Patents by Inventor Chun-Li Lin

Chun-Li 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).

  • Publication number: 20240350282
    Abstract: An expanded spinal fusion cage is provided and includes: an outer frame; a sliding block set with a middle sliding block located within the outer frame, and the middle sliding block is located between two outer sliding blocks; a screw rod penetrating through and combined with the outer frame, and the screw rod is screwed with the middle sliding block, so that the middle sliding block is moved in translation in the outer frame and simultaneously expands the two outer sliding blocks by rotating the screw rod; two curved surface elements located outside the outer frame and combined with the two outer sliding blocks respectively, each of the curved surface elements has a wing plate; and two vertebral arch screws penetrating through and combined with the two wing plates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2023
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: Chun-Li Lin, Shih-Chieh Shen, Shao-Fu Huang, Wei-Hsiang Sun
  • Publication number: 20240312885
    Abstract: Semiconductor devices and methods of forming the same are provided. In one embodiment, a semiconductor device includes a redistribution layer including a first conductive feature and a second conductive feature, a first contact feature disposed over and electrically coupled to the first conductive feature, a second contact feature disposed over and electrically coupled to the second conductive feature, and a passivation feature extending from between the first conductive feature and the second conductive feature between the first contact feature and the second contact feature. The passivation feature includes a dielectric feature and a dielectric layer. The dielectric layer is disposed on a planar top surface of the dielectric feature and a composition of the dielectric feature is different from a composition of the dielectric layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2024
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Inventors: Hsiang-Ku Shen, Chun-Li Lin, Dian-Hau Chen
  • Patent number: 11996356
    Abstract: Semiconductor devices and methods of forming the same are provided. In one embodiment, a semiconductor device includes a redistribution layer including a first conductive feature and a second conductive feature, a first contact feature disposed over and electrically coupled to the first conductive feature, a second contact feature disposed over and electrically coupled to the second conductive feature, and a passivation feature extending from between the first conductive feature and the second conductive feature between the first contact feature and the second contact feature. The passivation feature includes a dielectric feature and a dielectric layer. The dielectric layer is disposed on a planar top surface of the dielectric feature and a composition of the dielectric feature is different from a composition of the dielectric layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hsiang-Ku Shen, Chun-Li Lin, Dian-Hau Chen
  • Publication number: 20230307333
    Abstract: Semiconductor devices and methods of forming the same are provided. In one embodiment, a semiconductor device includes a redistribution layer including a first conductive feature and a second conductive feature, a first contact feature disposed over and electrically coupled to the first conductive feature, a second contact feature disposed over and electrically coupled to the second conductive feature, and a passivation feature extending from between the first conductive feature and the second conductive feature between the first contact feature and the second contact feature. The passivation feature includes a dielectric feature and a dielectric layer. The dielectric layer is disposed on a planar top surface of the dielectric feature and a composition of the dielectric feature is different from a composition of the dielectric layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Hsiang-Ku Shen, Chun-Li Lin, Dian-Hau Chen
  • Patent number: 11670573
    Abstract: Semiconductor devices and methods of forming the same are provided. In one embodiment, a semiconductor device includes a redistribution layer including a first conductive feature and a second conductive feature, a first contact feature disposed over and electrically coupled to the first conductive feature, a second contact feature disposed over and electrically coupled to the second conductive feature, and a passivation feature extending from between the first conductive feature and the second conductive feature between the first contact feature and the second contact feature. The passivation feature includes a dielectric feature and a dielectric layer. The dielectric layer is disposed on a planar top surface of the dielectric feature and a composition of the dielectric feature is different from a composition of the dielectric layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hsiang-Ku Shen, Chun-Li Lin, Dian-Hau Chen
  • Patent number: 11488949
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of generating dummy patterns and calibration kits, including steps of generating devices-under-test (DUTs) using a point of said chip window layer as reference point in a unit cell, generating calibration kits corresponding to the DUTs using the point as reference point in corresponding unit cells, generating DUT dummy patterns for each DUTs individually in the unit cell, copying the DUT dummy patterns in the unit cell to the corresponding calibration kits in the corresponding unit cells using the point as reference point, and merging all of the unit cell and corresponding unit cells into a final chip layout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Kuo-Liang Yeh, Jinn-Horng Lai, Ching-Wen Hung, Chien-Tung Yue, Chun-Li Lin
  • Publication number: 20210287973
