Patents by Inventor Shih-Wen Huang

Shih-Wen Huang 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: 9305808
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for forming a semiconductor device package on an interposer using a micro-bump layer are disclosed. The micro-bump layer may comprise micro-bumps and micro-bump lines, where a micro-bump is used as a vertical connection between a die and the interposer, and a micro-bump line is used as a horizontal connection for signal transmission between different dies above the interposer. The micro-bump lines may be formed at the same time as the formation of the micro-bumps with little or no additional cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chung-Yu Lu, Hsien-Pin Hu, Hsiao-Tsung Yen, Tzuan-Horng Liu, Shih-Wen Huang, Shang-Yun Hou, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Publication number: 20150249019
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for forming a semiconductor device package on an interposer using a micro-bump layer are disclosed. The micro-bump layer may comprise micro-bumps and micro-bump lines, where a micro-bump is used as a vertical connection between a die and the interposer, and a micro-bump line is used as a horizontal connection for signal transmission between different dies above the interposer. The micro-bump lines may be formed at the same time as the formation of the micro-bumps with little or no additional cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Inventors: Chung-Yu Lu, Hsien-Pin Hu, Hsiao-Tsung Yen, Tzuan-Horng Liu, Shih-Wen Huang, Shang-Yun Hou, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Patent number: 9064705
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for forming a semiconductor device package on an interposer using a micro-bump layer are disclosed. The micro-bump layer may comprise micro-bumps and micro-bump lines, where a micro-bump is used as a vertical connection between a die and the interposer, and a micro-bump line is used as a horizontal connection for signal transmission between different dies above the interposer. The micro-bump lines may be formed at the same time as the formation of the micro-bumps with little or no additional cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chung-Yu Lu, Hsien-Pin Hu, Hsiao-Tsung Yen, Tzuan-Horng Liu, Shih-Wen Huang, Shang-Yun Hou, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Publication number: 20150130082
    Abstract: Various structures having a fuse and methods for forming those structures are described. An embodiment is a method. The method comprises attaching a first die to a first side of a component using first electrical connectors. After the attaching, at least one of (i) the first die comprises a first fuse, (ii) the first side of the component comprises a second fuse, (iii) a second side of the component comprises a third fuse, the second side being opposite the first side, or (iv) a combination thereof. The method further comprises after the attaching the first die to the first side of the component, blowing the first fuse, the second fuse, the third fuse, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Chung-Yu Lu, Hsien-Pin Hu, Shin-Puu Jeng, Shang-Yun Hou, Tzuan-Horng Liu, Shih-Wen Huang, Chun Hua Chang
  • Publication number: 20150102482
    Abstract: Various embodiments of mechanisms for forming through a three-dimensional integrated circuit (3DIC) structure are provided. The 3DIC structure includes an interposer bonded to a die and a substrate. The interposer has a conductive structure with through silicon vias (TSVs) connected to a patterned metal pad and a conductive structure on opposite ends of the TSVs. The pattern metal pad is embedded with dielectric structures to reduce dishing effect and has regions over TSVs that are free of the dielectric structures. The conductive structure has 2 or more TSVs. By using a patterned metal pad and 2 or more TSVs, the reliability and yield of the conductive structure and the 3DIC structure are improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Tzuan-Horng Liu, Shih-Wen Huang, Chung-Yu Lu, Hsien-Pin Hu, Shang-Yun Hou, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Publication number: 20150002017
    Abstract: A gas diffuser unit for a process chamber includes at least one controllable diffuser, a power source, and a controller. The at least one controllable diffuser is configured to generate controllable forces acting in various directions on a gaseous material in a flow of the gaseous material introduced into the process chamber, to spread the gaseous material inside the process chamber. The power source is coupled to the at least one controllable diffuser, and configured to supply power to the at least one controllable diffuser to generate the controllable forces. The controller is coupled to the power source and configured to control the power supplied by the power source to the at least one controllable diffuser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2013
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Chien Kuo HUANG, Shih-Wen HUANG, Joung-Wei LIOU, Chia-I SHEN, Fei-Fan CHEN
  • Publication number: 20140167269
