Patents by Inventor Chien-Kuo Lu

Chien-Kuo 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).

  • Patent number: 11934027
    Abstract: An optical system affixed to an electronic apparatus is provided, including a first optical module, a second optical module, and a third optical module. The first optical module is configured to adjust the moving direction of a first light from a first moving direction to a second moving direction, wherein the first moving direction is not parallel to the second moving direction. The second optical module is configured to receive the first light moving in the second moving direction. The first light reaches the third optical module via the first optical module and the second optical module in sequence. The third optical module includes a first photoelectric converter configured to transform the first light into a first image signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: TDK TAIWAN CORP.
    Inventors: Chao-Chang Hu, Chih-Wei Weng, Chia-Che Wu, Chien-Yu Kao, Hsiao-Hsin Hu, He-Ling Chang, Chao-Hsi Wang, Chen-Hsien Fan, Che-Wei Chang, Mao-Gen Jian, Sung-Mao Tsai, Wei-Jhe Shen, Yung-Ping Yang, Sin-Hong Lin, Tzu-Yu Chang, Sin-Jhong Song, Shang-Yu Hsu, Meng-Ting Lin, Shih-Wei Hung, Yu-Huai Liao, Mao-Kuo Hsu, Hsueh-Ju Lu, Ching-Chieh Huang, Chih-Wen Chiang, Yu-Chiao Lo, Ying-Jen Wang, Shu-Shan Chen, Che-Hsiang Chiu
  • Patent number: 11324101
    Abstract: An active fluid static elimination system installed in a fluid transportation pipeline includes a solenoid valve, an electrostatic measuring device, a fluid destaticizer, and a controller. The solenoid valve is connected to a connecting port of the fluid transportation pipeline, and the electrostatic measuring device is used to measure an electrostatic value of a fluid in the fluid transportation pipeline. The fluid destaticizer is connected to the solenoid valve, and the controller is connected to the electrostatic measuring device and the solenoid valve. The solenoid valve is opened to allow the fluid passing through the fluid destaticizer to eliminate the electrostatic charge of the fluid when the controller determines that the electrostatic value measured by the electrostatic measuring device is greater than a predetermined value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignees: Marketech International Corp.
    Inventors: Ping-Hsu Chen, Chien-Kuo Lu, Hsao-Szu Chang
  • Patent number: 11203451
    Abstract: A multifunction cap replacement module includes a cap rotation module supporter and at least one cap rotation module. The cap rotation module is mounted to the cap rotation module supporter, and the cap rotation module includes a first cap rotation device and a second cap rotation device. The first cap rotation device is configured to open one sealing cap of at least one chemical drum and extract a chemical liquid from the chemical drum, and the second cap rotation device is configured to open another one sealing cap of the chemical drum and allow the chemical liquid to flow back to the chemical drum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignees: Marketech International Corp.
    Inventors: Ping-Hsu Chen, Chien-Kuo Lu, Chi-Yuan Pung, Chi-Ta Yeh, Hsao-Szu Chang
  • Publication number: 20210378079
    Abstract: A fluid destaticizer includes a valve main body, a one-way check valve, a discharge vessel, and an electrostatic discharger. The one-way check valve is installed in the valve main body, the discharge vessel is provided in the valve main body, and the discharge vessel is connected to the one-way check valve. In addition, the discharge vessel includes a sidewall, and the electrostatic discharger is installed on the sidewall of the discharge vessel to discharge the electrostatic charge in the fluid and the fluid is exhausted from the valve main body through the discharge vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2020
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Ping-Hsu CHEN, Chien-Kuo LU, Hsao-Szu CHANG
  • Publication number: 20210378080
    Abstract: An active fluid static elimination system installed in a fluid transportation pipeline includes a solenoid valve, an electrostatic measuring device, a fluid destaticizer, and a controller. The solenoid valve is connected to a connecting port of the fluid transportation pipeline, and the electrostatic measuring device is used to measure an electrostatic value of a fluid in the fluid transportation pipeline. The fluid destaticizer is connected to the solenoid valve, and the controller is connected to the electrostatic measuring device and the solenoid valve. The solenoid valve is opened to allow the fluid passing through the fluid destaticizer to eliminate the electrostatic charge of the fluid when the controller determines that the electrostatic value measured by the electrostatic measuring device is greater than a predetermined value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2020
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Ping-Hsu CHEN, Chien-Kuo LU, Hsao-Szu CHANG
  • Publication number: 20210347514
    Abstract: An integrated cap rotation equipment includes a cap rotation module supporter and a cap rotation module. The cap rotation module includes a cap rotation device, an integrated connecting device and an optical detector. The cap rotation device is used to open a sealing cap of at least one chemical storage container, and the integrated connecting device is used to connect an opening of the chemical storage container to extract a chemical liquid from the chemical storage container and return the chemical liquid to the chemical storage container. The optical detector is disposed between the cap rotation device and the integrated connecting device, and is used to detect the position of the sealing cap of the chemical storage container, so that the cap rotation device and the integrated connecting device are able to align with the sealing cap and the opening, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2020
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Ping-Hsu CHEN, Chien-Kuo LU, Hsao-Szu CHANG
  • Patent number: 11027965
    Abstract: A cap rotation device includes a cap rotator, a liquid transferring device and an optical detecting device. The liquid transferring device is disposed near the cap rotator, and the optical detecting device is disposed between the cap rotator and the liquid transferring device. The optical detecting device is used to detect a position of a sealing cap of a chemical drum to guide the cap rotator aligning with the sealing cap. Therefore, the sealing cap is opened by the cap rotator, and then the chemical liquid is transferred by the liquid transferring device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignees: Marketech International Corp.