    Abstract: Semiconductor devices and methods of forming the same are provided. In one embodiment, a semiconductor device includes a redistribution layer including a first conductive feature and a second conductive feature, a first contact feature disposed over and electrically coupled to the first conductive feature, a second contact feature disposed over and electrically coupled to the second conductive feature, and a passivation feature extending from between the first conductive feature and the second conductive feature between the first contact feature and the second contact feature. The passivation feature includes a dielectric feature and a dielectric layer. The dielectric layer is disposed on a planar top surface of the dielectric feature and a composition of the dielectric feature is different from a composition of the dielectric layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: Hsiang-Ku Shen, Chun-Li Lin, Dian-Hau Chen
  • Patent number: 11031325
    Abstract: Semiconductor devices and methods of forming the same are provided. In one embodiment, a semiconductor device includes a redistribution layer including a first conductive feature and a second conductive feature, a first contact feature disposed over and electrically coupled to the first conductive feature, a second contact feature disposed over and electrically coupled to the second conductive feature, and a passivation feature extending from between the first conductive feature and the second conductive feature between the first contact feature and the second contact feature. The passivation feature includes a dielectric feature and a dielectric layer. The dielectric layer is disposed on a planar top surface of the dielectric feature and a composition of the dielectric feature is different from a composition of the dielectric layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hsiang-Ku Shen, Chun-Li Lin, Dian-Hau Chen
  • Publication number: 20210118783
    Abstract: Semiconductor devices and methods of forming the same are provided. In one embodiment, a semiconductor device includes a redistribution layer including a first conductive feature and a second conductive feature, a first contact feature disposed over and electrically coupled to the first conductive feature, a second contact feature disposed over and electrically coupled to the second conductive feature, and a passivation feature extending from between the first conductive feature and the second conductive feature between the first contact feature and the second contact feature. The passivation feature includes a dielectric feature and a dielectric layer. The dielectric layer is disposed on a planar top surface of the dielectric feature and a composition of the dielectric feature is different from a composition of the dielectric layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2019
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Inventors: Hsiang-Ku Shen, Chun-Li Lin, Dian-Hau Chen
  • Patent number: 10918417
    Abstract: The present invention provides a pedicle screw, which includes a screw head, a screw body, a screw rod and a screw cap. The screw body includes a ball-liked arc-shaped buckle portion and a column-liked thread portion. The screw head includes a semi-sphere part with an arc-shaped dimple on one end and a U-shaped cavity on the other end. The U-shaped cavity connects with the arc-shaped dimple. Furthermore, the Arc-shaped dimple connects with the arc-shaped buckle portion. The Arc-shaped dimple includes an opening on its top to allow the screw body passing through. The U-shaped cavity includes an opening, which includes a female thread to fix the screw rod in the U-shaped cavity by a male thread on the screw cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignees: NATIONAL YANG-MING UNIVERSITY, CHANG GUNG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
    Inventors: Chun-Li Lin, Po-Liang Lai, Po-Yi Liu
  • Patent number: 10867838
    Abstract: A method includes a patterned hard mask layer formed over a substrate. The substrate is etched using the patterned hard mask layer to form a trench therein but leaving at least one elongated portion of the substrate inside the trench. A first isolation layer is formed over the patterned hard mask layer. The first isolation layer fills the trench and covers the at least one elongated portion of the substrate. A portion of the first isolation layer is removed to expose the at least one elongated portion of the substrate. The at least one elongated portion of the substrate is thereafter removed to form a first opening. A second isolation layer is formed over the first opening, the patterned hard mask layer, and the first isolation layer, the second isolation layer sealing the first opening to form an air gap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chun-Li Lin, Yl-Fang Li, Geng-Shuoh Chang, Chun-Sheng Wu, Po-Hsiung Leu, Ding-I Liu
  • Publication number: 20200203473
    Abstract: In order to prevent formation of voids in STI film, after a second buried insulating layer is filled and planarized, a high density cap is formed embedded in the center region of the second buried insulating layer of the STI trench. The high density cap shields and protects the weaker center region of the second buried insulating layer of the STI trench from the subsequent processing steps and prevents formation of voids in the second buried insulating layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chun-Li LIN, Yi-Fang LI, Chun-Sheng WU, Po-Hsiung LEU, Ding-I LIU
  • Publication number: 20200143007
    Abstract: A method of making a complementary bone model includes performing standard topology optimization on a complementary bone model for a defected bone under different mechanics conditions; performing both a finite element analysis and a weighted topology optimization by performing topology optimization in terms of ratio coefficients under the different mechanics conditions; integrating the results of standard topology optimization to obtain a weighted topology optimization structure for making a complementary bone model which is three-dimensional; and using additive manufacturing technology to manufacture the complementary bone model, thereby finishing a complementary bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: National Yang-Ming University
