Patents by Inventor Stan Chen
Stan 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).
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Publication number: 20240106525Abstract: Various arrangements for performing transmodulation of a forward feeder link are presented. A first data stream and a second data stream can be modulated into a higher-order modulation forward feeder link having a higher-order digital modulation scheme. A satellite can receive the higher-order modulation forward feeder link. The satellite can demodulate the higher-order modulator forward feeder link into a bit stream. This bit stream may then be remodulated and retransmitted as multiple forward user links.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Liping Chen, Rohit Iyer Seshadri, Mustafa Eroz, Lin-Nan Lee, Stan Kay
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Patent number: 11830936Abstract: A structure and a method of forming are provided. A first work function layer is formed over a first fin and terminates closer to the first fin than an adjacent second fin. A second work function layer is formed over the first work function layer and terminates closer to the second fin than the adjacent second fin. A third work function layer is formed over the first work function layer and the second fin. A conductive layer is formed over the third work function layer.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2022Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Jin-Dah Chen, Stan Chen, Han-Wei Wu
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Patent number: 11387105Abstract: First, second, and third trenches are formed in a layer over a substrate. The third trench is substantially wider than the first and second trenches. The first, second, and third trenches are partially filled with a first conductive material. A first anti-reflective material is coated over the first, second, and third trenches. The first anti-reflective material has a first surface topography variation. A first etch-back process is performed to partially remove the first anti-reflective material. Thereafter, a second anti-reflective material is coated over the first anti-reflective material. The second anti-reflective material has a second surface topography variation that is smaller than the first surface topography variation. A second etch-back process is performed to at least partially remove the second anti-reflective material in the first and second trenches. Thereafter, the first conductive material is partially removed in the first and second trenches.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2020Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Jin-Dah Chen, Ming-Feng Shieh, Han-Wei Wu, Yu-Hsien Lin, Po-Chun Liu, Stan Chen
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Publication number: 20220157973Abstract: A structure and a method of forming are provided. A first work function layer is formed over a first fin and terminates closer to the first fin than an adjacent second fin. A second work function layer is formed over the first work function layer and terminates closer to the second fin than the adjacent second fin. A third work function layer is formed over the first work function layer and the second fin. A conductive layer is formed over the third work function layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2022Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventors: Jin-Dah Chen, Stan Chen, Han-Wei Wu
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Patent number: 11316033Abstract: A method includes forming a work function metal layer over first and second semiconductor fins extending upward from a substrate; forming a sacrificial layer straddling the first semiconductor fin but not overlapping the second semiconductor fin; patterning the first work function metal layer using the sacrificial layer, resulting in a patterned work function metal layer under the sacrificial layer, and a work function metal residue in the vicinity of the second semiconductor fin; selectively forming a protective layer on a side surface of the sacrificial layer and a side surface of the patterned first work function metal layer; removing the work function metal residue after selectively forming the protective layer; after removing the work function metal residue, removing the sacrificial layer and the protective layer; and forming a second work function metal layer over the first and second semiconductor fins.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2020Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Jin-Dah Chen, Stan Chen
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Patent number: 11239345Abstract: A structure and a method of forming are provided. A first work function layer is formed over a first fin and terminates closer to the first fin than an adjacent second fin. A second work function layer is formed over the first work function layer and terminates closer to the second fin than the adjacent second fin. A third work function layer is formed over the first work function layer and the second fin. A conductive layer is formed over the third work function layer.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2020Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Jin-Dah Chen, Stan Chen, Han-Wei Wu