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for forming a semiconductor device package on an interposer using a micro-bump layer are disclosed. The micro-bump layer may comprise micro-bumps and micro-bump lines, where a micro-bump is used as a vertical connection between a die and the interposer, and a micro-bump line is used as a horizontal connection for signal transmission between different dies above the interposer. The micro-bump lines may be formed at the same time as the formation of the micro-bumps with little or no additional cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Chung-Yu Lu, Hsien-Pin Hu, Hsiao-Tsung Yen, Tzuan-Horng Liu, Shih-Wen Huang, Shang-Yun Hou, Shin-Puu Jeng
  • Patent number: 8119853
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for the storage of acetylene include providing an acetylene storage device which has an interior volume. A carbonaceous adsorbent is disposed in the interior volume of the storage device, and acetylene is introduced into the storage device to be reversibly adsorbed by the carbonaceous adsorbent. A pressure of less than 2 bar is maintained in the storage device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: L'Air Liquide SociétéAnonyme pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procédés Georges Claude
    Inventors: Shih-Wen Huang, Jun Sonobe
  • Publication number: 20090182180
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for the storage of acetylene include providing an acetylene storage device which has an interior volume. A carbonaceous adsorbent is disposed in the interior volume of the storage device, and acetylene is introduced into the storage device to be reversibly adsorbed by the carbonaceous adsorbent. A pressure of less than 2 bar is maintained in the storage device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2009
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventors: Shih-Wen Huang, Jun Sonobe
  • Patent number: 7270974
    Abstract: A method and device for rapidly, non-invasively and inexpensively differentiating between allergic rhinitis, upper respiratory tract viral infection and bacterial sinusitis, comprising a support strip upon which is fixed discrete indicators of pH, protein content, nitrite content, esterase activity, and eosinophil content of a sample with which said reagent test strip is contacted. Contact of a nasal secretion with the device of this invention permits differentiation between allergic, bacterial and viral conditions, based on pH, protein content, esterase activity, nitrite content, and eosinophil content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Parker Small, Shih-Wen Huang
  • Patent number: 6967084
    Abstract: A kit for detecting upper respiratory conditions. The kit includes a container for collecting nasal secretions. The kit further comprises a means for providing a differential readout upon contact with the nasal secretions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Assignee: University of Flordia
    Inventors: Parker Small, Shih-Wen Huang, Ronald Kudla
  • Patent number: 6951730
    Abstract: A method for detecting upper respiratory conditions. The method includes implementation of a device upon which are fixed discrete indicators of pH, protein content, nitrite content and/or leukocyte esterase activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Assignee: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Parker Small, Shih-Wen Huang, Ronald Kudla
  • Patent number: 6855491
    Abstract: A device for detecting upper respiratory conditions. The device includes a support upon which are fixed discrete indicators of pH, protein content, nitrite content and/or leukocyte esterase activity. The device further comprises a container to facilitate collection of nasal secretion sample in order to test for different upper respiratory conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignee: University of Florida
    Inventors: Parker Small, Shih-Wen Huang, Ronald Kudla
  • Patent number: 6764849
    Abstract: A device for collecting nasal secretions that comprises a container designed to fit about a patient's nose. The device comprises a ventilation means to allow the patient to blow their nose into the container while preventing the undesired dispersion of nasal secretion onto the patient and their surrounding environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Assignee: Univeristy of Florida
    Inventors: Parker Small, Shih-Wen Huang, Ronald Kudla
  • Publication number: 20040029205
    Abstract: A novel diagnostic system for rapidly, non-invasively and inexpensively differentiating sputum from saliva. The disclosed methods utilize a test strip or stick assay, or other similar assays, for detecting the presence of leukocyte esterase which correlates to the presence of sputum in a patient sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2002
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Inventors: Parker Adams Small, Darla J. Gaskins, Kenneth H. Rand, Shih-Wen Huang
  • Patent number: 6551791
