Patents by Inventor Fang-Hei Tsau

Fang-Hei Tsau 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: 10743926
    Abstract: An osteo-implant including two end portions, at least one middle structure, and a plurality of connection portions is provided. The middle structure is disposed between the two end portions and includes a plurality of middle portions. The middle portions are connected to the two end portions through the connection portions. When the two end portions are moved relatively along an axial direction of the osteo-implant, the two end portions drive the middle portions to push with each other and have displacements along a radial direction of the osteo-implant through the connection portions, such that an outer diameter of the osteo-implant is increased by the middle portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Ming-Jun Li, Hong-Jen Lai, Pei-I Tsai, Fang-Hei Tsau, Wei-Chin Huang, Yu-Tsung Chiu
  • Publication number: 20200197059
    Abstract: An osteo-implant including two end portions, at least one middle structure, and a plurality of connection portions is provided. The middle structure is disposed between the two end portions and includes a plurality of middle portions. The middle portions are connected to the two end portions through the connection portions. When the two end portions are moved relatively along an axial direction of the osteo-implant, the two end portions drive the middle portions to push with each other and have displacements along a radial direction of the osteo-implant through the connection portions, such that an outer diameter of the osteo-implant is increased by the middle portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Ming-Jun Li, Hong-Jen Lai, Pei-I Tsai, Fang-Hei Tsau, Wei-Chin Huang, Yu-Tsung Chiu
  • Patent number: 10064737
    Abstract: An implant device for osseous integration includes a plurality of connection bars and at least one frame bar. These connection bars are connected with each other to form a three-dimensional (3D) grid structure. The frame bar is connected with at least two of the connection bars to define at least one edge of the 3D grid structure. Wherein, the frame bar has a diameter substantially greater than that of these connection bars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Jane S C Tsai, Hsin-Hsin Shen, Fang-Hei Tsau, Ji-Bin Horng, Pei-I Tsai, Chih-Chieh Huang, Yi-Hung Wen, Hong-Jen Lai, Sung-Ho Liu, Ching-Chih Lin, Meng-Huang Wu
  • Patent number: 9945370
    Abstract: A gas compression system is provided. The gas compression system includes a compressor, an adsorption device, and a fluid control device. The compressor includes a first port and a second port. The adsorption device is adapted to output the high pressure hydrogen gas to the first port and absorb the low pressure hydrogen gas from the second port. The adsportion includes a first container connected to the first port or the second port, and a second container connected to the first port or the second port. The first container and the second container includes a hydrogen adsorption material adapted to release the high pressure hydrogen gas when heated, and absorb the low pressure hydrogen gas when cooled. A method of using the gas compression system is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Kai-Fan Lo, Chien-Yun Huang, Chien-Chang Hung, Fang-Hei Tsau
  • Publication number: 20170156878
    Abstract: An implant device for osseous integration includes a plurality of connection bars and at least one frame bar. These connection bars are connected with each other to form a three-dimensional (3D) grid structure. The frame bar is connected with at least two of the connection bars to define at least one edge of the 3D grid structure. Wherein, the frame bar has a diameter substantially greater than that of these connection bars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Jane SC Tsai, Hsin-Hsin Shen, Fang-Hei Tsau, Ji-Bin Horng, Pei-Yi Tsai, Chih-Chieh Huang, Yi-Hung Wen, Hong-Jen Lai, Sung-Ho Liu, Ching-Chih Lin, Meng-Huang Wu
  • Publication number: 20170146000
    Abstract: A gas compression system is provided. The gas compression system includes a compressor, an adsorption device, and a fluid control device. The compressor includes a first port and a second port. The adsorption device is adapted to output the high pressure hydrogen gas to the first port and absorb the low pressure hydrogen gas from the second port. The adsportion includes a first container connected to the first port or the second port, and a second container connected to the first port or the second port. The first container and the second container includes a hydrogen adsorption material adapted to release the high pressure hydrogen gas when heated, and absorb the low pressure hydrogen gas when cooled. A method of using the gas compression system is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Kai-Fan Lo, Chien-Yun Huang, Chien-Chang Hung, Fang-Hei Tsau
  • Patent number: 8841045
    Abstract: A method for fabricating a bi-polar plate of a fuel cell and the bi-polar plate thereof are presented. A graphite film is formed first. Next, a polymeric material added with electrically conductive powder is coated on a surface of a metal substrate. The graphite film is disposed on the polymeric material and the polymeric material is hardened to form an adhesive layer, such that the graphite film is attached on the surface of the metal substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Reserach Institute
