Patents by Inventor Hoi Lam Tam

Hoi Lam Tam 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: 11713503
    Abstract: A method for forming a substrate with a multi-layered, flexible, and anti-scratch metal oxides protective coating being deposited onto the substrate is provided in the present invention, wherein the top most layer of the coating comprises Al2O3 or a mixture thereof such that the top most layer acts as an anti-scratching layer. The multi-layered, flexible and anti-scratch metal oxides protective coating also retains the flexibility of the underlying substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignees: Hong Kong Baptist University, Cathay Photonics Limited
    Inventors: Kok Wai Cheah, Wing Yui Lam, Yu Wai Chan, Shing Chi Tse, Suet Ying Ching, Hoi Lam Tam
  • Patent number: 11535926
    Abstract: A method to transfer a layer of harder thin film substrate onto a softer, flexible substrate. In particular, the present invention provides a method to deposit a layer of sapphire thin film on to a softer and flexible substrate e.g. quartz, fused silica, silicon, glass, toughened glass, PET, polymers, plastics, paper and fabrics. This combination provides the hardness of sapphire thin film to softer flexible substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: HKBU R&D LICENSING LIMITED
    Inventors: Kok Wai Cheah, Wing Yui Lam, Hoi Lam Tam
  • Patent number: 10941480
    Abstract: A method to transfer a layer of harder thin film substrate onto a softer, flexible substrate. In particular, the present invention provides a method to deposit a layer of sapphire thin film on to a softer and flexible substrate e.g. PET, polymers, plastics, paper and fabrics. This combination provides the hardness of sapphire thin film to softer flexible substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: HKBU R&D LICENSING LIMITED
    Inventors: Kok Wai Cheah, King Fai Li, Hoi Lam Tam, Guixin Li, Wing Yui Lam, Yu Wai Chan
  • Publication number: 20190249292
    Abstract: A method for forming a substrate with a multi-layered, flexible, and anti-scratch metal oxides protective coating being deposited onto the substrate is provided in the present invention, wherein the top most layer of the coating comprises Al2O3 or a mixture thereof such that the top most layer acts as an anti-scratching layer. The multi-layered, flexible and anti-scratch metal oxides protective coating also retains the flexibility of the underlying substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Kok Wai CHEAH, Wing Yui LAM, Yu Wai CHAN, Shing Chi TSE, Suet Ying CHING, Hoi Lam TAM
  • Publication number: 20190169734
    Abstract: A method to transfer a layer of harder thin film substrate onto a softer, flexible substrate. In particular, the present invention provides a method to deposit a layer of sapphire thin film on to a softer and flexible substrate e.g. quartz, fused silica, silicon, glass, toughened glass, PET, polymers, plastics, paper and fabrics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Kok Wai CHEAH, Wing Yui LAM, Hoi Lam TAM
  • Publication number: 20190169735
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to display, windows, camera cover, lens and lens cover, optical/infra-red sensors, glasses and spectacles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Kok Wai CHEAH, Shing Chi TSE, Hoi Lam TAM
  • Patent number: 10227689
    Abstract: A method to transfer a layer of harder thin film substrate onto a softer, flexible substrate. In particular, the present invention provides a method to deposit a layer of sapphire thin film on to a softer and flexible substrate e.g. quartz, fused silica, silicon, glass, toughened glass, PET, polymers, plastics, paper and fabrics. This combination provides the hardness of sapphire thin film to softer flexible substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: Hong Kong Baptist University
    Inventors: Kok Wai Cheah, Wing Yui Lam, Hoi Lam Tam
  • Publication number: 20180347028
    Abstract: A method to transfer a layer of harder thin film substrate onto a softer, flexible substrate. In particular, the present invention provides a method to deposit a layer of sapphire thin film on to a softer and flexible substrate e.g. PET, polymers, plastics, paper and fabrics. This combination provides the hardness of sapphire thin film to softer flexible substrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Kok Wai CHEAH, King Fai LI, Hoi Lam TAM, Guixin LI, Wing Yui LAM, Yu Wai CHAN
  • Patent number: 10072329
    Abstract: A method to transfer a layer of harder thin film substrate onto a softer, flexible substrate. In particular, the present invention provides a method to deposit a layer of sapphire thin film on to a softer and flexible substrate e.g. PET, polymers, plastics, paper and fabrics. This combination provides the hardness of sapphire thin film to softer flexible substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: Hong Kong Baptist University
    Inventors: Kok Wai Cheah, King Fai Li, Hoi Lam Tam, Ka Suen Lee, Guixin Li, Wing Yui Lam, Yu Wai Chan
  • Publication number: 20180202036
    Abstract: A method to transfer a layer of harder thin film substrate onto a softer, flexible substrate. In particular, the present invention provides a method to deposit a layer of sapphire thin film on to a softer and flexible substrate e.g. quartz, fused silica, silicon, glass, toughened glass, PET, polymers, plastics, paper and fabrics. This combination provides the hardness of sapphire thin film to softer flexible substrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2018
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventors: Kok Wai CHEAH, Wing Yui LAM, Hoi Lam TAM
  • Patent number: 9932663
    Abstract: A method to transfer a layer of harder thin film substrate onto a softer, flexible substrate. In particular, the present invention provides a method to deposit a layer of sapphire thin film on to a softer and flexible substrate e.g. quartz, fused silica, silicon, glass, toughened glass, PET, polymers, plastics, paper and fabrics. This combination provides the hardness of sapphire thin film to softer flexible substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Kok Wai Cheah, Wing Yui Lam, Hoi Lam Tam
  • Publication number: 20170260620
    Abstract: A method to transfer a layer of harder thin film substrate onto a softer, flexible substrate. In particular, the present invention provides a method to deposit a layer of sapphire thin film on to a softer and flexible substrate e.g. quartz, fused silica, silicon, glass, toughened glass, PET, polymers, plastics, paper and fabrics. This combination provides the hardness of sapphire thin film to softer flexible substrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Kok Wai CHEAH, Wing Yui LAM, Hoi Lam TAM
