Patents by Inventor Chih-Chung Chen

Chih-Chung Chen 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: 7143492
    Abstract: A printed circuit board defective area transplant repair method in which printed circuit boards that are determined to be defective undergo a series of reworking procedures comprised of plotting the printed circuit board area block plan, selecting the printed circuit boards, cutting out the area blocks, cutting the selected area blocks, applying the adhesive and fitting area blocks, adjusting the area block alignment, roller tamping the plastic band, curing the adhesive, and tearing off the plastic band. Following the reworking operations, defective printed circuit boards are restored into a good products capable of continuous use such that printed circuit board fabrication and production is even more economical and environmentally protective and, furthermore, printed circuit board manufacturing reaches maximum utilization rates, thereby effectively increasing practical production value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Shiou Shenq Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chih-Chung Chen
  • Publication number: 20060208751
    Abstract: An elastic micro probe includes an electrically conductive and stretchable spring, which has a first end, a second end opposite to the first end, and connection points disposed adjacent to the first end for connection to an external element, an electrically conductive probe body, which has a first end connected to the second end of the spring and a second end vertically upwardly protruding over the first end of the spring, and an electrically conductive tip, which has a bottom side connected to the second end of the probe body such that when the tip is pressed, the probe body is forced to move the second end of the spring, thereby causing the spring to be stretched and elastically deformed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2006
    Publication date: September 21, 2006
    Applicant: MJC PROBE INCORPORATION
    Inventor: Chih-Chung Chen
  • Publication number: 20060172568
    Abstract: A micro contact element made by photolithography technology includes a suspension arm having a first long side and a second long side opposite to the first long side, a point connected to an end of the first long side of the suspension arm and extending perpendicularly from the suspension arm, and an insertion portion perpendicularly extending from the second long side of the suspension arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2006
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Applicant: MJC Probe Incorporation
    Inventor: Chih-Chung Chen
  • Publication number: 20060050314
    Abstract: A memory system includes a memory cell array, a bit line switch, first and second page buffers, a column switch, an error correction circuit, and control circuits. The second page buffer can swap data with the first page buffer. The control circuits controls the bit line switch and the first and second page buffers, sequentially reads, page by page, one or more pages from the mth (m is a positive integer) page to the nth (n is an integer greater than m) page of the first block in the memory cell array, controls the error correction circuit to perform error correction calculation by the error correction circuit, controls the first and second data buffers and the bit line switch, and controls to perform write in the second block in the erase state in the memory cell array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2005
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventors: Hitoshi Shiga, Chih-Chung Chen, Chih-Hung Wang, Sheng-Lin Hung
  • Patent number: 6996306
    Abstract: Electrostatically operated micro-optical devices and method of manufacturing such devices is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the micro-optical devices using electrostatic comb drive actuators having new spring designs to overcome side instability and exhibit enlarged displacement, having new designs of comb finger electrode shapes to generate larger force output, and having new clip type latch mechanism to control the corresponding device at certain states in an analog manner without electrical power consumption. Based on the proposed optical path and device configurations, integration and assembly of a plurality of reflective micro-mirrors in conjunction with proposed new comb drive actuators is very promising way to provide micro-optical devices to get good optical performance and suitable for multi-channel applications. We also disclose several process techniques to manufacture the micro-optical devices with said electrostatic comb drive actuator in a mass production manner with higher yield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: Asia Pacific Microsystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Chih-Chung Chen, Chengkuo Lee, Yen-Jyh Lai, Wen-Chih Chen, Ming-Hung Tsai
  • Publication number: 20050235490
    Abstract: A printed circuit board defective area transplant repair method in which printed circuit boards that are determined to be defective undergo a series of reworking procedures comprised of plotting the printed circuit board area block plan, selecting the printed circuit boards, cutting out the area blocks, cutting the selected area blocks, applying the adhesive and fitting area blocks, adjusting the area block alignment, roller tamping the plastic band, curing the adhesive, and tearing off the plastic band. Following the reworking operations, defective printed circuit boards are restored into a good products capable of continuous use such that printed circuit board fabrication and production is even more economical and environmentally protective and, furthermore, printed circuit board manufacturing reaches maximum utilization rates, thereby effectively increasing practical production value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2004
    Publication date: October 27, 2005
    Inventor: Chih-Chung Chen
  • Patent number: 6899848
    Abstract: A sample treatment system for automated extraction of compounds is disclosed. The system includes a housing defining an enclosure including a top cover having open ended chambers to receive sample plates on an interposed carriage frame, an automated shuttle means for lateral transportation and vertical lifting of the carriage frame to selectively address the chamber below the sample plate for the throughpassage of fluid from the sample plate and urged by a vacuum pump for evacuating air from a chamber to a degree below atmospheric pressure for through passage of fluid from the sample plate to either a waste plate or a collection plate. The shuttle means includes motor drives for precisely laterally and vertically positioning the carriage frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: Hamilton Company
