Patents by Inventor Chin-I Lin

Chin-I 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: 12230323
    Abstract: A memory circuit includes a first driver circuit, a memory cell array including a first column of memory cells, a first transistor coupled between the first driver circuit and the memory cell array, a second driver circuit, a first column of tracking cells and a header circuit coupled to the first driver circuit and the second driver circuit. The first transistor is configured to receive a first select signal. The first column of tracking cells is configured to track a leakage current of the first column of memory cells, and is coupled between a first conductive line and a second conductive line, the first conductive line being coupled to the second driver circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Chin-I Su, Chung-Cheng Chou, Yu-Der Chih, Zheng-Jun Lin
  • Patent number: 12230320
    Abstract: In some aspects of the present disclosure, a memory device is disclosed. In some aspects, the memory device includes a first voltage regulator to receive a word line voltage provided to a memory array; a resistor network coupled to the first voltage regulator to provide an inhibit voltage to the memory array, wherein the resistor network comprises a plurality of resistors and wherein each of the resistors are coupled in series to an adjacent one of the plurality of resistors; and a switch network comprising a plurality of switches, wherein each of the switches are coupled to a corresponding one of the plurality of resistors and to the memory array via a second voltage regulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Zheng-Jun Lin, Chin-I Su, Pei-Ling Tseng, Chung-Cheng Chou
  • Patent number: 12211751
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a single diffusion break (SDB) structure dividing a fin-shaped structure into a first portion and a second portion, an isolation structure on the SDB structure, a first spacer adjacent to the isolation structure, a metal gate adjacent to the isolation structure, a shallow trench isolation (STI around the fin-shaped structure, and a second isolation structure on the STI. Preferably, a top surface of the first spacer is lower than a top surface of the isolation structure and a bottom surface of the first spacer is lower than a bottom surface of the metal gate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Chih-Kai Hsu, Ssu-I Fu, Chun-Ya Chiu, Chi-Ting Wu, Chin-Hung Chen, Yu-Hsiang Lin
  • Publication number: 20250021120
    Abstract: A voltage regulator circuit is provided. The voltage regulator circuit includes a voltage regulator configured to provide an output voltage at an output terminal. A plurality of macros are connectable at a plurality of connection nodes of a connector connected to the output terminal of the voltage regulator. A feedback circuit having a plurality of feedback loops is connectable to the plurality of connection nodes. The feedback loop of the plurality of feedback loops, when connected to a connection node of the plurality of connection nodes, is configured to provide an instantaneous voltage of the connection node as a feedback to the voltage regulator. The voltage regulator is configured, in response to the instantaneous voltage, regulate the output voltage to maintain the instantaneous voltage of the connection node approximately equal to a reference voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Inventors: Zheng-Jun Lin, Chung-Cheng Chou, Yu-Der Chih, Chin-I Su
  • Publication number: 20240243238
    Abstract: An optoelectronic semiconductor device is provided. The optoelectronic semiconductor device includes a substrate, a semiconductor stack located on the substrate; a first trench and a second trench provided in the semiconductor stack; a first insulating layer filling in the first trench and covering the semiconductor stack; a first metal layer covering the first insulating layer; a second metal layer covering the first insulating layer; and a second insulating layer located between the first metal layer and the first insulating layer, and between the second metal layer and the first insulating layer. A part of the second trench is uncovered by the first insulating layer and the second insulating layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2024
    Publication date: July 18, 2024
    Inventors: Ya-Nan Lin, Shih-I Chen, Chun-Ming Wu, Chin-I Lin, Chun-Ru Yang
  • Patent number: 8741615
