Shin, Hung-Zen Kuo, Chua-Yi Chen
  • Method of Fabricating Zinc Oxide Film Having Matching Crystal Orientation to Silicon Substrate
    Publication number: 20100279461
    Abstract: A zinc oxide (ZnO) film is fabricated. Metal-organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) is used to obtain the film with few defects, high integrity and low cost through an easy procedure. The ZnO film above a silicon substrate has a matching crystal orientation to the substrate. Thus, the ZnO film is fit for ultraviolet light-emitting diodes (UV LED), solar cells and related laser devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2009
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL-INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH
    Inventor: Tsun-Neng YANG
  • Method for coating nanometer particles
    Publication number: 20100279029
    Abstract: There is disclosed a method for coating nanometer metal particles. The step includes three steps. At the first step, a substrate is provided. At the second step, the substrate is coated with a metal layer. At the third step, the metal layer is annealed so that the metal layer is transformed into nanometer metal particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL - INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH
    Inventors: Meng-Chu Chen, Shan-Ming Lan, Tsun-Neng Yang, Zhen-Yu Li, Yu-Han Su, Chien-Te Ku, Yu-Hsiang Huang
  • Method for making an anti-reflection film of a solar cell
    Publication number: 20100279453
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for making an anti-reflection film of a solar cell. The method includes the step of providing a laminate. The laminate includes a ceramic substrate, a titanium-based compound film, a p+ type poly-silicon back surface field, a p? type poly-silicon light-soaking film and an n+ type poly-silicon emitter. The laminate is passivated with SiCNO:Ar plasma in a plasma-enhanced vapor deposition device, thus filling the dangling bonds of the silicon atoms at the surface of the n+ type poly-silicon emitter, the dangling bonds of the silicon grains at the grain boundaries of the p? type poly-silicon light-soaking film and the dangling bonds of the silicon atoms in the p+ type poly-silicon back surface field. Finally, the n+ type poly-silicon emitter is coated with an anti-reflection film of SiCN/SiO2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2008
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL - INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH
    Inventors: Tsun-Neng Yang, Shan-Ming Lan, Chin-Chen Chiang, Wei-Yang Ma, Chien-Te Ku, Yu-Hsiang Huang
  • Method of Fabricating Upgraded Metallurgical Grade Silicon by External Gettering Procedure
    Publication number: 20100279492
    Abstract: Upgraded metallurgical grade silicon (UMG-Si) is fabricated by a ‘green’ (environmental protected) external gettering procedure. Impurities concentration of the fabricated UMG-Si is reduced for 100 times than its source material. The UMG-Si obtained has a purity ratio reaching 4N to 6N. Thus, substrates made of the UMG-Si can be used in solar cells and related photoelectrical applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2009
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL-INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH
    Inventor: Tsun-Neng YANG
  • Solar tracker
    Publication number: 20100275903
    Abstract: A solar tracker includes a sunlit-detecting unit, a control unit, a first motor and a second motor. The sunlit-detecting unit detects the position of the sun. Based on the position of the sun, the control unit instructs the first motor to rotate a solar cell array and the second motor to tilt the solar cell array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2008
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL - INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH
    Inventors: Hong-Yih Yeh, Cheng-Dar Lee, Shang-Lee Chyou, Pan-Chih Liu
  • Method for recycling precious metal from used printed circuit boards
    Publication number: 20100275730
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for recycling precious metal from used printed circuit boards. The used printed circuit boards are roasted with plasma at 800 degrees Celsius for less than 10 minutes, thus producing exhaust and residue that contains the precious metal. The exhaust is treated with an exhaust-treatment system before it is released to the atmosphere. The residue is ground and turned into scraps of a diameter smaller than 2 mm. The scraps are subjected to magnetic separation, thus separating ferromagnetic scraps from non-ferromagnetic scraps. The ferromagnetic scraps are refined. The non-ferromagnetic scraps are screened, thus separating tiny non-ferromagnetic scraps from big non-ferromagnetic scraps. The tiny non-ferromagnetic scraps contain silver and gold. The big non-ferromagnetic scraps contain copper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2008
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL - INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH
    Inventors: Wen-Cheng Lee, Ching-Hwa Lee, Ching-Liang Chen, Fu-Jen Yeh, Hei-Yi Chen, Yun-Hua Chen
  • Method of Fabricating Thin Film Interface for Internal Light Reflection and Impurities Isolation
    Publication number: 20100267223
    Abstract: A high-quality epitaxial silicon thin layer is formed on an upgraded metallurgical grade silicon (UMG-Si) substrate. A thin film interface is fabricated between the UMG-Si substrate and the epitaxial silicon thin layer. The interface is capable of internal light reflection and impurities isolation. With the interface, photoelectrical conversion efficiency is improved. Thus, the present invention is fit to be applied for making solar cell having epitaxial silicon thin layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: ATOMIC ENERGY COUNCIL-INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH
    Inventor: Tsun-Neng Yang