Patents by Inventor Wei Lian
Wei Lian 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: 20240105818Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a gate electrode over a channel region of a semiconductor fin, first spacers over the semiconductor fin, and second spacers over the semiconductor fin. A lower portion of the gate electrode is between the first spacers. An upper portion of the gate electrode is above the first spacers. The second spacers are adjacent the first spacers opposite the gate electrode. The upper portion of the gate electrode is between the second spacers.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Jian-Jou Lian, Chun-Neng Lin, Ming-Hsi Yeh, Chieh-Wei Chen, Tzu-Ang Chiang
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Publication number: 20240091283Abstract: The present disclosure provides the use of Lactobacillus paracasei ET-22 in enhancing resistance of the intestinal tract to bacterial infection and improving intestinal immunity. Particularly, the present disclosure provides the use of a Lactobacillus paracasei in the preparation of a composition for improving intestinal immunity, wherein the Lactobacillus paracasei has a deposit number of CGMCC 15077. The present inventors have discovered that this bacteria strain alone can significantly improve the resistance of the intestinal tract to bacterial infection, combat invasion by pathogenic bacteria in the intestinal system, maintain the intestinal barrier function, and/or prevent diarrhea caused by pathogenic bacteria.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2021Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Wei-Hsien Liu, Gisela Adrienne Weiss, Carolien Annika Van Loo-Bouwman, Gerrit Smit, Wen Zhao, Wei-Lian Hung
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Publication number: 20240091810Abstract: The present disclosure provides a three-dimensionally arranged nanoparticle film and a preparation method and use thereof, and belongs to the technical field of nanophotonics. The preparation method includes the following steps: coating nanoparticles with hydrophobic molecules, and dispersing in an organic solvent to obtain a modified nanoparticle dispersion; conducting a surface treatment on a three-dimensional template to obtain a hydrophilic three-dimensional template; and adding water to a surface of the hydrophilic three-dimensional template to form a water film, adding the modified nanoparticle dispersion dropwise on a surface of the water film to conduct self-assembly, and removing the water film to obtain a three-dimensionally arranged nanoparticle film with an array structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2022Publication date: March 21, 2024Applicant: TAIYUAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGYInventors: Shaoding LIU, Wei GENG, Peng YUE, Lanqi LIAN, Ying YU
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Patent number: 11923265Abstract: A power module, including: a first conductor, disposed at a first reference plane; a second conductor, disposed at a second reference plane, wherein projections of the first and second conductors on the first reference plane have a first overlap area; a third conductor, disposed at a third reference plane; a plurality of first switches and a plurality of second switches, wherein at least one of the first switches and at least one of the second switches that are located on a left side are alternatively disposed, at least one of the first switches and at least one of the second switches that are located on a right side are alternately disposed, and the left side and the right side of the first overlap area are oppositely disposed. Heat sources of the power module are evenly distributed and its parasitic inductance is low.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Delta Electronics (Shanghai) CO., LTDInventors: Wei Cheng, Shouyu Hong, Dongfang Lian, Tao Wang, Zhenqing Zhao
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Patent number: 11911422Abstract: A Bifidobacterium lactis BL-99 strain capable of enhancing immunity and the use thereof, which belongs to the technical field of microorganisms, is described. The Bifidobacterium lactis BL-99 provided by the present invention is deposited in China General Microbiological Culture Collection Center CGMCC on Apr. 26, 2018 with the deposit number CGMCC No. 15650. The bacteria have gastric acid resistance and intestinal fluid resistance, can significantly promote the growth of Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus, significantly increase antibody-producing cells and half hemolysis value HC50, activate NK cell activity, and can be used to prepare foods for immunity enhancement. It also has the effects in preventing osteoporosis, increasing blood calcium and/or phosphorus ions, which has a wide range of application prospects.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd.Inventors: Wei-Hsien Liu, Wei-Lian Hung, Ting Sun, Wen Zhao, Ignatius Man-Yau Szeto
