Patents by Inventor Duk-moon Rho

Duk-moon Rho 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: 8707809
    Abstract: The multi-selective micromanipulator has a main mover which moves linearly or rotationally with respect to an axis, an actuator which moves the main mover, a projection which is formed on the main mover, and a plurality of submovers which the projection selectively contacts depending on the movement of the main mover, wherein a selected submover is linearly moved by the projection in a direction parallel to the axis direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Korea Institute of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Eui Sung Yoon, Sung Wook Yang, Jinseok Kim, Duk moon Rho, JeiWon Cho, Hee Sup Shin
  • Patent number: 8435250
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a micro manipulator having a simple structure and having high possibility of recording a biological signal of a neuron at a desired position by improving positioning resolution of an electrode disposed adjacent to a subject's brain neuron or an electrode holder attached with the electrode. The micro manipulator according to the disclosure includes: a motor which includes a shaft and a vibration portion; a mobile which is connected to the shaft so as to be movable along the shaft; and a frame which supports the motor, wherein an electrode is connected to the mobile in a direction parallel to a longitudinal direction of the shaft, and wherein when the mobile moves linearly in accordance with a vibration of the shaft due to the vibration portion, the electrode moves linearly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Korea Institute of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Eui Sung Yoon, Sung Wook Yang, Jin Seok Kim, Duk Moon Rho, Ki Tae Park, Se Min Lee, Jei Won Cho, Hee Sup Shin
  • Patent number: 8322469
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a bidirectional moving micro-robot system. The bidirectional moving micro-robot system has a first body having a plurality of legs foldably/unfoldably connected thereto, a second body having a plurality of legs foldably/unfoldably connected thereto and a connection member having both end portions respectively connected to the first and second bodies. In the bidirectional moving micro-robot system, the length of the connection member exposed between the first and second bodies is extended or contracted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Korea Institute of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Eui Sung Yoon, Sung Wook Yang, Jin Seok Kim, Kyoung Hwan Na, Duk Moon Rho
  • Publication number: 20110214927
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a bidirectional moving micro-robot system. The bidirectional moving micro-robot system has a first body having a plurality of legs foldably/unfoldably connected thereto, a second body having a plurality of legs foldably/unfoldably connected thereto and a connection member having both end portions respectively connected to the first and second bodies. In the bidirectional moving micro-robot system, the length of the connection member exposed between the first and second bodies is extended or contracted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: KOREA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Eui Sung Yoon, Sung Wook Yang, Jin Seok Kim, Kyoung Hwan Na, Duk Moon Rho
  • Publication number: 20110100147
    Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-selective micromanipulator capable of controlling the motion of a main mover using a single actuator to linearly move a plurality of submovers selectively. The multi-selective micromanipulator includes a main mover which moves linearly or rotationally with respect to an axis, a driving means which moves the main mover, a lever which is formed on the main mover, and a plurality of submovers which the lever contacts with selectively depending on the movement of the main mover, wherein a selected submover is linearly moved by the lever in a direction parallel to the axis direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: Korea Institute of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Eui Sung Yoon, Sung Wook Yang, JINSEOK KIM, Duk moon Rho, JeiWon Cho, Hee Sup Shin
  • Publication number: 20100168759
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a micro manipulator having a simple structure and having high possibility of recording a biological signal of a neuron at a desired position by improving positioning resolution of an electrode disposed adjacent to a subject's brain neuron or an electrode holder attached with the electrode. The micro manipulator according to the disclosure includes: a motor which includes a shaft and a vibration portion; a mobile which is connected to the shaft so as to be movable along the shaft; and a frame which supports the motor, wherein an electrode is connected to the mobile in a direction parallel to a longitudinal direction of the shaft, and wherein when the mobile moves linearly in accordance with a vibration of the shaft due to the vibration portion, the electrode moves linearly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2009
