Patents by Inventor Jong-Sub Lee

Jong-Sub Lee 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).

  • AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20220279859
    Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes a first electrode and a second electrode, which are arranged apart from each other on an outer surface of a main body, and supplies power to a controller only when the first electrode and the second electrode are in electrical contact with each other by user's manipulation, such that power consumption in a standby mode may be significantly reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2021
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Applicant: KT&G CORPORATION
    Inventors: Byung Sung CHO, Min Kyu KIM, Won Kyeong LEE, Jong Sub LEE
  • Device for cleaning smoking member, and smoking member system
    Patent number: 11432593
    Abstract: Provided is a smoking member cleaning device formed to clean a smoking member, the smoking member cleaning device including a main body unit; an accommodating unit formed in one region of the main body unit to accommodate one region of the smoking member when the smoking member is being cleaned; a cleaning unit formed in the accommodating unit and configured to clean the smoking member; a cleaning driving unit connected to the cleaning unit and configured to clean the smoking member by moving the cleaning unit; and a power supply unit configured to supply driving energy to the cleaning driving unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: KT&G CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jong Sub Lee, Dae Nam Han, Jang Uk Lee, Jung Ho Han, Hun Il Lim, Jin Young Yoon, Young Lea Kim, Ji Soo Jang, Wang Seop Lim, Moon Bong Lee, Soung Ho Ju, Du Jin Park, Seong Won Yoon
  • AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF
    Publication number: 20220273042
    Abstract: An aerosol generating device including: a heater configured to heat an aerosol-generating material; a battery configured to supply power to the heater; an airflow detecting sensor configured to detect a change in airflow inside the aerosol generating device; a pressure sensor configured to detect a pressure change outside the aerosol generating device; and a controller, wherein the controller may determine whether a puff has occurred based on a first sensing value received from the air flow detection sensor and a second sensing value received from the pressure sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2020
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Applicant: KT&G CORPORATION
    Inventors: Won Kyeong LEE, Min Kyu KIM, Jong Sub LEE, Byung Sung CHO
  • COMPOSITION FOR ALLEVIATING SYMPTOMS OF ANDROPAUSE, CONTAINING EXTRACT OF FICUS AURICULATA LOUR. AS ACTIVE INGREDIENT
    Publication number: 20220265753
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preventing or alleviating symptoms of andropause comprising administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of an extract of Ficus auriculata Lour. To a patient in need thereof. The extract of Ficus auriculata Lour. of the present invention exhibits the effect of preventing and alleviating erectile dysfunction by inhibiting the activity of PDE5, and the effect of preventing and alleviating prostatic hyperplasia by suppressing the expression of AR and PSA.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Young Bae RYU, Sang Woo Lee, Sang Ho Choi, Ji Young Park, Hyung Jun Kwon, In Chul Lee, Jong Sub Lee, Woo Song Lee, Wan Yi Li
  • AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20220248768
    Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating device including a cartridge comprising: an atomizer heating an aerosol generating material to generate aerosol; a mouthpiece through which the generated aerosol is released to outside; a main body accommodating the cartridge; and a sensor configured to detect release of the aerosol to the outside; wherein a first air channel is formed between the cartridge and the main body and guides external air introduced through an air inlet to the mouthpiece through the atomizer, and wherein a second air channel is formed in the main body such that the first air channel and the second air channel are in fluid communication, and wherein the sensor detects the release of the aerosol to the outside based on a change in air flow rate or air pressure of the second air channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Applicant: KT&G CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jong Sub LEE, Sung Rok OH
  • AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF
    Publication number: 20220183382
    Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes a heater for heating an aerosol generating material, a battery for supplying power to the heater, and a controller, and reduces unnecessary power consumption by detecting the moment of actual use of the aerosol generating device and resetting or updating the baseline of a puff sensor only for such actual use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2020
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Applicant: KT&G CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jae Min LEE, Jong Sub LEE, Dong Bum KWON, Jin Soo SEONG
  • Aerosol generation method and apparatus
    Patent number: 11350663
    Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating system including a holder configured to generate aerosol by heating a cigarette; and a cradle including an inner space into which the holder is inserted. The holder is configured to be tiltable with respect the cradle. The holder is inserted into the inner space of the cradle and then tilted to generate the aerosol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: KT&G CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jung Ho Han, Jang Uk Lee, Hun Il Lim, Jong Sub Lee, Dae Nam Han, Jin Young Yoon, Young Lea Kim, Ji Soo Jang, Wang Seop Lim, Moon Bong Lee, Soung Ho Ju, Du Jin Park, Seong Won Yoon
