Patents by Inventor Wen Liu
Wen Liu 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: 20240377352Abstract: Various embodiments of the present application are directed towards an ion-sensitive field-effect transistor for enhanced sensitivity. In some embodiments, a substrate comprises a pair of first source/drain regions and a pair of second source/drain regions. Further, a first gate electrode and a second gate electrode underlie the substrate. The first gate electrode is laterally between the first source/drain regions, and the second gate electrode is laterally between the second source/drain regions. An interconnect structure underlies the substrate and defines conductive paths electrically shorting the second source/drain regions and the second gate electrode together. A passivation layer is over the substrate and defines a first well and a second well. The first and second wells respectively overlie the first and second gate electrodes, and a sensing layer lines the substrate in the first and second wells. In some embodiments, sensing probes are in the first well, but not the second well.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2024Publication date: November 14, 2024Inventors: Katherine H. Chiang, Jui-Cheng Huang, Ke-Wei Su, Tung-Tsun Chen, Wei Lee, Pei-Wen Liu
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Publication number: 20240367202Abstract: A process tool including a polishing pad on a top surface of a wafer platen. A wafer carrier is configured to hold a wafer over the polishing pad. A slurry dispenser is configured to dispense an abrasive slurry including a plurality of charged abrasive particles having a first polarity onto the polishing pad. A first conductive rod is within the wafer platen and coupled to a first voltage supply. A wafer roller is configured to support the wafer. A first wafer brush is arranged beside the wafer roller. A second conductive rod is within the first wafer brush and coupled to a second voltage supply. The first voltage supply is configured to apply a first charge having a second polarity, opposite the first polarity, to the first conductive rod. The second voltage supply is configured to apply a second charge having the second polarity to the second conductive rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2024Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventors: Chih-Wen Liu, Yeo-Sin Lin, Shu-Wei Hsu, Che-Hao Tu, Hui-Chi Huang, Kei-Wei Chen
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Patent number: 12128455Abstract: A method comprising: providing a slurry to a polishing pad that is disposed on a wafer platen, the slurry comprising a plurality of electrically charged abrasive particles having a first electrical polarity; moving a first side of a wafer into contact with the slurry and the polishing pad; applying a first electrical charge having a second electrical polarity, opposite the first electrical polarity, to a first conductive rod; moving the first side of the wafer away from the polishing pad while the first electrical charge is applied to the first conductive rod; moving a first wafer brush into contact with the first side of the wafer; applying a second electrical charge having the second electrical polarity, opposite the first electrical polarity, to a second conductive rod arranged within the first wafer brush; and moving the first wafer brush away from the first side of the wafer.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2022Date of Patent: October 29, 2024Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Chih-Wen Liu, Yeo-Sin Lin, Shu-Wei Hsu, Che-Hao Tu, Hui-Chi Huang, Kei-Wei Chen
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Publication number: 20240352090Abstract: Provided are a protein containing an amino acid sequence capable of binding to a peptide fragment of a substrate GPRP, a fibrinogen-like protein 1 (FGL1) containing the amino acid sequence, and a fibrinogen domain (FD) of the FGL1, wherein a single FD protein also has a function the same as or similar to that of the FGL1. The FGL1 and FD, which have different action mechanisms from existing drugs, can inhibit fibrin assembly in the process of thrombogenesis by means of competing for fibrin substrate binding pockets. The FGL1 and FD can have a stronger affinity to the substrate by means of mutation, thereby effectively enhancing a usage effect of drugs for treating thrombus.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2024Publication date: October 24, 2024Applicants: NANJING UNIVERSITY, CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN MOLECULAR CELL SCIENCE, HUAZHONG AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITYInventors: Xianchi DONG, Wen LIU, Jianping DING, Yu SHI, Shutong XU, Jianbo XU
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Patent number: 12123821Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a combined apparatus for experimentation on different storage modes of carbon dioxide, which comprises a displacement device, a storage reaction device and a measuring device, wherein the displacement device comprises a displacement pump, and an intermediate oil-water container and an intermediate carbon dioxide container that are arranged in parallel, the displacement pump is connected to a first end of the parallel connection of the intermediate oil-water container and the intermediate carbon dioxide container, and an inlet end of the storage reaction device is connected to a second end of the parallel connection of the intermediate oil-water container and the intermediate carbon dioxide container; the measuring device comprises a weigher, a first pressure detector, a gas-liquid separator, a gas meter and a mineral analyzer, wherein the first pressure detector is arranged in the intermediate oil-water container, and the gas-liquid separator is connected to the outlet end ofType: GrantFiled: December 12, 2023Date of Patent: October 22, 2024Assignee: CHINA UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM (BEIJING)Inventors: Hao Chen, Xiliang Liu, Weiming Cheng, Mingsheng Zuo, Borui Li, Baoxi Yang, Yi Wu, Haipeng Liu, Xinyu Qi, Feng Luo, Linxi Yang, Wen Liu, Pengbo Li
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Publication number: 20240347619Abstract: A device includes a substrate including a low-resistance top surface and a fin structure including a first fin and a second fin. Each of the first and second fins includes a low-resistance fin-top surface and two low-resistance sidewall surfaces. The device includes an insulation material over the top surface of the substrate and between the first fin and the second fin. The fin-top surface and a first portion of the sidewall surfaces of each of the first and the second fins are above the insulation material. The device further includes a dielectric layer over the insulation material and in direct contact with the fin-top surface and the first portion of the sidewall surfaces of each of the first and the second fins; a first electrode in direct contact with the fin-top surface of the first fin; and a second electrode over the dielectric layer that is over the second fin.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2024Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventors: Chi-Wen LIU, Chao-Hsiung WANG
