Patents by Inventor Zong-Hsin Liu
Zong-Hsin 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: 20250178012Abstract: A portable coating device for applying a coating solution onto a solar panel includes a supply module for supplying the coating solution, a base, a spraying module disposed on the base, a transmission module disposed at two opposite ends of the base, an arc bracket, and an applicator. The base spans the solar panel and moves thereon through the support of the transmission module. The arc bracket is disposed at the bottom of the base and has a plurality of seepage openings, and an inner surface of the arc bracket faces the spraying module. The applicator includes a porous material that deforms under pressure. The applicator is assembled to the base and supported by the arc bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2023Publication date: June 5, 2025Applicant: Metal Industries Research & Development CentreInventors: Kuo-Yu Chien, Zong-Hsin Liu, Hsien-Ju Wu, Hsiang-Pin Wang, Po-Chi Hu, Chih-Hsuan Huang, Jia Yan Lin, Chun-Mu Wu, Yi Yan Li, Zong Lun Wu, Cheng-Tang Pan, Ming-Cheng Lin
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Publication number: 20250172648Abstract: A calibration method of the magnetic field model and a controller for electromagnetic positioning are provided. In the method, a magnetic field is established through a magnetic field transmitter; measurement data is obtained through a magnetic field sensor, where the measurement data includes the amplitude of induced voltage at multiple measurement positions in the magnetic field; and the magnetic field model is corrected according to the error between the measurement data and simulated data correction, where the magnetic field model is used to generate simulation data corresponding to multiple measurement locations. The steps of modifying the magnetic field model include: establishing one or more objective functions through the nonlinear least squares method based on the error between the measured data and the simulated data; and determining the modified magnetic field model based on one or more solutions of the objective function. Therefore, positioning accuracy can be improved.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2023Publication date: May 29, 2025Applicant: Metal Industries Research & Development CentreInventors: Zong-Hsin Liu, Po-Chi Hu, I-Chiao Tsai, Hsiang-An Chuang, Chih-Chung Lin, Chih-Hsuan Huang, Chieh Hua Chen
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Publication number: 20250152957Abstract: A driving method of a transcranial magnetic stimulation 3D coil device is disclosed, which includes: determining first and second signal peaks corresponding to a specified rotating magnetic field direction, in which the first and second signal peaks respectively correspond to first and second coils in multiple coils; providing a first pulse current having the first signal peak to the first coil, in which the first pulse current signal stimulates the first coil to provide a first magnetic field; providing a second pulse current signal having a second signal peak to the second coil, in which the second pulse current signal stimulates the second coil to provide a second magnetic field, in which the first magnetic field and the second magnetic field form a rotating magnetic field having the specified rotating magnetic field direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2023Publication date: May 15, 2025Applicant: Metal Industries Research & Development CentreInventors: Zong-Hsin Liu, Po-Chi Hu, Chih-Chung Lin, Chih-Hsuan Huang, I-Chiao Tsai, Jia Yan Lin, Yan Ting Chen, Chieh Hua Chen
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Patent number: 12235136Abstract: A control method and a controller related to electromagnetic tracking are provided. In the method, a working position is determined, and the working position is the position at which a magnetic field sensor is located relative to a magnetic field emitter; an electrical characteristic of the magnetic field emitter or the magnetic field sensor is adjusted to a target characteristic corresponding to the working position. In this way, the positioning accuracy may be improved.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2022Date of Patent: February 25, 2025Assignee: Metal Industries Research & Development CentreInventors: Zong-Hsin Liu, Po-Chi Hu, I-Chiao Tsai, Chih-Chung Lin
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Publication number: 20240183689Abstract: A control method and a controller related to electromagnetic tracking are provided. In the method, a working position is determined, and the working position is the position at which a magnetic field sensor is located relative to a magnetic field emitter; an electrical characteristic of the magnetic field emitter or the magnetic field sensor is adjusted to a target characteristic corresponding to the working position. In this way, the positioning accuracy may be improved.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2022Publication date: June 6, 2024Applicant: Metal Industries Research & Development CentreInventors: Zong-Hsin Liu, Po-Chi Hu, I-Chiao Tsai, Chih-Chung Lin
