Patents by Inventor Yi-Chen Li

Yi-Chen 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).

  • Publication number: 20240377732
    Abstract: An organometallic precursor for extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography is provided. An organometallic precursor includes a chemical formula of MaXbLc, where M is a metal, X is a multidentate aromatic ligand that includes a pyrrole-like nitrogen and a pyridine-like nitrogen, L is an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) cleavable ligand, a is between 1 and 2, b is equal to or greater than 1, and c is equal to or greater than 1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2024
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Inventors: Chih-Cheng Liu, Yi-Chen Kuo, Yen-Yu Chen, Jr-Hung Li, Chi-Ming Yang, Tze-Liang Lee
  • Publication number: 20240355623
    Abstract: A method of forming a pattern in a photoresist layer includes forming a photoresist layer over a substrate, and reducing moisture or oxygen absorption characteristics of the photoresist layer. The photoresist layer is selectively exposed to actinic radiation to form a latent pattern, and the latent pattern is developed by applying a developer to the selectively exposed photoresist layer to form a pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yi-Chen KUO, Chih-Cheng LIU, Ming-Hui WENG, Jia-Lin WEI, Yen-Yu CHEN, Jr-Hung LI, Yahru CHENG, Chi-Ming YANG, Tze-Liang LEE, Ching-Yu CHANG
  • Patent number: 12057315
    Abstract: A method of forming a pattern in a photoresist layer includes forming a photoresist layer over a substrate, and reducing moisture or oxygen absorption characteristics of the photoresist layer. The photoresist layer is selectively exposed to actinic radiation to form a latent pattern, and the latent pattern is developed by applying a developer to the selectively exposed photoresist layer to form a pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Yi-Chen Kuo, Chih-Cheng Liu, Ming-Hui Weng, Jia-Lin Wei, Yen-Yu Chen, Jr-Hung Li, Yahru Cheng, Chi-Ming Yang, Tze-Liang Lee, Ching-Yu Chang
  • Patent number: 12044966
    Abstract: An organometallic precursor for extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography is provided. An organometallic precursor includes an aromatic di-dentate ligand, a transition metal coordinated to the aromatic di-dentate ligand, and an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) cleavable ligand coordinated to the transition metal. The aromatic di-dentate ligand includes a plurality of pyrazine molecules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Chih-Cheng Liu, Yi-Chen Kuo, Yen-Yu Chen, Jr-Hung Li, Chi-Ming Yang, Tze-Liang Lee
  • Patent number: 11965217
    Abstract: A method and a kit for detecting Mycobacterium tuberculosis are provided. The method includes a step of performing a nested qPCR assay to a specimen. The nested qPCR assay includes a first round of amplification using external primers and a second round of amplification using internal primers and a probe. The external primers have sequences of SEQ ID NOs. 1 and 2, and the internal primers and the probe have sequences of SEQ ID NOs. 3 to 5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Yi-Chen Li, Chih-Cheng Tsou, Min-Hsien Wu, Hsin-Yao Wang, Chien-Ru Lin
  • Publication number: 20240118329
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a laser generation device configured to emit a laser signal to a semiconductor fabrication component. The apparatus includes a reflection detection device configured to receive a reflection signal comprising light, of the laser signal, reflected by a surface of the semiconductor fabrication component. The reflection detection device includes an optical filter. The optical filter is configured to block light, of the reflection signal, that has a wavelength outside a defined range of wavelengths. The optical filter is configured to provide filtered light, from the reflection signal, that has a wavelength within the defined range of wavelengths. The reflection detection device includes a light sensor configured to generate an electrical signal based upon the filtered light. The apparatus includes a computer configured to determine, based upon the electrical signal, measures of electrostatic field strength at the surface of the semiconductor fabrication component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Ming Da YANG, Yi-Chen LI, Chun-Hsuan LIN
  • Patent number: 11578615
    Abstract: A turbo device provides a flow-path arrangement in a generator device. Part of a working fluid are used to lubricate at least one of a first bearing part, a second bearing part and a bearing assembly, or the working fluid of an auxiliary flow channel is led to a generator housing for cooling the generator device. In addition, a circulatory system is also provided to include bearing loops and auxiliary loops for leading the working fluid to lubricate at least one of the first bearing part, the second bearing part and the bearing assemble part, and to cool the generator device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Ta-Hua Lai, Yi-Chen Li, Tzeng-Wuu Wey
  • Patent number: 11491482
