Patents by Inventor Tsun-Kai Ko

Tsun-Kai Ko 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: 9171883
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a light emitting device, including a serially- connected LED array including a plurality of LED cells on a substrate, including a first LED cell, a second LED cell, and a serially-connected LED sub-array intervening the first and second LED cell; a trench between two neighboring sides of the first and the second LED cells; and a protecting structure formed near the trench to prevent the light-emitting device from being damaged by a surge voltage higher than a normal operating voltage. The protecting structure includes a first insulating layer and a second insulating layer formed over the first insulating layer and partially filling in the trench, wherein two ends of the first insulating layer extending outward from the second insulating layer partially covers the top surfaces of the first and the second LED cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: EPISTAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chao Hsing Chen, Chien Fu Shen, Tsun Kai Ko, Schang Jing Hon, Hsin Mao Liu
  • Patent number: 9153738
    Abstract: A light-emitting element comprises a light-emitting semiconductor stack comprising a first semiconductor layer, a second semiconductor layer on the first semiconductor layer, and a light-emitting layer between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer; a plurality of extensions formed on the first semiconductor layer; and a first conductive part and a second conductive part formed on the light-emitting semiconductor stack and respectively electrically connected to the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer, wherein one of the plurality of extensions is formed beyond a projected area of the second conductive part and not covered by the first conductive part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Epistar Corporation
    Inventors: Schang-Jing Hon, Chao-Hsing Chen, Tsun-Kai Ko, Chien-Fu Shen, Jia-Kuen Wang, Hung-Che Chen
  • Publication number: 20150255676
    Abstract: A light-emitting element comprises a light-emitting semiconductor stack comprising a first semiconductor layer, a second semiconductor layer on the first semiconductor layer, and a light-emitting layer between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer; a plurality of extensions formed on the first semiconductor layer; and a first conductive part and a second conductive part formed on the light-emitting semiconductor stack and respectively electrically connected to the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer, wherein one of the plurality of extensions is formed beyond a projected area of the second conductive part and not covered by the first conductive part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Schang-Jing HON, Chao-Hsing CHEN, Tsun-Kai KO, Chien-Fu SHEN, Jia-Kuen WANG, Hung-Che CHEN
  • Publication number: 20150236205
    Abstract: A light-emitting device comprises: a light-emitting stack comprising a first side, a second side opposite to the first side, and an upper surface between the first side and the second side; a first electrode pad formed on the upper surface; a second electrode pad formed on the upper surface, and the first electrode pad is closer to the first side than the second electrode pad; and a first extension electrode comprising a first section extended from the first electrode pad toward the second electrode pad, and a second section extended from the first electrode pad toward the first side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Applicant: Epistar Corporation
    Inventors: Chien-Kai CHUNG, Po-Shun CHIU, Hsin-Ying Wang, De-Shan KUO, Tsun-Kai Ko, Yu-Ting Huang
  • Publication number: 20150214196
    Abstract: The present application provides a multi-dimensional light-emitting device electrically connected to a power supply system. The multi-dimensional light-emitting device comprises a substrate, a blue light-emitting diode array and one or more phosphor layers. The blue light-emitting diode array, disposed on the substrate, comprises a plurality of blue light-emitting diode chips which are electrically connected. The multi-dimensional light-emitting device comprises a central area and a plurality of peripheral areas, which are arranged around the central area. The phosphor layer covers the central area. When the power supply system provides a high voltage, the central area and the peripheral areas of the multi-dimensional light-emitting device provide a first light and a plurality of second lights, respectively. The first light and the second lights are blended into a mixed light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: Chein-Fu SHEN, Schang-Jing HON, Tsun-Kai KO, Alexander Chan WANG, Min-Hsun HSIEH, Cheng Nan HAN
  • Patent number: 9093605
    Abstract: An optoelectronic device comprises: a substrate having a first surface and a normal direction perpendicular to the first surface; a first semiconductor formed on the first surface of the substrate, comprising a plurality of hollow components formed in the first semiconductor layer; a first protection layer formed on a sidewall and a bottom wall of the plurality of the hollow components, and the bottom wall comprises a portion of the first surface; and a buffer layer formed on the first semiconductor layer wherein the buffer layer comprises a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: EPISTAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: De Shan Kuo, Tsun Kai Ko
  • Patent number: 9087946
    Abstract: A light-emitting device comprises a first type semiconductor layer, a multi-quantum well structure on the first type semiconductor layer, and a second type semiconductor layer on the multi-quantum well structure, wherein the multi-quantum well structure comprises a first portion near the first type semiconductor layer, a second portion near the second type semiconductor layer, and a strain releasing layer between the first portion and the second portion and comprising a first layer including Indium, a second layer including Aluminum on the first layer, and a third layer including Indium on the second layer, wherein the Indium concentration of the third layer is higher than that of the first layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: Epistar Corporation
