Patents by Inventor Wen Li

Wen Li 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).

  • PRINTING STRUCTURE OF A WATER PIPE
    Publication number: 20140027004
    Abstract: A printing structure of a water pipe contains a body having a plastic layer formed around an outer rim of the body and a printing layer integrally formed with and around the plastic layer, wherein the printing layer has a color pattern or a graphic pattern transfer printed thereon. The printing water pipe has a variety of patterns on the body thereof so as to provide pattern options to the customer. In addition, the pattern on the body of the water pipe allows being printed based on the users' requirement, thus obtaining customization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventor: Wen-Li KUO
  • MEASURING/INSPECTING APPARATUS AND MEASURING/INSPECTING METHOD
    Publication number: 20140008534
    Abstract: Technique capable of achieving shortening of settling time, which is caused by ringing, etc. of a blanking control signal is provided. A measuring/inspecting apparatus is configured to have a main blanking unit and a correction blanking control unit as a high-speed switching control unit of an electron beam. During the period of switching of a main blanking control signal from ON to OFF, a correction blanking control signal is applied in real time in synchronization with the switching. The ringing, etc. caused by the main blanking are corrected so as to be cancelled out by that, the settling time is shortened as a result.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventors: Wen LI, Hisafumi IMURA, Hajime KAWANO, Hiroyuki TAKAHASHI
  • Pattern Recognition For Integrated Circuit Design
    Publication number: 20140007024
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides one embodiment of an integrated circuit (IC) method. The method includes building a pattern bank including a pattern having an area of interest. The method further includes recognizing that the pattern of the pattern bank corresponds to a pattern of an IC design layout. The method further includes identifying an area of interest of the pattern of the IC design layout that corresponds to the area of interest of the pattern of the pattern bank. The method further includes performing pattern recognition dissection on the area of interest of the pattern of the IC design layout to dissect the area of interest of the pattern of the IC design layout into a plurality of segments. The method further includes after performing pattern recognition dissection, producing a modified IC design layout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Cheng-Lung Tsai, Jui-Hsuan Feng, Sheng-Wen Lin, Wen-Li Cheng, Wen-Chun Huang, Ru-Gun Liu
  • Photocatalytic methods for preparation of electrocatalyst materials
    Patent number: 8609573
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods of preparing metal particles on a support material, including platinum-containing nanoparticles on a carbon support. Such materials can be used as electrocatalysts, for example as improved electrocatalysts in proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEM-FCs).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignees: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., Toyota Motor Corporation, Sandia Corporation
    Inventors: Tochi Tudor Nwoga, Kazuo Kawahara, Wen Li, Yujiang Song, John A. Shelnutt, James E. Miller, Craig John Medforth, Yukiyoshi Ueno, Tetsuo Kawamura
  • LIGAND AND METAL COMPLEX HAVING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20130303728
    Abstract: A ligand and a metal complex having the ligand are provided. The ligand and a paramagnetic metal ion form a metal complex with high stability, high relaxivity and high biocompatibility. The metal complex of the present invention is applicable to the preparation of MRI contrast agents for detecting atherosclerosis. The MRI contrast agent includes a peptide sequence specific to a matrix metalloprotease, and can be recognized by a pathological thrombocyte to target a specific site, so as to enhance the imaging contrast.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2012
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: NATIONAL CHIAO TUNG UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Yun-Ming Wang, Gin-Chung Liu, Chiao-Yun Chen, Teng-Wen Li
  • DENDRITIC METAL NANOSTRUCTURES FOR FUEL CELLS AND OTHER APPLICATIONS
    Publication number: 20130302721
    Abstract: Embodiment of the present invention relate to dendrimers useful for application as catalysts, in particular as improved electrocatalysts for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEM-FCs). Methods of preparing such catalysts are described. Examples include dendritic nanostructured metal catalysts, such as platinum and platinum-alloy catalysts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2006
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicants: Sandia Corporation, Operator of Sandia National Laboratories, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Shelnutt, Wen Li, Yujiang Song, Michael A. Hickner
  • STABLE LIQUID INTERFERON FORMULATIONS
    Publication number: 20130302281
    Abstract: Liquid interferon compositions having a pH between 4.0 and 7.2 are described. The compositions comprise interferon-beta and a stabilizing agent at between about 0.3% and 5% by weight which is an amino acid selected from the group consisting of acidic amino acids, arginine and glycine. If needed, salt is added to provide sufficient ionic strength. The liquid composition has not been previously lyophilized or previously cavitated. The liquid is preferably contained within a vessel having at least one surface in contract with the liquid that is coated with a material inert to adsorption of interferon-beta. A kit for parenteral administration of a liquid interferon formulation and a method for stabilizing liquid interferon compositions are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventors: Mary D. DiBiase, Wen-Li Chung, Mark Staples, Eric Scharin
