Patents by Inventor Yung-Hsien Chang

Yung-Hsien Chang 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: 20240145132
    Abstract: An over-current protection device includes first and second electrode layers and a PTC material layer laminated therebetween. The PTC material layer includes a polymer matrix, and a conductive filler. The polymer matrix has a fluoropolymer. The total volume of the PTC material layer is calculated as 100%, and the fluoropolymer accounts for 47-62% by volume of the PTC material layer. The fluoropolymer has a melt viscosity higher than 3000 Pa·s.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: CHENG-YU TUNG, CHEN-NAN LIU, Chia-Yuan Lee, HSIU-CHE YEN, YUNG-HSIEN CHANG, Yao-Te Chang, FU-HUA CHU
  • Publication number: 20240145133
    Abstract: An over-current protection device includes a first metal layer, a second metal layer and a heat-sensitive layer laminated therebetween. The heat-sensitive layer exhibits a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) characteristic and includes a polymer matrix and a first conductive filler. The polymer matrix includes a polyolefin-based polymer and a fluoropolymer. The fluoropolymer has a melt flow index higher than 1.9 g/10 min, and the polyolefin-based polymer and the fluoropolymer together form an interpenetrating polymer network (IPN). The first conductive filler has a metal-ceramic compound dispersed in the polymer matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: CHEN-NAN LIU, YUNG-HSIEN CHANG, CHENG-YU TUNG, HSIU-CHE YEN, Chia-Yuan LEE, Yao-Te CHANG, FU-HUA CHU
  • Publication number: 20240127988
    Abstract: An over-current protection device includes a first metal layer, a second metal layer and a heat-sensitive layer laminated therebetween. The heat-sensitive layer exhibits a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) characteristic and includes a first polymer and a conductive filler. The first polymer consists of polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF), and PVDF exists in different phases such as ?-PVDF, ?-PVDF and ?-PVDF. The total amount of ?-PVDF, ?-PVDF and ?-PVDF is calculated as 100%, and the amount of ?-PVDF accounts for 48% to 55%. The conductive filler has a metal-ceramic compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: HSIU-CHE YEN, YUNG-HSIEN CHANG, CHENG-YU TUNG, Chia-Yuan Lee, CHEN-NAN LIU, Yao-Te Chang, FU-HUA CHU
  • Publication number: 20240127989
    Abstract: An over-current protection device includes a first metal layer, a second metal layer and a heat-sensitive layer laminated therebetween. The heat-sensitive layer exhibits a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) characteristic and includes a first polymer and a conductive filler. The first polymer consists of polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF), and PVDF exists in different phases such as ?-PVDF, ?-PVDF and ?-PVDF. The total amount of ?-PVDF, ?-PVDF and ?-PVDF is calculated as 100%, and the amount of ?-PVDF accounts for 33% to 42%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: CHIA-YUAN LEE, CHENG-YU TUNG, HSIU-CHE YEN, CHEN-NAN LIU, YUNG-HSIEN CHANG, YAO-TE CHANG, FU-HUA CHU
  • Patent number: 11919284
    Abstract: A rotary seat including a base includes an outer surface, and a composite material layer attached to at least a part of the outer surface. The base also includes a recess for accommodating a turntable and including a first opening on the outer surface. The material of the composite material layer includes fibers and a resin. Therefore, the rotary seat may be more lightweight. A rotary table is also provided and includes the rotary seat, a driving device which drives the rotary seat to rotate, and a turntable which is rotatably disposed in the recess of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Hiwin Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: Yung-Tsai Chuo, Yaw-Zen Chang, Jui-Che Lin, Yu-Hsien Ho, Yu Liu
  • Publication number: 20240071656
