Patents by Inventor Tsung-Hsiung Wang
Tsung-Hsiung Wang 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: 20130171459Abstract: Provided is a polyamic acid resin solution containing interpenetrating polymer. The solution includes a polyamic acid resin dissolved in a solvent. The polyamic acid resin includes an interpenetrating polymer formed of polyamic acid twining around hyper-branched polybismaleimide. The hyper-branched polybismaleimide includes a bismaleimide polymer, a bismaleimide oligomer, a barbituric acid-bismaleimide copolymer or combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2012Publication date: July 4, 2013Inventors: Tsung-Hsiung WANG, Jing-Pin PAN, Jung-Mu HSU
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Patent number: 8304117Abstract: A gel polymer electrolyte precursor and a rechargeable cell comprising the same are provided. The gel polymer electrolyte precursor comprises a bismaleimide monomer or bismaleimide oligomer, a compound having formula (I): a non-aqueous metal salt electrolyte, a non-protonic solvent, and a free radical initiator, wherein the bismaleimide oligomer is prepared by reaction of barbituric acid and bismaleimide, X comprises oxygen, organic hydrocarbon compounds, organic hydrocarbon oxide compounds, oligomers or polymers, n is 2 or 3, and A independently comprises wherein m is 0˜6, X comprises hydrogen, cyano, nitro or halogen, and R1 independently comprises hydrogen or C1˜4 alkyl.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2007Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Yueh-Wei Lin, Tsung-Hsiung Wang, Jing-Pin Pan, Chang-Rung Yang, Jung-Mu Hsu
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Publication number: 20120171579Abstract: A non-aqueous electrolyte including a lithium salt, an organic solvent, and an electrolyte additive is provided. The electrolyte additive is a meta-stable state nitrogen-containing polymer formed by reacting Compound (A) and Compound (B). Compound (A) is a monomer having a reactive terminal functional group. Compound (B) is a heterocyclic amino aromatic derivative as an initiator. A molar ratio of Compound (A) to Compound (B) is from 10:1 to 1:10. A lithium secondary battery containing the non-aqueous electrolyte is further provided. The non-aqueous electrolyte of this disclosure has a higher decomposition voltage than a conventional non-aqueous electrolyte, such that the safety of the battery during overcharge or at high temperature caused by short-circuit current is improved.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2011Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Li-Duan Tsai, Yueh-Wei Lin, Chia-Chen Fang, Cheng-Liang Cheng, Jing-Pin Pan, Tsung-Hsiung Wang
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Publication number: 20120172593Abstract: A meta-stable state nitrogen-containing polymer formed by reacting Compound (A) and Compound (B) is described. Compound (A) is a monomer having a reactive terminal functional group. Compound (B) is a heterocyclic amino aromatic derivative as an initiator. The molar ratio of Compound (A) to Compound (B) is from 10:1 to 1:10. The meta-stable state nitrogen-containing polymer has a variance less than 2% in its narrow molecular weight distribution after being retained at 55° C. for one month.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2011Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Li-Duan Tsai, Yueh-Wei Lin, Jason Fang, Cheng-Liang Cheng, Jing-Pin Pan, Tsung-Hsiung Wang
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Publication number: 20120171576Abstract: A non-aqueous electrolyte including a lithium salt, an organic solvent, and an electrolyte additive is provided. The electrolyte additive is a meta-stable state nitrogen-containing polymer formed by reacting Compound (A) and Compound (B). Compound (A) is a monomer having a reactive terminal functional group. Compound (B) is a heterocyclic amino aromatic derivative as an initiator. A molar ratio of Compound (A) to Compound (B) is from 10:1 to 1:10. A lithium secondary battery containing the non-aqueous electrolyte is further provided. The non-aqueous electrolyte of this disclosure has a higher decomposition voltage than a conventional non-aqueous electrolyte, such that the safety of the battery during overcharge or at high temperature caused by short-circuit current is improved.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2011Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Li-Duan Tsai, Yueh-Wei Lin, Jason Fang, Cheng-Liang Cheng, Jing-Pin Pan, Tsung-Hsiung Wang
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Publication number: 20120172558Abstract: A meta-stable state nitrogen-containing polymer formed by reacting Compound (A) and Compound (B) is described. Compound (A) is a monomer having a reactive terminal functional group. Compound (B) is a heterocyclic amino aromatic derivative as an initiator. The molar ratio of Compound (A) to Compound (B) is from 10:1 to 1:10. The meta-stable state nitrogen-containing polymer has a variance less than 2% in its narrow molecular weight distribution after being retained at 55° C. for one month.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2011Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Li-Duan Tsai, Yueh-Wei Lin, Chia-Chen Fang, Cheng-Liang Cheng, Jing-Pin Pan, Tsung-Hsiung Wang
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Publication number: 20120164511Abstract: A lithium battery is provided. The lithium battery comprises an positive electrode plate having a first surface, a negative electrode plate having a second surface, a first thermal insulating layer and a separator. The first surface is opposite to the second surface. The thermal insulating layer is disposed on one of the first surface and the second surface. The thermal insulating layer is comprised of an inorganic material, a thermal activation material and a binder. The separator is disposed between the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Ping-Yao Wu, Wen-Bing Chu, Chang-Rung Yang, Jen-Jeh Lee, Jing-Pin Pan, Tsung-Hsiung Wang, Yu-Min Peng