    Inventors: Chih-Chung Chen, Gregory Gulla, Sean Patrick Kelley
  • Patent number: 6901182
    Abstract: Disclosed is a retro-reflective type optical signal processing device and method, particularly to a device includes a set of optical mirror planes with retro-reflective type layout and configuration, and a set of micro-shutters controlled by microelectromechanical actuators, whereas the optical signals in propagation can be blocked or partially blocked in terms of the position of said a set of micro-shutters corresponding to the optical signal transmission path, thereby the method of said approach to determine the range of attenuated optical signal is a variable optical attenuation function demonstrated by present invention. Such a retro-reflective type optical signal processing device and method further comprises a set of three reflective mirrors and micro-shutters with reflective mirrors. Thereby this device has the capability to switch 2 sets of retro-reflected optical light transmission paths, the method of said approach is a demonstration of 2×2 optical switching function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: Asia Pacific Microsystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jer-Liang A. Yeh, Chih-Chung Chen, Yen-Jyh Lai, Wen-Chih Chen, Chengkuo Lee
  • Patent number: 6884231
    Abstract: A dual-chambered dispensing device having a single piston. The device is driven by an electric precision motor. Each chamber is capable of aspiration and dispensation. When one chamber is aspirating, the other is dispensing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignee: Hamilton Company
    Inventors: Rod Mitchell Walters, Chih-Chung Chen
  • Publication number: 20050047721
    Abstract: Electrostatically operated micro-optical devices and method of manufacturing such devices is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the micro-optical devices using electrostatic comb drive actuators having new spring designs to overcome side instability and exhibit enlarged displacement, having new designs of comb finger electrode shapes to generate larger force output, and having new clip type latch mechanism to control the corresponding device at certain states in an analog manner without electrical power consumption. Based on the proposed optical path and device configurations, integration and assembly of a plurality of reflective micro-mirrors in conjunction with proposed new comb drive actuators is very promising way to provide micro-optical devices to get good optical performance and suitable for multi-channel applications. We also disclose several process techniques to manufacture the micro-optical devices with said electrostatic comb drive actuator in a mass production manner with higher yield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2003
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventors: Chih-Chung Chen, Chengkuo Lee, Yen-Jyh Lai, Wen-Chih Chen, Ming-Hung Tsai
  • Publication number: 20040240779
    Abstract: Disclosed is a retro-reflective type optical signal processing device and method, particularly to a device includes a set of optical mirror planes with retro-reflective type layout and configuration, and a set of micro-shutters controlled by microelectromechanical actuators, whereas the optical signals in propagation can be blocked or partially blocked in terms of the position of said a set of micro-shutters corresponding to the optical signal transmission path, thereby the method of said approach to determine the range of attenuated optical signal is a variable optical attenuation function demonstrated by present invention. Such a retro-reflective type optical signal processing device and method further comprises a set of three reflective mirrors and micro-shutters with reflective mirrors. Thereby this device has the capability to switch 2 sets of retro-reflected optical light transmission paths, the method of said approach is a demonstration of 2×2 optical switching function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Applicant: Asia Pacific Microsystems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jer-Liang A. Yeh, Chih-Chung Chen, Yen-Jyh Lai, Wen-Chih Chen, Chengkuo Lee
  • Patent number: 6741473
    Abstract: An improved structure industrial computer consisting of a system case, with the system case having a flexible component fastened along the edge at one side and a frame member also fastened to the flexible component. A transition mount is positioned at one side of the frame member and an electronic junction board is secured onto the transition mount. One or more slots are disposed on the electronic junction board, with the slots capable of accommodating the insertion of a PCB (printed circuit board) and interface cards. The flexible component is turned to revolve the PCB into the system case such that the PCB extends in a parallel orientation. Conversely, it is only necessary to turn the flexible component outward such that the slots on the transition mount face upward, enabling the integrator to easily insert or remove the PCB from the slots for maintenance and replacement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: Portwell Inc.
    Inventor: Chih-chung Chen
  • Patent number: 6685351
    Abstract: The present invention of an indicator light device on a computer front panel has a light conduct post seat disposed on an indicating front panel on one side in a computer casing. The indicating front panel is a diaphanous panel body. Both sides of a light conduct post seat are inserted and protruded by a plurality of communicating light conduct posts. The outer ends of the light conduct posts are in convex shapes while the inner ends are concave shapes to allow the light source generated by the illuminant to be conducted outward as well as displayed by the indicating front panel. Through the implementation of the present invention, it is not necessary to drill extra holes on the indicating front panel when more temporary indicator light devices are required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: Portwell Inc.