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Patent number: 11911423Abstract: A Bifidobacterium lactis BL-99 strain capable of enhancing immunity and the use thereof, which belongs to the technical field of microorganisms, is described. The Bifidobacterium lactis BL-99 provided by the present invention is deposited in China General Microbiological Culture Collection Center CGMCC on Apr. 26, 2018 with the deposit number CGMCC No. 15650. The bacteria have gastric acid resistance and intestinal fluid resistance, can significantly promote the growth of Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus, significantly increase antibody-producing cells and half hemolysis value HC50, activate NK cell activity, and can be used to prepare foods for immunity enhancement. It also has the effects in preventing osteoporosis, increasing blood calcium and/or phosphorus ions, which has a wide range of application prospects.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd.Inventors: Wei-Hsien Liu, Wei-Lian Hung, Ting Sun, Wen Zhao, Ignatius Man-Yau Szeto
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Publication number: 20230414680Abstract: The present disclosure provides novel uses of Bifidobacterium lactis BL-99 in anti-aging and improving innate immunity. The Bifidobacterium lactis strain according to the present disclosure has a deposit number of CGMCC 15650. It is discovered in the present disclosure that this strain alone has an anti-aging effect, is capable of improving innate immunity of an organism, and is capable of enhancing resistance of an organism to Staphylococcus aureus infection, thereby providing use of the Bifidobacterium lactis strain of deposit number CGMCC 15650 in preparation of a composition having an anti-aging effect, capable of improving innate immunity of an organism, and/or capable of enhancing resistance of an organism to Staphylococcus aureus infection.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2021Publication date: December 28, 2023Inventors: Wei-Hsien Liu, Wen Zhao, Wei-Lian Hung, Gisela Adrienne Weiss, Carolien Annika Van Loo-Bouwman
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Patent number: 11854789Abstract: Semiconductor structures and methods for forming the same are provided. The method includes forming a dummy gate structure over a substrate and forming a sealing layer surrounding the dummy gate structure. The method includes forming a spacer covering the sealing layer and removing the dummy gate structure to form a trench. The method further includes forming an interfacial layer and a gate dielectric layer. The method further includes forming a capping layer over the gate dielectric layer and partially oxidizing the capping layer to form a capping oxide layer. The method further includes forming a work function metal layer over the capping oxide layer and forming a gate electrode layer over the work function metal layer. In addition, a bottom surface of the capping oxide layer is higher than a bottom surface of the spacer.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Chih-Wei Lin, Chih-Lin Wang, Kang-Min Kuo, Cheng-Wei Lian
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Publication number: 20230387316Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a source/drain portion, a metal silicide layer disposed over the source/drain portion, and a transition layer disposed between the source/drain portion and the metal silicide layer. The transition layer includes implantation elements, and an atomic concentration of the implantation elements in the transition layer is higher than that in each of the source/drain portion and the metal silicide layer so as to reduce a contact resistance between the source/drain portion and the metal silicide layer. Methods for manufacturing the semiconductor device are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2022Publication date: November 30, 2023Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Shuen-Shin LIANG, Min-Chiang CHUANG, Chia-Cheng CHEN, Chun-Hung WU, Liang-Yin CHEN, Sung-Li WANG, Pinyen LIN, Kuan-Kan HU, Jhih-Rong HUANG, Szu-Hsian LEE, Tsun-Jen CHAN, Cheng-Wei LIAN, Po-Chin CHANG, Chuan-Hui SHEN, Lin-Yu HUANG, Yuting CHENG, Yan-Ming TSAI, Hong-Mao LEE
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Patent number: 11666613Abstract: A new use of Lactobacillus paracasei subsp. paracasei K56 capable of regulating the gastrointestinal flora balance is described. The deposit number of the Lactobacillus paracasei subsp. paracasei is DSM27447. This strain alone has the ability to significantly promote the growth of intestinal Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus, suppress Desulfovibrio and/or Enterobacteria in the intestine, suppress Helicobacter and/or Escherichia-Shigella, and can endure a simulated in vitro gastrointestinal fluid stress environment. Experiments in mice show that this strain has no acute oral toxicity, no antibiotic resistance, and may be safely used in food processing.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2020Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd.Inventors: Wei-Hsien Liu, Wei-Lian Hung, Ting Sun, Wen Zhao, Ignatius Man-Yau Szeto