  • Dendritic metal nanostructures for fuel cells and other applications
    Patent number: 8574789
    Abstract: Embodiment of the present invention relate to dendrimers useful for application as catalysts, in particular as improved electrocatalysts for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEM-FCs). Methods of preparing such catalysts are described. Examples include dendritic nanostructured metal catalysts, such as platinum and platinum-alloy catalysts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignees: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., Sandia Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Shelnutt, Wen Li, Yujiang Song, Michael A. Hickner
  • Apparatus for reducing photodiode thermal gain coefficient
    Patent number: 8564086
    Abstract: An apparatus for reducing photodiode thermal gain coefficient includes a bulk semiconductor material having a light-illumination side. The bulk semiconductor material includes a minority charge carrier diffusion length property configured to substantially match a predetermined hole diffusion length value and a thickness configured to substantially match a predetermined photodiode layer thickness. The apparatus also includes a dead layer coupled to the light-illumination side of the bulk semiconductor material, the dead layer having a thickness configured to substantially match a predetermined thickness value and wherein an absolute value of a thermal coefficient of gain due to the minority carrier diffusion length property of the bulk semiconductor material is configured to substantially match an absolute value of a thermal coefficient of gain due to the thickness of the dead layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Wen Li, Jonathan David Short, George Edward Possin
  • METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING INDIUM TIN OXIDE NANOWIRES
    Publication number: 20130272953
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing indium tin oxide nanowires by preparing a solution that includes an indium-containing species, a tin-containing species and a polymeric material, wherein the solution has a molar ratio of tin to indium in a range from about 5 to about 15 percent, electrospinning fibers using the solution, and heating the fibers to a calcination temperature and maintaining the fibers at the calcination temperature for a predetermined calcination time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventors: Chaoyin Zhou, Amanda Phelps, Richard W. Burns, Wen Li
  • Low capacitance photodiode element and computed tomography detector
    Patent number: 8552466
    Abstract: A photodiode element includes a first layer of a first diffusion type and a second layer. The second layer defines a charge-collecting area. The charge-collecting area includes an active region of a second diffusion type and an inactive region. The active region surrounds the inactive region. The photodiode element also includes an intrinsic semiconductor layer between the first layer and the second layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Abdelaziz Ikhlef, Wen Li, Jeffrey Alan Kautzer
  • Photocatalytic methods for preparation of electrocatalyst materials
    Patent number: 8541146
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods of preparing metal particles on a support material, including platinum-containing nanoparticles on a carbon support. Such materials can be used as electrocatalysts, for example as improved electrocatalysts in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEM-FCs).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignees: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., Toyota Motor Corporation, Sandia Corporation, Operator of Sandia National Laboratories
    Inventors: Wen Li, Tetsuo Kawamura, Tetsuo Nagami, Hiroaki Takahashi, John Muldoon, John A. Shelnutt, Yujiang Song, James E. Miller, Michael A. Hickner, Craig Medforth
  • DISSECTION SPLITTING WITH OPTICAL PROXIMITY CORRECTION TO REDUCE CORNER ROUNDING
    Publication number: 20130246981
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides one embodiment of an integrated circuit (IC) method. The method includes receiving an IC design layout having an main feature, the main feature including two corners and an edge spanning between the two corners; performing a feature adjustment to the edge; performing a dissection to the edge such that the edge is divided to include two corner segments and one center segment between the two corner segments; performing a first optical proximity correction (OPC) to the main feature for a center target associated with the center segment; thereafter, performing a second OPC to the main feature for two corner targets associated with the corner segments; and thereafter, performing a third OPC to main feature for the center target, resulting in a modified design layout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chia-Ping Chiang, Tsong-Hua Ou, Yu-Po Tang, Ming-Hui Chih, Wen-Li Cheng, Cheng Kun Tsai, Wen-Chun Huang, Ru-Gun Liu
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ELECTROLYTIC DEBURRING FOR METAL PIECES
    Publication number: 20130233724
    Abstract: A system for electrolytic deburring of metal workpieces includes a power supply case, an electrolyte chamber, an anode, a cathode and a nozzle. The power supply case includes an anode connector and a cathode connector. Electrolyte is received in the electrolyte chamber. The anode holds at least one of workpiece and is immersed in the electrolyte, and electrically connected to the anode connector. The cathode is positioned in the electrolyte chamber and electrically connected to the cathode connector , and at least a part of the cathode is immersed in the electrolyte. The nozzle is positioned in the electrolyte chamber and sprays the electrolyte under pressure to form a vortex and turbulence for deburring metal. The disclosure also supplies a method of electrolytic deburring of metal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicants: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd., Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd
