Patents by Inventor WEN NING

WEN NING 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: 11973079
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards a method for forming a semiconductor structure. The method includes forming a stack of semiconductor layers comprising a plurality of first semiconductor layers and a plurality of second semiconductor layers over a semiconductor substrate. A first stack of masking layers is formed over the stack of semiconductor layers with a first width and a second stack of masking layers is formed laterally offset from the stack of semiconductor layers with a second width less than the first width. A patterning process is performed on the semiconductor substrate and the stack of semiconductor layers, thereby defining a first fin structure laterally adjacent to a second fin structure. The first fin structure has the first width and the second fin structure has the second width. The stack of semiconductor layers directly overlies the first fin structure and has the first width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chih-Chao Chou, Chih-Hao Wang, Shi Ning Ju, Kuo-Cheng Chiang, Wen-Ting Lan
  • Patent number: 11961915
    Abstract: A semiconductor transistor device includes a channel structure, a gate structure, a first source/drain epitaxial structure, a second source/drain epitaxial structure, a gate contact, and a back-side source/drain contact. The gate structure wraps around the channel structure. The first source/drain epitaxial structure and the second source/drain epitaxial structure are disposed on opposite endings of the channel structure. The gate contact is disposed on the gate structure. The back-side source/drain contact is disposed under the first source/drain epitaxial structure. The first source/drain epitaxial structure has a concave bottom surface contacting the back-side source/drain contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Shi Ning Ju, Chih-Hao Wang, Kuo-Cheng Chiang, Kuan-Lun Cheng, Wen-Ting Lan
  • Publication number: 20240120207
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a die having a plurality of devices over a first substrate, where the first substrate includes a dopant at a first concentration and the first substrate has a first width along a horizontal direction. The semiconductor package further includes a second substrate fused with the first substrate, where the second substrate includes the dopant at a second concentration greater than the first concentration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Lung-Kai Mao, Wen-Hsiung Lu, Pei-Wei Lee, Szu-Hsien Lee, Chieh-Ning Feng
  • Patent number: 11935880
    Abstract: A dynamic random access memory (DRAM) device is provided. The DRAM device includes a circuit substrate, a light emitting element, a first light-permeable thermal dissipation element, and a first light blocking element. At least one DRAM chip is disposed on the circuit substrate. The light emitting element is disposed on the circuit substrate and coupled to the circuit substrate. The first light-permeable thermal dissipation element is disposed on the circuit substrate. The first light blocking element is disposed between the first light-permeable thermal dissipation element and the circuit substrate, and the first light blocking element is disposed on the first light-permeable thermal dissipation element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: ADATA TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tsung-Hsing Kuo, Wen-Tsung Chen, Yu-Ning Lee, Tzu-Jan Tai
  • Patent number: 11929418
    Abstract: A gate structure includes a substrate divided into an N-type transistor region and a P-type transistor region. An interlayer dielectric covers the substrate. A first trench is embedded in the interlayer dielectric within the N-type transistor region. A first gate electrode having a bullet-shaped profile is disposed in the first trench. A gate dielectric contacts the first trench. An N-type work function layer is disposed between the gate dielectric layer and the first gate electrode. A second trench is embedded in the interlayer dielectric within the P-type transistor region. A second gate electrode having a first mushroom-shaped profile is disposed in the second trench. The gate dielectric layer contacts the second trench. The N-type work function layer is disposed between the gate dielectric layer and the second gate electrode. A first P-type work function layer is disposed between the gate dielectric layer and the N-type work function layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Jie-Ning Yang, Wen-Tsung Chang, Po-Wen Su, Kuan-Ying Lai, Bo-Yu Su, Chun-Mao Chiou, Yao-Jhan Wang
  • Patent number: 11916125
    Abstract: Semiconductor device and the manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. An exemplary semiconductor device comprises a dielectric layer formed over a conductive feature; a semiconductor stack formed over the dielectric layer, wherein the semiconductor stack including semiconductor layers stacked up and separated from each other; a first metal gate structure and a second metal gate structure formed over a channel region of the semiconductor stack, wherein the first metal gate structure and the second metal gate structure wrap each of the semiconductor layers of the semiconductor stack; and a first epitaxial feature disposed between the first metal gate structure and the second metal gate structure over a first source/drain region of the semiconductor stack, wherein the first epitaxial feature extends through the dielectric layer and contacts the conductive feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Inventors: Chih-Chao Chou, Kuo-Cheng Chiang, Shi Ning Ju, Wen-Ting Lan, Chih-Hao Wang
