Patents by Inventor Ku Lin

Ku Lin 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: 20220050489
    Abstract: A band gap reference voltage generating circuit includes a reference voltage generating circuit, a current generating circuit, a current divider circuit, and a first connection path switching circuit. The reference voltage generating circuit forms a reference voltage on first and second current input terminals thereof. First and second input terminals of the current generating circuit are connected to the first and second current input terminals, respectively. The current generating circuit generates a first current to bias the reference voltage generating circuit. The current divider circuit includes a current input terminal, a first current output terminal, and a second current output terminal. The first connection path switching circuit switches connection paths between the first input terminal and the second input terminal of the current generating circuit, and the first current input terminal and the second current input terminal of the current divider circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: Chang-Xian WU, Chun-Ku LIN
  • Publication number: 20220037518
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a semiconductor structure. The semiconductor structure includes a gallium nitride (GaN) layer on a substrate; an aluminum gallium nitride (AlGaN) layer disposed on the GaN layer; a gate stack disposed on the AlGaN layer; a source feature and a drain feature disposed on the AlGaN layer and interposed by the gate stack; a dielectric material layer is disposed on the gate stack; and a field plate disposed on the dielectric material layer and electrically connected to the source feature, wherein the field plate includes a step-wise structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: Wei Wang, Wei-Chen Yang, Yao-Chung Chang, Ru-Yi Su, Yen-Ku Lin, Chuan-Wei Tsou, Chun Lin Tsai
  • Patent number: 11188113
    Abstract: A band gap reference voltage generating circuit includes a reference voltage generating circuit, a current generating circuit, a current divider circuit, and a first connection path switching circuit. The reference voltage generating circuit forms a reference voltage on first and second current input terminals thereof. First and second input terminals of the current generating circuit are connected to the first and second current input terminals, respectively. The current generating circuit generates a first current to bias the reference voltage generating circuit. The current divider circuit includes a current input terminal, a first current output terminal, and a second current output terminal. The first connection path switching circuit switches connection paths between the first input terminal and the second input terminal of the current generating circuit, and the first current input terminal and the second current input terminal of the current divider circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: NUVOTON TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chang-Xian Wu, Chun-Ku Lin
  • Publication number: 20210072781
    Abstract: A band gap reference voltage generating circuit includes a reference voltage generating circuit, a current generating circuit, a current divider circuit, and a first connection path switching circuit. The reference voltage generating circuit forms a reference voltage on first and second current input terminals thereof. First and second input terminals of the current generating circuit are connected to the first and second current input terminals, respectively. The current generating circuit generates a first current to bias the reference voltage generating circuit. The current divider circuit includes a current input terminal, a first current output terminal, and a second current output terminal. The first connection path switching circuit switches connection paths between the first input terminal and the second input terminal of the current generating circuit, and the first current input terminal and the second current input terminal of the current divider circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Chang-Xian WU, Chun-Ku LIN
  • Publication number: 20210043670
    Abstract: An image sensor device includes a semiconductor device, a plurality of photo sensitive regions, a dielectric layer, a grid structure, and a plurality of convex dielectric lenses. The plurality of photo sensitive regions are in the semiconductor substrate. The dielectric layer is on a backside surface of the semiconductor substrate facing away from the plurality of photo sensitive regions. The grid structure is on a backside surface of the dielectric layer facing away from the semiconductor substrate. The grid structure includes a plurality of grid lines spaced from each other. The plurality of convex dielectric lenses are alternately arranged with the plurality of grid lines of the grid structure on the backside surface of the dielectric layer. Apexes of the plurality of convex dielectric lenses are lower than top ends of the plurality of grid lines of the grid structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shiu-Ko JANGJIAN, Chih-Nan WU, Chun-Che LIN, Yu-Ku LIN
  • Patent number: 10867889