    Abstract: A circuit protection device includes a first temperature sensitive resistor, a second temperature sensitive resistor, an electrically insulating multilayer, a first and second electrode layer, and at least one external electrode. The first temperature sensitive resistor and the second temperature sensitive resistor are electrically connected in parallel, and have a first upper electrically conductive layer and a second lower electrically conductive layer, respectively. The electrically insulating multilayer includes an upper insulating layer, a middle insulating layer, and a lower insulating layer. The upper insulating layer is between the first upper electrically conductive layer and the first electrode layer. The middle layer is laminated between the first temperature sensitive resistor and the second temperature sensitive resistor. The lower insulating layer is between the second lower electrically conductive layer and the second electrode layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Chien Hui WU, Yung-Hsien CHANG, Cheng-Yu TUNG, Ming-Hsun LU, Yi-An SHA
  • Publication number: 20230395288
    Abstract: An over-current protection device includes first and second electrode layers and a PTC material layer laminated therebetween. The PTC material layer includes a polymer matrix, a conductive filler, and a titanium-containing dielectric filler. The polymer matrix has a fluoropolymer. The titanium-containing dielectric filler has a compound represented by a general formula of MTiO3, wherein the M represents transition metal or alkaline earth metal. The total volume of the PTC material layer is calculated as 100%, and the titanium-containing dielectric filler accounts to for 5-15% by volume of the PTC material layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2022
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Hsiu-Che YEN, Yung-Hsien CHANG, Cheng-Yu TUNG, Chen-Nan LIU, Chia-Yuan LEE, Yu-Chieh FU, Yao-Te CHANG, Fu-Hua CHU
  • Publication number: 20230395287
    Abstract: An over-current protection device comprises first and second electrode layers and a PTC material layer laminated therebetween. The PTC material layer includes a polymer matrix, a conductive filler and a titanium-containing inner filler. The polymer matrix has a fluorine-free polyolefin-based polymer. The titanium-containing inner filler has a compound represented by a general formula of MTiO3, wherein the M represents transition metal or alkaline earth metal. The total volume of the PTC material layer is calculated as 100%, and the titanium-containing inner filler accounts for 1-9% by volume of the PTC material layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: CHEN-NAN LIU, YUNG-HSIEN CHANG, HSIU-CHE YEN, CHENG-YU TUNG, CHIA-YUAN LEE, YU-CHIEH FU, YAO-TE CHANG, FU-HUA CHU
  • Patent number: 11694825
    Abstract: A radial-leaded over-current protection device comprises a PTC element, a first electrode lead, a second electrode lead and an electrically insulating encapsulation layer. The PTC element comprises a first conductive layer, a second conductive layer and a PTC material layer laminated therebetween. The PTC material layer comprises crystalline polymer and conductive filler dispersed therein. The first electrode lead has an end connecting to the first conductive layer, whereas the second electrode lead has an end connecting to the second conductive layer. The electrically insulating encapsulation layer includes a fluorine-containing polymer, and wraps around an entire outer surface of the PTC element and the ends of the first and second electrodes connecting to the PTC element. The electrically insulating encapsulation layer has a thickness of 102˜105 nm, and the radial-leaded over-current protection device has an initial resistance Rbf of 0.0017˜0.0027?.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: POLYTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CORP.
    Inventors: Feng Ji Li, Yi-Hsuan Lee, Yung Hsien Chang
  • Patent number: 11626220
    Abstract: A surface-mountable over-current protection device comprises at least one PTC material layer, a first conductive layer, a second conductive layer, a first electrode, a second electrode, an insulating layer, and a cover layer. The PTC material layer comprises crystalline polymer and conductive fillers dispersed therein. The first conductive layer and the second conductive layer are disposed on a first surface and a second surface of the PTC material layer, respectively. The first electrode and the second electrode are electrically connected to the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer, respectively. The insulating layer is disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode for insulation. The cover layer includes a fluorine-containing polymer, and wraps around an entire outer surface of the surface-mountable over-current protection device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: POLYTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CORP.