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventors: Eui Sung YOON, Sung Wook Yang, Jin Seok Kim, Duk Moon Rho, Ki Tae Park, Se Min Lee, Jei Won Cho, Hee Sup Shin
  • Patent number: 7498172
    Abstract: A hybrid bio actuator and a manufacturing method thereof using a 3-dimensional micro molding aligning apparatus are provided. The manufacturing method has the steps of: 3-dimensionally forming an actuator body with polymer using the micro molding aligning apparatus; and transplanting and cultivating the muscular cell onto the actuator body. The step of forming the actuator body comprise: preparing the upper and lower half molds corresponding to an outer contour of the actuator; installing, on the mold plate unit, the upper and lower half molds opposite to each other and placing a mass of polymer above the lower half mold; aligning the lower half mold with the upper half mold using the aligner unit; pressing the mold plate unit using the clamp unit; solidifying the polymer; and removing the solidified polymer, thereby providing the hybrid bio actuator made of a biomaterial compatible with the human body and capable of operating without a separate battery or external energy source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Korea Institute of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Suk-ho Park, Jin-seok Kim, Jung-yul Park, Duk-moon Rho, Byung-kyu Kim
  • Patent number: 7435593
    Abstract: A hybrid bio actuator and a manufacturing method thereof using a 3-dimensional micro molding aligning apparatus are provided. The manufacturing method has the steps of: 3-dimensionally forming an actuator body with polymer using the micro molding aligning apparatus; and transplanting and cultivating the muscular cell onto the actuator body. The step of forming the actuator body comprise: preparing the upper and lower half molds corresponding to an outer contour of the actuator; installing, on the mold plate unit, the upper and lower half molds opposite to each other and placing a mass of polymer above the lower half mold; aligning the lower half mold with the upper half mold using the aligner unit; pressing the mold plate unit using the clamp unit; solidifying the polymer; and removing the solidified polymer, thereby providing the hybrid bio actuator made of a biomaterial compatible with the human body and capable of operating without a separate battery or external energy source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Korea Institute of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Suk-ho Park, Jin-seok Kim, Jung-yul Park, Duk-moon Rho, Byung-kyu Kim
  • Publication number: 20080099947
    Abstract: A hybrid bio actuator and a manufacturing method thereof using a 3-dimensional micro molding aligning apparatus are provided. The manufacturing method has the steps of: 3-dimensionally forming an actuator body with polymer using the micro molding aligning apparatus; and transplanting and cultivating the muscular cell onto the actuator body. The step of forming the actuator body comprise: preparing the upper and lower half molds corresponding to an outer contour of the actuator; installing, on the mold plate unit, the upper and lower half molds opposite to each other and placing a mass of polymer above the lower half mold; aligning the lower half mold with the upper half mold using the aligner unit; pressing the mold plate unit using the clamp unit; solidifying the polymer; and removing the solidified polymer, thereby providing the hybrid bio actuator made of a biomaterial compatible with the human body and capable of operating without a separate battery or external energy source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Applicant: KOREA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Suk-ho Park, Jin-seok Kim, Jung-yul Park, Duk-moon Rho, Byung-kyu Kim
  • Publication number: 20070141647
    Abstract: A hybrid bio actuator and a manufacturing method thereof using a 3-dimensional micro molding aligning apparatus are provided. The manufacturing method has the steps of: 3-dimensionally forming an actuator body with polymer using the micro molding aligning apparatus; and transplanting and cultivating the muscular cell onto the actuator body. The step of forming the actuator body comprise: preparing the upper and lower half molds corresponding to an outer contour of the actuator; installing, on the mold plate unit, the upper and lower half molds opposite to each other and placing a mass of polymer above the lower half mold; aligning the lower half mold with the upper half mold using the aligner unit; pressing the mold plate unit using the clamp unit; solidifying the polymer; and removing the solidified polymer, thereby providing the hybrid bio actuator made of a biomaterial compatible with the human body and capable of operating without a separate battery or external energy source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2006
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventors: Suk-ho Park, Jin-seok Kim, Jung-yul Park, Duk-moon Rho, Byung-kyu Kim