    Abstract: A magnetic nanoparticle is provided in the disclosure. The magnetic nanoparticle includes a magnetic nanoparticle; a biocompatible polymer of the following formula (II) covalently coupled to the magnetic nanoparticle, wherein R1 is alkyl, aryl, carboxyl, or amino; n is an integer from 5 to 1000; and m is an integer from 1 to 10.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Wen-Hsiang Chang, Wen-Uan Hsieh, Shiu-Hua Huang, Chin-I Lin, Shian-Jy Jassy Wang, Kelly Teng
  • Patent number: 8586095
    Abstract: A thermosensitive nanostructure for hyperthermia treatment. Magnetic nanoparticles are encapsulated in a thermosensitive polymer nanostructure having a lower critical solution temperature (LCST) of about 40-45° C. The thermosensitive polymer nanostructure may carry a drug. When the magnetic nanoparticles are heated to 40-45° C. by application of an alternating magnetic field in hyperthermia treatment, the thermosensitive polymer nanostructure collapses to release the drug, thus providing concurrent drug treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Wen Hsiang Chang, Chao-Hung Kao, Chin-I Lin, Shian-Jy Wang
  • Patent number: 8562953
    Abstract: A dendritic polymer and a magnetic resonance imaging contrast agent employing the same. The magnetic resonance contrast agent includes the dendritic polymer according to the structure of SP-DZ-L)i)j or SP-DX-Z-L)i)j, wherein, S is cyclosilane moiety with j silicon oxygen residual groups, and j is not less than 2; P is CH2CH2Ol, and l is not less than 1; D is a C3-30 dendritic moiety having n oxygen residue, and n is not less than 3; X is C3-30 moiety having bi-functional groups; Z is a C3-20 moiety having a plurality of functional group; and L is a metal cation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Dhakshanamurthy Thirumalai, Chin-I Lin, Shian-Jy Wang
  • Publication number: 20120329129
    Abstract: A magnetic nanoparticle is provided in the disclosure. The magnetic nanoparticle includes a magnetic nanoparticle; a biocompatible polymer of the following formula (II) covalently coupled to the magnetic nanoparticle, wherein R1 is alkyl, aryl, carboxyl, or amino; n is an integer from 5 to 1000; and m is an integer from 1 to 10.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Wen-Hsiang Chang, Wen-Uan Hsieh, Shiu-Hua Huang, Chin-I Lin, Shian-Jy Jassy Wang, Kelly Teng
  • Patent number: 8303937
    Abstract: A dendritic polymer and a magnetic resonance imaging contrast agent employing the same. The magnetic resonance contrast agent includes the dendritic polymer according to the structure of SP-DZ-L)i)j or SP-DX-Z-L)i)j, wherein, S is cyclosilane moiety with j silicon oxygen residual groups, and j is not less than 2; P is and l is not less than 1; D is a C3-30 dendritic moiety having n oxygen residue, and n is not less than 3; X is C3-30 moiety having bi-functional groups; Z is a C3-20 moiety having a plurality of functional group; and L is a metal cation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Dhakshanamurthy Thirumalai, Chin-I Lin, Shian-Jy Wang
  • Publication number: 20120087903
    Abstract: A hair growth agent having an effective dose of a platelet dry powder and a pharmaceutically acceptable solvent and/or excipient, wherein the effective dose refers to the presence of at least 1,000 platelets in every milligram of the hair growth agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: Central Medical Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Chin I Lin, Han-Lei Wan
  • Patent number: 7700193
    Abstract: A core-shell structure with magnetic, thermal, and optical characteristics. The optical absorption band is tailorable by choice of the mixing ratio of the core/shell component to give the desired shell thickness. The core-shell structure is particularly suitable for biomedical applications such as MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) developer, specific tissue identification developer, and magnetic thermal therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Ming-Yao Chen, Wen-Hsiang Chang, Chin-I Lin, Shian-Jy Jassy Wang, Yuh-Jiuan Lin
  • Publication number: 20090169480
    Abstract: A dendritic polymer and a magnetic resonance imaging contrast agent employing the same. The magnetic resonance contrast agent includes the dendritic polymer according to the structure of wherein, P is ?CH2CH2O?1, and 1 is not less than 1 and j is not less than 2; D is a C3-30 dendritic moiety having n oxygen residue, and n is not less than 3 and i is more than 1; X is C3-30 moiety having bi-functional groups; Z is independent and includes a C3-20 moiety having a plurality of functional group, wherein the functional groups are selected from a group consisting of carbonyl, carboxyl, amine, ester, amide, or chelate group, and Z respectively bonds with X by a group; and L is a metal cation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Dhakshanamurthy Thirumalai, Chin-I Lin, Shian-Jy Jassy Wang