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Patent number: 11684874Abstract: A tangential flow filtration module includes plural plate units connected in sequence. Each of the plate units includes a main body, a first combing portion, a second combing portion, a first flange and a second flange. The main body has a first side surface, a second side surface and a through hole. The first side surface is opposite to the second side surface, and the through hole extends from the first side surface to the second side surface. The first combing portion and the second combing portion are disposed on the first side surface and the second side surface respectively. The first flange and the second flange respectively protrude from the first side surface and the second side surface and respectively. The first combing portion of one of the plate units is combined with the second combing portion of another one of the plate units, so that a sieving structure.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2020Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: METAL INDUSTRIES RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CENTREInventors: Zheng-Han Hong, Chun-Mu Wu, Zong-Hsin Liu, Po-Han Tseng, Yao-Kun Haung
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Publication number: 20220203272Abstract: A tangential flow filtration module includes plural plate units connected in sequence. Each of the plate units includes a main body, a first combing portion, a second combing portion, a first flange and a second flange. The main body has a first side surface, a second side surface and a through hole. The first side surface is opposite to the second side surface, and the through hole extends from the first side surface to the second side surface. The first combing portion and the second combing portion are disposed on the first side surface and the second side surface respectively. The first flange and the second flange respectively protrude from the first side surface and the second side surface and respectively. The first combing portion of one of the plate units is combined with the second combing portion of another one of the plate units, so that a sieving structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2020Publication date: June 30, 2022Inventors: Zheng-Han HONG, Chun-Mu WU, Zong-Hsin LIU, Po-Han TSENG, Yao-Kun HAUNG
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Publication number: 20210153747Abstract: A mobile device for detecting an oral pathology includes a casing, a probing unit, and a processor. The probing unit includes a fiber bundle set and a contact part configured to contact a gum portion of a tooth of an examinate. The fiber bundle set includes a light source fiber bundle and a light-receiving fiber bundle. The light source fiber bundle has a light-exiting end within the contact part, and can project a probing light onto the gum portion. The light-receiving fiber bundle has a light-receiving end within the contact part. The light-receiving fiber bundle can receive diffuse reflection lights generated after the probing light is diffuse reflected by the gum portion. The processor is in signal connection with the light-receiving fiber bundle, and can receive the diffuse reflection lights, to build an optical spectrum, and to determine a state of the gum portion according to the optical spectrum.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2020Publication date: May 27, 2021Inventors: Keng-Ta LIN, Po-Chi HU, Yuan-Hsun TSAI, Zong-Hsin LIU
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Patent number: 10821413Abstract: A microparticle forming device is used to form microparticles with uniform particle size and proper roundness, and includes a collection pipe, a fluid nozzle, a reactor and a filter. The collection pipe includes a fluid passage, an aqueous-phase fluid inlet, an oil-phase fluid inlet and a mixed fluid outlet, all of which communicate with the fluid passage. The oil-phase fluid inlet is located between the aqueous-phase fluid inlet and the mixed fluid outlet. The fluid nozzle has a plurality of oil-phase fluid drop outlets aligned with the oil-phase fluid inlet of the collection pipe. The reactor has a reaction chamber communicating with the mixed fluid outlet of the collection pipe, a mixing member accommodated in the reaction chamber, and a microparticle collection port communicating communicated with the reaction chamber. Two opposite ends of the filter respectively communicate with the reaction chamber of the reactor.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2017Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: METAL INDUSTRIES RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CENTREInventors: Cheng-Han Hung, Zong-Hsin Liu, Ming-Fang Tsai, Ying-Chieh Lin, Chiu-Feng Lin, Ying-Cheng Lu, Yao-Kun Huang
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Patent number: 10335754Abstract: A nozzle for producing microparticles includes a nozzle body having an oscillating device and an amplifying portion connected to the oscillating device and located between first and second ends of the nozzle body. A through-hole extends from the first end through the amplifying portion and the second end. A tube assembly is mounted in the through-hole and includes first and second tubes between which a first fluid passageway is defined. A second fluid passageway is defined in the second tube. Two ends of the first tube respectively form a first filling port and a plurality of first outlet ports both of which intercommunicate with the first fluid passageway. Two ends of the second tube respectively form a second filling port and a second outlet port both of which intercommunicate with the second fluid passageway. A formation space is defined between the second outlet port and the first outlet ports.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2016Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Metal Industries Research & Development CentreInventors: Zong-Hsin Liu, Cheng-Han Hung, Ying-Chieh Lin, Cheng-Tang Pan, Yao-Kun Huang, Ying-Cheng Lu
