Patents by Inventor Chhiu-Tsu Lin

Chhiu-Tsu Lin 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).

  • Patent number: 10444416
    Abstract: A method of preparing CsxWO3 particles comprises heating a composition containing (1) cesium, (2) tungsten, (3) a solvent, and (4) a fatty acid, at a temperature of at least 200° C., to produce CsxWO3 particles, with x=0.31-0.33. The solvent comprises benzyl alcohol, and the fatty acid comprises a fatty acid having 10 to 30 carbon atoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Board of Trustees of Northern Illinois University
    Inventors: Chhiu-Tsu Lin, Tsehaye Eyassu
  • Patent number: 10117355
    Abstract: A heat dissipation foil comprises a flexible substrate, a molecular fan film and an adhesive. The flexible substrate has a working surface and an adhesive surface, opposite the working surface. The molecular fan film is on the working surface. The adhesive is on the adhesive surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: Chemnova Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Chhiu-Tsu Lin
  • Publication number: 20180063995
    Abstract: A heat dissipation foil comprises a flexible substrate, a molecular fan film and an adhesive. The flexible substrate has a working surface and an adhesive surface, opposite the working surface. The molecular fan film is on the working surface. The adhesive is on the adhesive surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: Chhiu-Tsu Lin
  • Publication number: 20170183240
    Abstract: A method of preparing CsxWO3 particles comprises heating a composition containing (1) cesium, (2) tungsten, (3) a solvent, and (4) a fatty acid, at a temperature of at least 200° C., to produce CsxWO3 particles, with x=0.31-0.33. The solvent comprises benzyl alcohol, and the fatty acid comprises a fatty acid having 10 to 30 carbon atoms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2015
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Chhiu-Tsu Lin, Tsehaye Eyassu
  • Patent number: 9581322
    Abstract: A heat sink comprises a base, primary fins on and vertically extending from the base, and a fin-free region on the base. The primary fins each have a first arm, a second arm, which meets the first arm to form a primary fin bottom, and a stem, which extends away from the primary fin bottom. The heat sink is particularly useful in a high bay LED device, with a molecular fan coating on the heat sink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Aeonovalite Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Chhiu-Tsu Lin
  • Publication number: 20160091192
    Abstract: A heat sink comprises a base, primary fins on and vertically extending from the base, and a fin-free region on the base. The primary fins each have a first arm, a second arm, which meets the first arm to form a primary fin bottom, and a stem, which extends away from the primary fin bottom. The heat sink is particularly useful in a high bay LED device, with a molecular fan coating on the heat sink.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventor: Chhiu-Tsu Lin
  • Publication number: 20140096942
    Abstract: A molecular fan for dissipating heat, the fan having a chemically functionalized molecular fan thin film coating affixed to a surface in need of heat dissipation. A nanocoating for dissipating heat, the coating having a thin film coating affixed to a surface in need of heat dissipation. A molecular fan thin film coating affixed to a surface in need of heat dissipation for dissipating heat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
    Inventor: Chhiu-Tsu Lin
  • Patent number: 8545762
    Abstract: A chemical sensor having a sol-gel material affixable to a predetermined surface, and an indicator within the sol-gel, for detecting and signaling the presence of at least one chemical is provided. Also provided is an indicator for detecting and indicating a presence of at least one chemical. The indicator includes a sol-gel material affixable to a predetermined surface and an indicator within the sol-gel, for detecting and signaling the presence of at least one chemical. There is provided a method of detecting at least one chemical by applying the indicator from above to a predetermined surface of an object and indicating the presence of a chemical. A method of making a chemical sensor encapsulating within a sol-gel a detector capable of detecting and signaling a presence of at least one chemical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Board of Trustees of Northern Illinois University
    Inventor: Chhiu-Tsu Lin
  • Patent number: 8545933
    Abstract: A method of cooling a device, by applying a molecular fan thin film to a heat sink surface of the device, dissipating heat from the device by emitting infrared radiation, and cooling the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Northern Illinois University
    Inventor: Chhiu-Tsu Lin
  • Publication number: 20110232300
    Abstract: A method of cooling a device, by applying a molecular fan thin film to a heat sink surface of the device, dissipating heat from the device by emitting infrared radiation, and cooling the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventor: Chhiu-Tsu Lin