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Publication number: 20210391442Abstract: A method includes forming a work function metal layer over first and second semiconductor fins extending upward from a substrate; forming a sacrificial layer straddling the first semiconductor fin but not overlapping the second semiconductor fin; patterning the first work function metal layer using the sacrificial layer, resulting in a patterned work function metal layer under the sacrificial layer, and a work function metal residue in the vicinity of the second semiconductor fin; selectively forming a protective layer on a side surface of the sacrificial layer and a side surface of the patterned first work function metal layer; removing the work function metal residue after selectively forming the protective layer; after removing the work function metal residue, removing the sacrificial layer and the protective layer; and forming a second work function metal layer over the first and second semiconductor fins.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2020Publication date: December 16, 2021Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Jin-Dah CHEN, Stan CHEN
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Publication number: 20200388497Abstract: First, second, and third trenches are formed in a layer over a substrate. The third trench is substantially wider than the first and second trenches. The first, second, and third trenches are partially filled with a first conductive material. A first anti-reflective material is coated over the first, second, and third trenches. The first anti-reflective material has a first surface topography variation. A first etch-back process is performed to partially remove the first anti-reflective material. Thereafter, a second anti-reflective material is coated over the first anti-reflective material. The second anti-reflective material has a second surface topography variation that is smaller than the first surface topography variation. A second etch-back process is performed to at least partially remove the second anti-reflective material in the first and second trenches. Thereafter, the first conductive material is partially removed in the first and second trenches.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2020Publication date: December 10, 2020Inventors: Jin-Dah Chen, Ming-Feng Shieh, Han-Wei Wu, Yu-Hsien Lin, Po-Chun Liu, Stan Chen
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Patent number: 10755936Abstract: First, second, and third trenches are formed in a layer over a substrate. The third trench is substantially wider than the first and second trenches. The first, second, and third trenches are partially filled with a first conductive material. A first anti-reflective material is coated over the first, second, and third trenches. The first anti-reflective material has a first surface topography variation. A first etch-back process is performed to partially remove the first anti-reflective material. Thereafter, a second anti-reflective material is coated over the first anti-reflective material. The second anti-reflective material has a second surface topography variation that is smaller than the first surface topography variation. A second etch-back process is performed to at least partially remove the second anti-reflective material in the first and second trenches. Thereafter, the first conductive material is partially removed in the first and second trenches.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2019Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Jin-Dah Chen, Ming-Feng Shieh, Han-Wei Wu, Yu-Hsien Lin, Po-Chun Liu, Stan Chen
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Publication number: 20200251578Abstract: A structure and a method of forming are provided. A first work function layer is formed over a first fin and terminates closer to the first fin than an adjacent second fin. A second work function layer is formed over the first work function layer and terminates closer to the second fin than the adjacent second fin. A third work function layer is formed over the first work function layer and the second fin. A conductive layer is formed over the third work function layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Jin-Dah Chen, Stan Chen, Han-Wei Wu
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Patent number: 10644134Abstract: A structure and a method of forming are provided. A first work function layer is formed over a first fin and terminates closer to the first fin than an adjacent second fin. A second work function layer is formed over the first work function layer and terminates closer to the second fin than the adjacent second fin. A third work function layer is formed over the first work function layer and the second fin. A conductive layer is formed over the third work function layer.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2017Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Jin-Dah Chen, Stan Chen, Han-Wei Wu
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Publication number: 20190252193Abstract: First, second, and third trenches are formed in a layer over a substrate. The third trench is substantially wider than the first and second trenches. The first, second, and third trenches are partially filled with a first conductive material. A first anti-reflective material is coated over the first, second, and third trenches. The first anti-reflective material has a first surface topography variation. A first etch-back process is performed to partially remove the first anti-reflective material. Thereafter, a second anti-reflective material is coated over the first anti-reflective material. The second anti-reflective material has a second surface topography variation that is smaller than the first surface topography variation. A second etch-back process is performed to at least partially remove the second anti-reflective material in the first and second trenches. Thereafter, the first conductive material is partially removed in the first and second trenches.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Jin-Dah Chen, Ming-Feng Shieh, Han-Wei Wu, Yu-Hsien Lin, Po-Chun Liu, Stan Chen
