Patents by Inventor Ming Ko

Ming Ko 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: 20210170568
    Abstract: A toolbox includes a bottom portion with slots and a lid with latches. When closing the lid, the latches slide through the slots, each of which features a receiving edge and an unlock button at the bottom, vertically from above. The latches of the lid come with protruding stops and unlock buttons. As the latches are inserted into the slots, the stops fit into the receiving edges at the bottom of the slots, tightly combining the lid with the bottom portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2020
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventor: Jui-Ming KO
  • Patent number: 10983133
    Abstract: Described is a method of diagnosing, treating, or monitoring a treatment for Kawasaki disease in a subject. The method includes detecting the level of a biomarker in a sample obtained from the subject, the biomarker being IL-7F, sCD40L, MPIF-1, E-selectin, IP-10, or IL-33. The level is compared to a cut-off level. Also described is a kit for carrying out the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Academia Sinica
    Inventors: Yuan-Tsong Chen, Jer-Yuarn Wu, Tai-Ming Ko, Ho-Chang Kuo, Jeng-Sheng Chang
  • Publication number: 20210011272
    Abstract: A medical/surgical microscope with two cameras configured to capture two dimensional images of specimens being observed. The medical/surgical microscope is secured to a control apparatus configured to adjust toe-in of the two cameras to insure the convergence of the images. The medical/surgical microscope includes a computer system with a non-transitory memory apparatus for storing computer program code configured for digitally rendering real-world medical/surgical images. The medical/surgical microscope has an illumination system with controls for focusing and regulating the lighting of a specimen. The medical/surgical microscope is configured for real-time video display with the function of recording and broadcasting simultaneously during surgery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2019
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Inventors: Chun-Ming Ko, Jianhung Tsai
  • Publication number: 20190008590
    Abstract: A probe tip for communicating and laterally directing electromagnetic radiation comprises a waveguide, a primary capsule, a compressible member and a malleable secondary capsule. The waveguide is configured to communicate electromagnetic radiation and includes a beveled surface at a distal tip for redirecting electromagnetic radiation in a lateral direction. The primary capsule is attached over the distal tip of the waveguide. The compressible member covers a portion of the primary capsule. The malleable secondary capsule is positioned over the primary capsule and the compressible member, and includes a crimp that compresses the compressible member against the primary capsule and secures the secondary capsule to the primary capsule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Wen-Jui Ray CHIA, Meiling WU, Ion GHINEA, Ming KO
  • Patent number: 10098698
    Abstract: A probe tip for communicating and laterally directing electromagnetic radiation comprises a waveguide, a primary capsule, a compressible member and a malleable secondary capsule. The waveguide is configured to communicate electromagnetic radiation and includes a beveled surface at a distal tip for redirecting electromagnetic radiation in a lateral direction. The primary capsule is attached over the distal tip of the waveguide. The compressible member covers a portion of the primary capsule. The malleable secondary capsule is positioned over the primary capsule and the compressible member, and includes a crimp that compresses the compressible member against the primary capsule and secures the secondary capsule to the primary capsule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Wen-Jui Ray Chia, Meiling Wu, Ion Ghinea, Ming Ko
  • Patent number: 9991206
    Abstract: A package method includes disposing a chip and a plurality of solder bumps on a substrate by disposing a plurality of chip interfaces and the plurality of solder bumps on a plurality of first interfaces of the substrate respectively; forming a mold layer configured to encapsulate the chip and the plurality of solder bumps; grinding the mold layer to obtain a grinded mold layer and expose a top side of the chip; drilling the grinded mold layer to form a plurality of through holes corresponding to the plurality of solder bumps; and applying a conductive material to fill the plurality of through holes with the conductive material to form a plurality of electrical paths through the grinded mold layer and electrically couple to the plurality of solder bumps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: POWERTECH TECHNOLOGY INC.
    Inventors: Lien-Chia Chang, Chih-Ming Ko, Hung-Hsin Hsu
  • Publication number: 20180054324
    Abstract: A system and method for integrating redundant ring and rapid spanning tree protocol (RSTP) are disclosed. By setting a mode message and a group ID for each of a plurality of ring nodes within a redundant ring, so that in a scenario that the redundant ring and the RSTP are running concurrently on a network environment, forwarding a bridge protocol data unit (BDPU) to a matching network topology is allowed when the mode message is transparent mode, and each of the respective network topology is converged to a steady state RSTP domain. The mechanism is help to improve the scalability of the network architecture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2016
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventors: Hsin-Jou YU, Chi-Chuan LIU, Yueh-Ming KO
  • Patent number: 9896790
    Abstract: An elastic fabric made by a plurality of rubber threads, first elastic wefts, second elastic wefts, first wraps, high-tensile nylons and second wraps. The rubber thread, the first elastic weft, the second elastic weft are elastic, and the first elastic weft, and the second elastic weft are knitted across and interlaced with the rubber thread at right angles such that the elastic fabric is configured to be stretched in all directions. The first elastic weft and the second elastic weft are wrapped on at least three rubber threads to form a plurality of breathing holes therebetween, and the first wrap and the second wrap are wrapped along the single rubber thread such that the elastic fabric is configured to have the solid structure and the great ventilation effect simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: K. S. Webbing Co. Ltd.
