Patents by Inventor Yuan-Chang Fann

Yuan-Chang Fann 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: 11248124
    Abstract: Molybdenum-silicon carbide composite powder and a fabrication method thereof are provided. The molybdenum-silicon carbide composite powder includes a micro-scale silicon carbide powder and a plurality of submicron-scale molybdenum particles bonding on the surface of the silicon carbide powder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Yuan-Chang Fann, Chun-Mu Chen
  • Publication number: 20200199370
    Abstract: Molybdenum-silicon carbide composite powder and a fabrication method thereof are provided. The molybdenum-silicon carbide composite powder includes a micro-scale silicon carbide powder and a plurality of submicron-scale molybdenum particles bonding on the surface of the silicon carbide powder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Yuan-Chang Fann, Chun-Mu Chen
  • Patent number: 8921679
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a thermoelectric module and a method for fabricating the same. The thermoelectric module includes a plurality of p-type and n-type segmented thermoelectric elements disposed in a planar array, wherein the p-type and n-type segmented thermoelectric elements are coupled in series via a plurality of first electrodes and second electrodes. Each segmented thermoelectric element includes at least two vertically homogeneous thermoelectric segments, and at least two adjacent thermoelectric segments have a fusion-bonding layer therebetween. The fusion-bonding layer includes a tin-containing material and a plurality of spacers disposed among the tin-containing material, wherein the melting point of the spacers is higher than the liquidus temperature of the tin-containing material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Yuan-Chang Fann, Chun-Mu Chen, Chih-Hao Chang, Tse-Hsiao Lee
  • Patent number: 8373991
    Abstract: The invention provides a metal thermal interface material (TIM) with through-holes in its body and/or zigzags or wave shapes on its border, which is suitable for use at thermal interfaces of a thermal conduction path from an integrated circuit die to its associated heat sink in a packaged microelectronic component. The invention also includes a thermal module and a packaged microelectronic component including the metal thermal interface material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Yuan-Chang Fann, Chun-Mu Chen, Cheng-Chou Wong, Chih-Tsung Tu, Jen-Dong Hwang
  • Publication number: 20120167937
    Abstract: A thermoelectric module includes a first and a second substrates, plural thermoelectric elements, plural first and second metal electrodes, plural first and second solder layers, and spacers. The thermoelectric elements are disposed between the first and second substrates, and each pair includes a P-type and an N-type thermoelectric elements. An N-type thermoelectric element is electrically connected to the other P-type thermoelectric element of the adjacent pair of thermoelectric element by the second metal electrode. The first metal electrodes and the lower end surfaces of the P/N type thermoelectric elements are jointed by the first solder layers. The second metal electrodes and the upper end surfaces of the P/N type thermoelectric elements are jointed by the second solder layers. The spacers are positioned at one of the first and second solder layers. The melting point of the spacer is higher than the liquidus temperatures of the first and second solder layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventors: Yuan-Chang Fann, Chun-Mu Chen, Hsu-Shen Chu, Cheng-Chuan Wang, Jenn-Dong Hwang
  • Patent number: 7952192
    Abstract: A melting temperature adjustable metal thermal interface material (TIM) and a packaged semiconductor including thereof are provided. The metal TIM includes about 20-98 wt % of In, about 0.03-4 wt % of Ga, and at least one element of Bi, Sn, Ag and Zn. The metal TIM has an initial melting temperature between about 60-144° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Yuan-Chang Fann, Jenn-Dong Hwang, Cheng-Chou Wong
  • Publication number: 20090236729
    Abstract: A melting temperature adjustable metal thermal interface material (TIM) and a packaged semiconductor including thereof are provided. The metal TIM includes about 20-98 wt % of In, about 0.03-4 wt % of Ga, and at least one element of Bi, Sn, Ag and Zn. The metal TIM has an initial melting temperature between about 60-144° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Yuan-Chang Fann, Jenn-Dong Hwang, Cheng-Chou Wong
  • Patent number: 7576428
    Abstract: A melting temperature adjustable metal thermal interface material (TIM) is provided. The metal TIM includes In, Bi, Sn, and Ga. A content of Ga ranges from 0.01 wt % to 3 wt %. The metal TIM has an initial melting temperature lower than 60° C. and has no element hazardous to the environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Yuan-Chang Fann, Jen-Dong Hwang, Cheng-Chou Wong
  • Publication number: 20090135567
    Abstract: The invention provides a metal thermal interface material (TIM) with through-holes in its body and/or zigzags or wave shapes on its border, which is suitable for use at thermal interfaces of a thermal conduction path from an integrated circuit die to its associated heat sink in a packaged microelectronic component. The invention also includes a thermal module and a packaged microelectronic component including the metal thermal interface material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Yuan-Chang Fann, Chun-Mu Chen, Cheng-Chou Wong, Chih-Tsung Tu, Jen-Dong Hwang
  • Publication number: 20080110609
    Abstract: A melting temperature adjustable metal thermal interface material (TIM) is provided. The metal TIM includes In, Bi, Sn, and Ga. A content of Ga ranges from 0.01 wt % to 3 wt %. The metal TIM has an initial melting temperature lower than 60° C. and has no element hazardous to the environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Yuan-Chang Fann, Jen-Dong Hwang, Cheng-Chou Wong
  • Patent number: 5392512
    Abstract: A two-step two-piece high-pressure casting process for the fabrication of a scroll member containing a generally circular end plate, a scroll hub on one side of the end plate and an involute wrap on the other side thereof. The involute wrap is pre-fabricated from a wear-resistant alloy or aluminum alloy based composite having low liquidus temperature which is placed inside the involute groove of a scroll mold. The scroll mold contains a mobile scroll mold and a stationary scroll mold. The mobile scroll mold contains a first cavity having the shape of the scroll hub; whereas the stationary scroll mold contains a second cavity having the shape of the circular end plate and an involute groove disposed below the second cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 28, 1995
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Yuan-Chang Fann, Bee-Yu Wei, Jeng-Maw Chiou