    Abstract: A method and device for rapidly, non-invasively and inexpensively differentiating between allergic rhinitis, upper respiratory tract viral infection and bacterial sinusitis, comprising a support strip upon which is fixed discrete indicators of pH, protein content, nitrite content, leukocyte esterase activity, and eosinophil content or other measure of a substance found in allergic secretions, such as TAME esterase, of a sample with which said reagent test strip is contacted. Contact of a nasal secretion with the device of this invention permits differentiation between allergic, bacterial and viral conditions, based on pH, protein content, leukocyte esterase activity, nitrite content, eosinophil content and TAME esterase activity. The invention further provides a novel means for collecting nasal secretions to facilitate differential diagnosis of sinusitis, upper respiratory tract viral infection and allergic rhinitis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignee: University of Florida
    Inventors: Parker Small, Shih-Wen Huang, Ronald Kudla
  • Publication number: 20020137117
    Abstract: A method and device for rapidly, non-invasively and inexpensively differentiating between allergic rhinitis, upper respiratory tract viral infection and bacterial sinusitis, comprising a support strip upon which is fixed discrete indicators of pH, protein content, nitrite content, leukocyte esterase activity, and eosinophil content or other measure of a substance found in allergic secretions, such as TAME esterase, of a sample with which said reagent test strip is contacted. Contact of a nasal secretion with the device of this invention permits differentiation between allergic, bacterial and viral conditions, based on pH, protein content, leukocyte esterase activity, nitrite content, eosinophil content and TAME esterase activity. The invention further provides a novel means for collecting nasal secretions to facilitate differential diagnosis of sinusitis, upper respiratory tract viral infection and allergic rhinitis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2001
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Inventors: Parker Small, Shih-Wen Huang, Ronald Kudla
  • Publication number: 20020086286
    Abstract: A method and device for rapidly, non-invasively and inexpensively differentiating between allergic rhinitis, upper respiratory tract viral infection and bacterial sinusitis, comprising a support strip upon which is fixed discrete indicators of pH, protein content, nitrite content, leukocyte esterase activity, and eosinophil content or other measure of a substance found in allergic secretions, such as TAME esterase, of a sample with which said reagent test strip is contacted. Contact of a nasal secretion with the device of this invention permits differentiation between allergic, bacterial and viral conditions, based on pH, protein content, leukocyte esterase activity, nitrite content, eosinophil content and TAME esterase activity. The invention further provides a novel means for collecting nasal secretions to facilitate differential diagnosis of sinusitis, upper respiratory tract viral infection and allergic rhinitis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2001
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventors: Parker Small, Shih-Wen Huang, Ronald Kudla
  • Publication number: 20020086287
    Abstract: A method and device for rapidly, non-invasively and inexpensively differentiating between allergic rhinitis, upper respiratory tract viral infection and bacterial sinusitis, comprising a support strip upon which is fixed discrete indicators of pH, protein content, nitrite content, leukocyte esterase activity, and eosinophil content or other measure of a substance found in allergic secretions, such as TAME esterase, of a sample with which said reagent test strip is contacted. Contact of a nasal secretion with the device of this invention permits differentiation between allergic, bacterial and viral conditions, based on pH, protein content, leukocyte esterase activity, nitrite content, eosinophil content and TAME esterase activity. The invention further provides a novel means for collecting nasal secretions to facilitate differential diagnosis of sinusitis, upper respiratory tract viral infection and allergic rhinitis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2001
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventors: Parker Small, Shih-Wen Huang, Ronald Kudla
  • Publication number: 20020081575
    Abstract: A method and device for rapidly, non-invasively and inexpensively differentiating between allergic rhinitis, upper respiratory tract viral infection and bacterial sinusitis, comprising a support strip upon which is fixed discrete indicators of pH, protein content, nitrite content, leukocyte esterase activity, and eosinophil content or other measure of a substance found in allergic secretions, such as TAME esterase, of a sample with which said reagent test strip is contacted. Contact of a nasal secretion with the device of this invention permits differentiation between allergic, bacterial and viral conditions, based on pH, protein content, leukocyte esterase activity, nitrite content, eosinophil content and TAME esterase activity. The invention further provides a novel means for collecting nasal secretions to facilitate differential diagnosis of sinusitis, upper respiratory tract viral infection and allergic rhinitis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2001
    Publication date: June 27, 2002
    Inventors: Parker Small, Shih-Wen Huang, Ronald Kudla