  • Patent number: 7931969
    Abstract: A molecular fan for dissipating heat, the fan having a chemically functionalized molecular fan thin film coating affixed to a surface in need of heat dissipation. A nanocoating for dissipating heat, the coating having a thin film coating affixed to a surface in need of heat dissipation. A molecular fan thin film coating affixed to a surface in need of heat dissipation for dissipating heat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Northern Illinois University
    Inventor: Chhiu-Tsu Lin
  • Patent number: 7749607
    Abstract: An emulsion for preparing a low-conductivity surface for powder coating, the emulsion including an emulsified organofunctional silane solution. A pre-powder coating emulsion provides a surface with conductivity. A non-conductive object having applied to an exterior surface of the object the emulsion including an emulsified organofunctional silane solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Northern Illinois University
    Inventor: Chhiu-Tsu Lin
  • Publication number: 20090189129
    Abstract: An emulsion for preparing a low-conductivity surface for powder coating, the emulsion including an emulsified organofunctional silane solution. A pre-powder coating emulsion provides a surface with conductivity. A non-conductive object having applied to an exterior surface of the object the emulsion including an emulsified organofunctional silane solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventor: Chhiu-Tsu Lin
  • Patent number: 7534831
    Abstract: An emulsion for preparing a low-conductivity surface for powder coating, the emulsion including an emulsified organofunctional silane solution. A pre-powder coating emulsion provides a surface with conductivity. A non-conductive object having applied to an exterior surface of the object the emulsion including an emulsified organofunctional silane solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: Northern Illinois University
    Inventor: Chhiu-Tsu Lin
  • Publication number: 20070166551
    Abstract: A molecular fan for dissipating heat, the fan having a chemically functionalized molecular fan thin film coating affixed to a surface in need of heat dissipation. A nanocoating for dissipating heat, the coating having a thin film coating affixed to a surface in need of heat dissipation. A molecular fan thin film coating affixed to a surface in need of heat dissipation for dissipating heat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2006
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Inventor: Chhiu-Tsu Lin
  • Publication number: 20060154414
    Abstract: A chemical sensor having a sol-gel material affixable to a predetermined surface, and an indicator within the sol-gel, for detecting and signaling the presence of at least one chemical is provided. Also provided is an indicator for detecting and indicating a presence of at least one chemical. The indicator includes a sol-gel material affixable to a predetermined surface and an indicator within the sol-gel, for detecting and signaling the presence of at least one chemical. There is provided a method of detecting at least one chemical by applying the indicator from above to a predetermined surface of an object and indicating the presence of a chemical. A method of making a chemical sensor encapsulating within a sol-gel a detector capable of detecting and signaling a presence of at least one chemical.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Publication date: July 13, 2006
    Inventor: Chhiu-Tsu Lin
  • Publication number: 20060084706
    Abstract: An emulsion for preparing a low-conductivity surface for powder coating, the emulsion including an emulsified organofunctional silane solution. A pre-powder coating emulsion provides a surface with conductivity. A non-conductive object having applied to an exterior surface of the object the emulsion including an emulsified organofunctional silane solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Inventor: Chhiu-Tsu Lin
  • Patent number: 7015280
    Abstract: An emulsion for preparing a low-conductivity surface for powder coating, the emulsion including an emulsified organofunctional silane solution. A pre-powder coating emulsion provides a surface with conductivity. A non-conductive object having applied to an exterior surface of the object the emulsion including an emulsified organofunctional silane solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: Northern Illinois University
    Inventor: Chhiu-Tsu Lin
  • Publication number: 20050179010
    Abstract: Chromium-free coating composition with anti-corrosion and anti-fingerprint properties, particularly suitable for metal alloys, especially galvanized steel, and coated articles. Composition comprises aqueous-resin emulsion, hazardous air pollutant-free co-solvent, organo-functional silane, metal chelating agent, and chromium-free corrosion inhibitor, and optionally pH adjusting agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2003
    Publication date: August 18, 2005
    Inventor: Chhiu-Tsu Lin
  • Patent number: D762181
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: Aeonovalite Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Chhiu-Tsu Lin