    Inventor: Lin-Ming Ko
  • Publication number: 20170340387
    Abstract: A probe tip for communicating and laterally directing electromagnetic radiation comprises a waveguide, a primary capsule, a compressible member and a malleable secondary capsule. The waveguide is configured to communicate electromagnetic radiation and includes a beveled surface at a distal tip for redirecting electromagnetic radiation in a lateral direction. The primary capsule is attached over the distal tip of the waveguide. The compressible member covers a portion of the primary capsule. The malleable secondary capsule is positioned over the primary capsule and the compressible member, and includes a crimp that compresses the compressible member against the primary capsule and secures the secondary capsule to the primary capsule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Wen-Jui Ray CHIA, Meiling Wu, Ion Ghinea, Ming Ko
  • Patent number: 9763736
    Abstract: A probe tip for communicating and laterally directing electromagnetic radiation comprises a waveguide, a primary capsule, a compressible member and a malleable secondary capsule. The waveguide is configured to communicate electromagnetic radiation and includes a beveled surface at a distal tip for redirecting electromagnetic radiation in a lateral direction. The primary capsule is attached over the distal tip of the waveguide. The compressible member covers a portion of the primary capsule. The malleable secondary capsule is positioned over the primary capsule and the compressible member, and includes a crimp that compresses the compressible member against the primary capsule and secures the secondary capsule to the primary capsule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Wen-Jui Ray Chia, Meiling Wu, Ion Ghinea, Ming Ko
  • Publication number: 20170153250
    Abstract: Described is a method of diagnosing, treating, or monitoring a treatment for Kawasaki disease in a subject. The method includes detecting the level of a biomarker in a sample obtained from the subject, the biomarker being IL-7F, sCD40L, MPIF-1, E-selectin, IP-10, or IL-33. The level is compared to a cut-off level. Also described is a kit for carrying out the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventors: Yuan-Tsong Chen, Jer-Yuarn Wu, Tai-Ming Ko, Ho-Chang Kuo, Jeng-Sheng Chang
  • Publication number: 20170145608
    Abstract: An elastic fabric may be knitted and made by a plurality of rubber threads, first elastic wefts, second elastic wefts, first wraps, high-tensile nylons and second wraps. The rubber thread, the first elastic weft, the second elastic weft are elastic, and the first elastic weft, and the second elastic weft are knitted across and interlaced with the rubber thread at right angles such that the elastic fabric is configured to be stretched in all directions. The first elastic weft and the second elastic weft are wrapped on at least three rubber threads to form a plurality of breathing holes therebetween, and the first wrap and the second wrap are wrapped along the single rubber thread such that the elastic fabric is configured to have the solid structure and the great ventilation effect simultaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicant: K.S. WEBBING CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Lin-Ming Ko
  • Publication number: 20170145605
    Abstract: An elastic fabric may be knitted and made by a plurality of rubber threads, first elastic wefts, second elastic wefts, first wraps, second wraps and winding wraps. The rubber thread, the first elastic weft, and the second elastic weft are elastic, and the first elastic weft and the second elastic weft are knitted across and interlaced with the rubber thread at right angles such that the elastic fabric is configured to be stretched in all directions. The first elastic weft and the second elastic weft are wrapped on at least three rubber threads to form a plurality of breathing holes therebetween, and the first wrap and the second wrap are wrapped along the rubber thread such that the elastic fabric is configured to have the solid structure and the great ventilation effect simultaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicant: K.S. WEBBING CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Lin-Ming Ko
  • Patent number: 9272311
    Abstract: A system for cleaning a fiber cap including a first fixture configured to hold the fiber cap, the fiber cap having an internal cavity with an opening therein. The fiber cap also includes a first axis generally aligned with the central axis of the fiber cap and internal cavity, a second axis orthogonal to the first axis, and a third axis orthogonal to the first and second axes. The system further includes a second fixture configured to hold a particulate collecting member (1) to receive and hold an electrical charge and (2) for insertion into the opening of the fiber cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: AMS Research, LLC
    Inventors: Wen-Jui Ray Chia, Meiling Wu, Ming Ko
  • Patent number: 9182277
