Patents by Inventor Gary Chen
Gary 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).
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Publication number: 20250125546Abstract: A connector for electrically connecting to conductive structures formed on a semiconductor device includes a core including an isolation layer and signal vias and ground vias formed in the isolation layer; a first ground plane formed on a surface of the core and electrically connected to the ground vias; a first set of contact elements formed on a first surface of the core and electrically connected to the signal vias to form signal pins; a second set of contact elements formed on the first surface and electrically connected to a subset of the ground vias to form ground pins. The remaining ground vias without contact elements form buried ground vias. Each signal pin in the first set of signal pins is arranged between adjacent buried ground vias in a first direction of the two-dimensional array.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2024Publication date: April 17, 2025Inventors: Woody Maynard, Mayuresh Patki, David Chen, Gary Hsieh
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Publication number: 20250118598Abstract: An interconnection structure and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The interconnection structure includes a first dielectric layer, a first conductive feature, a second dielectric layer, and a barrier layer. The first conductive feature is disposed on the first dielectric layer, the second dielectric layer is disposed on the first dielectric layer and surrounds the sidewalls of the first conductive feature, the barrier layer is disposed between the first dielectric layer and the second dielectric layer and between the sidewalls of the first conductive feature and the second dielectric layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2023Publication date: April 10, 2025Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Cheng-Chin LEE, Ting-Ya LO, Chi-Lin TENG, Shao-Kuan LEE, Kuang-Wei YANG, Gary HSU WEI LIU, Yen-Ju WU, Jing-Ting SU, Hsin-Yen HUANG, Hsiao-Kang CHANG, Wei-Chen CHU, Shu-Yun KU, Chia-Tien WU, Ming-Han LEE, Hsin-Ping CHEN
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Publication number: 20250094415Abstract: A method executed by a computing device includes determining that a set of words are included in a word set. The method further includes determining a set of identigens for each word of the word set to produce sets of identigens, where a set of identigens of the sets of identigens represents one or more different meanings of a word of the word set. The method further includes interpreting, using identigen pairing rules, the sets of identigens to produce an entigen set. The method further includes assigning a single new entigen to represent the entigen set, where the single new entigen represents a most likely meaning interpretation of the word set.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2024Publication date: March 20, 2025Applicant: Entigenlogic LLCInventors: Frank John Williams, David Ralph Lazzara, Donald Joseph Wurzel, Paige Kristen Thompson, Stephen Emerson Sundberg, Stephen Chen, Karl Olaf Knutson, Jessy Thomas, David Michael Corns, II, Andrew Chu, Eric Andrew Faurie, Theodore Mazurkiewicz, Gary W. Grube
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Patent number: 12251457Abstract: The invention described herein includes a self-neutralizing amino acid-based cationic composition that contains an amino acid-based cationic ester, a nonionic amphiphile, and an anhydrous buffering agent. In an embodiment, the composition, when dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous solvent, provides a resultant solution/dispersion having a pH of greater than about 4. The amino acid-based cationic ester may be a reaction product of (i) an amino acid having a non-polar side chain, and an amine group that has been neutralized with an acid; with (ii) a long chain fatty alcohol. Also included within the scope of the invention are methods of preparing a self-neutralizing amino acid-based cationic composition, such method including combining an amino acid-based cationic ester, a nonionic amphiphile and an anhydrous buffering agent. The resulting composition is in an anhydrous solid form. Formulations containing the amino acid-based cationic ester and/or a composition that includes it, are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2022Date of Patent: March 18, 2025Assignee: INOLEX INVESTMENT CORPORATIONInventors: Rocco V. Burgo, Mei Chen, Michael J. Fevola, Gary Mosser, Brittany Pease
