Patents by Inventor Fa Liu

Fa Liu 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: 20120223985
    Abstract: Disclosed is an ink-jet device applicable to various ink-jet equipments. The device includes an ink reservoir, an ink chamber, pressure generating units and an ink-jet head. The ink-jet head has dielectric layers coated on an inner surface and an outer surface thereof. By applying a voltage to the dielectric layers, the dielectric layers are changed to be hydrophobic or hydrophilic, so as to reduce residual ink accumulated in the ink-jet head during the ink-jetting process, hence improving ink-jetting accuracy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: CHUNGHWA PICTURE TUBES, LTD.
    Inventors: Sheng-fa Liu, Ching-ho Li, Huai-an Li, Yu-hsien Chen
  • Publication number: 20120211908
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a mold includes following steps. Providing a solution, which includes a solvent, a solute and a plurality of nanoparticles. Providing a first substrate. Spin coating the solution on the first substrate, and then vaporizing the solvent to form a first mold on the first substrate. Thus, an upper surface of the first mold has a plurality of first porous structures. The present invention further includes forming an optical film having protrusion patterns with the aforementioned mold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventors: Chun-Yu Shen, Sheng-Fa Liu, Yu-Hsien Chen, Huai-An Li, Bao-Sian Ciou
  • Publication number: 20120212695
    Abstract: A reflective liquid crystal display device includes a first substrate, a second substrate, a liquid crystal layer, a first alignment layer, and a second alignment layer. The first substrate and the second substrate are disposed oppositely to each other. The liquid crystal layer is disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate. The liquid crystal layer includes a plurality of liquid crystal molecules for reflecting light within a wavelength range and allowing light beyond the wavelength range to pass through. The second alignment layer is disposed on an inner side of the first substrate facing the second substrate, and the second alignment layer is employed to absorb the light passing through the liquid crystal layer and align the liquid crystal molecules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventors: Sheng-Fa Liu, Yu-Hsien Chen, Bao-Sian Ciou, Chun-Yu Shen, Huai-An Li
  • Publication number: 20120208760
    Abstract: The invention relates to the field of compounds, especially peptides or polypeptides, that have thrombopoietic activity. The peptides and polypeptides of the invention may be used to increase platelets or platelet precursors (e.g., megakaryocytes) in a mammal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: AMGEN INC.
    Inventors: Chuan-Fa LIU, Ulrich FEIGE, Janet C. CHEETHAM
  • Publication number: 20120193626
    Abstract: A thin film transistor (TFT) array substrate includes a substrate having a plurality of normal alignment regions, a plurality of abnormal alignment regions, and a device region defined thereon, a plurality of scan lines, a plurality of data lines, a plurality of storage electrode lines, and a plurality of switch devices positioned in the device region, a plurality of alignment structures positioned in the abnormal alignment regions, and an alignment layer formed on the substrate and the alignment structures. The alignment layer further includes a plurality of first alignment slits covering the alignment structures in the abnormal alignment regions and a plurality of second alignment slits in the normal alignment regions. A depth and a width of the second alignment slits are identical to a depth and a width of the first alignment slits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Inventors: Der-Chun Wu, Yu-Hsien Chen, Sheng-Fa Liu
  • Publication number: 20120188495
    Abstract: A cholesteric liquid crystal display device is disclosed. The cholesteric liquid crystal display device includes a substrate, a light absorbing layer, and a cholesteric liquid crystal layer. The cholesteric liquid crystal layer includes plural rows of left-handed cholesteric liquid crystals and plural rows of right-handed cholesteric liquid crystals which are arranged alternately. The left-handed cholesteric liquid crystals and the right-handed cholesteric liquid crystals respectively reflect left-handed light and right-handed light in the cholesteric liquid crystal display device of the present invention, whereby both eyes of an observer can see different images and thus a 3D effect is formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: CHUNGHWA PICTURE TUBES, LTD.
    Inventors: Yu-hsien Chen, Sheng-fa Liu, Ching-ho Li, Wei-jen Tu, Huai-an Li, Shou-cheng Weng
  • Publication number: 20120133625
    Abstract: A method for driving a cholesteric liquid crystal display device is disclosed. The cholesteric liquid crystal display device includes a plurality of pixels. The method includes steps below. In a first duration, a first square wave is provided for the pixels. The first square wave has an amplitude of a first value. In a second duration, a second square wave is provided for each one of the pixels according to a required gray level of each one of the pixels. The second square wave has an amplitude of a second value. The second value is different from the first value. The first square wave and the second square wave are continuously provided. The method for driving the cholesteric liquid crystal display device according to the present invention is capable of displaying a motion picture and decreasing driving voltages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: CHUNGHWA PICTURE TUBES, LTD.