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Publication number: 20120164513Abstract: The present discloser provides a battery separator, including: a porous hyper-branched polymer which undergoes a closed-pore mechanism at a field effect condition, wherein the field effect condition includes at least one of a temperature being above 150° C., a voltage being 20V, or a current being 6 A; and a porous structure material. The invention also provides a method for manufacturing the battery separator and a secondary battery having the battery separator.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Yu Min Peng, Jing-Pin Pan, Tsung-Hsiung Wang, Chang-Rung Yang
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Publication number: 20120153231Abstract: A cathode material structure and a method for preparing the same are described. The cathode material structure includes a material body and a composite film coated thereon. The material body has a particle size of 0.1-50 ?m. The composite film has a porous structure and electrical conductivity.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2011Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Tsung-Hsiung Wang, Jing-Pin Pan, Chung-Liang Chang, Yu-Ling Lin
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Patent number: 8124282Abstract: A nonaqueous electrolyte having maleimide additives and rechargeable cells employing the same are provided. The nonaqueous electrolyte having maleimide additives comprises an alkali metal electrolyte, a nonaqueous solvent, and maleimide additives. Specifically, the maleimide additives comprise maleimide monomer, bismaleimide monomer, bismaleimide oligomer, or mixtures thereof. The maleimide additives comprise functional groups, such as a maleimide double bond, phenyl group carboxyl, or imide, enhancing the charge-discharge efficiency, safety, thermal stability, chemical stability, flame-resistance, and lifespan of the secondary cells of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2007Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Jing-Pin Pan, Chang-Rung Yang, Tsung-Hsiung Wang, Yueh-Wei Lin, Pin-Chi Chiang, Jung-Mu Hsu
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Patent number: 8101669Abstract: An exchange membrane containing modified maleimide oligomers comprising sulfonated poly(aryl ether ketone) (S-PAEK) and modified maleimide oligomers. The exchange membrane uses the modified maleimide oligomers having a hyper-branched architecture as matrix, and introduces them into S-PAEK to constitute semi-interpenetration network (semi-IPN), so as to intensify water holding capacity, chemical resistance, the electrochemical stability and thermal resistance of the ionic/proton exchange membrane. The exchange membrane can be used to fabricate the membrane electrode assemblies, fuel cells, and be applied them to the fields of seawater desalination, heavy water and sewage treatment, and biomass-energy resources.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2007Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignees: Industrial Technology Research Institute, National Central UniversityInventors: Jing-Pin Pan, Tsung-Hsiung Wang, Jung-Mu Hsu, Peter P. Chu, Chien-Shun Wu, Bo-Jun Liu
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Patent number: 8088932Abstract: Provided is a pentaaryldiamine-containing bismaleimide compound of Formula (I): wherein Ar1 to Ar5 are independently C6-C12 aryl; and Ar4 and Ar5 are optionally substituted by one or more substitutent(s) selected from the group consisting of C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, and cyano. The compound of Formula (I) is obtained by a method including the steps of reacting a diamine with maleic anhydride in a solvent to form an amic acid, and cyclodehydrating the amic acid in the presence of a catalyst and a dehydrating agent. The compound of Formula (I) has a nonlinear and asymmetric structure, is amorphous, and is readily soluble in a variety of organic solvents so that the toughness of the product made there from can be improved and processing of the compound can be simplified.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2009Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Guey-Sheng Liou, Cha-Wen Chang, Hung-Ju Yen, Jing-Pin Pan, Chang-Rung Yang, Tsung-Hsiung Wang, Jung-Mu Hsu
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Patent number: 8058358Abstract: The invention provides hyper-branched polymer manufactured by adding a bismaleimide and a barbituric acid into a Brönsted base solution and reacting the mixture at 20 to 100° C. The formation may further include maleimide monomer and/or multi-maleimide monomer to modify the hyper-branched polymer properties. In addition, the barbituric acid is added to the reaction in a batch not initially charged with other reactants in a one-pot.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2008Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Jing-Pin Pan, Tsung-Hsiung Wang
