Patents by Inventor Chien Wang
Chien Wang 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).
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Patent number: 8672650Abstract: A cooling fan includes a housing and a motor. The housing includes a support portion, a cover portion and a lateral wall portion. The lateral wall portion is disposed between the cover portion and the support portion, and the lateral wall portion, support portion and the cover portion define a compartment, with the lateral wall portion having at least one lateral air inlet and at least one lateral air outlet penetrating through the lateral wall portion and communicating with the compartment. The motor is mounted inside the compartment of the housing and contains a stator and a impeller, with the impeller rotatably mounting to the stator. The motor further contains a hub with a top and a plurality of blades, with the top facing the cover portion, with the top and the cover portion delimiting a lateral flow path in the compartment, and with each blade being contained in the lateral flow path.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2011Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Sunonwealth Electric Machine Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Alex Horng, Ko-Chien Wang, Yeh-Feng Chen
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Publication number: 20140073080Abstract: Provided is an image sensor device. The image sensor device includes a substrate having a front side and a back side. The image sensor also includes a radiation-detection device that is formed in the substrate. The radiation-detection device is operable to detect a radiation wave that enters the substrate through the back side. The image sensor further includes a recrystallized silicon layer. The recrystallized silicon layer is formed on the back side of the substrate. The recrystallized silicon layer has different photoluminescence intensity than the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Chun-Chieh Chuang, Dun-Nian Yaung, Yeur-Luen Tu, Jen-Cheng Liu, Keng-Yu Chou, Chung Chien Wang
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Publication number: 20140065843Abstract: A method for forming a photoresist layer on a semiconductor device is disclosed. An exemplary includes providing a wafer. The method further includes spinning the wafer during a first cycle at a first speed, while a pre-wet material is dispensed over the wafer and spinning the wafer during the first cycle at a second speed, while the pre-wet material continues to be dispensed over the wafer. The method further includes spinning the wafer during a second cycle at the first speed, while the pre-wet material continues to be dispensed over the wafer and spinning the wafer during the second cycle at the second speed, while the pre-wet material continues to be dispensed over the wafer. The method further includes spinning the wafer at a third speed, while a photoresist material is dispensed over the wafer including the pre-wet material.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, LtdInventors: Chun-Wei Chang, Chih-Chien Wang, Wang-Pen Mo, Hung-Chang Hsieh
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Publication number: 20140061738Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method and composition to limit crystalline defects introduced in a semiconductor device during ion implantation. A high-temperature low dosage implant is performed utilizing a tri-layer photoresist which maintains the crystalline structure of the semiconductor device while limiting defect formation within the semiconductor device. The tri-layer photoresist comprises a layer of spin-on carbon deposited onto a substrate, a layer of silicon containing hard-mask formed above the layer of spin-on carbon, and a layer of photoresist formed above the layer of silicon containing hard-mask. A pattern formed in the layer of photoresist is sequentially transferred to the silicon containing hard-mask, then to the spin-on carbon, and defines an area of the substrate to be selectively implanted with ions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chung Chien Wang, Yeur-Luen Tu, Cheng-Ta Wu, Jiech-Fun Lu, Chun-Wei Chang, Wang-Pen Mo, Jhy-Jyi Sze, Chia-Shiung Tsai
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Patent number: 8656997Abstract: A system for producing oil and/or gas comprising a mechanism for releasing at least a portion of a sulfur containing compound into a formation; a first mechanism for converting at least a portion of the sulfur containing compound into a carbon disulfide formulation and/or a carbon oxysulfide formulation, the first mechanism for converting within the formation; and a second mechanism for converting at least a portion of the carbon disulfide formulation and/or a carbon oxysulfide formulation into another compound, the second mechanism for converting within the formation.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2009Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Shell Oil CompanyInventors: Claudia Van Den Berg, Paul Clinton, Kees Van Gelder, Carolus Matthias Anna Maria Mesters, Patrick Guy Monin, Gerard Mulder, Raul Valdez, Dean Chien Wang
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Patent number: 8646602Abstract: A displayable tool receiving device includes a hanger body having a hanger hole. The hanger body further includes a rectilinear first coupling portion and a plurality of spaced first positioning portions. The displayable tool receiving device further includes a plurality of tool receiving boxes each including a rear side having a rectilinear second coupling portion. The rear side of each tool receiving box further includes a second positioning portion. At least one of the tool receiving boxes is optionally mounted to the hanger body. The second coupling portion of each of the at least one of the plurality of tool receiving boxes is engaged with the first coupling portion of the hanger body. The second positioning portion of each of the at least one of the tool receiving boxes is engaged with one of the first positioning portions of the hanger body.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2011Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Inventor: Tzu-Chien Wang