    Inventors: Bao-Sian Ciou, Sheng-fa Liu, Yu-hsien Chen, Huai-an Li, Chun-yu Shen
  • Patent number: 8184105
    Abstract: A touch panel including a substrate, a plurality of first sensing series, and a plurality of second sensing series is provided. The first sensing series and the second sensing series are disposed on the substrate. The first sensing series extend along a first direction and are electrically insulated from each other. Each of the first sensing series includes a plurality of first sensing pads and a plurality of first bridge portions connected between the first sensing pads. The second sensing series extend along a second direction and are electrically insulated from each other. Each of the second sensing series includes a plurality of second sensing pads and a plurality of second bridge portions connected between the second sensing pads. Each of the first bridge portions and one of the second bridge portions are intersected, and at least one of the second bridge portions has at least one electrostatic discharge tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Au Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Yu-Chuan Lin, Sheng-Fa Liu, Jing-Tin Kuo, Hsin-Hung Lee, Wei-Jen Chang, Pei-Yu Chen, Yu-Mei Chiu, Mei-Sheng Ma, Kuo-Hsing Cheng
  • Publication number: 20120065146
    Abstract: Found in various eukaryotic organisms, polo-like kinases (collectively, Plks) are a conserved subfamily of Ser/Thr protein kinases that play critical roles in cell proliferation. Provided herein are compounds that specifically inhibit the activity of Plks, specifically Plk1. Further provided herein are methods for use of the compounds for the treatment of hyperproliferative disorders, particularly cancer. Also provided are uses of the compounds for the preparation of a medicament.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2010
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: Government of the United States of America, as Represented by the Secretary, Department of Health
    Inventors: Terrence R. Burke, JR., Fa Liu, Kyung S. Lee, Jung-Eun Park
  • Publication number: 20120034657
    Abstract: The invention relates to the field of compounds, especially peptides or polypeptides, that have thrombopoietic activity. The peptides and polypeptides of the invention may be used to increase platelets or platelet precursors (e.g., megakaryocytes) in a mammal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: AMGEN INC.
    Inventors: Chuan-Fa LIU, Ulrich FEIGE, Janet C. CHEETHAM
  • Publication number: 20120000805
    Abstract: A tool holder assembly including a housing with a chamber, a rotating holder with a plurality of slots, torsion spring, and an adapter, thereby forming an easy-to-use and portable tool holder. The slots at the top and the bottom of the rotating holder are provided for receiving screwdriver bits in different shapes and sizes. An insertion hole of the adapter is provided for the insertion of a hand tool in order to tighten a screw. Besides, the rotating holder may be swiveled by means of the torsion spring in an inclined position relative to the housing, thereby facilitating the removal and the storage of the screwdriver bits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2010
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventor: Tsai-Fa LIU
  • Patent number: 8083060
    Abstract: A tool holder assembly including a housing with a chamber, a rotating holder with a plurality of slots, a torsion spring, and an adapter, thereby forming an easy-to-use and portable tool holder. The slots at the top and the bottom of the rotating holder are provided for receiving screwdriver bits in different shapes and sizes. An insertion hole of the adapter is provided for the insertion of a hand tool in order to tighten a screw. Besides, the rotating holder may be swiveled by means of the torsion spring in an inclined position relative to the housing, thereby facilitating the removal and the storage of the screwdriver bits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Inventor: Tsai-Fa Liu
  • Patent number: 8044174
    Abstract: The invention relates to the field of compounds, especially peptides or polypeptides, that have thrombopoietic activity. The peptides and polypeptides of the invention may be used to increase platelets or platelet precursors (e.g., megakaryocytes) in a mammal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Amgen Inc.