  • Patent number: 9695501
    Abstract: A method to deposit a layer of harder thin film substrate onto a softer substrate. In particular, the present invention provides a method to deposit a layer of sapphire thin film on to a softer substrate e.g. quartz, fused silica, silicon and (toughen) glass. This combination is better than pure sapphire substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Kok Wai Cheah, King Fai Li, Hoi Lam Tam, Wing Yui Lam, Ka Suen Lee
  • Publication number: 20160076135
    Abstract: A method to deposit a layer of harder thin film substrate onto a softer substrate. In particular, the present invention provides a method to deposit a layer of sapphire thin film on to a softer substrate e.g. quartz, fused silica, silicon and (toughen) glass. This combination is better than pure sapphire substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: Kok Wai CHEAH, King Fai LI, Hoi Lam TAM, Wing Yui LAM, Ka Suen LEE
  • Publication number: 20160024639
    Abstract: A method to transfer a layer of harder thin film substrate onto a softer, flexible substrate. In particular, the present invention provides a method to deposit a layer of sapphire thin film on to a softer and flexible substrate e.g. PET, polymers, plastics, paper and fabrics. This combination provides the hardness of sapphire thin film to softer flexible substrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Kok Wai CHEAH, King Fai LI, Hoi Lam TAM, Ka Suen LEE, Guixin LI, Wing Yui LAM, Yu Wai CHAN
  • Publication number: 20130163928
    Abstract: A polymer waveguide for coupling with one or more light transmissible devices, a method of fabricating a polymer waveguide for coupling with one or more light transmissible devices, and a method of coupling a polymer waveguide with one or more light transmissible devices. The polymeric waveguide comprises a grating structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: AGENCY FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH
    Inventors: Xizu Wang, Hoi Lam Tam, Zhikuan Chen, Furong Zhu
  • Publication number: 20120266957
    Abstract: A photovoltaic cell comprises first and second electrode layers, an organic photoactive layer between the first and second electrode layers, and a polymeric grating structure in the first electrode layer. The first and second electrode layers are configured to collect electrical charges from the photoactive layer and to allow light to transmit through the first electrode layer to reach the photoactive layer. The grating structure is configured to provide a grating periodicity of about 100 nm to about 500 nm and grating amplitude of about 100 nm to about 500 nm. A device comprising the photovoltaic cell is disclosed. A photovoltaic cell may be formed by printing a polymer on a substrate to form a grating structure, forming a first electrode layer on the polymeric grating structure and the substrate, forming an organic photoactive layer above the first electrode layer, and forming a second electrode layer above the photoactive layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: Agency for Science, Technology and Research
    Inventors: Xizu Wang, Hoi Lam Tam, Wei Peng Goh, Zhikuan Chen, Furong Zhu
  • Patent number: 6869814
    Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED), and a method for producing the same. The LED includes a substrate that may be made of silicon, a first conductive layer on one side, and a porous insulating layer on the opposite side. The insulating layer defines microcavities therein, the microcavities having sharp tips on their inner surfaces. The microcavities have gas inside. A second conductive layer is disposed over the insulating layer. When an electrical potential is applied between the conductive layers, the gas-filled microcavities act as plasma discharge lamps, emitting light. The light may be in the ultraviolet portion of the spectrum. The method includes etching a substrate to produce a porous insulating layer on one side, depositing a first conductive layer on the opposite side, and depositing a second conductive layer over the insulating layer. The microcavities in the insulating layer are then filled with gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2005
    Inventors: Kok Wai Cheah, Wai Kwok Wong, Hoi Lam Tam
  • Publication number: 20040211973
    Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED), and a method for producing the same. The LED includes a substrate that may be made of silicon, a first conductive layer on one side, and a porous insulating layer on the opposite side. The insulating layer defines microcavities therein, the microcavities having sharp tips on their inner surfaces. The microcavities have gas inside. A second conductive layer is disposed over the insulating layer. When an electrical potential is applied between the conductive layers, the gas-filled microcavities act as plasma discharge lamps, emitting light. The light may be in the ultraviolet portion of the spectrum. The method includes etching a substrate to produce a porous insulating layer on one side, depositing a first conductive layer on the opposite side, and depositing a second conductive layer over the insulating layer. The microcavities in the insulating layer are then filled with gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2004
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Inventors: Kok Wai Cheah, Wai Kwok Wong, Hoi Lam Tam
  • Patent number: 6759686
    Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED), and a method for producing the same. The LED includes a substrate that may be made of silicon, a first conductive layer on one side, and a porous insulating layer on the opposite side. The insulating layer defines microcavities therein, the microcavities having sharp tips on their inner surfaces. The microcavities have gas inside. A second conductive layer is disposed over the insulating layer. When an electrical potential is applied between the conductive layers, the gas-filled microcavities act as plasma discharge lamps, emitting light. The light may be in the ultraviolet portion of the spectrum. The method includes etching a substrate to produce a porous insulating layer on one side, depositing a first conductive layer on the opposite side, and depositing a second conductive layer over the insulating layer. The microcavities in the insulating layer are then filled with gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Inventors: Kok Wai Cheah, Wai Kwok Wong, Hoi Lam Tam