Patents by Inventor Ning Fang
Ning Fang 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).
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Patent number: 8956106Abstract: An apparatus is provided having a first zone with a fluid flow at a first pressure, and a second zone with a fluid flow at a second pressure. A sump cavity is provided in fluid communication with the first zone and a sump vent. An eductor system may be provided with a fluid flow path therethrough and in fluid communication with the second zone and the sump vent. The eductor system may be provided with an altitude sensing valve and may also be provided with gage pressure sensing valve. The eductor system may further be provided with a second gage pressure sensing valve and may also be provided with an orifice plate. The gage pressure sensing valves may react to the gage pressure of the second zone.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2011Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Ning Fang, Benjamin Joseph Simpson, Duane Howard Anstead, Adam Mitchell Record, Donald James Welty
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Patent number: 8904746Abstract: A gas turbine engine oil supply and scavenge apparatus includes: a stationary first frame comprising a first hub and a first outer ring interconnected by an array of radially-extending hollow first struts; a forward wet cavity defined radially inboard of the first frame, having a first rolling element bearing disposed therein; a supply line extending from the first outer ring through one of the first struts and communicating with the forward wet cavity, the supply line adapted to discharge oil to the forward wet cavity; a stationary second frame comprising a second hub and a second outer ring interconnected by an array of radially-extending hollow second struts, the second frame disposed aft of the first frame; and a scavenge path communicating with the forward wet cavity and adapted to remove oil-air mist from the forward wet cavity, the scavenge path defined at least in part by the second frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2011Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Ning Fang, Gary Paul Moscarino, Adam Mitchell Record
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Publication number: 20140357044Abstract: In a method of fabricating a metal-insulator-metal (MIM) device, initially, a first electrode is provided. An oxide layer is provided on the first electrode, and a protective layer is provided on the oxide layer. An opening through the protective layer is provided to expose a portion of the oxide layer, and a portion of the first electrode underlying the exposed portion of the oxide layer is oxidized. A second electrode is provided in contact with the exposed portion of the oxide layer. in alternative embodiments, the initially provided oxide layer may be eliminated, and spacers of insulating material may be provided in the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2014Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventors: Steven AVANZINO, Tzu-Ning FANG, Swaroop KAZA, Dong-Xiang LIAO, Wai LO, Christie MARRIAN, Sameer HADDAD
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Patent number: 8828837Abstract: In a method of fabricating a metal-insulator-metal (MIM) device, initially, a first electrode is provided. An oxide layer is provided on the first electrode, and a protective layer is provided on the oxide layer. An opening through the protective layer is provided to expose a portion of the oxide layer, and a portion of the first electrode underlying the exposed portion of the oxide layer is oxidized. A second electrode is provided in contact with the exposed portion of the oxide layer. In alternative embodiments, the initially provided oxide layer may be eliminated, and spacers of insulating material may be provided in the opening.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2013Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Spansion LLCInventors: Steven Avanzino, Tzu-Ning Fang, Swaroop Kaza, Dongxiang Liao, Wai Lo, Christie Marrian, Sameer Haddad
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Publication number: 20130237030Abstract: In a method of fabricating a metal-insulator-metal (MIM) device, initially, a first electrode is provided. An oxide layer is provided on the first electrode, and a protective layer is provided on the oxide layer. An opening through the protective layer is provided to expose a portion of the oxide layer, and a portion of the first electrode underlying the exposed portion of the oxide layer is oxidized. A second electrode is provided in contact with the exposed portion of the oxide layer. In alternative embodiments, the initially provided oxide layer may be eliminated, and spacers of insulating material may be provided in the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: Spansion LLCInventors: Steven AVANZINO, Tzu-Ning FANG, Swaroop KAZA, Dongxiang LIAO, Wai LO, Christie MARRIAN, Sameer HADDAD
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Publication number: 20130156547Abstract: An apparatus is provided having a first zone with a fluid flow at a first pressure, and a second zone with a fluid flow at a second pressure. A sump cavity is provided in fluid communication with the first zone and a sump vent. An eductor system may be provided with a fluid flow path therethrough and in fluid communication with the second zone and the sump vent. The eductor system may be provided with an altitude sensing valve and may also be provided with gage pressure sensing valve. The eductor system may further be provided with a second gage pressure sensing valve and may also be provided with an orifice plate. The gage pressure sensing valves may react to the gage pressure of the second zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2011Publication date: June 20, 2013Inventors: Ning Fang, Benjamin Joseph Simpson, Duane Howard Anstead, Adam Mitchell Record, Donald James Welty