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Patent number: 10276392Abstract: First, second, and third trenches are formed in a layer over a substrate. The third trench is substantially wider than the first and second trenches. The first, second, and third trenches are partially filled with a first conductive material. A first anti-reflective material is coated over the first, second, and third trenches. The first anti-reflective material has a first surface topography variation. A first etch-back process is performed to partially remove the first anti-reflective material. Thereafter, a second anti-reflective material is coated over the first anti-reflective material. The second anti-reflective material has a second surface topography variation that is smaller than the first surface topography variation. A second etch-back process is performed to at least partially remove the second anti-reflective material in the first and second trenches. Thereafter, the first conductive material is partially removed in the first and second trenches.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Jin-Dah Chen, Ming-Feng Shieh, Han-Wei Wu, Yu-Hsien Lin, Po-Chun Liu, Stan Chen
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Publication number: 20190003794Abstract: A magazine well funnel assembly is an integrated design including a mainspring housing portion and a funnel well portion attached to a firearm. The magazine well funnel assembly includes a set of funnel walls arranged to form an aperture shaped to accept a magazine and is bounded by a funnel rim on a side of the set of funnel walls opposite a plane of the aperture. The funnel rim is shaped in an arc on a side of the set of funnel walls adjacent to the rear funnel wall portion to increase the surface area of the funnel. A method of modification includes drilling a relocated pin hole in the firearm frame and inserting the magazine well funnel assembly therein. A base section of the firearm frame may be removed to preserve the same vertical length of the firearm compared to before the magazine well funnel assembly was installed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2018Publication date: January 3, 2019Inventor: STAN CHEN
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Publication number: 20180350955Abstract: A structure and a method of forming are provided. A first work function layer is formed over a first fin and terminates closer to the first fin than an adjacent second fin. A second work function layer is formed over the first work function layer and terminates closer to the second fin than the adjacent second fin. A third work function layer is formed over the first work function layer and the second fin. A conductive layer is formed over the third work function layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2017Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: Jin-Dah Chen, Stan Chen, Han-Wei Wu
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Patent number: 10066885Abstract: A magazine well funnel assembly is an integrated design including a mainspring housing portion and a funnel well portion attached to a firearm. The magazine well funnel assembly includes a set of funnel walls arranged to form an aperture shaped to accept a magazine and is bounded by a funnel rim on a side of the set of funnel walls opposite a plane of the aperture. The funnel rim is shaped in an arc on a side of the set of funnel walls adjacent to the rear funnel wall portion to increase the surface area of the funnel. A method of modification includes drilling a relocated pin hole in the firearm frame and inserting the magazine well funnel assembly therein. A base section of the firearm frame may be removed to preserve the same vertical length of the firearm compared to before the magazine well funnel assembly was installed.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2017Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: Legacy Custom Products, Inc.Inventor: Stan Chen
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Publication number: 20170309718Abstract: First, second, and third trenches are formed in a layer over a substrate. The third trench is substantially wider than the first and second trenches. The first, second, and third trenches are partially filled with a first conductive material. A first anti-reflective material is coated over the first, second, and third trenches. The first anti-reflective material has a first surface topography variation. A first etch-back process is performed to partially remove the first anti-reflective material. Thereafter, a second anti-reflective material is coated over the first anti-reflective material. The second anti-reflective material has a second surface topography variation that is smaller than the first surface topography variation. A second etch-back process is performed to at least partially remove the second anti-reflective material in the first and second trenches. Thereafter, the first conductive material is partially removed in the first and second trenches.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Inventors: Jin-Dah Chen, Ming-Feng Shieh, Han-Wei Wu, Yu-Hsien Lin, Po-Chun Liu, Stan Chen
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Patent number: D808491Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2016Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: Legacy Custom Products, Inc.Inventor: Stan Chen
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Patent number: D808492Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2016Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: Legacy Custom Products, Inc.Inventor: Stan Chen
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Patent number: D817435Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2016Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Inventor: Stan Chen