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Patent number: 8034260Abstract: Disclosed is a gel electrolyte for a photosensitive dye and method for manufacturing the same. First, bismaleimide and barbituric acid are dissolved in Brönsted base solution to form a gelling additive. Subsequently, the gelling additive is added into an ionic liquid electrolyte. The liquid electrolyte is then gelled at room temperature to form a gel electrolyte for the photosensitive dye utilized in dye sensitized solar cells. In addition, barbituric acid is further added into the gelling additive to enhance the gelling rate of the ionic liquid electrolyte.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2009Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Yueh-Wei Lin, Ya-Tin Hsu, Tsung-Hsiung Wang, Jing-Pin Pan, Meng-Chin Tsui
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Patent number: 8008360Abstract: A proton exchange membrane and method for formation the same is disclosed. When forming the proton exchange membrane, first, a bismaleimide and barbituric acid are copolymerized to form a hyper-branched polymer. Next, the solvent of the sulfonated tetrafluorethylene copolymer (Nafion) aqueous solution is replaced with dimethyl acetamide (DMAc). 10 to 15 parts by weight of the hyper-branched polymer is added to 90 to 85 parts by weight of the Nafion in the DMAc solution, stood and heated to 50° C. for inter-penetration of the hyper-branched polymer and the Nafion. The heated solution is coated on a substrate, baked, and pre-treated to remove residue solvent to complete formation of the proton exchange membrane.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2009Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Chung-Liang Chang, Jing-Pin Pan, Tsung-Hsiung Wang, Yueh-Wei Lin, Ya-Tin Hsu
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Patent number: 7750092Abstract: A composition having a bismaleimide oligomer and preparation methods thereof are provided. The composition having a bismaleimide oligomer comprises a bismaleimide oligomer, wherein the bismaleimide oligomer is in an amount of more than 75 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the composition. Specifically, the bismaleimide oligomer is prepared by reacting bismaleimide monomers with batch-added barbituric acid.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2007Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Tsung-Hsiung Wang, Jing-Pin Pan, Shur-Fen Liu, Yueh-Wei Lin
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Publication number: 20100167129Abstract: The invention provides a lithium battery, including: a cathode plate and an anode plate; a separator disposed between the cathode plate and the anode plate to define a reservoir region; and an electrolyte filled in the reservoir region. A thermal protective film is provided to cover a material of the cathode plate or the anode plate. When a battery temperature rises over an onset temperature of the thermal protective film, it undergoes a crosslinking reaction to inhibit thermal runaway. A method for fabricating the lithium ion battery is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2009Publication date: July 1, 2010Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Hung-Chun WU, Chin-Shu CHENG, Jung-Mu HSU, Fu-Ming WANG, Chang-Rung YANG, Jing-Pin PAN, Ching-Yi SU, Tsung-Hsiung WANG
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Publication number: 20100167101Abstract: Proton exchange membrane compositions having high proton conductivity are provided. The proton exchange membrane composition includes a hyper-branched polymer, wherein the hyper-branched polymer has a DB (degree of branching) of more than 0.5. A polymer with high ion conductivity is distributed uniformly over the hyper-branched polymer, wherein the hyper-branched polymer has a weight ratio equal to or more than 5 wt %, based on the solid content of the proton exchange membrane composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2009Publication date: July 1, 2010Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Tsung-Hsiung Wang, Jing-Pin Pan, Wen-Chin Lee, Yueh-Wei Lin, Ya-Tin Hsu, Chung-Liang Chang, Chih-Jer Shih
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Publication number: 20100168442Abstract: A pentaaryldiamine-containing bismaleimide compound of Formula (I): is provided, wherein Ar1 to Ar5 are independently C6-C12 aryl, and Ar4 and Ar5 may be optionally substituted. The compound of Formula (I) is obtained by steps of reacting diamine with maleic anhydride in a solvent to form an amic acid, and cyclodehydrating the amic acid in the presence of a catalyst and a dehydrating agent. The compound of Formula (I) with a nonlinear and asymmetric structure is amorphous and is readily soluble in a variety of organic solvents, such that the toughness of the product made therefrom can be improved and processing of the compound can be simplified. Furthermore, the compounds of Formula (I) having cyano substituents on the aromatic ring may exhibit better flame retardancy and heat resistance, higher oxidative stability, electron-withdrawing property etc., such that these compound have wider application in industry.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2009Publication date: July 1, 2010Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Guey-Sheng LIOU, Cha-Wen CHANG, Hung-Ju YEN, Jing-Pin PAN, Chang-Rung YANG, Tsung-Hsiung WANG, Jung-Mu HSU
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Publication number: 20100143767Abstract: Binder composites for membrane electrode assemblies and membrane electrode assemblies employing the same are provided. The binder composition includes a solvent, a hyper-branched polymer and a polymer with high ion conductivity, wherein the hyper-branched polymer and the polymer with high conductivity of hydronium are distributed uniformly over the solvent, and the hyper-branched polymer has a DB (degree of branching) of more than 0.5.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2009Publication date: June 10, 2010Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Tsung-Hsiung WANG, Jing-Pin PAN, Ssu-Tai LIN