  • Patent number: 11653508
    Abstract: A polymer solar cell includes a photoactive layer, a cathode electrode, and an anode electrode. The photoactive layer includes a polymer layer and a carbon nanotube layer. The polymer layer includes a first polymer surface and a second polymer surface opposite to the first polymer surface. A portion of the carbon nanotube layer is embedded in the polymer layer, and another portion of the carbon nanotube layer is exposed from the polymer layer. The cathode electrode is located a surface of the carbon nanotube layer away from the polymer layer. The anode electrode is located on the first polymer surface and spaced apart from the carbon nanotube layer. The entire second polymer surface is exposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wen Ning, Peng Liu, Kai-Li Jiang, Shou-Shan Fan
  • Patent number: 11608476
    Abstract: A lubrication board includes a substrate; and a lubrication layer disposed on a surface of the substrate, wherein the lubrication layer comprises a polymer expressed by formula (I) below, formula (I); wherein R1 is selected from a substituted or unsubstituted C6-C18 alkyl; R2 is selected from a substituted or unsubstituted C2-C18 alkyl or C2-C18 alkyl which is interrupted by —O—; R3 is selected from —NH— or —S—; R4 is selected from —NH2, —OH or —SH; and n, p and q are positive integers ranging from 2 to 20000.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: MEGAOLOGY CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wen-Ning Sung, Cheng-Hsi Chen, Tien-Szu Li
  • Publication number: 20220337931
    Abstract: Embodiments of the inventive subject matter described in this application are directed to headset audio systems that incorporate components designed to improve sound reproduction in certain ranges. For example, in some embodiments, an acoustic chamber and a venting portion are incorporated into an internal portion of a headset audio system such that the vent is configured to improve bass response. Different vent shapes and sizes can affect speaker performance. Moreover, in some embodiments, the acoustic chamber can additionally include a vent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2021
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Wei-Min Liang, Wen Ning Chang
  • Patent number: 11377614
    Abstract: A lubrication board includes a substrate; and a lubrication layer disposed on a surface of the substrate, wherein the lubrication layer comprises a polymer expressed by formula (I) below, formula (I); wherein R1 is selected from a substituted or unsubstituted C2-C18 alkyl or C2-C18 aryl; R2 is selected from a substituted or unsubstituted C2-C18 alkyl or C2-C18 alkyl which is interrupted by —O—; R3 is selected from —NH— or —S—; R4 is selected from —NH2, —OH or —SH; and n, p and q are positive integers ranging from 2 to 20000.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: MEGAOLOGY CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wen-Ning Sung, Cheng-Hsi Chen, Tien-Szu Li
  • Publication number: 20220093886
    Abstract: A polymer solar cell includes a photoactive layer, a cathode electrode, and an anode electrode. The photoactive layer includes a polymer layer and a carbon nanotube layer. The polymer layer includes a first polymer surface and a second polymer surface opposite to the first polymer surface. A portion of the carbon nanotube layer is embedded in the polymer layer, and another portion of the carbon nanotube layer is exposed from the polymer layer. The cathode electrode is located a surface of the carbon nanotube layer away from the polymer layer. The anode electrode is located on the first polymer surface and spaced apart from the carbon nanotube layer. The entire second polymer surface is exposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Applicants: Tsinghua University, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: WEN NING, PENG LIU, KAI-LI JIANG, SHOU-SHAN FAN
  • Publication number: 20220056364
    Abstract: A lubrication board includes a substrate; and a lubrication layer disposed on a surface of the substrate, wherein the lubrication layer comprises a polymer expressed by formula (I) below, wherein R1 is selected from a substituted or unsubstituted C6-C18 alkyl; R2 is selected from a substituted or unsubstituted C2-C18 alkyl or C2-C18 alkyl which is interrupted by —O—; R3 is selected from —NH— or —S—; R4 is selected from —NH2, —OH or —SH; and n, p and q are positive integers ranging from 2 to 20000.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: WEN-NING SUNG, CHENG-HSI CHEN, TIEN-SZU LI
  • Patent number: 11250523
    Abstract: An expandable combination electric meter comprises a first electric meter and a second electric meter. The first electric meter includes a processing unit, a first electricity measuring unit, a power supply unit and an expansion connecting unit. The processing unit is coupled with the first electricity measuring unit, the power supply unit and the expansion connecting unit. The power supply unit outputs a working power to the processing unit, the first electricity measuring unit, and the expansion connecting unit. The second electric meter is connected with the first electric meter through the expansion connecting unit. The working power is transmitted to the second electric meter through the expansion connecting unit for enabling the second electric meter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: CHICONY POWER TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Wen-Ning Tseng
