Patents by Inventor Shan-Ching Lin

Shan-Ching 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).

  • Patent number: 9781994
    Abstract: One or more techniques or systems for cleaning wafers during semiconductor fabrication or an associated brush are provided herein. In some embodiments, the brush includes a brush body and one or more inner hole supports within the brush body. For example, a first inner hole support and a second inner hole support define a first inner hole associated with a first size. For another example, a third inner hole support and a fourth inner hole support define a second inner hole associated with a second size different than the first size. In some embodiments, a cleaning solution is applied to a wafer based on a first flow rate at a first brush position and based on a second flow rate at a second brush position. In this manner, a flow field associated with wafer cleaning is provided, thus enhancing cleaning efficiency, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited
    Inventors: Shang-Yuan Yu, Ming-Te Chen, Chi-Fu Yu, Shao-Yen Ku, Tzu-Yang Chung, Hsiao Chien-Wen, Shan-Ching Lin
  • Publication number: 20140158155
    Abstract: One or more techniques or systems for cleaning wafers during semiconductor fabrication or an associated brush are provided herein. In some embodiments, the brush includes a brush body and one or more inner hole supports within the brush body. For example, a first inner hole support and a second inner hole support define a first inner hole associated with a first size. For another example, a third inner hole support and a fourth inner hole support define a second inner hole associated with a second size different than the first size. In some embodiments, a cleaning solution is applied to a wafer based on a first flow rate at a first brush position and based on a second flow rate at a second brush position. In this manner, a flow field associated with wafer cleaning is provided, thus enhancing cleaning efficiency, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited
    Inventors: Shang-Yuan Yu, Ming-Te Chen, Chi-Fu Yu, Shao-Yen Ku, Tzu-Yang Chung, Hsiao Chien-Wen, Shan-Ching Lin
  • Patent number: 7187184
    Abstract: A capacitive sensor assembly for a robot to prevent damage to the robot when it moves in an undesired manner is disclosed. The robot may be used in conjunction with semiconductor fabrication applications. The capacitive sensor assembly can include a hit contact, one or more fixed contacts, one or more damping springs, and a capacitive sensor. The hit contact comes into contact with a barrier as a result of undesired movement by the robot. The damping springs are compressed against the fixed contacts when the hit contact comes into contact with the barrier. The capacitive sensor has a capacitance that changes as the hit contact comes into contact with the barrier. The capacitance of the capacitive sensor is used to detect the robot coming into contact with the barrier, so that damage to the robot can be prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuen-Ei Chen, Feng-Cheng Kuo, Shan-Ching Lin
  • Publication number: 20060005632
    Abstract: A capacitive sensor assembly for a robot to prevent damage to the robot when it moves in an undesired manner is disclosed. The robot may be used in conjunction with semiconductor fabrication applications. The capacitive sensor assembly can include a hit contact, one or more fixed contacts, one or more damping springs, and a capacitive sensor. The hit contact comes into contact with a barrier as a result of undesired movement by the robot. The damping springs are compressed against the fixed contacts when the hit contact comes into contact with the barrier. The capacitive sensor has a capacitance that changes as the hit contact comes into contact with the barrier. The capacitance of the capacitive sensor is used to detect the robot coming into contact with the barrier, so that damage to the robot can be prevented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2005
    Publication date: January 12, 2006
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuen-Ei Chen, Feng-Cheng Kuo, Shan-Ching Lin
  • Patent number: 6949938
    Abstract: A capacitive sensor assembly for a robot to prevent damage to the robot when it moves in an undesired manner is disclosed. The robot may be used in conjunction with semiconductor fabrication applications. The capacitive sensor assembly can include a hit contact, one or more fixed contacts, one or more damping springs, and a capacitive sensor. The hit contact comes into contact with a barrier as a result of undesired movement by the robot. The damping springs are compressed against the fixed contacts when the hit contact comes into contact with the barrier. The capacitive sensor has a capacitance that changes as the hit contact comes into contact with the barrier. The capacitance of the capacitive sensor is used to detect the robot coming into contact with the barrier, so that damage to the robot can be prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuen-Ei Chen, Feng-Cheng Kuo, Shan-Ching Lin
  • Publication number: 20040095149
    Abstract: A capacitive sensor assembly for a robot to prevent damage to the robot when it moves in an undesired manner is disclosed. The robot may be used in conjunction with semiconductor fabrication applications. The capacitive sensor assembly can include a hit contact, one or more fixed contacts, one or more damping springs, and a capacitive sensor. The hit contact comes into contact with a barrier as a result of undesired movement by the robot. The damping springs are compressed against the fixed contacts when the hit contact comes into contact with the barrier. The capacitive sensor has a capacitance that changes as the hit contact comes into contact with the barrier. The capacitance of the capacitive sensor is used to detect the robot coming into contact with the barrier, so that damage to the robot can be prevented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2002
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuen-Ei Chen, Feng-Cheng Kuo, Shan-Ching Lin