Patents by Inventor Chi-Cheng Tsai

Chi-Cheng Tsai 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: 11955379
    Abstract: A metal adhesion layer may be formed on a bottom and a sidewall of a trench prior to formation of a metal plug in the trench. A plasma may be used to modify the phase composition of the metal adhesion layer to increase adhesion between the metal adhesion layer and the metal plug. In particular, the plasma may cause a shift or transformation of the phase composition of the metal adhesion layer to cause the metal adhesion layer to be composed of a (111) dominant phase. The (111) dominant phase of the metal adhesion layer increases adhesion between the metal adhesion layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Pei-Wen Wu, Chun-I Tsai, Chi-Cheng Hung, Jyh-Cherng Sheu, Yu-Sheng Wang, Ming-Hsing Tsai
  • Patent number: 11940737
    Abstract: A method includes receiving a device design layout and a scribe line design layout surrounding the device design layout. The device design layout and the scribe line design layout are rotated in different directions. An optical proximity correction (OPC) process is performed on the rotated device design layout and the rotated scribe line design layout. A reticle includes the device design layout and the scribe line design layout is formed after performing the OPC process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hsueh-Yi Chung, Yung-Cheng Chen, Fei-Gwo Tsai, Chi-Hung Liao, Shih-Chi Fu, Wei-Ti Hsu, Jui-Ping Chuang, Tzong-Sheng Chang, Kuei-Shun Chen, Meng-Wei Chen
  • Publication number: 20220047068
    Abstract: A drive device of an adjustable desk, which includes a drive shaft and a drive source. The drive shaft is detachably connected to an elevating device of the adjustable desk. The drive source is connected to the drive shaft and is configured to rotate the drive shaft to drive the elevating device, thereby allowing users to drive the adjustable desk manually or electrically.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventor: Chi-Cheng Tsai
  • Patent number: 10064484
    Abstract: A lift table includes a base unit having a supporting beam connected between two legs. An elongated member is connected to a first linking rod, a second linking rod and a third linking rod and is pivotably connected to the legs. The first linking rod, the second linking rod and the third linking rod are pivotable together with the elongated member relative to the legs and are, thus, pivotable relative to the base unit. A telescopic actuator includes two ends pivotably connected to the supporting beam and the second linking rod, respectively. A top board unit is pivotably connected to the first and third linking rods and includes a switch operable to actuate the actuator to proceed with a telescope movement, causing the first and third linking rods to pivot relative to the legs, thereby lifting or lowering the top board unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Sing Bee Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chi-Cheng Tsai
  • Publication number: 20180064244
    Abstract: A lift table includes a base unit having a supporting beam connected between two legs. An elongated member is connected to a first linking rod, a second linking rod and a third linking rod and is pivotably connected to the legs. The first linking rod, the second linking rod and the third linking rod are pivotable together with the elongated member relative to the legs and are, thus, pivotable relative to the base unit. A telescopic actuator includes two ends pivotably connected to the supporting beam and the second linking rod, respectively. A top board unit is pivotably connected to the first and third linking rods and includes a switch operable to actuate the actuator to proceed with a telescope movement, causing the first and third linking rods to pivot relative to the legs, thereby lifting or lowering the top board unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventor: Chi-Cheng Tsai
  • Patent number: 9625822
    Abstract: Embodiments of performing a photolithography process are provided. The method for performing the photolithography process includes providing a substrate and forming a photoresist layer over the substrate. The method further includes forming exposed photoresist portions by performing an exposure process on the photoresist layer. The method further includes performing a surface modifying treatment on the photoresist layer after the exposure process and removing the exposed photoresist portions by performing a developing process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chi-Cheng Tsai, Hung-Chi Wu, Tsung-Chuan Lee, Chung-Hsien Lin
  • Patent number: 9585484
    Abstract: A back support cushion device includes a support member, at least one cushion assembly, and at least one elastic assembly. The support member includes a first groove. The cushion assembly includes a second groove. The elastic assembly is located between the support member and the cushion assembly and includes an elastic member, and first and second members. The elastic member includes first and second portions. The first portion is engaged into the first groove, and the second portion is engaged into the second groove. The first member includes a first end disposed in the first portion and a second end connected to the first groove. The second member includes a first end disposed in the second portion and a second end connected to the second groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Sing Bee Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chi-Cheng Tsai
  • Publication number: 20170042333
    Abstract: A back support cushion device includes a support member, at least one cushion assembly, and at least one elastic assembly. The support member includes a first groove. The cushion assembly includes a second groove. The elastic assembly is located between the support member and the cushion assembly and includes an elastic member, and first and second members. The elastic member includes first and second portions. The first portion is engaged into the first groove, and the second portion is engaged into the second groove. The first member includes a first end disposed in the first portion and a second end connected to the first groove. The second member includes a first end disposed in the second portion and a second end connected to the second groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventor: Chi-Cheng Tsai
  • Publication number: 20150116679
    Abstract: Embodiments of performing a photolithography process are provided. The method for performing the photolithography process includes providing a substrate and forming a photoresist layer over the substrate. The method further includes forming exposed photoresist portions by performing an exposure process on the photoresist layer. The method further includes performing a surface modifying treatment on the photoresist layer after the exposure process and removing the exposed photoresist portions by performing a developing process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chi-Cheng TSAI, Hung-Chi WU, Tsung-Chuan LEE, Chung-Hsien LIN
