Patents by Inventor Daniel Sung-hwe Kim

Daniel Sung-hwe 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: 8943637
    Abstract: Multi-directional wiping elements are disclosed. The wiping elements comprise intersecting squeegee segments that provide top wiping squeegee edges and side wiping squeegee edges. Devices utilizing the multi-directional wiping elements of the present invention can include bristles that are configured to simultaneously wipe a working surface with the wiping elements. In accordance with the embodiments of the invention, the multi-directional wiping elements are utilized in a toothbrush cleaning head that is configured to be operated manually or, alternatively, is motorized and is configured to rotate, oscillate, vibrate and/or move according to a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Inventors: James Albert Gavney, Jr., Jerry Mix, Dennis Boyle, Rickson Sun, Christopher Loew, Pascal Homero Soboll, Daniel Sung-hwe Kim
  • Publication number: 20140201932
    Abstract: A device with two or more regions configured to clean or treat a working surface is disclosed. Preferably, the device is an oral-care device with a power cleaning head. The power cleaning head comprises two or more regions, wherein at least one of the regions is configured to move and wherein at least one of the regions comprises a squeegee element. Preferably, the regions are configured to independently rotate, oscillate, vibrate or otherwise move while cleaning teeth and gums and can each include bristles, nodules, squeegee elements, or any combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Inventors: James Albert Gavney, JR., Jerry Mix, Dennis Boyle, Rickson Sun, Christopher Loew, Pascal Homero Soboll, Daniel Sung-hwe Kim
  • Patent number: 8683636
    Abstract: A device with two or more regions configured to clean or treat a working surface is disclosed. Preferably, the device is an oral-care device with a power cleaning head. The power cleaning head comprises two or more regions, wherein at least one of the regions is configured to move and wherein at least one of the regions comprises a squeegee element. Preferably, the regions are configured to independently rotate, oscillate, vibrate or otherwise move while cleaning teeth and gums and can each include bristles, nodules, squeegee elements, or any combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Inventors: James A. Gavney, Jr., Jerry Mix, Dennis Boyle, Rickson Sun, Christopher Loew, Pascal Homero Soboll, Daniel Sung-hwe Kim
  • Publication number: 20140041137
    Abstract: Multi-directional wiping elements are disclosed. The wiping elements comprise intersecting squeegee segments that provide top wiping squeegee edges and side wiping squeegee edges. Devices utilizing the multi-directional wiping elements of the present invention can include bristles that are configured to simultaneously wipe a working surface with the wiping elements. In accordance with the embodiments of the invention, the multi-directional wiping elements are utilized in a toothbrush cleaning head that is configured to be operated manually or, alternatively, is motorized and is configured to rotate, oscillate, vibrate and/or move according to a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Inventors: James A. Gavney, JR., Jerry Mix, Dennis Boyle, Rickson Sun, Christopher Loew, Pascal Homero Soboll, Daniel Sung-hwe Kim
  • Publication number: 20130007967
    Abstract: A device with two or more regions configured to clean or treat a working surface is disclosed. Preferably, the device is an oral-care device with a power cleaning head. The power cleaning head comprises two or more regions, wherein at least one of the regions is configured to move and wherein at least one of the regions comprises a squeegee element. Preferably, the regions are configured to independently rotate, oscillate, vibrate or otherwise move while cleaning teeth and gums and can each include bristles, nodules, squeegee elements, or any combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Inventors: James A. Gavney, JR., Jerry Mix, Dennis Boyle, Rickson Sun, Christopher Loew, Pascal Homero Soboll, Daniel Sung-hwe Kim
  • Patent number: 8276231
    Abstract: A device with two or more regions configured to clean or treat a working surface is disclosed. Preferably, the device is an oral-care device with a power cleaning head. The power cleaning head comprises two or more regions, wherein at least one of the regions is configured to move and wherein at least one of the regions comprises a squeegee element. Preferably, the regions are configured to independently rotate, oscillate, vibrate or otherwise move while cleaning teeth and gums and can each include bristles, nodules, squeegee elements, or any combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Inventors: James A. Gavney, Jr., Jerry Mix, Dennis Boyle, Rickson Sun, Christopher Loew, Pascal Homero Soboll, Daniel Sung-hwe Kim
  • Patent number: 8276233
    Abstract: Multi-directional wiping elements are disclosed. The wiping elements comprise intersecting squeegee segments that provide top wiping squeegee edges and side wiping squeegee edges. Devices utilizing the multi-directional wiping elements of the present invention can include bristles that are configured to simultaneously wipe a working surface with the wiping elements. In accordance with the embodiments of the invention, the multi-directional wiping elements are utilized in a toothbrush cleaning head that is configured to be operated manually or, alternatively, is motorized and is configured to rotate, oscillate, vibrate and/or move according to a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Inventors: James A. Gavney, Jr., Jerry Mix, Dennis Boyle, Rickson Sun, Christopher Loew, Pascal Homero Soboll, Daniel Sung-hwe Kim
  • Publication number: 20100004569
    Abstract: An eye warming pack warming eyes capable for warming to release fatigue of eyes and steaming a circumference of eyes is provided, The eye warming pack according to the present invention includes a heating portion where a heating material is packed in a pack, in which the heating material generates a heat energy when it returns to a solid state after it is converted to a liquid state by the operation of a piezoelectric element and a massage sheet containing a cosmetic massage lotion and being warmed by the heat energy from the heating portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventors: SuJung Kim, EunSook Yun, JooHo Kim, ByungYoung Kang, YunYoung Ko, SoonJae Won, Grace Junghwang, Daniel-Sung-hwe Kim, SorenStephen Deorlow, Lukas Martin Scherrer
  • Patent number: 7181799