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Publication number: 20140010681Abstract: A blower fan includes a fan frame, a motor, an impeller and a shield. The fan frame includes a base plate portion, a cover plate portion, and a lateral wall portion arranged between the base plate portion and the cover plate portion. The cover plate portion includes an axial air inlet and the lateral wall portion includes an air outlet. The motor is mounted in the fan frame. The impeller is rotatably coupled with the motor. The shield is coupled with the fan frame and has a face facing the axial air inlet. At least one lateral air inlet is formed between the cover plate portion and the shield. An air-guiding space is formed between the at least one lateral air inlet and the axial air inlet of the cover plate portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2013Publication date: January 9, 2014Applicant: Sunonwealth Electric Machines Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Ko-Chien Wang
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Patent number: 8614495Abstract: Provided is an image sensor device. The image sensor device includes a substrate having a front side and a back side. The image sensor also includes a radiation-detection device that is formed in the substrate. The radiation-detection device is operable to detect a radiation wave that enters the substrate through the back side. The image sensor further includes a recrystallized silicon layer. The recrystalized silicon layer is formed on the back side of the substrate. The recrystalized silicon layer has different photoluminescence intensity than the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2010Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Chun-Chieh Chuang, Dun-Nian Yaung, Yeur-Luen Tu, Jen-Cheng Liu, Keng-Yu Chou, Chung Chien Wang
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Publication number: 20130327921Abstract: A method of forming of an image sensor device includes a substrate having a pixel region and a periphery region. A plurality of first trenches is etched in the periphery region. Each of the first trenches has a depth D1. A mask layer is formed over the substrate. The mask layer has a plurality of openings in the pixel region. A spacer is formed in an interior surface of each opening. A plurality of second trenches is etched through each opening having the spacer in the pixel region. Each of the second trenches has a depth D2. The depth D1 is larger than the depth D2.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2012Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: U-Ting CHEN, Dun-Nian YAUNG, Jen-Cheng LIU, Yu-Hao SHIH, Chih-Chien WANG, Shih Pei CHOU, Wei-Tung HUANG, Cheng-Ta WU
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Patent number: 8590432Abstract: A handle for a hand tool includes a body, a guider, and a movable assembly. The body has a chamber, a connecting portion, and an opening. The chamber is defined in the body. The connecting portion is defined in the body for assembling a tool bit. The opening is defined in the body and communicating with the chamber. The guider is inserted into the chamber. The guider has a spindle, a first positioner, a second positioner, and multiple guiding fins. The movable assembly includes a clamping seat movably received in the chamber and a puller mounted on the clamping seat. The clamping seat has a through hole, a shoulder, and multiple clamping units. The through hole is defined through the clamping seat for receiving the guider.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2011Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Inventor: Tzu-Chien Wang
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Patent number: 8584915Abstract: A hanger plate is mounted by a hook to a toolbox. The hook is mounted to a protrusion on a side of the toolbox and includes two flexible plates defining a compartment. The hanger plate includes a hole, a hanger hole, and a slot between the hole and the hanger hole. The protrusion is received in the hole. A channel extends from the hole to the slot. A spacing between two lateral walls of the slot is larger than a width of the hook. A bridge extends from one of the lateral walls to the other lateral wall. The hook is engaged with the hanger plate, with the bridge received in the compartment, with a top wall of the slot located between a top edge of the hook and the hanger hole, with the hanger hole located outside of a length of the side of the body of the toolbox.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2012Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Inventor: Tzu-Chien Wang
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Publication number: 20130285495Abstract: A motor includes a base, a stator, and a rotor. The base includes a shaft tube having an open end and receiving an inner assembly. The stator is mounted to an outer periphery of the shaft tube. The rotor is rotatably coupled to the inner assembly. The stator includes an insulating bobbin unit having an extension extending in a radial direction to the open end of the shaft tube. The extension includes an engagement hole. The shaft tube includes a positioning member having an engaging section engaged in the engagement hole. The insulating bobbin unit is fixed by an end of the engaging section. The engagement stability of the stator is enhanced by engagement of the positioning member of the base and the insulating bobbin unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2012Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: Sunonwealth Electric Machine Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Alex Horng, Ko-Chien Wang
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Publication number: 20130279172Abstract: An illuminating device includes a heat-dissipating shroud, a heat-dissipating module, an upper cover module and a lower cover module. The heat-dissipating module includes a light source, a substrate, a heat-conducting element and heat-dissipating blades. The upper cover module includes an upper cover, a light sensor and a protective cover. The lower cover module includes a lower cover, a transparent shroud and a transformer. The heat-dissipating shroud is assembled above the heat-dissipating blades of the heat-dissipating module. A top surface of the heat-dissipating shroud is provided with heat-dissipating holes. A space of a suitable height is generated between the top surface of the heat-dissipating shroud and the heat-dissipating blades of the heat-dissipating module to act as a heat concentration chamber. A gap is formed between the bottom of the heat-dissipating shroud and the top surface of the upper cover of the upper cover module.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2012Publication date: October 24, 2013Inventor: Chih-Chien Wang