    Inventors: Chuan-Fa Liu, Ulrich Feige, Janet C. Cheetham
  • Publication number: 20110245458
    Abstract: Disclosed is a peptide nucleic acid monomer as well as a corresponding peptide nucleic acid molecule. The monomer comprises a terminal amino group and a terminal group A. The terminal amino group and the terminal group A are connected by an aliphatic moiety. The main chain of this aliphatic moiety is free of groups that are charged under physiological conditions. The terminal group A is one of —COOH, —COOR3, —COX, —COSR3, —CN, —CONH2, —CONHR3, —CONR3, R4, with R3 and R4 being H or an aliphatic, alicyclic, aromatic, arylaliphatic or arylalicyclic group, and X being a halogen atom. The terminal amino group is substituted by an aliphatic group with a main chain of at least two carbon atoms and optionally 0 to a bout 2 heteroatoms selected from the group N, O, S, Se and Si. The main chain has a polar head group Z.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2008
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: NANYANG TECHONOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Chuan Fa Liu, Yun Zeng, Xiao Wei Lu
  • Patent number: 7994117
    Abstract: The invention relates to the field of compounds, especially peptides or polypeptides, that have thrombopoietic activity. The peptides and polypeptides of the invention may be used to increase platelets or platelet precursors (e.g., megakaryocytes) in a mammal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Amgen Inc.
    Inventors: Chuan-Fa Liu, Ulrich Feige, Janet C. Cheetham
  • Publication number: 20110110740
    Abstract: A drilling bit with the depth-limiting and angle-leading function for the carpenter's work, having a covering sleeve (with a driving shaft) and a bit holder for securing a bit. A limit ring and a screw socket (with female thread) are screwable to the covering sleeve (with the male thread) for adjusting the depth of the spot-faced hole in a workpiece (to be drilled) according to the actual operation requirement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2009
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Inventor: Tsai Fa Liu
  • Publication number: 20110057887
    Abstract: A touch panel including a substrate, a plurality of first sensing series, and a plurality of second sensing series is provided. The first sensing series and the second sensing series are disposed on the substrate. The first sensing series extend along a first direction and are electrically insulated from each other. Each of the first sensing series includes a plurality of first sensing pads and a plurality of first bridge portions connected between the first sensing pads. The second sensing series extend along a second direction and are electrically insulated from each other. Each of the second sensing series includes a plurality of second sensing pads and a plurality of second bridge portions connected between the second sensing pads. Each of the first bridge portions and one of the second bridge portions are intersected, and at least one of the second bridge portions has at least one electrostatic discharge tip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yu-Chuan Lin, Sheng-Fa Liu, Jing-Tin Kuo, Hsin-Hung Lee, Wei-Jen Chang, Pei-Yu Chen, Yu-Mei Chiu, Mei-Sheng Ma, Kuo-Hsing Cheng
  • Publication number: 20100024610
    Abstract: An assembly/disassembly pliers including two pivoted pliers bodies is used to assemble or disassemble a heat sink on or from a chip. The heat sink is disposed in a fixing member, and two hooks of the fixing member are buckled with the chip. An actuating handle and an operating board are respectively disposed on each pliers body, and a bump is extended from at least one operating board. The two actuating handles are actuated to drive the two operating boards to open towards opposite directions, such that the bumps push the fixing member and release the hooks, such that the fixing member and the heat sink are installed on or separated from the chip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2008
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: INVENTEC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Wen-Hua Chen, Wei-Hung Lu, Hsin-Fa Liu, Yu-Chung Huang
  • Patent number: 7605120
    Abstract: The present invention relates to certain biologically active peptides and conjugated peptides which can be used as therapeutics or prophylactics against diseases or conditions linked to B1 as the causative agent. In a preferred embodiment of the invention biologically active PEG-conjugated peptides are provided. In one aspect of the present invention, pharmacologically active PEG-conjugated peptides of the present invention are useful to treat inflammation or pain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: Amgen Inc.
    Inventors: Gordon Ng, Benny C. Askew, Jr., Derin C. D'Amico, Mark A. Jarosinski, Chuan-Fa Liu
  • Publication number: 20090233002
    Abstract: A method of an anti-glare surface treatment including following steps is provided. First, a resin layer is formed on a substrate. Next, the substrate is placed in a chamber that is filled with a water steam. A number of micro cavities are formed on a surface of the resin layer on the substrate by means of collision of the water steam. The resin layer on the substrate is then cured. The above-mentioned method of the anti-glare surface treatment is easy in process, low in cost and good in quality control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2008
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Applicant: Chunghwa Picture Tubes, LTD.
    Inventors: Li-Chen Huang, Huai-An Li, Sheng-Fa Liu, Yu-Hsien Chen, Yu-Cheng Lo, Chung-Nan Lee, Shu-Mei Chang