Patents by Inventor Kai-Nan An

Kai-Nan An 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: 20240413513
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel dielectric filter, which comprises a dielectric body, N+4 through holes, and an end surface metal layer, wherein the end surface metal layer comprises a first metal block, a second metal block, N middle metal blocks, a penultimate metal block, a last metal block, a first metal sideline, a second metal line segment, a third metal line segment, a fourth metal line segment, and a fifth metal line segment; the first metal block, the second metal block, the N middle metal blocks, the penultimate metal block and the last metal block are respectively formed on peripheral sides of a first resonance hole, a second resonance hole, N middle resonance holes, a penultimate resonance hole and a last resonance hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Applicant: JIAXING GLEAD ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Feijia WU, Yuanyuan ZHANG, Guoyun SHAO, Qin JIANG, Tengjie WU, Shao-Chin LO, Kuan-Yu LU, Kai-Nan HSIEH
  • Publication number: 20240394605
    Abstract: The invention provides a system and a method thereof for establishing an extubation prediction using a machine learning model capable of obtaining an extubation prediction model and key features used by the extubation prediction model through training and/or verification of a machine learning model, and analyzing key feature data of a patient in real time through the extubation prediction model in order to obtain a possibility of extubation of the patient and its related explanation. Accordingly, the system and the method thereof for establishing the extubation prediction using the machine learning model disclosed in the invention are used as a tool for clinical caregivers to evaluate extubation in order to reduce a possibility of reintubation due to inability to breathe spontaneously after extubation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2023
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: WEN-CHENG CHAO, KAI-CHIH PAI, MING-CHENG CHAN, CHIEH-LIANG WU, MIN-SHIAN WANG, CHIEN-LUN LIAO, TA-CHUN HUNG, YAN-NAN LIN, HUI-CHIAO YANG, RUEY-KAI SHEU, LUN-CHI CHEN
  • Publication number: 20240395609
    Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device, a first dielectric layer is formed over a substrate, an adhesion enhancement layer is formed on a surface of the first dielectric layer, and a second dielectric layer is formed on the adhesion enhancement layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hsiao-Min CHEN, Jyh-Nan LIN, Kai-Shiung HSU, Ding-I LIU
  • Patent number: 12148656
    Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device, a first dielectric layer is formed over a substrate, an adhesion enhancement layer is formed on a surface of the first dielectric layer, and a second dielectric layer is formed on the adhesion enhancement layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Hsiao-Min Chen, Jyh-Nan Lin, Kai-Shiung Hsu, Ding-I Liu
  • Publication number: 20240365448
    Abstract: A driving device includes a pulse intensity modulation module, a pulse width modulation module, a pulse density modulation module, and a driving module. The pulse intensity modulation module receives an image processing signal related to a pixel and generates a pulse intensity according to the image processing signal. The pulse width modulation module receives the image processing signal and generates a pulse width according to the image processing signal. The pulse density modulation module receives the image processing signal and generates a pulse density according to the image processing signal. The driving module receives the pulse intensity, the pulse width, and the pulse density and generates a driving signal to the pixel according to the pulse intensity, the pulse width, and the pulse density.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2024
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Inventors: Kai-Hsiang SHIH, Zheng-Shou TUNG, Chien-Nan YEH, Jin-Shing TSENG
  • Publication number: 20240304705
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a gate structure on a substrate, a first spacer on a sidewall of the gate structure, a second spacer on a sidewall of the first spacer, a third spacer on a sidewall of the second spacer, and first and second stacks of an epitaxial layer and a cap layer respectively disposed at first and second sides of the gate structure. Preferably, a part of the second spacer comprises an I-shape, the cap layer includes a planar top surface and an inclined sidewall, the cap layer contacts the second spacer and the third spacer directly, and the cap layer includes a vertical sidewall connected to the inclined sidewall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2024
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Wei-Chih Chuang, Chia-Jong Liu, Kuang-Hsiu Chen, Chung-Ting Huang, Chi-Hsuan Tang, Kai-Hsiang Wang, Bing-Yang Jiang, Yu-Lin Cheng, Chun-Jen Chen, Yu-Shu Lin, Jhong-Yi Huang, Chao-Nan Chen, Guan-Ying Wu
  • Publication number: 20240258160
    Abstract: A method includes depositing an etch stop layer over a first conductive feature, performing a first treatment to amorphize the etch stop layer, depositing a dielectric layer over the etch stop layer, etching the dielectric layer to form an opening, etching-through the etch stop layer to extend the opening into the etch stop layer, and filling the opening with a conductive material to form a second conductive feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2024
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Inventors: Jyh-Nan Lin, Chia-Yu Wu, Kai-Shiung Hsu, Ding-I Liu
  • Patent number: 10842915
    Abstract: Provided herein are hip implant devices and related surgical methods. The hip implants and methods can optionally be used in patients of Asian descent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignees: Excera Orthopedics, Inc., Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventors: Bernard Morrey, Kai-Nan An, Andrew Thoreson, Qingshan Chen, Xinyuan David Wang, James Zhiming Jiang
  • Patent number: 10736621
    Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring a mechanical force applied to a wound site repairing structure are disclosed. In an embodiment, the systems include a wound site repairing structure, a magnetoelastic sensor coupled to the wound site repairing structure, and a detection system. The detection system includes an excitation coil configured to transmit a signal to the magnetoelastic sensor and a detection coil configured to detect a signal indicative of a mechanical force applied to the wound site repairing structure. The detection system also includes a detection unit configured to detect the signal indicative of the mechanical force applied to the wound repairing structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignees: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, Michigan Technology University
    Inventors: Chunfeng Zhao, Kai-Nan An, Keat Ghee Ong, Andrew DeRouin
  • Publication number: 20180049733
    Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring a mechanical force applied to a wound site repairing structure are disclosed. In an embodiment, the systems include a wound site repairing structure, a magnetoelastic sensor coupled to the wound site repairing structure, and a detection system. The detection system includes an excitation coil configured to transmit a signal to the magnetoelastic sensor and a detection coil configured to detect a signal indicative of a mechanical force applied to the wound site repairing structure. The detection system also includes a detection unit configured to detect the signal indicative of the mechanical force applied to the wound repairing structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2016
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventors: Chunfeng Zhao, Kai-Nan An, Keat Chee Ong, Andrew DeRouin
  • Publication number: 20170252482
    Abstract: Provided herein are hip implant devices and related surgical methods. The hip implants and methods can optionally be used in patients of Asian descent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Bernard Morrey, Kai-Nan An, Andrew Thoreson, Qingshan Chen, Xinyuan David Wang, James Zhiming Jiang
  • Patent number: 9687586
    Abstract: Provided herein is a femoral component of a hip implant device, comprising a neck having a central axis; and a body distal to the neck and having a tapered portion, wherein the body has a largest cross section perpendicular to the neck central axis, the largest cross section perpendicular to the neck central axis having a maximum height dimension and a maximum width dimension, wherein the maximum width dimension is 18.5 mm or less. The hip implant can optionally be used in patients of Asian descent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Excera Orthopedics, Inc.