  • Patent number: 11251387
    Abstract: A polymer solar cell includes a photoactive layer, a cathode electrode, and an anode electrode. The photoactive layer includes a polymer layer and a carbon nanotube layer. The polymer layer includes a first polymer surface and a second polymer surface opposite to the first polymer surface. A portion of the carbon nanotube layer is embedded in the polymer layer, and another portion of the carbon nanotube layer is exposed from the polymer layer. The cathode electrode is located a surface of the carbon nanotube layer away from the polymer layer. The anode electrode is located on the first polymer surface and spaced apart from the carbon nanotube layer. The entire second polymer surface is exposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wen Ning, Peng Liu, Kai-Li Jiang, Shou-Shan Fan
  • Publication number: 20210355406
    Abstract: A lubrication board includes a substrate; and a lubrication layer disposed on a surface of the substrate, wherein the lubrication layer comprises a polymer expressed by formula (I) below, wherein R1 is selected from a substituted or unsubstituted C2-C18 alkyl or C2-C18 aryl; R2 is selected from a substituted or unsubstituted C2-C18 alkyl or C2-C18 alkyl which is interrupted by —O—; R3 is selected from —NH— or —S—; R4 is selected from —NH2, —OH or —SH; and n, p and q are positive integers ranging from 2 to 20000.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: WEN-NING SUNG, CHENG-HSI CHEN, TIEN-SZU LI
  • Patent number: 11121341
    Abstract: An organic light emitting diode includes a support body, an anode electrode, a hole transport layer, an organic light emitting layer and an electron transport layer stacked on each other in that order. The electron transport layer has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The electron transport layer includes a polymer and a plurality of first carbon nanotubes dispersed in the polymer, and partial surface of the plurality of first carbon nanotubes is exposed from the first surface and is in direct contact with the organic light emitting layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wen Ning, Peng Liu, Kai-Li Jiang, Shou-Shan Fan
  • Patent number: 11114635
    Abstract: A method for making a polymer solar cell includes placing a carbon nanotube array into a polymer solution. The carbon nanotube array includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes. Each carbon nanotube includes a first end and a second end opposite to the first end. The polymer solution is cured to form a polymer layer including a first polymer surface and a second polymer surface opposite to the first polymer surface. The first end is exposed from the polymer layer, and the second end is embedded in the polymer layer. An insulating layer is formed on the first polymer surface. A cathode electrode is formed on a surface of the insulating layer away from the polymer layer, and the first end passes through the insulating layer and is in direct contact with the cathode electrode. An anode electrode is formed on the second polymer surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wen Ning, Peng Liu, Kai-Li Jiang, Shou-Shan Fan
  • Patent number: 11040468
    Abstract: A method for making a carbon nanotube composite structure is related. A substrate having a first surface is provided. A carbon nanotube structure including a plurality of carbon nanotubes is placed on the first surface, wherein the plurality of carbon nanotubes is in direct contact with the first surface. A monomer solution is coated to the carbon nanotube structure, wherein the monomer solution is formed by dispersing a monomer into an organic solvent. The monomer is polymerized, and then the substrate is removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wen Ning, Zhen-He Wang, Peng Liu, Shi-Yong Yang, Kai-Li Jiang, Shou-Shan Fan
  • Publication number: 20210027398
    Abstract: An expandable combination electric meter comprises a first electric meter and a second electric meter. The first electric meter includes a processing unit, a first electricity measuring unit, a power supply unit and an expansion connecting unit. The processing unit is coupled with the first electricity measuring unit, the power supply unit and the expansion connecting unit. The power supply unit outputs a working power to the processing unit, the first electricity measuring unit, and the expansion connecting unit. The second electric meter is connected with the first electric meter through the expansion connection unit. The working power is transmitted to the second electric meter through the expansion connection unit for enabling the second electric meter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Inventor: Wen-Ning TSENG
  • Patent number: 10879478
    Abstract: A polymer solar cell includes an anode electrode, a photoactive layer, an insulating layer, a cathode electrode stacked on each other in that order. The photoactive layer includes a polymer layer and a plurality of carbon nanotubes dispersed in the polymer layer. Each of the plurality of carbon nanotubes includes a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, the first end passes through the insulating layer and is in direct contact with the cathode electrode, and the second end is embedded in the polymer layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wen Ning, Peng Liu, Kai-Li Jiang, Shou-Shan Fan