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Publication number: 20250077900Abstract: A method executed by a computing device includes determining to extend knowledge within a knowledge database for an object represented by linked entigens of an entigen group based on a deficiency of the entigen group. The method further includes determining a set of identigens for each word of a phrase associated with the object to produce sets of identigens. The method further includes interpreting the sets of identigens to determine a most likely meaning interpretation of the phrase and produce a new entigen group. The method further includes updating the entigen group utilizing the new entigen group to produce a curated entigen group such that a deficiency of the entigen group is resolved providing more accurate and more complete knowledge of the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2024Publication date: March 6, 2025Applicant: entigenlogic LLCInventors: Frank John Williams, David Ralph Lazzara, Donald Joseph Wurzel, Paige Kristen Thompson, Stephen Emerson Sundberg, Ameeta Vasant Reed, Stephen Chen, Dennis Arlen Roberson, Thomas James MacTavish, Karl Olaf Knutson, Jessy Thomas, David Michael Corns, II, Andrew Chu, Theodore Mazurkiewicz, Gary W. Grube
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Publication number: 20250077560Abstract: A method includes selecting an entigen group from a knowledge database. The entigen group is a most likely meaning of a phrase of a string of words. An entigen of the entigen group corresponds to a selected identigen from a set of identigens regarding a word of the string of words. The set of identigens represent different meanings of the word. The method further includes identifying other entigen groups of alternate phrases having a similar most likely meaning from the knowledge database. The alternate phrases are different permutations of the string of words. The method further includes determining a dominant sentiment the other entigen groups and generating an updated clarifying entigen group based on the sentiment.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2024Publication date: March 6, 2025Applicant: entigenlogic LLCInventors: Frank John Williams, David Ralph Lazzara, Stephen Chen, Karl Olaf Knutson, Jessy Thomas, David Michael Corns, II, Andrew Chu, Gary W. Grube, Stephen Emerson Sundberg
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Publication number: 20250074031Abstract: Multiple layer interlayers having enhanced optical and acoustic properties are provided, along with methods of making and using the same. Interlayers as described herein may include at least two outer skin layers and an inner core layer, with one of the outer skin layers having a different thickness than the other at one or more locations along the interlayer. The multi-layer interlayer may also exhibit acoustic properties and, in some cases, may have an overall wedged thickness profile. Additionally, in some aspects, interlayers and laminates formed therefrom may also provide reduced infrared energy transmission, without sacrificing acoustic and/or optical performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2024Publication date: March 6, 2025Applicant: Solutia Inc.Inventors: Wenjie Chen, John Joseph D'Errico, Lora Lee Spangler, Gary Matis, Yalda Farhoudi, Bruce Edward Wade
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Publication number: 20250067907Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula (I) or a salt thereof: wherein X, L, V, R1, R2, R3 and R4, are as defined herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2024Publication date: February 27, 2025Applicant: Ardelyx, Inc.Inventors: Gary Luehr, Dean Dragoli, Michael Leadbetter, Tao Chen, Jason Lewis
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Publication number: 20250054812Abstract: Embodiments include a method of forming a contact structure on a semiconductor substrate. The method including selectively depositing a metal silicide layer over a contact formed within a cavity of a substrate and a bottom surface of the cavity using a selective deposition process, including forming a residual layer on a surface of a dielectric layer forming sidewalls of the cavity, wherein a thickness of the metal silicide layer deposited over the contact is greater than a thickness of the residual layer, removing at least a portion of the residual layer formed on the dielectric layer using an etching process that comprises exposing the metal selectively deposited layer to a metal halide containing precursor, and selectively depositing a metal fill over the metal silicide layer remaining over the contact after removing the at least the portion of the residual layer using a selective metal fill process.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2023Publication date: February 13, 2025Inventors: Qihao ZHU, Shumao ZHANG, Weifeng YE, Yiyang WAN, Gary HOW, Jianqiu GUO, Dong WANG, Shihchung CHEN, Liqi WU, Jiang LU
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Publication number: 20250054767Abstract: Embodiments include a method of forming a contact structure on a semiconductor substrate. The method including selectively depositing a metal silicide layer over a contact formed within a cavity of a substrate and a bottom surface of the cavity using a selective deposition process, including forming a residual layer on a surface of a dielectric layer forming sidewalls of the cavity, wherein a thickness of the metal silicide layer deposited over the contact is greater than a thickness of the residual layer, removing at least a portion of the residual layer formed on the dielectric layer using an etching process that comprises exposing the metal selectively deposited layer to a metal halide containing precursor, and selectively depositing a metal fill over the metal silicide layer remaining over the contact after removing the at least the portion of the residual layer using a selective metal fill process.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2024Publication date: February 13, 2025Inventors: Qihao ZHU, Shumao ZHANG, Weifeng YE, Yiyang WAN, Gary HOW, Jianqiu GUO, Dong WANG, Shihchung CHEN, Liqi WU, Jiang LU