    Abstract: A device with two or more regions configured to clean or treat a working surface is disclosed. Preferably, the device is an oral-care device with a power cleaning head. The power cleaning head comprises two or more regions, wherein at least one of the regions is configured to move and wherein at least one of the regions comprises a squeegee element. Preferably, the regions are configured to independently rotate, oscillate, vibrate or otherwise move while cleaning teeth and gums and can each include bristles, nodules, squeegee elements, or any combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Eegee, LLC
    Inventors: James A. Gavney, Jr., Jerry Mix, Dennis Boyle, Rickson Sun, Christopher Loew, Pascal Homero Soboll, Daniel Sung-hwe Kim
  • Patent number: 6859969
    Abstract: Multi-directional wiping elements are disclosed. The wiping elements comprise intersecting squeegee segments that provide top wiping squeegee edges and side wiping squeegee edges. Devices utilizing the multi-directional wiping elements of the present invention can include bristles that are configured to simultaneously wipe a working surface with the wiping elements. In accordance with the embodiments of the invention, the multi-directional wiping elements are utilized in a toothbrush cleaning head that is configured to be operated manually or, alternatively, is motorized and is configured to rotate, oscillate, vibrate and/or move according to a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Inventors: James A. Gavney, Jr., Jerry Mix, Dennis Boyle, Rickson Sun, Christopher Loew, Pascal Homero Soboll, Daniel Sung-hwe Kim
  • Publication number: 20030229959
    Abstract: Multi-directional wiping elements are disclosed. The wiping elements comprise intersecting squeegee segments that provide top wiping squeegee edges and side wiping squeegee edges. Devices utilizing the multi-directional wiping elements of the present invention can include bristles that are configured to simultaneously wipe a working surface with the wiping elements. In accordance with the embodiments of the invention, the multi-directional wiping elements are utilized in a toothbrush cleaning head that is configured to be operated manually or, alternatively, is motorized and is configured to rotate, oscillate, vibrate and/or move according to a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2003
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Inventors: James A. Gavney, Jerry Mix, Dennis Boyle, Rickson Sun, Christopher Loew, Pascal Homero Soboll, Daniel Sung-Hwe Kim
  • Patent number: 6442637
    Abstract: An expandable mobile computer system is described. The mobile computer system includes a peripheral expansion interface that allows a large number of different sized expansion peripherals to be created and used with the mobile computer system. A pair of rails forms a first opening of the peripheral expansion interface wherein an expansion peripheral device may be inserted. Large expansion peripherals may extend in a first dimension out of that first opening. The rails also form a second opening along a second dimension orthogonal to the first dimension. Large expansion peripherals may also extend outward from the peripheral expansion interface in the second dimension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignee: Handspring, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Hawkins, Peter Skillman, Michael Wise, John Raff, Daniel Sung-Hwe Kim, Dennis Boyle, Charles R. Lewis, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6239968
    Abstract: The present invention provides a personal information system unit detachable case. This case has a top cover assembly, a bottom cover assembly, both of which are pivotable around a longitudinal axis forming a hinge assembly. The top and bottom cover assemblies are similar in shape and function to allow a personal information management electronic system unit to be mounted within the case either facing to the right or to the left at the user's preference. Mounted on the hinge assembly is a mounting rail, which is pivotally mounted on the hinge assembly of the detachable case. This mounting rail extends most of the internal vertical dimension of the case. The mounting rail provides a means for removably attaching a personal management unit within the detachable case. Indents and other openings are provided in the top and/or bottom cover assemblies to accommodate a specific personal system unit or other type of electronic instrument whether it faces toward the top assembly or bottom assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: Ideo Product Development Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Sung-hwe Kim, Edwin Thorne, III, Dennis Joseph Boyle, Markus Diebel, Elisha Tal
  • Patent number: 5954233
    Abstract: A sealed container stores therein liquid such as eye drops in a sealed state. For dispensing the liquid first time, the factory-sealed outlet of the liquid is to be unsealed with a needled of a liquid discharge plug fitted within a cap in association with a user's operation of the cap in a loosening or tightening direction when the liquid is first dispensed therefrom. The container includes a one-way rotation preventing mechanism provided respectively at mutually opposing portions of a liquid discharge plug prefitted with the cap and the container. This mechanism prevents rotation of the liquid discharge plug in the loosening direction of the cap while allowing rotation thereof in the screwing direction of the cap when the cap has been tightened to a predetermined screwing position immediately before the needle initiates it penetrating action into the sealed liquid outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1999
    Assignee: Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoichi Kawashima, Daniel Sung-hwe Kim
  • Patent number: D436963
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignee: Ideo Product Development Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Sung-hwe Kim, Edwin W. Thorn, III, Dennis Joseph Boyle, Markus Diebel, Elisha Tal
  • Patent number: D443300
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Assignee: IDEO Product Development Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Sung-hwe Kim, Dennis Joseph Boyle, John Raff, Charles R. Lewis, Grace Tseng, Peter Skillman
  • Patent number: D461499
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: IDEO Product Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Joseph Boyle, Daniel Sung-hwe Kim, Andrew P. Switky, Joseph S. Hei, Peter Nils Skillman
  • Patent number: D482359
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Inventors: Peter Skillman, Jeffrey C. Hawkins, Michael Wise, John Raff, Daniel Sung-Hwe Kim, Dennis Boyle, Charles R. Lewis, Jr.
  • Patent number: D426236
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2000
    Assignee: Ideo Product Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Sung-hwe Kim, Edwin Thorne, III, Dennis Joseph Boyle, Markus Diebel, Elisha Tal
  • Patent number: D431598
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2000
    Assignee: IDEO Product Development
    Inventors: Daniel Sung-hwe Kim, Edwin W. Thorn, III, Dennis Joseph Boyle, Markus Diebel, Elisha Tal