Patents by Inventor Cheng-Ho Lu

Cheng-Ho Lu 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: 20240395912
    Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor device includes forming a first layer on a semiconductor fin; forming a mask on the first layer, the mask being thicker on a top of the semiconductor fin than along a sidewall of the semiconductor fin. The first layer is thinned along the sidewall of the semiconductor fin using the mask. A second layer is formed on the semiconductor fin, the second layer covering the mask and the first layer. A dummy gate layer is formed on the semiconductor fin and patterned to expose a top surface of the semiconductor fin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Cheng-I Lin, Ming-Ho Lin, Chun-Heng Chen, Yung-Cheng Lu
  • Patent number: 5779309
    Abstract: A swivel plate device has a base plate, a rotating plate disposed on the base plate, and a cover covering the rotating plate. The base plate has a center hole, an annular groove, an annular protuberance, and positioning holes. A chain-shaped ring has round holes. A plurality of balls are inserted in the round holes. The rotating plate has a central through hole, a plurality of oblong holes, an annular recess, an annular protrusion, an annular channel and a post. A rivet passes through an annular bearing, the central through hole, and the center hole. A pillar is disposed on the rivet. A spring has a first end hook hooking the pillar and a second end hook hooking the post. A rim of the cover is inserted in the annular recess. The chain-shaped ring is inserted in the annular groove and the annular channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Inventor: Cheng-Ho Lu