    Inventors: Feng Ji Li, Yi-Hsuan Lee, Yung Hsien Chang
  • Patent number: 11594877
    Abstract: An over-current protection device comprises first and second electrode layers and a PTC material layer laminated therebetween. The PTC material layer comprises a polymer matrix and carbon black. The polymer matrix comprises a fluoropolymer having a melting point higher than 150° C. The carbon black is dispersed in the polymer matrix. A resistance jump Rjump_1000@16V/50A of the over-current protection device at 16V/50 A by 1000 cycles is 0.80-1.20. A resistance jump Rjump_1000@25V/50A of the over-current protection device at 25V/50 A by 1000 cycles is 0.90-1.30.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: POLYTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CORP.
    Inventors: Zhen Yu Dong, Yung Hsien Chang, Hsiu Che Yen, Yao Te Chang, Fu Hua Chu, Takashi Hasunuma
  • Patent number: 11574750
    Abstract: An over-current protection device comprises first and second electrode layers and a PTC material layer laminated therebetween. The PTC material layer comprises a polymer matrix, a conductive ceramic filler, a carbon-containing conductive filler, and an inner filler. The polymer matrix comprises a fluoropolymer having a melting point higher than 150° C. The inner filler is selected from one of aluminum nitride, silicon carbide, zirconium oxide, boron nitride, graphene, aluminum oxide, or any mixtures thereof, and comprises 2-10% by volume of the PTC material layer. The over-current protection device is able to mitigate negative temperature coefficient (NTC) behavior after trip of device, and achieves high hold current and high endurable power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: POLYTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CORP.
    Inventors: Hsiu Che Yen, Yung Hsien Chang, Zhen Yu Dong, Yao Te Chang, Fu Hua Chu
  • Publication number: 20220399141
    Abstract: A surface-mountable over-current protection device comprises at least one PTC material layer, a first conductive layer, a second conductive layer, a first electrode, a second electrode, an insulating layer, and a cover layer. The PTC material layer comprises crystalline polymer and conductive fillers dispersed therein. The first conductive layer and the second conductive layer are disposed on a first surface and a second surface of the PTC material layer, respectively. The first electrode and the second electrode are electrically connected to the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer, respectively. The insulating layer is disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode for insulation. The cover layer includes a fluorine-containing polymer, and wraps around an entire outer surface of the surface-mountable over-current protection device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Inventors: Feng Ji LI, Yi-Hsuan LEE, Yung Hsien CHANG
  • Publication number: 20220399142
    Abstract: A radial-leaded over-current protection device comprises a PTC element, a first electrode lead, a second electrode lead and an electrically insulating encapsulation layer. The PTC element comprises a first conductive layer, a second conductive layer and a PTC material layer laminated therebetween. The PTC material layer comprises crystalline polymer and conductive filler dispersed therein. The first electrode lead has an end connecting to the first conductive layer, whereas the second electrode lead has an end connecting to the second conductive layer. The electrically insulating encapsulation layer includes a fluorine-containing polymer, and wraps around an entire outer surface of the PTC element and the ends of the first and second electrodes connecting to the PTC element. The electrically insulating encapsulation layer has a thickness of 102˜105 nm, and the radial-leaded over-current protection device has an initial resistance Rbf of 0.0017˜0.0027?.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Inventors: Feng Ji LI, Yi-Hsuan LEE, Yung Hsien CHANG
  • Publication number: 20220399716
    Abstract: An over-current protection device comprises first and second electrode layers and a PTC material layer laminated therebetween. The PTC material layer comprises a polymer matrix and carbon black. The polymer matrix comprises a fluoropolymer having a melting point higher than 150° C. The carbon black is dispersed in the polymer matrix. A resistance jump Rjump_1000@16V/50A of the over-current protection device at 16V/50 A by 1000 cycles is 0.80-1.20. A resistance jump R1000@16V/50A of the over-current protection device at 25V/50 A by 1000 cycles is 0.90-1.30.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2021
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Inventors: ZHEN YU DONG, YUNG HSIEN CHANG, HSIU CHE YEN, YAO TE CHANG, Fu Hua Chu, TAKASHI HASUNUMA