    Inventors: Wen-Lin Wang, Chun-Hsing Wu, Kan-Lin Hsueh, Huan-Ruei Shiu, Wen-Chen Chang, Fang-Hei Tsau, Lung-Yu Sung
  • Publication number: 20140000783
    Abstract: A method for fabricating a bi-polar plate of a fuel cell and the bi-polar plate thereof are presented. A graphite film is formed first. Next, a polymeric material added with electrically conductive powder is coated on a surface of a metal substrate. The graphite film is disposed on the polymeric material and the polymeric material is hardened to form an adhesive layer, such that the graphite film is attached on the surface of the metal substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Wen-Lin Wang, Chun-Hsing Wu, Kan-Lin Hsueh, Huan-Ruei Shiu, Wen-Chen Chang, Fang-Hei Tsau, Lung-Yu Sung
  • Publication number: 20130337350
    Abstract: A power supply device is provided. The power supply device includes a fuel cell, a hydrogen generator, a check valve and an exhaust valve. The fuel cell has a hydrogen inlet and a hydrogen outlet. The hydrogen generator is connected to the hydrogen inlet and used for generating hydrogen. The check valve is disposed in the hydrogen inlet and used for preventing the hydrogen within the fuel cell from flowing to the hydrogen generator, and preventing exterior air from entering the fuel cell. The exhaust valve is disposed in the hydrogen outlet for exhausting the hydrogen within the fuel cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Jie-Ren Ku, Chan-Li Hsueh, Ya-Yi Hsu, Fang-Hei Tsau, Reiko Ohara, Shing-Fen Tsai, Chien-Chang Hung, Ming-Shan Jeng, Cheng-Yen Chen
  • Patent number: 8546046
    Abstract: A method for fabricating a bi-polar plate of a fuel cell and the bi-polar plate thereof are presented. A graphite film is formed first. Next, a polymeric material added with electrically conductive powder is coated on a surface of a metal substrate. The graphite film is disposed on the polymeric material and the polymeric material is hardened to form an adhesive layer, such that the graphite film is attached on the surface of the metal substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Wen-Lin Wang, Chun-Hsing Wu, Kan-Lin Hsueh, Huan-Ruei Shiu, Wen-Chen Chang, Fang-Hei Tsau, Lung-Yu Sung
  • Patent number: 8535838
    Abstract: A power supply device is provided. The power supply device includes a fuel cell, a hydrogen generator, a check valve and an exhaust valve. The fuel cell has a hydrogen inlet and a hydrogen outlet. The hydrogen generator is connected to the hydrogen inlet and used for generating hydrogen. The check valve is disposed in the hydrogen inlet and used for preventing the hydrogen within the fuel cell from flowing to the hydrogen generator, and preventing exterior air from entering the fuel cell. The exhaust valve is disposed in the hydrogen outlet for exhausting the hydrogen within the fuel cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Jie-Ren Ku, Chan-Li Hsueh, Ya-Yi Hsu, Fang-hei Tsau, Reiko Ohara, Shing-Fen Tsai, Chien-Chang Hung, Ming-Shan Jeng, Cheng-Yen Chen
  • Publication number: 20130129572
    Abstract: A hydrogen-generating equipment including a hydrogen-generating device and a hydrogen-purifying device is provided. The hydrogen-generating device is capable of generating a hydrogen-gas, a water-vapor mixed in the hydrogen-gas and a toxic-gas mixed in the hydrogen-gas. The hydrogen-purifying device includes a water-vapor filter unit and a toxic-gas filter unit. The hydrogen-gas passes through the water-vapor filter unit to remove the water-vapor mixed in the hydrogen-gas. The toxic-gas filter unit includes a filtering assembly. The surface of the filtering assembly has a plurality of hydroxyls. After the hydrogen-gas passes through the water-vapor filter unit, the hydrogen-gas passes through the toxic-gas filter unit, and the toxic-gas mixed in the hydrogen-gas reacts with a plurality of hydroxyls on a surface of the filtering assembly to remove the toxic-gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Inventors: Yu-Wen Lu, Chan-Li Hsueh, Jie-Ren Ku, Po-Kuei Chou, Fang-Hei Tsau
  • Publication number: 20110143240
    Abstract: A hydrogen generation system comprising solid hydrogen fuel, a liquid absorbent material, and a phase-change material is provided. When the liquid (usually water, alcohol, or aqueous solution of alcohol, aqueous solution of salt or aqueous solution of acid) in the absorbent material contacts with the solid hydrogen fuel, the solid hydrogen fuel will react with the liquid to release hydrogen and generate heat. The heat as generated will accumulate to increase the reaction temperature, and then boost the hydrogen-releasing rate. The phase-change material is adjacent to the solid hydrogen fuel for absorbing and storing the reaction heat, so as to stabilize the reaction temperature. Therefore, the hydrogen-releasing rate is kept as constant to achieve a steady hydrogen flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Chan-Li Hsueh, Jie-Ren Ku, Cheng-Yen Chen, Ming-Shan Jeng, Fang-hei Tsau
  • Publication number: 20110143235
