Patents by Inventor M. Tsai

M. Tsai 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: 20210057031
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to apparatuses and methods for an automated dynamic word line start voltage. An example apparatus includes a controller and a memory device. The memory device is configured to maintain, internal to the memory device, a status of a number of open blocks in the memory device. The status can include a programming operation being initiated in the respective number of open blocks. Responsive to receipt of, from the controller, a request to direct initiation of the programming operation to a word line, determine a group of memory cells associated with the word line that programs first relative to other groups of memory cells associated with the word line and maintain, included in the status of an open block, a voltage at which the group of memory cells is the first group to program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Dheeraj Srinivasan, Jeffrey M. Tsai, Ali Mohammadzadeh, Terry M. Grunzke
  • Publication number: 20200359866
    Abstract: A vacuum pump lid that can be applied to any cannister is disclosed. The lid integrates with the closure system of the cannister, whether it be by threads, push or snap closures, or the like. With the pumping of a button on the top of the lid, a pliable valve pin operates to remove a small amount of air from the cannister to achieve a vacuum seal. The seal is released when the lid is removed. The simple solution uses few moving parts to achieve the results, making it sturdy and faster to produce.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: DANNY M. TSAI, JEFFREY M. TSAI, MICHAEL TSAI
  • Patent number: 10832779
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for an automated dynamic word line start voltage. An example apparatus includes a controller and a memory device. The memory device is configured to maintain, internal to the memory device, a status of a number of open blocks in the memory device. The status can include a programming operation being initiated in the respective number of open blocks. Responsive to receipt of, from the controller, a request to direct initiation of the programming operation to a word line, determine a group of memory cells associated with the word line that programs first relative to other groups of memory cells associated with the word line and maintain, included in the status of an open block, a voltage at which the group of memory cells is the first group to program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Dheeraj Srinivasan, Jeffrey M. Tsai, Ali Mohammadzadeh, Terry M. Grunzke
  • Patent number: 10790868
    Abstract: A clip for use with a mobile device is described. The clip mounts between a mobile device and a protective cover, and is used to attach various accessories to mobile device when the mobile and clip are inserted into the protective cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: LENNTEK CORPORATION
    Inventor: Danny M. Tsai
  • Publication number: 20190355422
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to apparatuses and methods for an automated dynamic word line start voltage. An example apparatus includes a controller and a memory device. The memory device is configured to maintain, internal to the memory device, a status of a number of open blocks in the memory device. The status can include a programming operation being initiated in the respective number of open blocks. Responsive to receipt of, from the controller, a request to direct initiation of the programming operation to a word line, determine a group of memory cells associated with the word line that programs first relative to other groups of memory cells associated with the word line and maintain, included in the status of an open block, a voltage at which the group of memory cells is the first group to program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Dheeraj Srinivasan, Jeffrey M. Tsai, Ali Mohammadzadeh, Terry M. Grunzke
  • Patent number: 10388379
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a controller and a memory device. The memory device is configured to maintain, internal to the memory device, a status of a number of open blocks in the memory device. The status can include a programming operation being initiated in the respective number of open blocks. Responsive to receipt of, from the controller, a request to direct initiation of the programming operation to a word line, determine a group of memory cells associated with the word line that programs first relative to other groups of memory cells associated with the word line and maintain, included in the status of an open block, a voltage at which the group of memory cells is the first group to program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Dheeraj Srinivasan, Jeffrey M. Tsai, Ali Mohammadzadeh, Terry M. Grunzke
  • Publication number: 20180301193
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to apparatuses and methods for an automated dynamic word line start voltage (ADWLSV). An example apparatus includes a controller and a memory device. The memory device is configured to maintain, internal to the memory device, a status of a number of open blocks in the memory device. The status can include a programming operation being initiated in the respective number of open blocks. Responsive to receipt of, from the controller, a request to direct initiation of the programming operation to a word line, determine a group of memory cells associated with the word line that programs first relative to other groups of memory cells associated with the word line and maintain, included in the status of an open block, a voltage at which the group of memory cells is the first group to program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2017
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: Dheeraj Srinivasan, Jeffrey M. Tsai, Ali Mohammadzadeh, Terry M. Grunzke
  • Patent number: 7848151
    Abstract: A programming circuit and method to apply a controlled or predetermined voltage pulse for charge transfer to or from the floating gate of a non-volatile memory cell in an incremental manner to control the overall voltage across the gate oxide. Voltage above a transfer threshold voltage, such as above a tunneling threshold voltage, is applied in a stepwise charge transfer manner to or from the floating gate up to a voltage limit that is below the thin oxide damage threshold. Controlling the overall voltage avoids oxide breakdown and enhances reliability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Atmel Corporation