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor structure includes receiving a substrate including a first side and a second side opposite to the first side; forming a recess extending between the first side and the second side; and disposing a conductive material in the recess to form a conductive via, wherein the conductive via includes an interface, a first portion adjacent to the first side and a second portion adjacent to the second side, the interface is disposed between the first portion and the second portion, an average grain size of the first portion is substantially different from an average grain size of the second portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Li-Yen Fang, Chih-Chang Huang, Jung-Chih Tsao, Yao-Hsiang Liang, Yu-Ku Lin
  • Patent number: 10818716
    Abstract: An image sensor device includes a substrate, a pixel circuit, a dielectric structure, a photo sensitive element, a grid, and a convex dielectric lens. The substrate has a first side and a second side opposite to the first side. The pixel circuit is disposed on the first side of the substrate. The dielectric structure is disposed on the second side of the substrate. The photo sensitive element is disposed between the pixel circuit and the dielectric structure. The grid is disposed on the dielectric structure. The convex dielectric lens is disposed on the dielectric structure. The convex dielectric lens has a convex side. A topmost of the convex side is above an interface between the dielectric structure and the grid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shiu-Ko Jangjian, Chih-Nan Wu, Chun-Che Lin, Yu-Ku Lin
  • Publication number: 20200323875
    Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a modified release pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of at least one antipsychotic agent so that the antipsychotic agent(s) are released in such a manner to better accord with physiological and chronotherapeutic requirements of patients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Inventors: Shih-Ku LIN, Chih-Chiang YANG, Tse-Ching LIN, Lai-Cheng CHIN, Pei Hsuan HO
  • Patent number: 10695391
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing an extract from one or more botanical raw materials, such as Indigo Naturalis and the extract itself. The present invention also relates to a composition comprising the extract, as well as the use of composition in medical or cosmetic applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Galderma S.A.
    Inventors: Yin-Ku Lin, Isabelle Cardinaud, Philippe Andres, Laurent Chantalat, Jean-Thomas Pierson, Antoine Bily, Loïc Le Bronec
  • Patent number: 10668120
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical or cosmetic composition is provided. The composition includes an Indigo Naturalis or Indigo-producing plant extract, for inhibiting Staphylococcus aureus, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. A method of inhibiting Staphylococcus aureus, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, is also provided. The method includes contacting a cell with an effective amount of an Indigo Naturalis or Indigo-producing plant extract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Galderma SA
    Inventors: Yin-Ku Lin, Philippe Andres, Laurent Chantalat
  • Publication number: 20190348458
    Abstract: An image sensor device includes a substrate, a pixel circuit, a dielectric structure, a photo sensitive element, a grid, and a convex dielectric lens. The substrate has a first side and a second side opposite to the first side. The pixel circuit is disposed on the first side of the substrate. The dielectric structure is disposed on the second side of the substrate. The photo sensitive element is disposed between the pixel circuit and the dielectric structure. The grid is disposed on the dielectric structure. The convex dielectric lens is disposed on the dielectric structure. The convex dielectric lens has a convex side. A topmost of the convex side is above an interface between the dielectric structure and the grid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shiu-Ko JANGJIAN, Chih-Nan WU, Chun-Che LIN, Yu-Ku LIN
  • Patent number: 10367021
    Abstract: An image sensor device includes a substrate, a photo sensitive element, a first dielectric structure and a convex dielectric lens. The substrate has a first side and a second side opposite to the first side. The photo sensitive element is formed on the first side of the substrate for receiving incident light transmitted through the substrate. The first dielectric structure is formed on the second side of the substrate. At least one portion of the convex dielectric lens is located in the first dielectric structure. The convex dielectric lens has a convex side oriented toward the incident light and a planar side oriented toward the photo sensitive element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shiu-Ko Jangjian, Chih-Nan Wu, Chun-Che Lin, Yu-Ku Lin
  • Publication number: 20190224264
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing an extract from one or more botanical raw materials, such as Indigo Naturalis and the extract itself. The present invention also relates to a composition comprising the extract, as well as the use of composition in medical or cosmetic applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: Yin-Ku Lin, Isabelle Cardinaud, Philippe Andres, Laurent Chantalat, Jean-Thomas Pierson, Antoine Bily, Loïc Le Bronec
  • Patent number: 10251926
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing an extract from one or more botanical raw materials, such as Indigo Naturalis and the extract itself. The present invention also relates to a composition comprising the extract, as well as the use of composition in medical or cosmetic applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Galderma S.A.
