Patents by Inventor Shih-Ming Chen

Shih-Ming Chen 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: 20040092077
    Abstract: A floating gate structure and a method for forming a floating gate oxide layer comprising the following steps. A structure having a first dielectric layer formed thereover is provided. An oxide layer is formed over the first dielectric layer. A nitride layer is formed over the oxide layer. The nitride layer is patterned to form an opening exposing a portion of the oxide layer. A portion of the first dielectric layer is exposed by removing: the exposed portion of the oxide layer; and portions of the oxide layer underneath the patterned nitride layer adjacent to the opening to form respective undercuts. The exposed portion of the first dielectric layer is oxidized to form the floating gate oxide layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2002
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Shih-Ming Chen, Kuo-Chiang Ting, Jen-Shiang Leu
  • Patent number: 6548332
    Abstract: A process for forming a thin film transistor includes steps of (a) forming a gate on a portion of a substrate, (b) forming a gate dielectric layer, a semiconductor layer, a source, a drain, and a passivation in order on the substrate, and (c) proceeding a thermal treatment under atmosphere of a specific assistant gas. The specific assistant gas is one selected from a group consisting of hydrogen, steam, inert gases, and gas mixtures thereof. After providing the specific assistant gas during the thermal treatment, the process can improve the output property of the thin film transistor for avoiding double hump phenomenon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: Hannstar Display Corp.
    Inventors: Chih-Yu Peng, Chia-Sheng Ho, Shih-Ming Chen, In-Cha Hsieh
  • Patent number: 6494167
    Abstract: A solid and liquid separation device includes a housing provided with a heater so that liquid contained in the housing will not freeze. A filter net layer may divide the housing into an upper space and a lower space. A conveying assembly includes a plurality of connecting rods each having a scraper and a brush. The scraper may contact the filter net layer for driving solids, and the brush may remove solids attached on the filter net layer. A squeeze assembly includes a cylinder provided with a threaded rod that may be rotated to output the solids. A liquid spraying assembly includes a water pumping member for delivering water liquid through a conveying pipe to be sprayed toward the filter net layer through a plurality of nozzles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Assignee: 625606 B.C. Ltd.
    Inventor: Shih Ming Chen
  • Publication number: 20020048867
    Abstract: A process for forming a thin film transistor includes steps of (a) forming a gate on a portion of a substrate, (b) forming a gate dielectric layer, a semiconductor layer, a source, a drain, and a passivation in order on the substrate, and (c) proceeding a thermal treatment under atmosphere of a specific assistant gas. The specific assistant gas is one selected from a group consisting of hydrogen, steam, inert gases, and gas mixtures thereof. After providing the specific assistant gas during the thermal treatment, the process can improve the output property of the thin film transistor for avoiding double hump phenomenon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2001
    Publication date: April 25, 2002
    Applicant: HANNSTAR DISPLAY CORP
    Inventors: Chih-Yu Peng, Chia-Sheng Ho, Shih-Ming Chen, In-Cha Hsieh