    Inventors: Ping-Hsu Chen, Chien-Kuo Lu, Chi-Yuan Pung, Chi-Ta Yeh, Hsao-Szu Chang
  • Publication number: 20200377358
    Abstract: A cap rotation device includes a cap rotator, a liquid transferring device and an optical detecting device. The liquid transferring device is disposed near the cap rotator, and the optical detecting device is disposed between the cap rotator and the liquid transferring device. The optical detecting device is used to detect a position of a sealing cap of a chemical drum to guide the cap rotator aligning with the sealing cap. Therefore, the sealing cap is opened by the cap rotator, and then the chemical liquid is transferred by the liquid transferring device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Ping-Hsu CHEN, Chien-Kuo LU, Chi-Yuan PUNG, Chi-Ta YEH, Hsao-Szu CHANG
  • Publication number: 20200377294
    Abstract: A multifunction cap replacement module includes a cap rotation module supporter and at least one cap rotation module. The cap rotation module is mounted to the cap rotation module supporter, and the cap rotation module includes a first cap rotation device and a second cap rotation device. The first cap rotation device is configured to open one sealing cap of at least one chemical drum and extract a chemical liquid from the chemical drum, and the second cap rotation device is configured to open another one sealing cap of the chemical drum and allow the chemical liquid to flow back to the chemical drum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Ping-Hsu CHEN, Chien-Kuo LU, Chi-Yuan PUNG, Chi-Ta YEH, Hsao-Szu CHANG
  • Patent number: 10435287
    Abstract: An automatic cover-opening and connector-replacing device for chemical container is disclosed. The device solves the problems of toxic substance leakage and even industrial safety accidents like gas explosions due to aging equipment during the maintenance by operating personnel in high-risk operation areas. The automatic cover-opening and connector-replacing device for chemical container mainly includes a machine, a lifting device provided inside the machine, a cover-opening device connected with the lifting device and a liquid-pumping device connected with the lifting device. The cover-opening device is provided for assembling and disassembling the internal cover of a chemical container and the liquid-pumping device is provided for pumping the content of the chemical container where the lifting device is provided for adjusting the distance between the cover-opening device, liquid-pumping device and chemical container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: MARKETECH INTERNATIONAL CORP.
    Inventors: Chien-Kuo Lu, Chi-Yuan Pung, Chi-Ta Yeh
  • Publication number: 20190127206
    Abstract: An automatic cover-opening and connector-replacing device for chemical container is disclosed. The device solves the problems of toxic substance leakage and even industrial safety accidents like gas explosions due to aging equipment during the maintenance by operating personnel in high-risk operation areas. The automatic cover-opening and connector-replacing device for chemical container mainly includes a machine, a lifting device provided inside the machine, a cover-opening device connected with the lifting device and a liquid-pumping device connected with the lifting device. The cover-opening device is provided for assembling and disassembling the internal cover of a chemical container and the liquid-pumping device is provided for pumping the content of the chemical container where the lifting device is provided for adjusting the distance between the cover-opening device, liquid-pumping device and chemical container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2017
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Chien-Kuo LU, Chi-Yuan PUNG, Chi-Ta YEH
  • Patent number: 10129967
    Abstract: An inner static electricity eliminating control valve for organic solvent delivery pipelines is disclosed. The inner static electricity eliminating control valve is to be installed on and connected to an organic solvent delivery pipeline, to eliminate the inner static electricity generated by the organic solvent inside the organic solvent delivery pipeline. The inner static electricity eliminating control valve includes a valve casing, a main valve chamber, a pneumatic valve, a subsidiary valve chamber, a check valve, a static electricity export mechanism and a solvent export portion, wherein, the pneumatic valve can periodically apply pressure toward the organic solvent inside the main valve chamber, so that the organic solvent inside the main valve chamber can be delivered periodically through the check valve to the subsidiary valve chamber, and during this process, the static electricity export mechanism will export and eliminate the static electricity existing in the organic solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: MARKETECH INTERNATIONAL CORP.