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Publication number: 20190193043Abstract: A microparticle forming device is used to form microparticles with uniform particle size and proper roundness, and includes a collection pipe, a fluid nozzle, a reactor and a filter. The collection pipe includes a fluid passage, an aqueous-phase fluid inlet, an oil-phase fluid inlet and a mixed fluid outlet, all of which are communicated with the fluid passage. The oil-phase fluid inlet is located between the aqueous-phase fluid inlet and the mixed fluid outlet. The fluid nozzle has a plurality of oil-phase fluid drop outlets aligned with the oil-phase fluid inlet of the collection pipe. The reactor has a reaction chamber communicated with the mixed fluid outlet of the collection pipe, a mixing member accommodated in the reaction chamber, and a microparticle collection port communicated with the reaction chamber. Two opposite ends of the filter are respectively communicated with the reaction chamber of the reactor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2017Publication date: June 27, 2019Inventors: Cheng-Han Hung, Zong-Hsin Liu, Ming-Fang Tsai, Ying-Chieh Lin, Chiu-Feng Lin, Ying-Cheng Lu, Yao-Kun Huang
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Publication number: 20190134591Abstract: A microcarrier forming apparatus includes a tank having an inner periphery. A plurality of spoilers is disposed on the inner periphery of the tank. A spray generator includes a spraying end facing an interior of the tank. A stirrer includes a shaft and a fluid driving member. The shaft includes a central axis inclined from a horizontal plane. The fluid driving member is coupled to the shaft and is disposed in the interior of the tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2017Publication date: May 9, 2019Inventors: Zong-Hsin Liu, Cheng-Han Hung, Ying-Chieh Lin, Cheng-Tang Pan, Shiao-Wei Kuo, Yao-Kun Huang
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Publication number: 20190125677Abstract: A water-phase composition for producing microparticles includes a water-phase fluid, an amphiphilic polymer stabilizing agent, a water-phase surfactant, and an organic solvent. The amphiphilic polymer stabilizing agent can be polyvinyl alcohol. The water-phase surfactant can be polysorbate 20, polysorbate 80, poloxamer 188, or sodium dodecyl sulfate. The water-phase surfactant can be ethyl acetate, dichloromethane, chloroform, or dimethyl sulfoxide.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Zong-Hsin Liu, Cheng-Han Hung, Ying-Chieh Lin, Cheng-Tang Pan, Shiao-Wei Kuo, Yao-Kun Huang
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Patent number: 10272404Abstract: A nozzle for producing microparticles includes a nozzle body having a first end and a second end opposite to the first end. The nozzle body further includes a through-hole extending from the first end through the second end. A fluid passageway is defined in the through-hole and forms a filling port in the first end of the nozzle body and a plurality of outlet ports in the second end of the nozzle body. The nozzle body further includes an oscillating device and an amplifying portion. The oscillating device is connected to the amplifying portion. The amplifying portion surrounds the fluid passageway and is located adjacent to the second end of the nozzle body.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Metal Industries Research & Development CentreInventors: Zong-Hsin Liu, Cheng-Han Hung, Ying-Chieh Lin, Cheng-Tang Pan, Yao-Kun Huang, Ying-Cheng Lu
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Patent number: 10137090Abstract: A nozzle, an apparatus, and a method for producing dual-layer microparticles used as microcarriers. The nozzle includes a nozzle body having a first fluid passageway and a cover mounted to the nozzle body and having a second fluid passageway. A plurality of extension tubes is communicated with an end of the first fluid passageway and is spaced from each other. Each extension tube includes an outlet port distant to the first fluid passageway. A plurality of sleeves is communicated with the second fluid passageway. Each sleeve includes an opening distant to the second fluid passageway. Each extension tube extends into one of the sleeves. An outer wall of each extension tube is spaced from an inner wall of one of the sleeves. The outlet port of each extension tube is located between the second fluid passageway and the opening of one of the sleeves.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2016Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: Metal Industries Research & Development CentreInventors: Cheng-Han Hung, Zong-Hsin Liu, Ying-Chieh Lin, Ming-Fang Tsai, Hai-Ching Tsou, Ying-Cheng Lu
