Patents by Inventor Chiu-Neng Chen

Chiu-Neng 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: 7182423
    Abstract: A leakage detection apparatus and method for a multi-channel inkjet cartridge. The leakage detection apparatus includes a plurality of electrodes and a controller. Each of the electrodes is disposed in one of channels of the inkjet cartridge respectively, and contacts a reagent in the corresponding channel. The controller is coupled to the electrodes, and detects leakage between channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignees: Industrial Technology Research Institute, Phalanx Biotech Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Shyh-Haur Su, Hong-Wen Chang, Yung-Chin Lee, Chu-Wen Chen, Po-Fu Chou, Chien-Tsung Wu, Chiu-Neng Chen
  • Patent number: 7163274
    Abstract: An inkjet dispensing apparatus. The inkjet dispensing apparatus includes a cartridge, a chip, and a sensor controller. The cartridge includes a first channel and a second channel. The first channel has a first kind of liquid therein, and the second channel has a second kind of liquid therein. The chip is disposed on the cartridge, and includes a first conductor and a second conductor. The first conductor is in contact with the first kind of liquid, and the second conductor is in contact with the second kind of liquid. The sensor controller is coupled to the first conductor and the second conductor to detect leakage between the first channel and the second channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Assignees: Industrial Technology Research Institute, Phalanx Biotech Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Chia-Cheng Chiao, Shyh-Haur Su, Chien-Tsung Wu, Chiu-Neng Chen, Lung-Yu Hung
  • Publication number: 20060181559
    Abstract: An inkjet dispensing apparatus. The inkjet dispensing apparatus includes a cartridge, a chip, and a sensor controller. The cartridge includes a first channel and a second channel. The first channel has a first kind of liquid therein, and the second channel has a second kind of liquid therein, The chip is disposed on the cartridge, and includes a first conductor and a second conductor. The first conductor is in contact with the first kind of liquid, and the second conductor is in contact with the second kind of liquid. The sensor controller is coupled to the first conductor and the second conductor to detect leakage between the first channel and the second channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2006
    Publication date: August 17, 2006
    Applicants: Industrial Technology Research Institute, Phalanx Biotech Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Chia-Cheng Chiao, Shyh-Haur Su, Chien-Tsung Wu, Chiu-Neng Chen, Lung-Yu Hung
  • Patent number: 6991311
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for introducing micro-volume liquid. The method includes the following steps. A multi-channel inkjet print head is provided. The multi-channel inkjet print head includes a nozzle plate and a cartridge. The nozzle plate includes a plurality of nozzles. The cartridge includes a plurality of channels, communicating with the nozzles on the nozzle plate, and a plurality of openings located at the channels. The nozzle plate contacts with a buffer. The buffer is introduced into the channels via the nozzles on the nozzle plate by pressure. Reagents are introduced into the channels through the openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignees: Industrial Technology Research Institute, Phalanx Biotech Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Shyh-Haur Su, Yung-Chin Lee, Wu-Li Chen, Chung-Fan Chiou, Chien-Tsung Wu, Wen-Yeh Liao, Chiu-Neng Chen
  • Publication number: 20050140751
    Abstract: An inkjet dispensing apparatus. The inkjet dispensing apparatus includes a cartridge, a chip, and a sensor controller. The cartridge includes a first s channel and a second channel. The first channel has a first kind of liquid therein, and the second channel has a second kind of liquid therein. The chip is disposed on the cartridge, and includes a first conductor and a second conductor. The first conductor is in contact with the first kind of liquid, and the second conductor is in contact with the second kind of liquid. The sensor controller is coupled to the first conductor and the second conductor to detect leakage between the first channel and the second channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2003
    Publication date: June 30, 2005
    Inventors: Chia-Cheng Chiao, Shyh-Haur Su, Chien-Tsung Wu, Chiu-Neng Chen, Lung-Yu Hung
  • Publication number: 20050128260
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for introducing micro-volume liquid. The method includes the following steps. A multi-channel inkjet print head is provided. The multi-channel inkjet print head includes a nozzle plate and a cartridge. The nozzle plate includes a plurality of nozzles. The cartridge includes a plurality of channels, communicating with the nozzles on the nozzle plate, and a plurality of openings located at the channels. The nozzle plate contacts with a buffer. The buffer is introduced into the channels via the nozzles on the nozzle plate by pressure. Reagents are introduced into the channels through the openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2003
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Inventors: Shyh-Haur Su, Yung-Chin Lee, Wu-Li Chen, Chung-Fan Chiou, Chien-Tsung Wu, Wen-Yeh Liao, Chiu-Neng Chen
  • Publication number: 20050122352
    Abstract: A leakage detection apparatus and method for a multi-channel inkjet cartridge. The leakage detection apparatus includes a plurality of electrodes and a controller. Each of the electrodes is disposed in one of channels of the inkjet cartridge respectively, and contacts a reagent in the corresponding channel. The controller is coupled to the electrodes, and detects leakage between channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Inventors: Shyh-Haur Su, Hong-Wen Chang, Yung-Chin Lee, Chu-Wen Chen, Po-Fu Chou, Chien-Tsung Wu, Chiu-Neng Chen