    Inventors: Yin-Ku Lin, Isabelle Cardinaud, Philippe Andres, Laurent Chantalat, Jean-Thomas Pierson, Antoine Bily, Loïc Le Bronec
  • Publication number: 20190019743
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor structure includes receiving a substrate including a first side and a second side opposite to the first side; forming a recess extending between the first side and the second side; and disposing a conductive material in the recess to form a conductive via, wherein the conductive via includes an interface, a first portion adjacent to the first side and a second portion adjacent to the second side, the interface is disposed between the first portion and the second portion, an average grain size of the first portion is substantially different from an average grain size of the second portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2018
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Inventors: LI-YEN FANG, CHIH-CHANG HUANG, JUNG-CHIH TSAO, YAO-HSIANG LIANG, YU-KU LIN
  • Patent number: 10080595
    Abstract: A device for bone fixation comprises an expansion part and a covering part. The expansion part has a fixing end and a top end and provides an expansion structure for being adjustable between a state of expansion and contraction. The covering part has a front end and a joining end, wherein the front end thereof is joined to the top end of the expansion part, and the joining end thereof is attached to the fixing end of the expansion part. The covering part is employed to cover the expansion structure. After the expansion part and the covering part are added to the bone, the covering part is unfurled to spread to the expansion state, and the medical filler is injected or pushed into the covering part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: SPIRIT SPINE HOLDINGS CORPORATION, INC.
    Inventors: Shih-Hung Lin, Shih-Chun Lu, Kwan-Ku Lin, Shih-Hsiung Hsu
  • Patent number: 10076366
    Abstract: A vertebral lamina supporting device is provided. The vertebral lamina supporting device includes a first supporting member, a second supporting member and at least one connecting member. The first supporting member includes a first supporting base, in which the first supporting base has a first abutting surface and a first surface opposite to the first abutting surface. The first abutting surface has at least two radially arranged first concave arc portions. The second supporting member is movable relative to the first supporting member. The second supporting member includes a second supporting base, in which the second supporting base has a second abutting surface and a second surface opposite to the second abutting surface. The second abutting surface has at least two radially arranged second concave arc portions. The connecting member is connected between the first supporting member and the second supporting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: ESSENCE MEDICAL DEVICES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hung-Chen Wang, Hung-Ku Lin
  • Publication number: 20180262588
    Abstract: A system for transmitting multimedia data is provided. The system includes a server and a plurality of terminal stations. The terminal stations are coupled to the server. The server receives at least one multimedia data transmitted from a content provider, generates a plurality of packages according to a packaging signal, wherein each package includes a description file, and respectively transmits the packages to the corresponding terminal stations according to the description files.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2017
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Ying-Ku LIN, Chieh-Lun CHIA, Jyh-Ming KUO, Chi-Wa TONG, Yong-Sin LUO
  • Patent number: 10074594
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a substrate including a first side, a second side opposite to the first side, and a device layer over the second side, and a conductive via extending through the substrate, and including a first portion adjacent to the first side and a second portion adjacent to the device layer, wherein the conductive via includes an interface between the first portion and the second portion, an average grain size of the first portion is substantially different from an average grain size of the second portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Li-Yen Fang, Chih-Chang Huang, Jung-Chih Tsao, Yao-Hsiang Liang, Yu-Ku Lin
  • Patent number: 9991204
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate, a dielectric structure, a barrier layer, a glue layer, a copper seed layer and a copper layer. The dielectric structure is disposed over the substrate. The dielectric structure has a through via hole passing through the dielectric structure, and a sidewall of the through via hole includes at least one indentation. The barrier layer conformally covers the sidewall and a bottom of the through via hole. The glue layer conformally covers the barrier layer. The copper seed layer conformally covers the glue layer. The copper layer covers the copper seed layer and fills the through via hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Li-Yen Fang, Jung-Chih Tsao, Yao-Hsiang Liang, Yu-Ku Lin