    Abstract: A power supply device is provided. The power supply device includes a fuel cell, a hydrogen generator, a check valve and an exhaust valve. The fuel cell has a hydrogen inlet and a hydrogen outlet. The hydrogen generator is connected to the hydrogen inlet and used for generating hydrogen. The check valve is disposed in the hydrogen inlet and used for preventing the hydrogen within the fuel cell from flowing to the hydrogen generator, and preventing exterior air from entering the fuel cell. The exhaust valve is disposed in the hydrogen outlet for exhausting the hydrogen within the fuel cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Jie-Ren Ku, Chan-Li Hsueh, Ya-Yi Hsu, Fang-hei Tsau, Reiko Ohara, Shing-Fen Tsai, Chien-Chang Hung, Ming-Shan Jeng, Cheng-Yen Chen
  • Publication number: 20110142754
    Abstract: An one-off and adjustment method of hydrogen releasing from chemical hydride. The “one/off” of hydrogen release is controlled by the “contact/non-contact” procedures between the reactants. First, at least a hydride powder, a catalyst powder and a water-containing reactant are provided, and at least any two of three are mixed to form a mixture. Hydrogen gas is generated by adjusting a contact area between the mixture and the remaining one. The hydrogen-releasing reaction is terminated when a non-contacting state between the mixture and the remaining one occurs. Alternatively, an inhibitor or an inhibiting method could be used for suppressing or terminating the hydrogen-releasing reaction. The hydrogen-releasing rate could be controlled and adjusted by the extent of suppression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventors: Jie-Ren KU, Chan-Li HSUEH, Cheng-Yen CHEN, Ming-Shan JENG, Fang-hei TSAU
  • Publication number: 20110123906
    Abstract: A method for fabricating a bi-polar plate of a fuel cell and the bi-polar plate thereof are presented. A graphite film is formed first. Next, a polymeric material added with electrically conductive powder is coated on a surface of a metal substrate. The graphite film is disposed on the polymeric material and the polymeric material is hardened to form an adhesive layer, such that the graphite film is attached on the surface of the metal substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Wen Lin Wang, Chun Hsing Wu, Kan Lin Hsueh, Huan Ruei Shiu, Wen Chen Chang, Fang Hei Tsau, Lung Yu Sung
  • Patent number: 7067216
    Abstract: A design of bipolar plate gas moisturizing apparatus of the fuel cell is disclosed. Using a channel installed in the middle section of fuel channel and a water-absorptive material attached to its bottom, water is directly guided into the fuel channel of the bipolar plate in the fuel cell. The fuel inside the fuel channel thus obtains sufficient water to enhance the humidity of the proton exchange membrane and the efficiency of the fuel cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Yi-Yie Yan, Fa-Lin Chen, Hsin-Sen Chu, Ruey-Jong Shyu, Fang-Hei Tsau
  • Publication number: 20040121209
    Abstract: A design of bipolar plate gas moisturizing apparatus of the fuel cell is disclosed. Using a channel installed in the middle section of fuel channel and a water-absorptive material attached to its bottom, water is directly guided into the fuel channel of the bipolar plate in the fuel cell. The fuel inside the fuel channel thus obtains sufficient water to enhance the humidity of the proton exchange membrane and the efficiency of the fuel cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Inventors: Yi-Yie Yan, Fa-Lin Chen, Hsin-Sen Chu, Ruey-Jong Shyu, Fang-Hei Tsau
  • Patent number: 6524064
    Abstract: A fan filter unit includes a housing having a side wall and a top wall with a bell mouth serving as an air inlet and an open bottom to which a filtering net is attached to serve as an air outlet. A centrifugal fan is arranged in the housing to drive the air from inlet. The fan assembly has an output port for driving an air flow toward the air outlet. A guide plate is arranged in the housing for guiding the air flow along the path from the fan assembly to the air outlet. A sound-absorbing structure including a plurality of wedge-shaped elements made of a sound-absorbing material is attached to the side wall. The wedge-shaped elements are arranged in a line for effectively reducing noise level caused by the operation of the fan assembly. A second line of wedge-shaped elements is optionally attached to the side wall with the wedge-shaped elements of the two lines alternating each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Ya-Wen Chou, Ming-Shan Jeng, Meen-Dou Hoo, Fang-Hei Tsau
  • Publication number: 20020182060
    Abstract: A fan filter unit includes a housing having a side wall and a top wall with a bell mouth serving as an air inlet and an open bottom to which a filtering net is attached to serve as an air outlet. A centrifugal fan is arranged in the housing to drive the air from inlet. The fan assembly has an output port for driving an air flow toward the air outlet. A guide plate is arranged in the housing for guiding the air flow along the path from the fan assembly to the air outlet. A sound-absorbing structure including a plurality of wedge-shaped elements made of a sound-absorbing material is attached to the side wall. The wedge-shaped elements are arranged in a line for effectively reducing noise level caused by the operation of the fan assembly. A second line of wedge-shaped elements is optionally attached to the side wall with the wedge-shaped elements of the two lines alternating each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2001
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventors: Ya-Wen Chou, Ming-Shan Jeng, Meen-Dou Hoo, Fang-Hei Tsau