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Patent number: 8445913Abstract: In a method of fabricating a metal-insulator-metal (MIM) device, initially, a first electrode is provided. An oxide layer is provided on the first electrode, and a protective layer is provided on the oxide layer. An opening through the protective layer is provided to expose a portion of the oxide layer, and a portion of the first electrode underlying the exposed portion of the oxide layer is oxidized. A second electrode is provided in contact with the exposed portion of the oxide layer. In alternative embodiments, the initially provided oxide layer may be eliminated, and spacers of insulating material may be provided in the opening.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2007Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Spansion LLCInventors: Steven Avanzino, Tzu-Ning Fang, Swaroop Kaza, Dongxiang Liao, Wai Lo, Christie Marrian, Sameer Haddad
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Publication number: 20130055721Abstract: A gas turbine engine oil supply and scavenge apparatus includes: a stationary first frame comprising a first hub and a first outer ring interconnected by an array of radially-extending hollow first struts; a forward wet cavity defined radially inboard of the first frame, having a first rolling element bearing disposed therein; a supply line extending from the first outer ring through one of the first struts and communicating with the forward wet cavity, the supply line adapted to discharge oil to the forward wet cavity; a stationary second frame comprising a second hub and a second outer ring interconnected by an array of radially-extending hollow second struts, the second frame disposed aft of the first frame; and a scavenge path communicating with the forward wet cavity and adapted to remove oil-air mist from the forward wet cavity, the scavenge path defined at least in part by the second frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2011Publication date: March 7, 2013Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Ning Fang, Gary Paul Moscarino, Adam Mitchell Record
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Patent number: 8182156Abstract: A gas turbine engine bearing cage assembly includes: a first bearing cage having: an annular first bearing support ring; an annular first mounting flange; and an annular array of axially-extending first spring arms interconnecting the first bearing support ring and the first mounting flange, the first spring arms defining an outer diameter; and a second bearing cage having: an annular second bearing support ring; an annular second mounting ring, the second mounting ring defining an inner diameter greater that the outer diameter; and an annular array of axially-extending second spring arms interconnecting the second bearing support ring and the second mounting ring, the second spring arms defining spaces therebetween. The bearing cages are sized such that the first bearing cage can be received within the second bearing cage. The spaces are positioned to receive the first spring arms, permitting independent flexing motion of the first and second spring arms.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2008Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Ray Harris Kinnaird, Ning Fang
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Publication number: 20120092924Abstract: A write-once read-many times memory device is made up of first and second electrodes, a passive layer between the first and second electrodes, and an active layer between the first and second electrode. The memory device is programmed by providing a charged species from the passive layer into the active layer. The memory device may be programmed to have for the programmed memory device a first erase activation energy. The present method provides for the programmed memory device a second erase activation energy greater than the first erase activation energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Inventors: Michael A. VanBuskirk, Colin S. Bill, Zhida Lan, Tzu-Ning Fang
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Patent number: 8098521Abstract: A write-once read-many times memory device is made up of first and second electrodes, a passive layer between the first and second electrodes, and an active layer between the first and second electrode. The memory device is programmed by providing a charged species from the passive layer into the active layer. The memory device may be programmed to have for the programmed memory device a first erase activation energy. The present method provides for the programmed memory device a second erase activation energy greater than the first erase activation energy.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2005Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: Spansion LLCInventors: Michael A. VanBuskirk, Colin S. Bill, Zhida Lan, Tzu-Ning Fang
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Patent number: 8092093Abstract: A rotating seal for a gas turbine engine includes: (a) an annular seal body; (b) a sealing component carried by the seal body which is adapted to form one-half of a rotating seal interface; and (c) an impeller carried by the seal body which comprises a plurality of radially-inwardly-extending impeller blades.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2008Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Ning Fang, Ray Harris Kinnaird, Gary Paul Moscarino, Kenneth Lee Fisher, Jonothan Allen Scheetz, Dave William Pugh, Edward William Grace, Duane Howard Anstead, Bala Corattiyil, Prasad Laxman Kane