    Inventors: Johnny Chan, Philip S. Ng, Alan L. Renninger, Jinshu Son, Jeffrey M. Tsai, Tin-Wai Wong, Tsung-Ching Wu
  • Publication number: 20050177119
    Abstract: A pouch for medical use (e.g., an ostomy pouch) is configured to facilitate flushing in a toilet. The pouch may carry an adhesive collar at its entrance aperture. The collar may have a thickness of 0.8 mm (about 32 mils) or less. The collar may include an adhesive layer of about 0.4 mm (about 16 mils) or less in thickness. The adhesive may be carried on a substrate of about 0.5 mm (about 20 mils) or less in thickness. The pouch may include a tear strip to facilitate tearing open of the pouch. The tear strip may be configured to generate a first initial tear from which propagate one or more other tears. Various features of the tear strip are described for enhanced functionality in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2005
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventor: M. Tsai
  • Publication number: 20040022802
    Abstract: The invention relates to Leptospiral surface proteins, and the nucleic acid molecules which encode them. Various uses are described, including immunoprophylactic, diagnostic and therapeutic methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventors: Ana L.T.O. Nascimento, Albert I. Ko, Paulo L. Ho, Elizabeth A.L. Martins, Luciana C.C. Leite, Marcia Gamberini, Joao C. Setubal, Marie-Anne Van Sluys, Luis E.A. Camargo, Claudia B. Monteiro-Vitorello, Joao P. Kitajima, Jesus A. Ferro, Mariana C. Oliviera, Helaine Carrer, Luiz L. Coutinho, Julio Croda, Hamza El-Dorry, Emer S. Ferro, Maria Ines T. Ferro, Luis R. Furlan, Eder A. Giglioti, Gustavo H. Goldman, Maria Helena S. Goldman, Ricardo Harakava, Edna T. Kimura, Eiko E. Kuramae, Eliana G.M. Lemos, Manoel V.F. Lemos, Celso L. Marino, Luiz R. Nunes, Regina C. de Oliveira, Goncalo G. Pereira, Mitermayer G. dos Reis, Isadora Siqueira, Walter J. Siqueira, Siu M. Tsai
  • Publication number: 20030043078
    Abstract: An antenna module includes a circuit board, a differential-type amplifier, and a dipole antenna. The dipole antenna can be formed with two electrodes disposed on the circuit board. With the structure of the antenna module, a transmitting antenna can be designed by coupling the two electrodes of the dipole antenna to output terminals of the differential-type amplifier so as to transmit signals. In design of a receiving antenna, the two electrodes of the dipole antenna can be coupled to input terminals of the differential-type amplifier so as to receive signals. Further, if the main function chip has built-in differential power amplifier or differential low noise amplifier, a circuit module for wireless signal transmitting and receiving can be formed by directly coupling the dipole antenna to the differential power amplifier or the differential low noise amplifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2002
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Inventors: Ten-Long Deng, H. M. Tsai
  • Publication number: 20020187208
    Abstract: An extract from the Melothria Indica Lou plant, which has the effect of inhibiting the release of cytokines, including Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha, by immune response cells, such as macrophages, for the therapeutic treatment of sepsis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2002
    Publication date: December 12, 2002
    Applicant: Ambryx Biotechnology, Inc.
    Inventor: David M. Tsai
  • Patent number: 6352729
    Abstract: An extract from the Melothria Indica Lou plant, which has the effect of inhibiting the release of cytokines, including Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha, by immune response cells, such as macrophages, for the therapeutic treatment of sepsis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2002
    Assignee: Ambryx Biotechnology, Inc.
    Inventor: David M Tsai
  • Patent number: 4919082
    Abstract: An animal training collar is described which is remotely controlled so that pressure can be applied to the neck of the animal from a remote location by the master. The collar contains a radio receiver and elements for applying pressure to the animal's neck on receipt of the appropriate signal from a transmitter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 24, 1990
    Inventor: David M. Tsai
  • Patent number: 4898119
    Abstract: An animal training collar is described which is remotely controlled so that the collar can be tightened or released from a remote location by the master. The collar contains a small electric motor, power source, radio receiver and clutch mechanism for transmitting rotational force to a capstan which winds in leads attached to the collar on receipt of the appropriate signal from a transmitter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 6, 1990
    Inventor: David M. Tsai
  • Patent number: 4795143
    Abstract: This invention relates to a circulating multi-forming continuous printing machine and in particular to one including a number of several printing mechanisms with each a belt type printing roller, and being arrayed in a parallel type configuration, and working synchronously, a rolling cutter which is installed behind the printing machine mentioned above and used for cutting paper, one paper feeding table which is next to the rolling cutter, and the surface is a tilting plane which inclines at a certain angle, a number of aluminum sheets being disposed thereon, a plurality of pairs of roller wheels being mounted on opposing sides of each of the aluminum sheets at an appropriate distance, and where one of each pair of roller wheels being larger than the other, a number of collecting plates which are designed to be tilting planes having a slot therethrough, and a number of movable collecting rods which are installed among the collecting plates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1989
    Inventor: Chein M. Tsai
  • Patent number: D298145
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1988
    Assignee: Fung Lung Industry Inc.
    Inventor: Chun M. Tsai
  • Patent number: D608353
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: Lenntek Corporation
    Inventor: Danny M. Tsai