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Patent number: 12224510Abstract: A connector for electrically connecting to conductive structures formed on a semiconductor device includes a core with first, second and third ground planes isolated from each other and signal vias and ground vias formed therein, conductive signal traces formed coplanar with the second ground plane and isolated from a conductive ground layer forming the second ground plane, where one or more conductive signal traces are shielded by the conductive ground layer and by the first and third ground planes. The connector includes a first set of contact elements electrically connected to signal vias that are electrically connected to first ends of the conductive signal traces and a second set of contact elements electrically connected to signal vias that are electrically connected to second ends of the conductive signal traces.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2024Date of Patent: February 11, 2025Assignee: Neoconix, Inc.Inventors: Woody Maynard, Mayuresh Patki, David Chen, Gary Hsieh
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Patent number: 12204863Abstract: A method includes detecting an incomplete entigen group within a knowledge database. The incomplete entigen group includes entigens and one or more entigen relationships between at least some of the entigens. The incomplete entigen group represents knowledge of a topic. The method further includes obtaining additive content for the topic based on the incomplete entigen group and generating an additive entigen group based on the additive content. The method further includes updating the incomplete entigen group utilizing the additive entigen group to produce an updated entigen group. The method further includes indicating that the updated entigen group has an un-curated status when the additive entigen group conflicts with the incomplete entigen group.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2022Date of Patent: January 21, 2025Assignee: entigenlogic LLCInventors: Frank John Williams, David Ralph Lazzara, Donald Joseph Wurzel, Paige Kristen Thompson, Stephen Emerson Sundberg, Ameeta Vasant Reed, Stephen Chen, Dennis Arlen Roberson, Thomas James MacTavish, Karl Olaf Knutson, Jessy Thomas, David Michael Corns, II, Andrew Chu, Theodore Mazurkiewicz, Gary W. Grube
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Publication number: 20240229929Abstract: A shift actuator for a transmission includes a drive assembly coupled with a selector interface. A transmission selector operates between a plurality of transmission settings. A threaded actuator is rotationally operated by the drive assembly. A carriage linearly operates along the threaded actuator to define a plurality of actuator positions that correspond to the transmission settings. An actuator arm extends between the carriage and the transmission selector to translate linear operation of the carriage to rotational operation of the transmission selector.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2021Publication date: July 11, 2024Inventors: Jack ZHAO, Shavin ZHANG, Gary CHEN, Zhengwei YE
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Publication number: 20240133465Abstract: A shift actuator for a transmission includes a drive assembly coupled with a selector interface. A transmission selector operates between a plurality of transmission settings. A threaded actuator is rotationally operated by the drive assembly. A carriage linearly operates along the threaded actuator to define a plurality of actuator positions that correspond to the transmission settings. An actuator arm extends between the carriage and the transmission selector to translate linear operation of the carriage to rotational operation of the transmission selector.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2021Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Jack ZHAO, Shavin ZHANG, Gary CHEN, Zhengwei YE
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Publication number: 20240072450Abstract: One or more Wireless Access Points (WAPs) are provided for a transportation vehicle. One WAP includes a combined board having a first area with micro-processor components and a second area with antenna elements, the second area located at a periphery of the combined board; a metallic cover placed over the first area; and a non-metallic cover placed over the metallic cover and the second area.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2022Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Vic Wu, Shrenik Shah, Larry Nguyen, Shane Lee, Hamabe Taichi, Gary Chen, Edwin Vasquez