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Patent number: 10117835Abstract: A nozzle includes a nozzle body having a fluid passageway to which extension tubes are communicated. Each extension tube includes an end having an outlet port. The outlet ports are spaced from each other. An apparatus includes the nozzle, a fluid tank into which the extension tubes extends, a fluid shear device mounted in the fluid tank, and a temperature control system in which the fluid tank is mounted. A method includes filling a water phase fluid into the fluid tank. An oil phase fluid flows out of the nozzle body via the outlet ports. The water phase fluid is disturbed and flows out of the outlet ports to form semi-products of microparticles in the fluid tank. Each semi-product has an inner layer formed by the oil phase fluid and an outer layer formed by the water phase fluid. The outer layers of the semi-products are removed to form microparticles.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2016Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: Metal Industries Research & Development CentreInventors: Cheng-Han Hung, Zong-Hsin Liu, Ying-Chieh Lin, Ming-Fang Tsai, Hai-Ching Tsou, Ying-Cheng Lu
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Patent number: 10029280Abstract: A sieve for microparticles includes a seat having a chamber and a plurality of boards mounted in the chamber. Each of the plurality of boards includes a first face and a second face opposite to the first face. The first face includes at least one notch. The second face includes at least one groove. The first face of each of the plurality of boards abuts the second face of an adjacent board. The at least one notch and the at least one groove respectively of two adjacent boards are partially aligned and intercommunicated with each other.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2016Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: Metal Industries Research & Development CentreInventors: Cheng-Han Hung, Zong-Hsin Liu, Ying-Chieh Lin, Ming-Fang Tsai, Chia-Ming Jan, Yun-Lung Huang, Hai-Ching Tsou, Ying-Cheng Lu
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Publication number: 20180161819Abstract: A sieve for microparticles includes a seat having a chamber and a plurality of boards mounted in the chamber. Each of the plurality of boards includes a first face and a second face opposite to the first face. The first face includes at least one notch. The second face includes at least one groove. The first face of each of the plurality of boards abuts the second face of an adjacent board. The at least one notch and the at least one groove respectively of two adjacent boards are partially aligned and intercommunicated with each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2016Publication date: June 14, 2018Inventors: Cheng-Han Hung, Zong-Hsin Liu, Ying-Chieh Lin, Ming-Fang Tsai, Chia-Ming Jan, Yun-Lung Huang, Hai-Ching Tsou, Ying-Cheng Lu
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Publication number: 20180161278Abstract: A nozzle, an apparatus, and a method are provided for mass production of dual-layer microparticles used as microcarriers. The nozzle includes a nozzle body having a first fluid passageway and a cover mounted to the nozzle body and having a second fluid passageway. A plurality of extension tubes is communicated with an end of the first fluid passageway and is spaced from each other. Each extension tube includes an outlet port distant to the first fluid passageway. A plurality of sleeves is communicated with the second fluid passageway. Each sleeve includes an opening distant to the second fluid passageway. Each extension tube extends into one of the sleeves. An outer wall of each extension tube is spaced from an inner wall of one of the sleeves. The outlet port of each extension tube is located between the second fluid passageway and the opening of one of the sleeves.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2016Publication date: June 14, 2018Inventors: Cheng-Han Hung, Zong-Hsin Liu, Ying-Chieh Lin, Ming-Fang Tsai, Hai-Ching Tsou, Ying-Cheng Lu
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Publication number: 20180111103Abstract: A nozzle for producing microparticles includes a nozzle body having an oscillating device and an amplifying portion connected to the oscillating device and located between first and second ends of the nozzle body. A through-hole extends from the first end through the amplifying portion and the second end. A tube assembly is mounted in the through-hole and includes first and second tubes between which a first fluid passageway is defined. A second fluid passageway is defined in the second tube. Two ends of the first tube respectively form a first filling port and a plurality of first outlet ports both of which intercommunicate with the first fluid passageway. Two ends of the second tube respectively form a second filling port and a second outlet port both of which intercommunicate with the second fluid passageway. A formation space is defined between the second outlet port and the first outlet ports.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2016Publication date: April 26, 2018Inventors: Zong-Hsin Liu, Cheng-Han Hung, Ying-Chieh Lin, Cheng-Tang Pan, Yao-Kun Huang, Ying-Cheng Lu