  • Patent number: 8967579
    Abstract: An angle inclining structure for a desk contains a body and an angle inclining structure, the body including two opposite support legs, a horizontal rod, and two support posts connected with the two support legs and a first plate, wherein the angle inclining structure is disposed between the horizontal rod and the first plate and has a holder, a covering member, and a buffer member, the holder includes a locking tab and connects with the horizontal rod, a receiving room to receive a retainer and a pushing element, and a groove to receive a positioning member; the covering member includes a slot, plural tilted recesses, and a locking hole; a free end of the buffer member axially couples with one end of the covering member and a bottom surface of the first plate so that when the first plate axially rotates upwardly, the covering member slides on the holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Sing Bee Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chi-Cheng Tsai
  • Patent number: 8661989
    Abstract: An adjustable desk includes a desk board, a supporting unit, and a first adjusting unit. The desk board includes front and rear ends. The supporting unit disposed between the desk board and the ground includes a first leg pivotally connected with the front end. The first adjusting unit mounted between the desk board and the first leg includes a screw shaft, at least one linkage, and at least one level. The linkage is engaged screwedly with screw shaft. The level pivotally connected between the linkage and the rear end. While the screw shaft is rotated, the linkage is moved axially between two ends of the outer screw portions to drive the level pivoting with respect to the screw shaft. The desk board is pivoted with respect to the first leg to adjust a slope angle formed between the desk board and the supporting unit steplessly without tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Sing-Bee Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chi-Cheng Tsai, Te-Ju Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20140048671
    Abstract: An angle inclining structure for a desk contains a body and an angle inclining structure, the body including two opposite support legs, a horizontal rod, and two support posts connected with the two support legs and a first plate, wherein the angle inclining structure is disposed between the horizontal rod and the first plate and has a holder, a covering member, and a buffer member, the holder includes a locking tab and connects with the horizontal rod, a receiving room to receive a retainer and a pushing element, and a groove to receive a positioning member; the covering member includes a slot, plural tilted recesses, and a locking hole; a free end of the buffer member axially couples with one end of the covering member and a bottom surface of the first plate so that when the first plate axially rotates upwardly, the covering member slides on the holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2012
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Inventor: Chi-Cheng Tsai
  • Publication number: 20130167757
    Abstract: An adjustable desk includes a desk board, a supporting unit, and a first adjusting unit. The desk board includes front and rear ends. The supporting unit disposed between the desk board and the ground includes a first leg pivotally connected with the front end. The first adjusting unit mounted between the desk board and the first leg includes a screw shaft, at least one linkage, and at least one level. The linkage is engaged screwedly with screw shaft. The level pivotally connected between the linkage and the rear end. While the screw shaft is rotated, the linkage is moved axially between two ends of the outer screw portions to drive the level pivoting with respect to the screw shaft. The desk board is pivoted with respect to the first leg to adjust a slope angle formed between the desk board and the supporting unit steplessly without tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Inventors: Chi-Cheng Tsai, Te-Ju Hsieh
  • Patent number: 6912960
    Abstract: A detachable computer desk having a frame with two substantially inverted T-shaped legs, two crosspieces interconnected tops of the legs, and two fastening boards each including two parallel series of first apertures at both sides; a bracket assembly having a bar, two endpieces each having an opening, and C-shaped brackets slidable about the bar; shelves coupled to the brackets; a desk top coupled to the fastening boards; a notched member coupled to one leg, the notched member having two parallel columns of notches; an L-shaped computer seat having two parallel columns of second apertures and a lateral slit; and an L-shaped abutment plate opposite to a vertical section of the computer seat, the abutment plate being releasably secured to the slit. Height adjustments of both the computer seat and the desk top are made possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Assignee: Sing Bee Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chi-Cheng Tsai
  • Publication number: 20040237852
    Abstract: A detachable computer desk comprises a frame comprising two substantially inverted T-shaped legs, two crosspieces interconnected tops of the legs, and two fastening boards each including two parallel series of first apertures at both sides; a bracket assembly comprising a bar, two endpieces each having an opening, and C-shaped brackets slidable about the bar; shelves coupled to the brackets; a desk top coupled to the fastening boards; a notched member coupled to one leg, the notched member comprising two parallel columns of notches; an L-shaped computer seat comprising two parallel columns of second apertures and a lateral slit; and an L-shaped abutment plate opposite to a vertical section of the computer seat, the abutment plate being releasably secured to the slit. Height adjustments of both the computer seat and the desk top are made possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventor: Chi-Cheng Tsai
  • Patent number: 5797440
    Abstract: A partition framework for dividing a space into small compartments is composed of a plurality of frame parts having an upright support, a plurality of connection heads, and at least one connect in column. The upright support is provided with a plurality of fastening holes and through holes. The connection heads have a base, a hollow projection and a stepped hollow projection. The connection column is provided with at least two slide slots extending along the direction of the longitudinal axis of the connection column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1998
    Inventor: Chi-Cheng Tsai
  • Patent number: D487854
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: Sing Bee Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chi-Cheng Tsai
  • Patent number: D488940
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: Sing Bee Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chi-Cheng Tsai