    Inventors: HSING-JEN HSU, HAO-CHUNG LEE, YAO-GANG ZHANG, WEN-LI WANG, TIAN-FENG HUANG
  • APPARATUS FOR REDUCING PHOTODIODE THERMAL GAIN COEFFICIENT
    Publication number: 20130230134
    Abstract: An apparatus for reducing photodiode thermal gain coefficient includes a bulk semiconductor material having a light-illumination side. The bulk semiconductor material includes a minority charge carrier diffusion length property configured to substantially match a predetermined hole diffusion length value and a thickness configured to substantially match a predetermined photodiode layer thickness. The apparatus also includes a dead layer coupled to the light-illumination side of the bulk semiconductor material, the dead layer having a thickness configured to substantially match a predetermined thickness value and wherein an absolute value of a thermal coefficient of gain due to the minority carrier diffusion length property of the bulk semiconductor material is configured to substantially match an absolute value of a thermal coefficient of gain due to the thickness of the dead layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Wen Li, Jonathan David Short, George Edward Possin
  • SUPPORT MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20130228455
    Abstract: A support mechanism used in an electro plasma polishing process includes a support beam, a first electrically conducting assembly, and a second electrically conducting assembly. The first electrically conducting assembly and the second electrically conducting assembly are mounted on the support beam. The first electrically conducting assembly is electrically insulated from the second electrically conducting assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD
    Inventors: TIAN-FENG HUANG, BO LI, WEN-LI WANG, HAO-CHUNG LEE
  • Dissection splitting with optical proximity correction to reduce corner rounding
    Patent number: 8527916
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides one embodiment of an integrated circuit (IC) method. The method includes receiving an IC design layout having an main feature, the main feature including two corners and an edge spanning between the two corners; performing a feature adjustment to the edge; performing a dissection to the edge such that the edge is divided to include two corner segments and one center segment between the two corner segments; performing a first optical proximity correction (OPC) to the main feature for a center target associated with the center segment; thereafter, performing a second OPC to the main feature for two corner targets associated with the corner segments; and thereafter, performing a third OPC to main feature for the center target, resulting in a modified design layout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chia-Ping Chiang, Tsong-Hua Ou, Yu-Po Tang, Ming-Hui Chih, Wen-Li Cheng, Cheng Kun Tsai, Wen-Chun Huang, Ru-Gun Liu
  • Method and apparatus for providing symmetrical output data for a double data rate DRAM
    Patent number: 8516292
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed to compensate for skew and asymmetry of a locally processed system clock used to synchronize an output signal, e.g., a data signal or a timing signal, from a logic circuit, for example a memory device. A first phase detector, array of delay lock loop (DLL) delay elements and accompanying circuitry are disclosed to phase-lock the rising edge of the output signal with the rising edge of the system clock XCLK signal. Additionally, a comparator circuit, a register delay, an array of DLL delay elements and accompanying circuitry are disclosed to add or subtract delay from the falling edge of the DQ signal in order to produce a symmetrical output of the DQ signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Round Rock Research, LLC
    Inventors: Wen Li, Aaron Schoenfeld, R. Jacob Baker
  • Methods of treating multiple sclerosis with stable liquid interferon-beta formulations
    Patent number: 8512692
    Abstract: Liquid interferon compositions having a pH between 4.0 and 7.2 are described. The compositions comprise interferon-beta and a stabilizing agent at between about 0.3% and 5% by weight which is an amino acid selected from the group consisting of acidic amino acids, arginine and glycine. If needed, salt is added to provide sufficient ionic strength. The liquid composition has not been previously lyophilized or previously cavitated. The liquid is preferably contained within a vessel having at least one surface in contract with the liquid that is coated with a material inert to adsorption of interferon-beta. A kit for parenteral administration of a liquid interferon formulation and a method for stabilizing liquid interferon compositions are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Biogen Idec Ma Inc.
    Inventors: Mary D. DiBiase, Wen-Li Chung, Mark Staples, Eric Scharin
  • Stable liquid interferon-beta formulations
    Patent number: 8512691
    Abstract: Liquid interferon compositions having a pH between 4.0 and 7.2 are described. The compositions comprise interferon-beta and a stabilizing agent at between about 0.3% and 5% by weight which is an amino acid selected from the group consisting of acidic amino acids, arginine and glycine. If needed, salt is added to provide sufficient ionic strength. The liquid composition has not been previously lyophilized or previously cavitated. The liquid is preferably contained within a vessel having at least one surface in contact with the liquid that is coated with a material inert to adsorption of interferon-beta. A kit for parenteral administration of a liquid interferon formulation and a method for stabilizing liquid interferon compositions are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Biogen Idec Ma Inc.
    Inventors: Mary D. DiBiase, Wen-Li Chung, Mark Staples, Eric Scharin