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Publication number: 20230000932Abstract: The present invention provides novel use of Lactobacillus paracasei subsp. paracasei K56 in alleviation of intestinal inflammation. Lactobacillus paracasei subsp. paracasei K56 of the present invention has the deposit number CGMCC 15139 or DSM 27447. It was discovered in the present invention that the strain alone was highly efficacious at alleviating intestinal inflammation, reducing inflammatory factors IL-6 and/or TNF-?, promoting the anti-inflammatory factor IL-10, and reducing the tissue damage of colitis.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2020Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: Wei-Hsien Liu, Wen Zhao, Ting Sun, Wei-Lian Hung, Chao Wu, Guowen Ma, Haibin Zhang
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Publication number: 20220401499Abstract: The present invention provides novel use of Bifidobacterium lactis BL-99 in suppression of intestinal inflammation. Bifidobacterium lactis BL-99 of the present invention has the deposit number CGMCC 15650. It was discovered in the present invention that the strain alone was highly efficacious at suppressing intestinal inflammation, reducing inflammatory factors IL-6 and/or TNF-?, promoting anti-inflammatory factor IL-10, and reducing the tissue damage of colitis.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2020Publication date: December 22, 2022Inventors: Wei-Lian Hung, Wen Zhao, Wei-Hsien Liu, Haibin Zhang, Xiaojing Yin
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Publication number: 20220313754Abstract: A Bifidobacterium lactis BL-99 strain capable of enhancing immunity and the use thereof, which belongs to the technical field of microorganisms, is described. The Bifidobacterium lactis BL-99 provided by the present invention is deposited in China General Microbiological Culture Collection Center CGMCC on Apr. 26, 2018 with the deposit number CGMCC No. 15650. The bacteria have gastric acid resistance and intestinal fluid resistance, can significantly promote the growth of Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus, significantly increase antibody-producing cells and half hemolysis value HC50, activate NK cell activity, and can be used to prepare foods for immunity enhancement. It also has the effects in preventing osteoporosis, increasing blood calcium and/or phosphorus ions, which has a wide range of application prospects.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2022Publication date: October 6, 2022Inventors: Wei-Hsien Liu, Wei-Lian Hung, Ting Sun, Wen Zhao, Ignatius Man-Yau Szeto
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Publication number: 20220313755Abstract: A Bifidobacterium lactis BL-99 strain capable of enhancing immunity and the use thereof, which belongs to the technical field of microorganisms, is described. The Bifidobacterium lactis BL-99 provided by the present invention is deposited in China General Microbiological Culture Collection Center CGMCC on Apr. 26, 2018 with the deposit number CGMCC No. 15650. The bacteria have gastric acid resistance and intestinal fluid resistance, can significantly promote the growth of Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus, significantly increase antibody-producing cells and half hemolysis value HC50, activate NK cell activity, and can be used to prepare foods for immunity enhancement. It also has the effects in preventing osteoporosis, increasing blood calcium and/or phosphorus ions, which has a wide range of application prospects.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2022Publication date: October 6, 2022Inventors: Wei-Hsien Liu, Wei-Lian Hung, Ting Sun, Wen Zhao, Ignatius Man-Yau Szeto
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Publication number: 20220310595Abstract: Semiconductor structures and methods for forming the same are provided. The method includes forming a dummy gate structure over a substrate and forming a sealing layer surrounding the dummy gate structure. The method includes forming a spacer covering the sealing layer and removing the dummy gate structure to form a trench. The method further includes forming an interfacial layer and a gate dielectric layer. The method further includes forming a capping layer over the gate dielectric layer and partially oxidizing the capping layer to form a capping oxide layer. The method further includes forming a work function metal layer over the capping oxide layer and forming a gate electrode layer over the work function metal layer. In addition, a bottom surface of the capping oxide layer is higher than a bottom surface of the spacer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Chih-Wei LIN, Chih-Lin WANG, Kang-Min KUO, Cheng-Wei LIAN