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Patent number: 12113025Abstract: A method includes forming a redistribution structure over a carrier, the redistribution structure having conductive features on a surface of the redistribution structure distal the carrier; forming a conductive pillar over the surface of the redistribution structure; attaching a die to the surface of the redistribution structure adjacent to the conductive pillar, where die connectors of the die are electrically coupled to the conductive features of the redistribution structure; and attaching a pre-made substrate to the conductive pillar through a conductive joint, where the conductive joint is on the conductive pillar and comprises a different material from the conductive pillar, where the conductive joint and the conductive pillar electrically couple the redistribution structure to the pre-made substrate.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2022Date of Patent: October 8, 2024Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Shin-Puu Jeng, Shuo-Mao Chen, Hsien-Wen Liu, Po-Yao Chuang, Feng-Cheng Hsu, Po-Yao Lin
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Patent number: 12102980Abstract: A composite comprises a carbonaceous and a metallic nanotube conjugated with a carbonaceous support. The composite may be used to remove contaminants from water.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2021Date of Patent: October 1, 2024Assignee: Auburn UniversityInventors: Dongye Zhao, Wen Liu
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Publication number: 20240322044Abstract: A device includes a first semiconductor strip, a first gate dielectric encircling the first semiconductor strip, a second semiconductor strip overlapping the first semiconductor strip, and a second gate dielectric encircling the second semiconductor strip. The first gate dielectric contacts the first gate dielectric. A gate electrode has a portion over the second semiconductor strip, and additional portions on opposite sides of the first and the second semiconductor strips and the first and the second gate dielectrics.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2024Publication date: September 26, 2024Inventors: Kuo-Cheng Chiang, Chi-Wen Liu, Ying-Keung Leung
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Publication number: 20240312989Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for fabricating semiconductor device structures on a substrate. A first fin structure is formed on a substrate. A second fin structure is formed on the substrate. A first semiconductor material is formed on both the first fin structure and the second fin structure. A second semiconductor material is formed on the first semiconductor material on both the first fin structure and the second fin structure. The first semiconductor material on the first fin structure is oxidized to form a first oxide. The second semiconductor material on the first fin structure is removed. A first dielectric material and a first electrode are formed on the first fin structure. A second dielectric material and a second electrode are formed on the second fin structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Chi-Wen LIU, Chao-Hsiung WANG
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Patent number: 12096657Abstract: A display may include an array of pixels. Each pixel in the array includes an organic light-emitting diode coupled to associated semiconducting oxide transistors. The semiconducting oxide transistors may exhibit different device characteristics. Some of the semiconducting oxide transistors may be formed using a first oxide layer formed from a first semiconducting oxide material using first processing steps, whereas other semiconducting oxide transistors are formed using a second oxide layer formed from a second semiconducting oxide material using second processing steps different than the first processing steps. The display may include three or more different semiconducting oxide layers formed during different processing steps.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2021Date of Patent: September 17, 2024Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Jung Yen Huang, Shinya Ono, Chin-Wei Lin, Akira Matsudaira, Cheng Min Hu, Chih Pang Chang, Ching-Sang Chuang, Gihoon Choo, Jiun-Jye Chang, Po-Chun Yeh, Shih Chang Chang, Yu-Wen Liu, Zino Lee
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Publication number: 20240284607Abstract: The present disclosure provides a flexible printed circuit board and a display apparatus. The flexible printed circuit board includes a plurality of bonding pins, where the plurality of bonding pins are configured to be bonded with a display panel, and the plurality of bonding pins include impedance test pins; and an antenna coil, including two metal connecting wires and the two impedance test pins, where the metal connecting wires are electrically connected between the impedance test pins and a near field communication module; and when the plurality of bonding pins are bonded with the display panel, the two impedance test pins are electrically connected through a conducting wire in the display panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2022Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventors: Xin LI, Wen LIU, Qing GONG, An FU, Tieyi ZHANG
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Publication number: 20240282652Abstract: Disclosed are an energy conversion module and an energy conversion device. The energy conversion module includes an encapsulation structure and an integrated module packaged therein, the integrated module includes a trace, a power chip, a transistor control element and an energy storage device. The trace includes at least two electrodes, one is exposed from a first surface of the encapsulation structure, and the other is exposed from a second surface of the encapsulation structure. The first surface is opposite to the second surface. The power chip is respectively connected to the two electrodes of the trace. The transistor control element controls the power chip to perform energy conversion through the trace. The energy storage device supplies energy to the transistor control element through the trace.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2023Publication date: August 22, 2024Applicant: ACTRON TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Hsin-Chang Tsai, Ching-Wen Liu