    Abstract: The present invention provides an extraction cassette, which includes an extraction module and a liquid receiving module. The liquid receiving module communicates with the extraction module. The liquid receiving module includes a receiving module body, a sample compartment, a sealing member, an alcohol compartment and a first path. The receiving module body includes a first side, a second side and a sample feeding hole. The sample compartment is formed on the receiving module body. The sample compartment communicates with the sample feeding hole, the sample compartment includes a first sample compartment connection hole and a second sample compartment connection hole. The sealing member is adapted to seal the sample feeding hole. The alcohol compartment is formed on the receiving module body. The alcohol compartment communicates with the first sample compartment connection hole of the first sample compartment via the first path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Wei-Yu Chung, Song-Bin Huang, Shing-Lun Liu, Yu-Kai Kao, Yi-Chen Li
  • Publication number: 20220025441
    Abstract: A method and a kit for detecting Mycobacterium tuberculosis are provided. The method includes a step of performing a nested qPCR assay to a specimen. The nested qPCR assay includes a first round of amplification using external primers and a second round of amplification using internal primers and a probe. The external primers have sequences of SEQ ID NOs. 1 and 2, and the internal primers and the probe have sequences of SEQ ID NOs. 3 to 5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Yi-Chen Li, Chih-Cheng Tsou, Min-Hsien Wu, Hsin-Yao Wang, Chien-Ru Lin
  • Patent number: 11207681
    Abstract: The present invention provides an extraction cassette, which includes an extraction module. The extraction module includes an extraction module body, an expansion compartment, a reaction compartment, a filter, a collection compartment, a first waste-liquid compartment and a second waste-liquid compartment. The expansion compartment is formed on the extraction module body. The reaction compartment includes a reaction compartment inlet, a reaction compartment outlet and a reaction compartment notch, the expansion compartment is connected to the reaction compartment notch, and the reaction compartment notch is located between the reaction compartment inlet and the reaction compartment outlet. The filter is disposed in the reaction compartment and corresponding to the reaction compartment outlet. The collection compartment communicates with the reaction compartment outlet. The first waste-liquid compartment communicates with the reaction compartment outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Wei-Yu Chung, Song-Bin Huang, Shing-Lun Liu, Yu-Kai Kao, Yi-Chen Li
  • Patent number: 10486782
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a carrying device and an operation method thereof. The carrying device includes: a floating platform; and at least one flexible unit provided on a bottom side of the floating plate and having a cavity formed therein. The flexible unit is deformed under a stress to reduce the friction force between the flexible unit and the solid in the water, which allows the carrying device to break free from the solid without external help.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Yu-Chi Chang, Yi-Chen Li, Shih-Sheng Hsu
  • Patent number: 10370066
    Abstract: A separable buoy includes a center float having a top surface that includes an upper peripheral end and an engagement bevel provided on the upper peripheral end that extends below the top surface; a separable float unit detachably disposed at the center float and including a dome wall that is provided in a lower central portion thereof and that has a peripheral edge configured to detachably engage the engagement bevel: and a chamber defined between the dome wall of the separable float unit and the top surface of the center float when the separable float unit engages the center float, wherein the center float has a vertical height that substantially equals or exceeds that of a lower portion of the separable float unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Shih-Ying Chiang, Shih-Sheng Hsu, Yi-Chieh Huang, Heng-Chu Peng, Tzu-Hung Huang, Yi-Chen Li
  • Publication number: 20190144088
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a carrying device and an operation method thereof. The carrying device includes: a floating platform; and at least one flexible unit provided on a bottom side of the floating plate and having a cavity formed therein. The flexible unit is deformed under a stress to reduce the friction force between the flexible unit and the solid in the water, which allows the carrying device to break free from the solid without external help.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Yu-Chi Chang, Yi-Chen Li, Shih-Sheng Hsu
  • Publication number: 20190118180