  • Publication number: 20220375658
    Abstract: An over-current protection device comprises first and second electrode layers and a PTC material layer laminated therebetween. The PTC material layer comprises a polymer matrix, a conductive ceramic filler, a carbon- containing conductive filler, and an inner filler. The polymer matrix comprises a fluoropolymer having a melting point higher than 150° C. The inner filler is selected from one of aluminum nitride, silicon carbide, zirconium oxide, boron nitride, graphene, aluminum oxide, or any mixtures thereof, and comprises 2-10% by volume of the PTC material layer. The over-current protection device is able to mitigate negative temperature coefficient (NTC) behavior after trip of device, and achieves high hold current and high endurable power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2021
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: HSIU CHE YEN, YUNG HSIEN CHANG, ZHEN YU DONG, YAO TE CHANG, Fu Hua Chu
  • Patent number: 11018502
    Abstract: A cable comprises a power conductor, a data conductor and a first PTC device. The power conductor is configured to transmit electrical power between a source and a sink. The data conductor is configured to transmit data between the source and the sink. The first PTC device is coupled to the data conductor and its resistance increases drastically to decrease current flowing through the data conductor if a temperature of the first PTC device exceeds a first trip temperature. The first trip temperature is 55-80° C. The resistance of the PTC device is larger than 20 k? at 85° C. and larger than 80 k? at 100° C. A current flowing through the data conductor does not exceed 20 mA.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Polytronics Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Zhen Yu Dong, Yung Hsien Chang, Hsiu Che Yen, Yao Te Chang, Pin Syuan Li
  • Patent number: 10902980
    Abstract: An over-current protection device comprises first and second electrode layers and a PTC material layer laminated therebetween. The PTC material layer comprises a polymer, an electrically conductive filler and a metal compound filler. The PTC material layer comprises the polymer of 50-70% by volume, and the electrically conductive filler and the metal compound filler are distributed in the polymer. The metal compound filler has a particle size D50 of 2-15 ?m and 5-20% by volume and is selected from the group consisting of aluminum nitride, aluminum hydroxide, aluminum oxide, titanium oxide and zirconium oxide. The over-current protection device has a resistivity of 0.7-1.2 ?·cm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: POLYTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CORP.
    Inventors: Zhen-Yu Dong, Yung-Hsien Chang, Hsiu-Che Yen, Yao-Te Chang, Fu-Hua Chu
  • Publication number: 20200119547
    Abstract: A cable comprises a power conductor, a data conductor and a first PTC device. The power conductor is configured to transmit electrical power between a source and a sink. The data conductor is configured to transmit data between the source and the sink. The first PTC device is coupled to the data conductor and its resistance increases drastically to decrease current flowing through the data conductor if a temperature of the first PTC device exceeds a first trip temperature. The first trip temperature is 55-80° C. The resistance of the PTC device is larger than 20k? at 85° C. and larger than 80k? at 100° C. A current flowing through the data conductor does not exceed 20 mA.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Zhen Yu DONG, Yung Hsien CHANG, Hsiu Che YEN, Tao Te CHANG, Pin Syuan LI
  • Patent number: 10096407
    Abstract: A surface mountable over-current protection device comprises a PTC material layer, first and second conductive layers, left and right electrodes, left and right conductive members, and left and right insulating members. The PTC material layer comprises a left notch at a left end and a right notch at a right end. The first conductive layer comprises a primary portion disposed on an upper surface of the PTC material layer and a secondary portion extending over the left notch, and the second conductive layer comprises a primary portion disposed on a lower surface of the PTC material layer and a secondary portion extending over the underside of the right notch. The left conductive member connects to the left electrode and the first conductive layer and isolates from the second conductive layer. The right conductive member connects to the right electrode and the second conductive layer and isolates from the first conductive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: POLYTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CORP.
    Inventors: Chun Teng Tseng, Wen Feng Lee, Yung Hsien Chang, Yao Te Chang