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Publication number: 20230371197Abstract: This patent document describes techniques are related to an apparatus for an electronics box for an in-flight entertainment system. The electronics box comprises: a sealed enclosure including electronic components for the in-flight entertainment system disposed in a commercial passenger vehicle; and a cooling structure disposed on a surface of the sealed enclosure and includes: a fan introducing air from outside into the cooling structure, the air creating an air passage that is external to the sealed enclosure and extending along the surface of the sealed enclosure; one or more heat dissipation elements disposed in the air passage and configured to dissipate heat generated by the electronic components; and a duct cover covering the fan and the one or more heat dissipation elements and having an air inlet through which the air enters into the cooling structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2022Publication date: November 16, 2023Inventors: Mark Allen SETELE, Gary CHEN, Yichao JIANG
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Patent number: 11426353Abstract: Active agent encapsulated with a protective composite coating is provided. The coating comprises a first hydrophilic water-swellable inner coating comprising a sealant agent combined with a plasticizer to coat particles of the active agent; and a second hydrophobic outer coating comprising a hydrophobic component combined with an enteric polymer and a plasticizer. The composite coating enhances the stability/viability of the active agent during prolonged storage prior to administration, and on exposure to harsh physiological conditions (e.g. gastric environment) following administration to permit enteric delivery of the active agent. A method of preparing the coated active agent is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2020Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: 13400719 Canada Inc.Inventors: Ted Jin, Nana Akyaa Ackaah-Gyasi, Kuan Huan Gary Chen
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Publication number: 20210401760Abstract: Active agent encapsulated with a protective composite coating is provided. The coating comprises a first hydrophilic water-swellable inner coating comprising a sealant agent combined with a plasticizer to coat particles of the active agent; and a second hydrophobic outer coating comprising a hydrophobic component combined with an enteric polymer and a plasticizer. The composite coating enhances the stability/viability of the active agent during prolonged storage prior to administration, and on exposure to harsh physiological conditions (e.g. gastric environment) following administration to permit enteric delivery of the active agent. A method of preparing the coated active agent is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2020Publication date: December 30, 2021Inventors: Ted Jin, Nana Akyaa Ackaah-Gyasi, Kuan Huan Gary Chen
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Patent number: 11072428Abstract: In-vehicle entertainment (WE) monitor systems can be reconfigurable and modular to improve heat dissipation characteristics and to enable separate removal or installation of one or more parts within the WE monitor system without affecting the rest of the IVE monitor system. A modular system for providing in-vehicle entertainment to passengers on a commercial passenger vehicle includes a main housing, a peripheral housing, and a display panel that are separately removable or installable. A main printed circuit board (PCB) in the main housing is electrically connected to a secondary PCB in the peripheral housing via the first data cable and the secondary PCB is electrically connected to the display panel via the second data cable in a series configuration.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2019Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: PANASONIC AVIONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Shrenik Shah, Feng Jiang, Gary Chen, Vic Wu, Xinyu Li
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Publication number: 20210070450Abstract: In-vehicle entertainment (WE) monitor systems can be reconfigurable and modular to improve heat dissipation characteristics and to enable separate removal or installation of one or more parts within the WE monitor system without affecting the rest of the IVE monitor system. A modular system for providing in-vehicle entertainment to passengers on a commercial passenger vehicle includes a main housing, a peripheral housing, and a display panel that are separately removable or installable. A main printed circuit board (PCB) in the main housing is electrically connected to a secondary PCB in the peripheral housing via the first data cable and the secondary PCB is electrically connected to the display panel via the second data cable in a series configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2019Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventors: Shrenik Shah, Feng Jiang, Gary Chen, Vic Wu, Xinyu Li