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Patent number: 7935164Abstract: The present invention provides a vortex generator that may be used in systems for separating oil from air oil mixtures. The vortex generator comprises a rotating disk having a rim having a plurality of passages extending through it and a cavity formed by the rotating disk and a cavity wall wherein a vortex is created when there is a flow through the plurality of passages into the cavity.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2007Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Ning Fang, Duane Howard Anstead, Robert Proctor, Pradeep Hemant Sangli, Prasad Laxman Kane, Gary Paul Moscarino, Bala Corattiyil, Ray Harris Kinnaird, David William Pugh, Mark Eden Zentgraf
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Patent number: 7916529Abstract: A memory architecture that employs one or more semiconductor PIN diodes is provided. The memory employs a substrate that includes a buried bit/word line and a PIN diode. The PIN diode includes a non-intrinsic semiconductor region, a portion of the bit/word line, and an intrinsic semiconductor region positioned between the non-intrinsic region and the portion of the bit/word line.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2009Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Spansion LLCInventors: Wai Lo, Christie Marrian, Tzu-Ning Fang, Sameer Haddad
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Publication number: 20100208517Abstract: A memory architecture that employs one or more semiconductor PIN diodes is provided. The memory employs a substrate that includes a buried bit/word line and a PIN diode. The PIN diode includes a non-intrinsic semiconductor region, a portion of the bit/word line, and an intrinsic semiconductor region positioned between the non-intrinsic region and the portion of the bit/word line.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2009Publication date: August 19, 2010Applicant: Spansion LLCInventors: Wai Lo, Christie Marrian, Tzu-Ning Fang, Sameer Haddad
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Patent number: 7706168Abstract: The present method provides annealing of a resistive memory device so as to provide that the device in its erased state has a greatly increased resistance as compared to a prior art approach. The annealing also provides that the device may be erased by application of any of a plurality of electrical potentials within an increased range of electrical potentials as compared to the prior art.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2007Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: Spansion LLCInventors: Tzu-Ning Fang, Steven Avanzino, Swaroop Kaza, Dongxiang Liao, Christie Marrian, Sameer Haddad
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Publication number: 20100027930Abstract: A gas turbine engine bearing cage assembly includes: a first bearing cage having: an annular first bearing support ring; an annular first mounting flange; and an annular array of axially-extending first spring arms interconnecting the first bearing support ring and the first mounting flange, the first spring arms defining an outer diameter; and a second bearing cage having: an annular second bearing support ring; an annular second mounting ring, the second mounting ring defining an inner diameter greater that the outer diameter; and an annular array of axially-extending second spring arms interconnecting the second bearing support ring and the second mounting ring, the second spring arms defining spaces therebetween. The bearing cages are sized such that the first bearing cage can be received within the second bearing cage. The spaces are positioned to receive the first spring arms, permitting independent flexing motion of the first and second spring arms.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2008Publication date: February 4, 2010Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Ray Harris Kinnaird, Ning Fang
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Publication number: 20100027926Abstract: A rotating seal for a gas turbine engine includes: (a) an annular seal body; (b) a sealing component carried by the seal body which is adapted to form one-half of a rotating seal interface; and (c) an impeller carried by the seal body which comprises a plurality of radially-inwardly-extending impeller blades.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2008Publication date: February 4, 2010Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Ning Fang, Ray Harris Kinnaird, Gary Paul Moscarino
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Patent number: 7646624Abstract: In a method of providing an operating characteristic of a resistive memory device, material of an electrode thereof is selected to in turn provide a selected operating characteristic of the device. The material of the electrode may be reacted with material of an insulating layer of the resistive memory device to form a reaction layer, the selected operating characteristic being dependent on the presence of the reaction layer.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2006Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignee: Spansion LLCInventors: Tzu-Ning Fang, Swaroop Kaza, An Chen, Sameer Haddad
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Patent number: 7564708Abstract: In a memory device having first and second electrodes and active and passive layers between the electrodes, or a memory device having first and second electrodes and an insulating layer between and in contact with electrodes, the device may be programmed in the ionic mode by applying electrical potential across the electrodes in one direction, and may be programmed in the electronic charge carrier mode by applying electrical potential across electrodes in the opposite direction.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2006Date of Patent: July 21, 2009Assignee: Spansion LLCInventors: Tzu-Ning Fang, Michael VanBuskirk, Swaroop Kaza