    Abstract: The present invention provides an extraction cassette, which includes an extraction module. The extraction module includes an extraction module body, an expansion compartment, a reaction compartment, a filter, a collection compartment, a first waste-liquid compartment and a second waste-liquid compartment. The expansion compartment is formed on the extraction module body. The reaction compartment includes a reaction compartment inlet, a reaction compartment outlet and a reaction compartment notch, the expansion compartment is connected to the reaction compartment notch, and the reaction compartment notch is located between the reaction compartment inlet and the reaction compartment outlet. The filter is disposed in the reaction compartment and corresponding to the reaction compartment outlet. The collection compartment communicates with the reaction compartment outlet. The first waste-liquid compartment communicates with the reaction compartment outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: Wei-Yu CHUNG, Song-Bin HUANG, Shing-Lun LIU, Yu-Kai KAO, Yi-Chen LI
  • Publication number: 20190111428
    Abstract: The present invention provides an extraction cassette, which includes an extraction module and a liquid receiving module. The liquid receiving module communicates with the extraction module. The liquid receiving module includes a receiving module body, a sample compartment, a sealing member, an alcohol compartment and a first path. The receiving module body includes a first side, a second side and a sample feeding hole. The sample compartment is formed on the receiving module body. The sample compartment communicates with the sample feeding hole, the sample compartment includes a first sample compartment connection hole and a second sample compartment connection hole. The sealing member is adapted to seal the sample feeding hole. The alcohol compartment is formed on the receiving module body. The alcohol compartment communicates with the first sample compartment connection hole of the first sample compartment via the first path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: Wei-Yu CHUNG, Song-Bin HUANG, Shing-Lun LIU, Yu-Kai KAO, Yi-Chen LI
  • Patent number: 9997932
    Abstract: A storage device includes a base and a plurality of wire management modules. The wire management module includes a partition and a positioning assembly. The partition is disposed to the base and has a supporting surface and a wire management groove. The wire management groove is located at the supporting surface for accommodating a wire. The positioning assembly includes a first positioning member, a second positioning member and an assembling member. The first positioning member is disposed to the partition. The second positioning member is connected to the assembling member. The assembling member is assembled together with the partition. The second positioning member is rotatable around the edge of the second positioning member as a rotation axis in relation to the assembling member to be at either a fastening position or a releasing position. The partitions and the base jointly form a plurality of accommodation spaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: AVER INFORMATION INC.
    Inventors: Yi-Chen Li, Chih-Hung Cheng, Jui-Hsuan Chiang
  • Publication number: 20180148136
    Abstract: A separable buoy includes a center float, a separable float unit that is detachably furnished in the center float and a chamber which is connected between the center float and the separable float unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Shih-Ying CHIANG, Shih-Sheng HSU, Yi-Chieh HUANG, Heng-Chu PENG, Tzu-Hung HUANG, Yi-Chen LI
  • Publication number: 20170187205
    Abstract: A storage device includes a base and a plurality of wire management modules. The wire management module includes a partition and a positioning assembly. The partition is disposed to the base and has a supporting surface and a wire management groove. The wire management groove is located at the supporting surface for accommodating a wire. The positioning assembly includes a first positioning member, a second positioning member and an assembling member. The first positioning member is disposed to the partition. The second positioning member is connected to the assembling member. The assembling member is assembled together with the partition. The second positioning member is rotatable around the edge of the second positioning member as a rotation axis in relation to the assembling member to be at either a fastening position or a releasing position. The partitions and the base jointly form a plurality of accommodation spaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2016
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Yi-Chen LI, Chih-Hung CHENG, Jui-Hsuan CHIANG
  • Publication number: 20160361333
    Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for wound healing, which includes an effective amount of a citrus polyphenol. Moreover, the present invention also provides a method for improving wound healing and improving fibroblasts migration and/or proliferation, which includes applying an effective amount of citrus polyphenol to the wound and fibroblasts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2015
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Applicant: NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Hsiao-Cheng Tsai, Yi-Chen Li, Sheng-Hao Hsu, Tai-Horng Young, Min-Huey Chen
  • Patent number: D957679
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Wei-Yu Chung, Song-Bin Huang, Shing-Lun Liu, Yu-Kai Kao, Yi-Chen Li