    Abstract: A light sensing apparatus includes a light sensing module, a signal conversion module and a processing module. The light sensing module is configured to output a first and second sense signals according to a light intensity emitting thereon. The signal conversion module is electrically coupled to the light sensing module and configured to receive the first and second sense signals and output a sense value according to a relative difference between the first and second sense signals, The comparison module is electrically coupled to the signal conversion module and configured to adjust a light sensing characteristic of the light sensing module according to the sense value so as to adjust a light sensing characteristic of the light sensing module. An adjustment method for a light sensing apparatus is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: AU OPTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Chun-Lung Hung, Chang-Hung Yang, Chun-Wei Yang, Chien-Ming Ko
  • Publication number: 20150250035
    Abstract: An exemplary light-emitting diode (LED) driving circuit includes a LED driving IC, at least a LED string and at least a resistor. The LED string each is electrically coupled between a power source voltage and a control terminal of the LED driving IC and whereby a driving current of the LED string is subjected to the control of the LED driving IC. The resistor each is electrically coupled to between the control terminal and a predetermined potential. Moreover, a LED driving method also is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Inventors: CHIEN-MING KO, YUEH-HAN LI, SHENG-KAI HSU, HUNG-CHING LEE
  • Patent number: 8996588
    Abstract: In accordance with embodiments, there are provided mechanisms and methods for facilitating dynamic management of assets in an on-demand services environment. In one embodiment and by way of example, a method includes receiving, in real-time, a request for performance of one or more tasks relating to management of assets. The management of assets may include management of data relating to the assets, where the assets may include hardware assets or software assets, wherein the request is received at a first computing system. The method may further include performing, in real-time, the one or more tasks. The one or more tasks may include dynamically customizing, according to the request, data relating to the assets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Salesforce.com, Inc.
    Inventors: John Dao-Ming Ko, Michael F. Bruno, Paul Alan Riley
  • Publication number: 20140358094
    Abstract: The present invention is a herbal composition and method of preparing thereof. The herbal composition comprising extracts of Carthami Flos (CF), Dipsaci Radix (DR), Notoginseng Rhizoma (NR) and Rhei Rhizoma (RR). The present invention also relates to an oil-in-water or water-in-oil type nano-emulsion and method of preparing thereof. The nano-emulsion comprises an aqueous phase, an organic phase and a surfactant, wherein said aqueous phase comprises hydrophilic extract of herbal materials and said organic phase comprises hydrophobic extract of said herbal materials. The present invention also relates to a transdermal patch comprises said nano-emulsion. The herbal composition of the present invention is useful in treating traumatic injuries, in particular bone injuries. The present nano-emulsion and patch thereof can promote skin absorption of active ingredients in herb, thereby increasing the herb's bioavailability and efficacy in therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Applicant: Nano and Advanced Materials Institute Limited
    Inventors: Ka Wing LAM, Chun Hay KO, Wing Sum SIU, Clara Bik San LAU, Tai Wai David LAU, Kam Ming KO, Ka Ming NG, Ping Chung LEUNG
  • Publication number: 20140121655
    Abstract: A probe tip for communicating and laterally directing electromagnetic radiation comprises a waveguide, a primary capsule, a compressible member and a malleable secondary capsule. The waveguide is configured to communicate electromagnetic radiation and includes a beveled surface at a distal tip for redirecting electromagnetic radiation in a lateral direction. The primary capsule is attached over the distal tip of the waveguide. The compressible member covers a portion of the primary capsule. The malleable secondary capsule is positioned over the primary capsule and the compressible member, and includes a crimp that compresses the compressible member against the primary capsule and secures the secondary capsule to the primary capsule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2014
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: AMS RESEARCH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Wen-Jui Ray Chia, Meiling Wu, Ion Ghinea, Ming Ko
  • Publication number: 20140111467
    Abstract: An in-cell touch display panel includes a plurality of first sensing electrodes, a pixel matrix, a plurality of second sensing electrodes, a touch control unit, and a display driving unit. The plurality of first sensing electrodes are for generating touch sensing signals according to touch scanning signals. The plurality of second sensing electrodes are utilized as common voltage electrodes of pixels of the pixel matrix. Wherein when the display driving unit drives pixels of a first block of the pixel matrix to display image, the display driving unit outputs a common voltage to the pixels of the first block via the second sensing electrodes corresponding to the first block, and outputs the touch scanning signals via the second sensing electrodes corresponding to a second block of the pixel matrix; and wherein the display driving unit switches a frequency of the touch scanning signals according to magnitude of a noise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Inventors: Yu-Ta Chen, Chao-Chen Wang, Chien-Ming Ko, Iru Wang, Tung-Tsun Lin, Yuan Mao