Patents by Inventor Ching-Lien Huang

Ching-Lien Huang 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: 11935920
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: a first source/drain region; a second source/drain region; an inter-layer dielectric (ILD) layer over the first source/drain region and the second source/drain region; a first source/drain contact extending through the ILD layer, the first source/drain contact connected to the first source/drain region; a second source/drain contact extending through the ILD layer, the second source/drain contact connected to the second source/drain region; and an isolation feature between the first source/drain contact and the second source/drain contact, the isolation feature including a dielectric liner and a void, the dielectric liner surrounding the void.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-Lien Huang, Guan-Ren Wang, Ching-Feng Fu
  • Publication number: 20240087960
    Abstract: A method may include forming a mask layer on top of a first dielectric layer formed on a first source/drain and a second source/drain, and creating an opening in the mask layer and the first dielectric layer that exposes portions of the first source/drain and the second source/drain. The method may include filling the opening with a metal layer that covers the exposed portions of the first source/drain and the second source/drain, and forming a gap in the metal layer to create a first metal contact and a second metal contact. The first metal contact may electrically couple to the first source/drain and the second metal contact may electrically couple to the second source/drain. The gap may separate the first metal contact from the second metal contact by less than nineteen nanometers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Yu-Lien HUANG, Ching-Feng FU, Huan-Just LIN, Fu-Sheng LI, Tsai-Jung HO, Bor Chiuan HSIEH, Guan-Xuan CHEN, Guan-Ren WANG
  • Patent number: 11916147
    Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor device includes: forming a gate structure over a fin that protrudes above a substrate; forming source/drain regions over the fin on opposing sides of the gate structure; forming a first dielectric layer and a second dielectric layer successively over the source/drain regions; performing a first etching process to form an opening in the first dielectric layer and in the second dielectric layer, where the opening exposes an underlying electrically conductive feature; after performing the first etching process, performing a second etching process to enlarge a lower portion of the opening proximate to the substrate; and forming a contact plug in the opening after the second etching process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD
    Inventors: Yu-Lien Huang, Guan-Ren Wang, Ching-Feng Fu, Yun-Min Chang
  • Patent number: 5643147
    Abstract: A multipurpose exercise machine comprises a main frame, a loading frame, and an operation frame. The main frame is composed of two arcuate frames separated at an interval. The loading frame intended to support the weight of an exerciser is fastened pivotally with the main frame. The loading frame is provided at one end thereof with two pedals fastened pivotally therewith. The operation frame comprises a curve rod fastened pivotally with two frame rods of the main frame, a first driving rod, and a second driving rod. The first and the second driving rods are fastened with the loading frame. The curve rod is fastened pivotally with an actuating rod. The first and the second driving rods can be adjusted such that the exercise machine can be used for the horse-riding exercise, the arm building exercise, the chest building exercise, and so forth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1997
    Inventor: Ching-Lien Huang
  • Patent number: 5547444
    Abstract: A multipurpose exercise device comprises a frame, a transmission mechanism and two rocking rod members. The frame has a slanted rod provided thereon with a sliding member. The transmission mechanism comprises a first support rod, a horizontal connection rod, and a second support rod. The first support rod is fastened pivotally with the sliding member and the horizontal connection rod. The second support rod is fastened with the horizontal connection rod and is provided with a pivoting lug engageable with a pivot for locating the second support rod. The rocking rod members are mounted respectively on both ends of the horizontal connection rod such that the rocking rod members can be pulled or pushed. The transmission mechanism is provided with an elastic block enabling the multipurpose exercise device to be used interchangeably for doing various exercises.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1996
    Inventor: Ching-Lien Huang