Patents by Inventor Bum Sup Kim

Bum Sup Kim 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: 9920450
    Abstract: A silicon carbide powder according to the embodiment includes nitrogen having a concentration in a range of about 100 ppm to about 5000 ppm. A method for manufacturing silicon carbide powder according to the embodiment includes preparing a mixture by mixing a silicon source including silicon with a solid carbon source or a carbon source including an organic carbon compound; heating the mixture; cooling the mixture; and supplying a nitrogen-based gas into the mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Byung Sook Kim, Bum Sup Kim, Kyoung Seok Min, Dong Geun Shin, Seo Yong Ha, Jung Eun Han
  • Patent number: 9534316
    Abstract: Disclosed are silicon carbide powders and a method of preparing the same. The method includes forming a mixture by mixing a silicon (Si) source, a carbon (C) source, and a silicon carbide (SiC) seed, and reacting the mixture. The silicon carbide (SiC) powders include silicon carbide (SiC) grains having a ?-type crystal phase and a grain size in a range of about 5 ?m to about 100 ?m.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Byung Sook Kim, Dong Geun Shin, Bum Sup Kim, Jung Eun Han
  • Patent number: 9269776
    Abstract: A semiconductor device comprises a base substrate, a pattern on the base substrate, a buffer layer on the base substrate, and an epitaxial layer on the buffer. The pattern is a self-assembled pattern. A method for growing a semiconductor crystal comprises cleaning a silicon carbide substrate, forming a self-assembled pattern on the silicon carbide substrate, forming a buffer layer on the silicon carbide substrate, and forming an epitaxial layer on the buffer layer. A semiconductor device comprises a base substrate comprising a pattern groove and an epitaxial layer on the base substrate. A method for growing a semiconductor crystal comprises cleaning a silicon carbide substrate, forming a self-assembled projection on the silicon carbide substrate, forming a pattern groove in the silicon carbide, and forming an epitaxial layer on the silicon carbide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Moo Seong Kim, Yeong Deuk Jo, Chang Hyun Son, Bum Sup Kim
  • Publication number: 20140363675
    Abstract: Disclosed are silicon carbide powders and a method of preparing the same. The method includes forming a mixture by mixing a silicon (Si) source, a carbon (C) source, and a silicon carbide (SiC) seed, and reacting the mixture. The silicon carbide (SiC) powders include silicon carbide (SiC) grains having a ?-type crystal phase and a grain size in a range of about 5 ?m to about 100 ?m.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventors: Byung Sook Kim, Dong Geun Shin, Bum Sup Kim, Jung Eun Han
  • Publication number: 20140352607
    Abstract: A raw material for growing an ingot according to the embodiment comprises an agglomerate raw material in which fine particles are agglomerated, wherein the agglomerate raw material has a granular shape. A method for fabricating a raw material for growing an ingot according to the embodiment comprises the steps of: preparing an ultrahigh-purity powder; and granulating the ultrahigh-purity powder. A method for fabricating an ingot according to the embodiment comprises the steps of: preparing a raw material; filling the raw material in a crucible; and growing a single crystal from the raw material, wherein the raw material comprises an agglomerate raw material in which fine particles are agglomerated, and the agglomerate raw material has a granular shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Applicant: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Bum Sup Kim, Kyoung Seok Min
  • Publication number: 20140331917
    Abstract: A silicon carbide powder according to the embodiment includes nitrogen having a concentration in a range of about 100 ppm to about 5000 ppm. A method for manufacturing silicon carbide powder according to the embodiment includes preparing a mixture by mixing a silicon source including silicon with a solid carbon source or a carbon source including an organic carbon compound; heating the mixture; cooling the mixture; and supplying a nitrogen-based gas into the mixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventors: Byung Sook Kim, Bum Sup Kim, Kyoung Seok Min, Dong Geun Shin, Seo Yong Ha, Jung Eun Han
  • Publication number: 20140190412
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for fabricating an ingot. The apparatus includes a crucible to receive a raw material, and a filter part to allow a specific component in the crucible to selectively pass through the filter part. The raw material includes silicon and carbon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Bum Sup Kim, Dong Geun Shin
  • Publication number: 20140182516
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for fabricating ingot including a crucible to accommodate a material, a top cover enclosing the circumference of the temperature difference compensative part, and a heat insulator to be disposed on the top cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chang Hyun Son, Bum Sup Kim
  • Publication number: 20140165905
    Abstract: Disclosed are an apparatus for fabricating an ingot and a method for fabricating the ingot. The apparatus comprises a crucible to receive a source material, and a guide member over the source material. The guide member comprises a source material feeding part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Bum Sup Kim, Chang Hyun Son
  • Publication number: 20140082916
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for attaching a seed. The apparatus for attaching the seed includes a holder fixing part to fix a seed holder; a pressing part to apply a pressure to the seed holder; and a seed fixing part provided under the seed holder to fix the seed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chang Hyun Son, Bum Sup Kim
  • Publication number: 20140054610
    Abstract: A semiconductor device comprises a base substrate, a pattern on the base substrate, a buffer layer on the base substrate, and an epitaxial layer on the buffer. The pattern is a self-assembled pattern. A method for growing a semiconductor crystal comprises cleaning a silicon carbide substrate, forming a self-assembled pattern on the silicon carbide substrate, forming a buffer layer on the silicon carbide substrate, and forming an epitaxial layer on the buffer layer. A semiconductor device comprises a base substrate comprising a pattern groove and an epitaxial layer on the base substrate. A method for growing a semiconductor crystal comprises cleaning a silicon carbide substrate, forming a self-assembled projection on the silicon carbide substrate, forming a pattern groove in the silicon carbide, and forming an epitaxial layer on the silicon carbide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2012
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Moo Seong Kim, Yeong Deuk Jo, Chang Hyun Son, Bum Sup Kim