    Inventors: Bernard Morrey, Kai-Nan An, Andrew Thoreson, Qingshan Chen, Xinyuan David Wang, James Zhiming Jiang
  • Publication number: 20160213478
    Abstract: Provided are acetabular cup implant assemblies that can be used in hip replacement surgery. Example assemblies comprise a shell and a liner. The liner can be positioned within a shell. Optionally, the liner can be rotated relative to the shell until the liner is seated in the shell in a position where the liner and shell can be secured to one another. Waveform-shaped features of the shell and liner can guide the relative rotation of the liner and shell. Also provided are methods of seating a liner in shell of an acetabular cup implant assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Bernard Morrey, Kai-Nan An, Andrew Thoreson, Qingshan Chen
  • Publication number: 20160206358
    Abstract: An orthopedic fixation system includes a pedicle screw washer. The pedicle screw washer includes a body, an aperture for receiving a pedicle screw, a first securing member extending from the body spaced from the aperture and dimensioned to engage a first side of a transverse process of a vertebra, and a second securing member extending from the body spaced from the aperture and dimensioned apart from the first securing member to engage a second opposed side of the transverse process of the vertebra.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Chunfeng Zhao, Kai-Nan An, Andrew R. Thoreson
  • Patent number: 9301844
    Abstract: Provided are acetabular cup implant assemblies that can be used in hip replacement surgery. Example assemblies comprise a shell and a liner. The liner can be positioned within a shell. Optionally, the liner can be rotated relative to the shell until the liner is seated in the shell in a position where the liner and shell can be secured to one another. Waveform-shaped features of the shell and liner can guide the relative rotation of the liner and shell. Also provided are methods of seating a liner in shell of an acetabular cup implant assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Mayo Foundation For Medical Education and Research
    Inventors: Bernard Morrey, Kai-Nan An, Andrew Thoreson, Qingshan Chen
  • Patent number: 9125615
    Abstract: Method and system for non-invasive determination of a pressure characteristic associated with carpal tunnel (CT) region of a subject. Speed of a shear wave induced in the tissue of the subject and propagating through the CT region is measured at least once. The pressure characteristic is substantially proportional to determined speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventors: Chunfeng Zhao, Yuexiang Wang, Kai-Nan An, Peter C. Amadio, Xiaoming Zhang, James F. Greenleaf, Bo Qiang
  • Publication number: 20150245913
    Abstract: Provided are acetabular cup implant assemblies that can be used in hip replacement surgery. Example assemblies comprise a shell and a liner. The liner can be positioned within a shell. Optionally, the liner can be rotated relative to the shell until the liner is seated in the shell in a position where the liner and shell can be secured to one another. Waveform-shaped features of the shell and liner can guide the relative rotation of the liner and shell. Also provided are methods of seating a liner in shell of an acetabular cup implant assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2014
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Inventors: Bernard Morrey, Kai-Nan An, Andrew Thoreson, Qingshan Chen
  • Patent number: 8900319
    Abstract: Provided are acetabular cup implant assemblies that can be used in hip replacement surgery. Example assemblies comprise a shell and a liner. The liner can be positioned within a shell. Optionally, the liner can be rotated relative to the shell until the liner is seated in the shell in a position where the liner and shell can be secured to one another. Waveform-shaped features of the shell and liner can guide the relative rotation of the liner and shell. Also provided are methods of seating a liner in shell of an acetabular cup implant assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventors: Bernard Morrey, Kai-Nan An, Andrew Thoreson, Qingshan Chen
  • Patent number: 8894707
    Abstract: This document relates to methods and materials involved in tendon or ligament tissue engineering. For example, methods and materials for generating a composite of acellular tendon or ligament allograft slices seeded with cells and bundled into a graft for tissue repair are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventors: Chunfeng Zhao, Yu-long Sun, Steven L. Moran, Kai-Nan An, Peter C. Amadio
  • Patent number: 8795181
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for using dynamic ultrasonic imaging to analyze a subject's carpal tunnel and generate risk factors indicative of the health of the subject's subsynovial connective tissue and the subject's risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome. The system and method uses speckle imaging techniques to track dynamic structures within the carpal tunnel and statistical analysis techniques to compare the properties of these dynamic structures of the subject to those of normal subjects and subjects having carpal tunnel syndrome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: MAYO Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventors: Chunfeng Zhao, Kai-Nan An, Peter C. Amadio, Hector R. Villarraga, Yuichi Yoshii