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Patent number: 12068383Abstract: A method includes forming a gate stack on a middle portion of s semiconductor fin, and forming a first gate spacer on a sidewall of the gate stack. After the first gate spacer is formed, a template dielectric region is formed to cover the semiconductor fin. The method further includes recessing the template dielectric region. After the recessing, a second gate spacer is formed on the sidewall of the gate stack. The end portion of the semiconductor fin is etched to form a recess in the template dielectric region. A source/drain region is epitaxially grown in the recess.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2022Date of Patent: August 20, 2024Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Kuo-Cheng Chiang, Chi-Wen Liu, Ying-Keung Leung
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Patent number: 12068196Abstract: The current disclosure provides a semiconductor fabrication method that defines the height of gate structures at the formation of the gate structure. A gate line-end region is formed by removing a portion of a gate structure. A resulted recess is filled with a dielectric material is chosen to have a material property suitable for a later contact formation process of forming a metal contact. A metal contact structure is formed through the recess filling dielectric layer to connect to a gate structure and/or a source/drain region.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2021Date of Patent: August 20, 2024Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Che-Liang Chung, Che-Hao Tu, Kei-Wei Chen, Chih-Wen Liu, You-Shiang Lin, Yi-Ching Liang
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Publication number: 20240274494Abstract: A heat dissipation structure includes a substrate and an annular groove. The substrate has an upper surface and a lower surface opposite to each other. The annular groove is configured on the upper surface of the substrate to divide the substrate into a configuration area and a periphery area. The annular groove is located between the configuration area and the periphery area. A depth of the annular groove is less than or equal to half of a thickness of the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2023Publication date: August 15, 2024Applicant: ACTRON TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Hsin-Chang Tsai, Ching-Wen Liu
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Publication number: 20240276656Abstract: A circuit substrate includes a base material, a first electrode, and a second electrode. The base material has an upper side and a lower side opposite to each other in a length direction. The first electrode extends and is configured on the base material along the length direction. The second electrode is configured beside the first electrode and includes a first portion and a second portion connected to each other. The first portion is configured on the base material along the length direction. The second portion is configured on the base material along a width direction and is located between the upper side and the first electrode. A cross-sectional width of the first portion becomes larger from the lower side to the upper side.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2023Publication date: August 15, 2024Applicant: ACTRON TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Hsin-Chang Tsai, Ching-Wen Liu
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Publication number: 20240274515Abstract: A power semiconductor package signal connection component includes a cylinder having a first through hole and two bases respectively disposed on opposite sides of the cylinder. Each base includes a continuous protrusion pattern and has a flat surface, a curved surface, and a second through hole. The flat surface is connected to the curved surface, and a first side of the curved surface is connected to the cylinder. The second through hole runs through the curved surface and communicates with the first through hole. The continuous protrusion pattern is connected to a second side of the curved surface and is located on the flat surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2023Publication date: August 15, 2024Applicant: ACTRON TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Hsin-Chang Tsai, Ching-Wen Liu, Ting-Ling Chen
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Publication number: 20240264065Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a combined apparatus for experimentation on different storage modes of carbon dioxide, which comprises a displacement device, a storage reaction device and a measuring device, wherein the displacement device comprises a displacement pump, and an intermediate oil-water container and an intermediate carbon dioxide container that are arranged in parallel, the displacement pump is connected to a first end of the parallel connection of the intermediate oil-water container and the intermediate carbon dioxide container, and an inlet end of the storage reaction device is connected to a second end of the parallel connection of the intermediate oil-water container and the intermediate carbon dioxide container; the measuring device comprises a weigher, a first pressure detector, a gas-liquid separator, a gas meter and a mineral analyzer, wherein the first pressure detector is arranged in the intermediate oil-water container, and the gas-liquid separator is connected to the outlet end ofType: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2023Publication date: August 8, 2024Applicant: China University of Petroleum (Beijing)Inventors: Hao CHEN, Xiliang LIU, Weiming CHENG, Mingsheng ZUO, Borui LI, Baoxi YANG, Yi WU, Haipeng LIU, Xinyu QI, Feng LUO, Linxi YANG, Wen LIU, Pengbo LI
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Patent number: 12051872Abstract: A shuttered keystone jack assembly is provided in the disclosure. The shutter keystone jack assembly includes a jack housing, a frame, a shutter and an elastic member. The frame is detachably disposed on the jack housing and defining a receiving opening. The shutter is pivotally connected to the frame and selectively covering the receiving opening. The elastic member includes a first end portion and a second end portion, and the first end portion and the second end portion respectively abut against the frame and the shutter.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2021Date of Patent: July 30, 2024Assignee: HSING CHAU INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.Inventor: Yao-Wen Liu