    Inventors: Yu-Yao Lin, Yen-Chih Chen, Chien-Yuan Tseng, Tsun-Kai Ko, Chun-Ta Yu, Shih-Chun Ling, Cheng-Hsiung Yen, Hsin-Hsien Wu
  • Patent number: 9076946
    Abstract: A light-emitting element comprises: a light-emitting semiconductor stack comprising a first semiconductor layer; a second semiconductor layer on the first semiconductor layer; and a light-emitting layer between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer; a first electrode on the first semiconductor layer; a first protection layer on the light-emitting semiconductor stack and comprising a first through hole; and a conductive contact layer on the first protection layer and electrically connected to the first electrode through the first through hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: EPISTAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Schang-Jing Hon, Chao-Hsing Chen, Tsun-Kai Ko, Chien-Fu Shen, Jia-Kuen Wang, Hung-Che Chen
  • Patent number: 9000457
    Abstract: The present application provides a multi-dimensional light-emitting device electrically connected to a power supply system. The multi-dimensional light-emitting device comprises a substrate, a blue light-emitting diode array and one or more phosphor layers. The blue light-emitting diode array, disposed on the substrate, comprises a plurality of blue light-emitting diode chips which are electrically connected. The multi-dimensional light-emitting device comprises a central area and a plurality of peripheral areas, which are arranged around the central area. The phosphor layer covers the central area. When the power supply system provides a high voltage, the central area and the peripheral areas of the multi-dimensional light-emitting device provide a first light and a plurality of second lights, respectively. The first light and the second lights are blended into a mixed light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Epistar Corporation
    Inventors: Chien-Fu Shen, Schang-Jing Hon, Tsun-Kai Ko, Alexander Chan Wang, Min-Hsun Hsieh, Cheng Nan Han
  • Publication number: 20150060909
    Abstract: A light-emitting device comprises: a first semiconductor layer; a transparent conductive oxide layer including a diffusion region having a first metal material and a non-diffusion region devoid of the first metal material, wherein the non-diffusion region is closer to the first semiconductor layer than the diffusion region; and a metal layer formed on the transparent conductive oxide layer, wherein the metal layer is pervious to a light emitted from the active layer and comprises a pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: Epistar Corporation
    Inventors: Juin-Yang CHEN, De-Shan KUO, Chun-Hsiang TU, Po-Shun CHIU, Chien-Kai CHUNG, Hui-Chun YEH, Min-Yen TSAI, Tsun-Kai KO, Chun-Teng KO
  • Patent number: 8928026
    Abstract: An optoelectronic device comprises a semiconductor stack comprising a first semiconductor layer, an active layer and a second semiconductor layer, a first electrode electrically connecting with the first semiconductor layer, a second electrode electrically connecting with the second semiconductor layer, wherein there is a smallest distance D1 between the first electrode and the second electrode, a third electrode formed on a portion of the first electrode and electrically connecting with the first electrode and a fourth electrode formed on a portion of the first electrode and on a portion of the second electrode, and electrically connecting with the second electrode, wherein there is a smallest distance D2 between the third electrode and the fourth electrode, and the smallest distance D2 is smaller than the smallest distance D1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Epistar Corporation
    Inventors: Chao-Hsing Chen, Chien-Fu Shen, Schang-Jing Hon, Tsun-Kai Ko, Wei-Yo Chen
  • Patent number: D718259
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Epistar Corporation
    Inventors: Chao Hsing Chen, Tsun Kai Ko, Chien Fu Shen, Jia Kuen Wang, Hung Che Chen, Chun Teng Ko, Chien Chih Liao
  • Patent number: D721663
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Epistar Corporation
    Inventors: Chao Hsing Chen, Tsun Kai Ko, Chien Fu Shen, Jia Kuen Wang, Hung Che Chen, Chun Teng Ko, Chien Chih Liao
  • Patent number: D721664
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Epistar Corporation
    Inventors: Chao Hsing Chen, Tsun-Kai Ko, Chien-Fu Shen, Jia Kuen Wang, Chien Chih Liao
  • Patent number: D725052
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Epistar Corporation
    Inventors: Chao Hsing Chen, Tsun Kai Ko, Chien Fu Shen, Jia Kuen Wang, Chien Chih Liao
  • Patent number: D728494
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Epistar Corporation
    Inventors: Hui-Chun Yeh, Chien-Fu Shen, Tsun-Kai Ko
  • Patent number: D733079
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Epistar Corporation
    Inventors: Chao Hsing Chen, Tsun Kai Ko, Chien Fu Shen, Jia Kuen Wang, Tzu Yao Tseng
  • Patent number: D740240
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Epistar Corporation
    Inventors: Chao Hsing Chen, Tsun Kai Ko, Chien Fu Shen, Jia Kuen Wang, Hung Che Chen, Chun Teng Ko, Chien Chih Liao
  • Patent number: D741822
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: EPISTAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hui-Chun Yeh, Chien-Fu Shen, Tsun-Kai Ko
  • Patent number: D743354
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: EPISTAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Schang-Jing Hon, Chao-Hsing Chen, Tsun-Kai Ko, Chien-Fu Shen, Jia-Kuen Wang, Hung-Che Chen