  • Publication number: 20090169481
    Abstract: A dendritic polymer and a magnetic resonance imaging contrast agent employing the same. The magnetic resonance contrast agent includes the dendritic polymer according to the structure of S?P-D?Z-L)i)j or S?P-D?X-Z-L)i)j, wherein, S is cyclosilane moiety with j silicon oxygen residual groups, and j is not less than 2; P is and 1 is not less than 1; D is a C3-30 dendritic moiety having n oxygen residue, and n is not less than 3; X is C3-30 moiety having bi-functional groups; Z is a C3-20 moiety having a plurality of functional group; and L is a metal cation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Dhakshanamurthy Thirumalai, Chin-I Lin, Shian-Jy Wang
  • Publication number: 20080241963
    Abstract: A biochemical labeling material and manufacturing method thereof. The manufacturing method provides a plurality of nanoparticles, bonding the nanoparticles to template molecules by molecular imprinting, polymerizing the nanoparticles to form a matrix with uniformly-distributed template molecules, finally removing the template molecules from the matrix to reveal a detection group of the matrix, leaving a cavity with specific area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Chin-I Lin, Kang-Ping Lin, Yuh-Jiuan Lin, Sheng-Ming Shih, Abraham Joseph K, Chao-Kang Chang
  • Patent number: 7338812
    Abstract: A biochemical labeling material and manufacturing method thereof. The manufacturing method provides a plurality of nanoparticles, bonding the nanoparticles to template molecules by molecular imprinting, polymerizing the nanoparticles to form a matrix with uniformly-distributed template molecules, finally removing the template molecules from the matrix to reveal a detection group of the matrix, leaving a cavity with specific area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Chin-I Lin, Kang-Ping Lin, Yuh-Jiuan Lin, Sheng-Ming Shih, K Abraham Joseph, Chao-Kang Chang
  • Publication number: 20070154398
    Abstract: A block copolymer. The block copolymer has formula A-B-C, wherein A represents polyester, B represents polyamide, and C represents specific molecular groups or metal complexes. The invention also provides a nano micelle and drug carrier including the block copolymer, wherein the drug carrier is delivered by oral, transdermal administration, injection, or inhalation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Inventors: Chau-Hui Wang, Ging-Ho Hsiue, Chin-I Lin, Shian-Jy Wang
  • Publication number: 20070154390
    Abstract: A nuclear molecular imaging contrast agent. The nuclear imaging contrast agent comprises a polymer according to the structure of wherein, P is and 1 is not less than 1; D is a C3-30 dendritic moiety having a plurality of oxygen residue; Z is a C3-20 moiety having a plurality of functional groups, wherein the functional groups comprise carbonyl, carboxyl, amine, ester, amide, or chelate group; L is a radioisotope or analyte-specific moiety ; m is not less than two ; and at least one X is an analyte-specific moiety; the other X can be hydrogen atom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2006
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Inventors: Huang Chien Liang, Hsin-Ell Wang, Chin-I Lin, Shian-Jy Wang
  • Publication number: 20070154397
    Abstract: A thermosensitive nanostructure for hyperthermia treatment. Magnetic nanoparticles are encapsulated in a thermosensitive polymer nanostructure having a lower critical solution temperature (LCST) of about 40-45° C. The thermosensitive polymer nanostructure may carry a drug. When the magnetic nanoparticles are heated to 40-45° C. by application of an alternating magnetic field in hyperthermia treatment, the thermosensitive polymer nanostructure collapses to release the drug, thus providing concurrent drug treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2006
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Inventors: Wen Hsiang Chang, Chao-Hung Kao, Chin-I Lin, Shian-Jy Wang
  • Publication number: 20070154396
    Abstract: A block copolymer. The block copolymer has formula A-B-C, wherein A represents polyester, B represents polyamide, and C represents specific molecular groups or metal complexes. The invention also provides a nano micelle and drug carrier including the block copolymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Inventors: Chau-Hui Wang, Ging-Ho Hsiue, Chin-I Lin, Shian-Jy Jassy Wang