    Inventors: Chun-Li Lin, Cheng-Hsien Wu, Yu-Tzu Wang, Chia-Hsuan Li
  • Patent number: 10219686
    Abstract: An integrated medical bite block is engaged by a user's teeth and installed into the user's mouth. The bite block includes a through passageway, an upper grove, and a lower grove. The through passageway is penetrating through the bite block. One end of the through passageway comprises an inlet opening, the other end comprises an oral opening. The oral opening is connected with the user's mouth. An upper surface of the bite block provides the upper grove configured for receiving one or more upper teeth (maxillary teeth) of the user, and a lower surface of the bite block provides a lower grove configured for receiving one or more lower teeth (mandibular teeth) of the user. One distance between the lower grove and the oral opening is greater than the other distance between the upper grove and the oral opening, thereby the invention serves to extend forward the mandible and reposition a malposition between the mandible and the maxilla of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: National Yang-Ming University
    Inventors: Chun-Li Lin, Yu-Tzu Wang, Chien-Kun Ting, Wei-Nung Teng
  • Patent number: 10153285
    Abstract: A method for forming a semiconductor device is provided. The method includes forming a dielectric layer over a semiconductor substrate and forming a contact plug in the dielectric layer. The method also includes partially removing the contact plug to form a recess over the contact plug. The method further includes forming a capacitor element in the recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Geng-Shuoh Chang, Yung-Tsun Liu, Chun-Sheng Wu, Chun-Li Lin, Yi-Fang Li
  • Publication number: 20180263662
    Abstract: The present invention provides a pedicle screw, which includes a screw head, a screw body, a screw rod and a screw cap. The screw body includes a ball-liked arc-shaped buckle portion and a column-liked thread portion. The screw head includes a semi-sphere part with an arc-shaped dimple on one end and a U-shaped cavity on the other end. The U-shaped cavity connects with the arc-shaped dimple. Furthermore, the Arc-shaped dimple connects with the arc-shaped buckle portion. The Arc-shaped dimple includes an opening on its top to allow the screw body passing through. The U-shaped cavity includes an opening, which includes a female thread to fix the screw rod in the U-shaped cavity by a male thread on the screw cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventors: Chun-Li LIN, Po-Liang Lai, Po-Yi LIU
  • Publication number: 20180240698
    Abstract: A method includes a patterned hard mask layer formed over a substrate. The substrate is etched using the patterned hard mask layer to form a trench therein but leaving at least one elongated portion of the substrate inside the trench. A first isolation layer is formed over the patterned hard mask layer. The first isolation layer fills the trench and covers the at least one elongated portion of the substrate. A portion of the first isolation layer is removed to expose the at least one elongated portion of the substrate. The at least one elongated portion of the substrate is thereafter removed to form a first opening. A second isolation layer is formed over the first opening, the patterned hard mask layer, and the first isolation layer, the second isolation layer sealing the first opening to form an air gap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Chun-Li Lin, Yi-Fang Li, Geng-Shuoh Chang, Chun-Sheng Wu, Po-Hsiung Leu, Ding-I Liu
  • Patent number: 9953861
    Abstract: A method includes a patterned hard mask layer formed over a substrate. The substrate is etched using the patterned hard mask layer to form a trench therein but leaving at least one elongated portion of the substrate inside the trench. A first isolation layer is formed over the patterned hard mask layer. The first isolation layer fills the trench and covers the at least one elongated portion of the substrate. A portion of the first isolation layer is removed to expose the at least one elongated portion of the substrate. The at least one elongated portion of the substrate is thereafter removed to form a first opening. A second isolation layer is formed over the first opening, the patterned hard mask layer, and the first isolation layer, the second isolation layer sealing the first opening to form an air gap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chun-Li Lin, Yi-Fang Li, Geng-Shuoh Chang, Chun-Sheng Wu, Po-Hsiung Leu, Ding-I Liu
  • Publication number: 20170365610
    Abstract: A method for forming a semiconductor device is provided. The method includes forming a dielectric layer over a semiconductor substrate and forming a contact plug in the dielectric layer. The method also includes partially removing the contact plug to form a recess over the contact plug. The method further includes forming a capacitor element in the recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Geng-Shuoh CHANG, Yung-Tsun LIU, Chun-Sheng WU, Chun-Li LIN, Yi-Fang LI
  • Patent number: 9761592
    Abstract: A structure and a formation method of a semiconductor device are provided. The semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate and a dielectric layer over the semiconductor substrate. The semiconductor device also includes a contact plug in the dielectric layer, and a recess extending from a surface of the dielectric layer towards the contact plug. The semiconductor device further includes a capacitor element in the recess and electrically connected to the contact plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Geng-Shuoh Chang, Yung-Tsun Liu, Chun-Sheng Wu, Chun-Li Lin, Yi-Fang Li