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Publication number: 20130270667Abstract: A method includes forming a plurality of image sensors on a front side of a semiconductor substrate, and forming a dielectric layer on a backside of the semiconductor substrate. The dielectric layer is over the semiconductor substrate. The dielectric layer is patterned into a plurality of grid-filling regions, wherein each of the plurality of grid-filling regions overlaps one of the plurality of image sensors. A metal layer is formed on top surfaces and sidewalls of the plurality of grid-filling regions. The metal layer is etched to remove horizontal portions of the metal layer, wherein vertical portions of the metal layer remain after the step of etching to form a metal grid. A transparent material is filled into grid openings of the metal grid.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2012Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Chih-Chien Wang, Chu-Wei Chang, Wang-Pen Mo, Hung-Chang Hsieh
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Publication number: 20130257258Abstract: An LED lamp according to the present disclosure includes an electrical base, at least one LED chip positioned on the electrical base, a cover covering the LED chip, and a heat dissipation layer formed on the cover. The heat dissipation layer has a thermal conductivity greater than that of the cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Inventors: Chih-Ming YU, Jui-Ming HUA, Jen-Chien WANG
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Patent number: 8544365Abstract: The ratchet tool has a housing, a ratchet mechanism and a locking plate. The housing includes a chamber and multiple locking grooves. The ratchet mechanism is mounted rotatably through the housing. The locking plate is mounted in the chamber of the housing and has multiple wings. The wings correspond to and engage the locking grooves of the housing in order to lock the ratchet mechanism and the housing. Therefore, users can easily assemble and disassemble the ratchet mechanism and the housing by taking out the locking plate when a broken component needs to be repaired or changed.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2011Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Inventor: Tzu-Chien Wang
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Patent number: 8528645Abstract: A system including a mechanism for releasing at least a portion of a sulfur containing compound into a formation; and a mechanism for converting at least a portion of the sulfur containing compound into a carbon disulfide formulation and/or a carbon oxysulfide formulation, the mechanism within the formation.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2009Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Shell Oil CompanyInventors: Claudia Van Den Berg, Paul Clinton, Kees Van Gelder, Carolus Matthias Anna Maria Mesters, Patrick Guy Monin, Gerard Mulder, Raul Valdez, Dean Chien Wang
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Patent number: 8522652Abstract: A ratchet wrench includes ratchet wheel rotatably received in a compartment of a body. A pawl is movably received in the compartment and includes a first side having a toothed section engaged with teeth of the ratchet wheel and a second side having a pressing face. A switch is pivotably mounted to the body and operatively connected to a first end of a spring. A second end of the spring presses against the pressing face of the pawl. The spring is a helical compression spring including an intermediate section between the first and second ends. Each of the first and second ends and the intermediate section includes a plurality of adjoining turns. The adjoining turns of the intermediate section are spaced from each other and form a compressible portion. The adjoining turns of the second end of the spring abut against each other and have no gaps therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2011Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Inventor: Tzu-Chien Wang
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Patent number: 8516932Abstract: A screwdriver bit has a shank, a connecting portion, a necking portion defined between the shank and the connecting portion, a head disposed on a distal end of the connecting portion, multiple ribs separately arranged around the connecting portion and the necking portion and multiple shear grooves respectively defined between the connecting portion and the necking portion and each shear groove is defined between two adjacent ribs. When a torsion force is applied to the screwdriver bit, a shear force formed between the necking portion and the connecting portion is concentrated on points where the ribs and the shear grooves connect with each other in a dot-like form. Therefore, the screwdriver bit has strengthened shear strength and prolonged life for use.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2011Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Inventor: Tzu-Chien Wang
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Publication number: 20130210188Abstract: A method for reducing stripe patterns comprising receiving scattered light signals from a backside surface of a laser annealed backside illuminated image sensor wafer, generating a backside surface image based upon the scattered light signals, determining a distance between an edge of a sensor array of the laser anneal backside illuminated image sensor wafer and an adjacent boundary of a laser beam and re-calibrating the laser beam if the distance is less than a predetermined value.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2012Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Chung Chien Wang, Yeur-Luen Tu, Cheng-Ta Wu, Chia-Shiung Tsai