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Patent number: 11362089Abstract: Semiconductor structures and method for forming the same are provided. The method for manufacturing the semiconductor structure includes forming a first gate dielectric layer over a substrate and forming a first capping layer over the first gate dielectric layer. The method for manufacturing the semiconductor structure includes oxidizing the first capping layer to form a first capping oxide layer and forming a first work function metal layer over the first capping oxide layer. The method for manufacturing the semiconductor structure includes forming a first gate electrode layer over the first work function metal layer.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2019Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Chih-Wei Lin, Chih-Lin Wang, Kang-Min Kuo, Cheng-Wei Lian
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Patent number: 11298382Abstract: A Bifidobacterium lactis BL-99 strain capable of enhancing immunity and the use thereof, which belongs to the technical field of microorganisms, is described. The Bifidobacterium lactis BL-99 provided by the present invention is deposited in China General Microbiological Culture Collection Center CGMCC on Apr. 26, 2018 with the deposit number CGMCC No. 15650. The bacteria have gastric acid resistance and intestinal fluid resistance, can significantly promote the growth of Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus, significantly increase antibody-producing cells and half hemolysis value HC50, activate NK cell activity, and can be used to prepare foods for immunity enhancement. It also has the effects in preventing osteoporosis, increasing blood calcium and/or phosphorus ions, which has a wide range of application prospects.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2021Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd.Inventors: Wei-Hsien Liu, Wen Zhao, Wei-Lian Hung, Ting Sun, Ignatius Man-Yau Szeto, Haotian Feng, Philip Andrew Wescombe, Haoqiu Li
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Patent number: 11274275Abstract: The present application relates to a Lactobacillus paracasei ET-22 strain and use thereof. The present application provides a Lactobacillus paracasei ET-22 strain with a deposit number of CGMCC No. 15077, a composition containing the strain and a method of treating a subject using the strain. The present application also relates to a method for treating a subject, including administering an effective amount of the Lactobacillus paracasei ET-22 strain to a subject in need thereof for 1) whitening teeth and/or inhibiting oral pathogens; 2) adjusting balance of flora in the subject; 3) promoting growth of bifidobacteria and/or lactic acid bacteria; and/or 4) enhancing immunity of the subject.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2019Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd.Inventors: Wei-Hsien Liu, Wei-Lian Hung, Ting Sun, Ignatius Man-Yau Szeto, Wen Zhao
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Publication number: 20220022329Abstract: A protective device and a protective method for insulating and buffering an electronic product against the vibration, humidity, heat, and chemicals found in outdoor agricultural machines and thus safeguarding and extending the service life of the electronic products includes a protection space in the device, the electronic products being protected by being suspended in the protection space of the protection device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2021Publication date: January 20, 2022Inventors: ZI-XUAN LI, WEI-LIAN XUE, Di Wu, Yuan Yao
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Publication number: 20210253995Abstract: The present application relates to a Lactobacillus paracasei ET-22 strain and use thereof. The present application provides a Lactobacillus paracasei ET-22 strain with a deposit number of CGMCC No. 15077, a composition containing the strain and a method of treating a subject using the strain. The present application also relates to a method for treating a subject, including administering an effective amount of the Lactobacillus paracasei ET-22 strain to a subject in need thereof for 1) whitening teeth and/or inhibiting oral pathogens; 2) adjusting balance of flora in the subject; 3) promoting growth of bifidobacteria and/or lactic acid bacteria; and/or 4) enhancing immunity of the subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2019Publication date: August 19, 2021Inventors: Wei-Hsien LIU, Wei-Lian HUNG, Ting SUN, Ignatius Man-Yau SZETO, Wen ZHAO