    Inventor: Chih-chung Chen
  • Publication number: 20040012929
    Abstract: An improved structure industrial computer consisting of a system case, with the system case having a flexible component fastened along the edge at one side and a frame member also fastened to the flexible component. A transition mount is positioned at one side of the frame member and an electronic junction board is secured onto the transition mount. One or more slots are disposed on the electronic junction board, with the slots capable of accommodating the insertion of a PCB (printed circuit board) and interface cards. The flexible component is turned to revolve the PCB into the system case such that the PCB extends in a parallel orientation. Conversely, it is only necessary to turn the flexible component outward such that the slots on the transition mount face upward, enabling the integrator to easily insert or remove the PCB from the slots for maintenance and replacement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2002
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Applicant: PORTWELL INC.
    Inventor: Chih-chung Chen
  • Patent number: 6611423
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved industrial computer casing with a height below 2U, and such computer casing has a plurality of supporting posts with different heights, and a corresponding protruded ear base on each lateral side of the computer casing, so that when the casing is in use, a motherboard can be secured onto the supporting post. If needed, the hard disk drive frame can be embedded into the ear base and then the hard disk drive can be secured to the hard disk drive frame or the hard disk drive frame is secured between the supporting posts by means of the conformation of hard disk drive frame on the convex screw base such that motherboard and a hard disk drive or an interface card are able to be securely accommodated into the casing to reduce the occupied space of the overall casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Portwell Inc.
    Inventor: Chih-Chung Chen
  • Publication number: 20030063455
    Abstract: A reinforcement rack for a plug-in type CPU card, provided with a folded edge to lock into a longer side of the plug-in type CPU card and the other edge secured to said plug-in type CPU card for the purpose to bear heavier electronic devices without deformation and to avoid damaging any plug-in pins or slots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2001
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Applicant: PORTWELL INC.
    Inventor: Chih-Chung Chen
  • Publication number: 20030043050
    Abstract: The present invention of an indicator light device on a computer front panel comprises a light conduct post seat disposed on an indicating front panel on one side in a computer casing; the said indicating front panel is a diaphanous panel body; both sides of the said light conduct post seat are inserted and protruded by a plurality of communicating light conduct posts; the outer ends of the said light conduct posts are in convex shapes while the inner ends are in concave shapes to allow the light source generated by the illuminant to be conducted outward as well as displayed by the indicating front panel; through the implementation of the present invention, it is not necessary to drill extra holes on the indicating front panel when more temporary indicator light devices are required, therefore, the molding expense for the said indicating front panel can be saved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2001
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Applicant: PORTWELL INC.
    Inventor: Chih-chung Chen
  • Patent number: 6522537
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a snap-in computer casing structure, wherein at least a set of sliding track and sliding groove being disposed in the external casing of the casing passing through the external casing and not on the same plane. A fan frame is disposed on the back panel, and the fan frame has a plurality of penetrating holes for inserting the inclined board such that the panel in front of the hard disk drive frame presses the fan frame at a fixed angle, and a plurality of openings being disposed at the back panel for the connection of different ports. In the preferred embodiment, the floppy disk mounted on the disk drive frame and the motherboard coupled to the hard disk drive by a fixing post are pushed into the sliding track and the sliding groove in order to facilitate a quick unload.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: Portwell Inc.
    Inventor: Chih-Chung Chen
  • Publication number: 20030030974
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved industrial computer casing with a height below 2U, and such computer casing has a plurality of supporting posts with different heights, and a corresponding protruded ear base on each lateral side of the computer casing, so that when the casing is in use, a motherboard can be secured onto the supporting post. If needed, the hard disk drive frame can be embedded into the ear base and then the hard disk drive can be secured to the hard disk drive frame or the hard disk drive frame is secured between the supporting posts by means of the conformation of hard disk drive frame on the convex screw base such that motherboard and a hard disk drive or an interface card are able to be securely accommodated into the casing to reduce the occupied space of the overall casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Applicant: PORTWELL INC.
    Inventor: Chih-Chung Chen
  • Publication number: 20030016494
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a snap-in computer casing structure, wherein at least a set of sliding track and sliding groove being disposed in the external casing of the casing passing through the external casing and not on the same plane. A fan frame is disposed on the back panel, and the fan frame has a plurality of penetrating holes for inserting the inclined board such that the panel in front of the hard disk drive frame presses the fan frame at a fixed angle, and a plurality of openings being disposed at the back panel for the connection of different ports. In the preferred embodiment, the floppy disk mounted on the disk drive frame and the motherboard coupled to the hard disk drive by a fixing post are pushed into the sliding track and the sliding groove in order to facilitate a quick unload.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2001
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Inventor: Chih-Chung Chen