    Inventors: Chien-Kuo Lu, Hui-Hua Tien, Chi-Yuan Pung
  • Publication number: 20180170780
    Abstract: A processing method of hydrogen peroxide aqueous solution includes the following steps. Base on a high catalytic trait of the catalase mixing aqueous solution relative to the hydrogen peroxide, aqueous solution and catalase mixing aqueous solution are provided into a semi-batch reactor that has a fixed capacity. Hydrogen peroxide aqueous solution/hydrogen peroxide aqueous solution with catalase is added into the semi-batch reactor, wherein the concentration of the hydrogen peroxide aqueous solution is from 0.5% to 90%. The hydrogen peroxide aqueous solution and the catalase mixing aqueous solution are reacted in the semi-batch reactor, and transformed into catalase mixing aqueous solution and hydrogen peroxide aqueous solution that has a concentration lower relative to the original concentration to effectively reduce the warming ratio and the boosting ratio of the semi-batch reactor for safely and effectively processing the hydrogen peroxide aqueous solution having a concentration from 0.5% to 90%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicant: MARKETECH INTERNATIONAL CORP.
    Inventors: Ming-Ying LEE, Chien-Kuo LU, Yau-Lang TSAI
  • Publication number: 20170127503
    Abstract: An inner static electricity eliminating control valve for organic solvent delivery pipelines is disclosed. The inner static electricity eliminating control valve is to be installed on and connected to an organic solvent delivery pipeline, to eliminate the inner static electricity generated by the organic solvent inside the organic solvent delivery pipeline. The inner static electricity eliminating control valve includes a valve casing, a main valve chamber, a pneumatic valve, a subsidiary valve chamber, a check valve, a static electricity export mechanism and a solvent export portion, wherein, the pneumatic valve can periodically apply pressure toward the organic solvent inside the main valve chamber, so that the organic solvent inside the main valve chamber can be delivered periodically through the check valve to the subsidiary valve chamber, and during this process, the static electricity export mechanism will export and eliminate the static electricity existing in the organic solvent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Applicant: MARKETECH INTERNATIONAL CORP.
    Inventors: Chien-Kuo LU, Hui-Hua TIEN, Chi-Yuan PUNG
  • Patent number: 6926584
    Abstract: A DMHC (dual mode hybrid control) system and method which facilitates enhanced control in the delivery of polishing slurry to a CMP (chemical mechanical polishing) apparatus. The DMHC comprises a linear table and a PID (proportional integrated differential) controller operably connected to a slurry pump provided in a slurry flow conduit which delivers the polishing slurry to the CMP apparatus. A bubble trap and a flowmeter provided in the slurry flow conduit downstream of the slurry pump are operably connected to the PID controller, and the CMP apparatus is located downstream of the flowmeter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chao-Jung Chang, Ping-Hsu Chen, Chin-Hsin Peng, Jui-Cheng Lo, Chien-Kuo Lu, Chien-Ling Huang
  • Patent number: 6860723
    Abstract: A system for controlling and monitoring a rate of flow of a fluid, such as a CMP slurry, comprising a pump for pumping the slurry; a flow meter for monitoring the rate of flow of the slurry; and a controller operably connected to the flow meter and the pump. The controller receives signals from the flow meter indicating the rate of flow of the slurry and controls the operational speed of the pump responsive to the flow meter signals. A degasser equipped with a level sensor may be further provided in the system for removing gas bubbles from the slurry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Ben-Shu Chen, Chao-Jung Chang, Jui-Cheng Lo, Chin-Hsin Peng, Chien-Kuo Lu
  • Publication number: 20040071555
    Abstract: A system for controlling and monitoring a rate of flow of a fluid, such as a CMP slurry, comprising a pump for pumping the slurry; a flow meter for monitoring the rate of flow of the slurry; and a controller operably connected to the flow meter and the pump. The controller receives signals from the flow meter indicating the rate of flow of the slurry and controls the operational speed of the pump responsive to the flow meter signals. A degasser equipped with a level sensor may be further provided in the system for removing gas bubbles from the slurry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2002
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ping-Hsu Chen, Chao-Jung Chang, Henry Lo, Chin-Hsin Peng, Chien-Kuo Lu
  • Publication number: 20040072503
    Abstract: A DMHC (dual mode hybrid control) system and method which facilitates enhanced control in the delivery of polishing slurry to a CMP (chemical mechanical polishing) apparatus. The DMHC comprises a linear table and a PID (proportional integrated differential) controller operably connected to a slurry pump provided in a slurry flow conduit which delivers the polishing slurry to the CMP apparatus. A bubble trap and a flowmeter provided in the slurry flow conduit downstream of the slurry pump are operably connected to the PID controller, and the CMP apparatus is located downstream of the flowmeter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2002
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chao-Jung Chang, Ping-Hsu Chen, Chin-Hsin Peng, Henry Lo, Chien-Kuo Lu, Chien-Ling Huang