  • Aerosol generating device and method for providing adaptive feedback through puff recognition
    Patent number: 11350672
    Abstract: Provided is a device including: a battery configured to supply power; a heater configured to heat an aerosol generating material by receiving power from the battery; a sensor; at least one output unit; and a controller, wherein the controller detects a user's puff by using the sensor and controls at least one output unit based on puff characteristic data based on a result of the detection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: KT&G CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hun Il Lim, Jong Sub Lee, Dae Nam Han, Jang Uk Lee, Jung Ho Han, Jin Young Yoon, Young Lea Kim, Ji Soo Jang, Wang Seop Lim, Moon Bong Lee, Soung Ho Ju, Du Jin Park, Seong Won Yoon
  • Aerosol generation device having concealed fastening portion
    Patent number: 11344062
    Abstract: An aerosol generation device may include a first housing comprising an opening at one side, an inner space for accommodating a cigarette inserted through the opening, and a heater disposed in the inner space; a second housing coupled to other side of the first housing and including a controller; a fastening portion configured to couple the first housing to the second housing; a battery coupled to the second housing; and a case coupled to the second housing for accommodating the second housing, the fastening portion, and the battery therein, wherein the fastening portion is prevented, by the case, from being exposed to outside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: KT&G CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jong Sub Lee, In Seong Chun, Sung Rok Oh
  • Aerosol generating apparatus having air circulation hole and groove
    Patent number: 11344067
    Abstract: An aerosol generating apparatus includes a heater housing including an air circulation hole provided around an inlet through which a cigarette is inserted and an air circulation groove connected to the air circulation hole, and a heater assembled in the heater housing to heat the cigarette, wherein the heater housing includes an air circulation space formed between an outer surface of the cigarette and the air circulation groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: KT&G CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jong Sub Lee, Tae Hun Kim
  • System for charging aerosol generation device
    Patent number: 11337464
    Abstract: Discloses is a aerosol generating system including: an aerosol generation device configured to generate an aerosol by heating an aerosol generating material; and an external power supply device including a case, a charger receiving unit which is rotatably coupled to the case and configured to receive the aerosol generation device in a detachable manner such that the aerosol generation device is driven in one of a charging mode, a cleaning mode, a preheating mode, and a smoking mode while being received in the charger receiving unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: KT&G CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jong Sub Lee, In Seong Chun
  • AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF
    Publication number: 20220125124
    Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating device including: a heater configured to heat an aerosol-generating material; a battery configured to supply power to the heater; a puff detection sensor configured to detect a user's puff; and a controller configured to receive a sensing value from the puff detection sensor, wherein the controller is configured to, when the sensing value is equal to or less than a first threshold value, determine that a puff has occurred and control power supplied to the heater based on a first temperature profile for a pre-set time period, and after the pre-set time period, control power supplied to the heater based on a second temperature profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2020
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Applicant: KT&G CORPORATION
    Inventors: Byung Sung CHO, Min Kyu KIM, Won Kyeong LEE, Jong Sub LEE
  • AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE SENSING CONTACT OF USER TO ACTIVATE HEATER AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF
    Publication number: 20220125123
    Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes a battery, a capacitive sensor, a controller, a first conductive element, a second conductive element, and a heater, wherein the controller is configured to control power supplied from the battery to the heater based on an order of a first time point at which the capacitive sensor senses contact of a user through the first conductive element and a second time point at which the capacitive sensor senses contact of the user through the second conductive element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2020
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Applicant: KT&G CORPORATION
    Inventors: Won Kyeong LEE, Min Kyu KIM, Jong Sub LEE, Byung Sung CHO
  • AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME, AND CHARGING SYSTEM INCLUDING SAME
    Publication number: 20220117312
    Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating apparatus including: a main body into which a cigarette is inserted; a first electrically conductive pattern provided on a portion of the main body to function as one of a heater for heating the cigarette and a temperature sensor for sensing a temperature of the cigarette; a second electrically conductive pattern provided on another portion of the main body to function as one of the heater and the temperature sensor; and a controller controlling the first electrically conductive pattern and the second electrically conductive pattern to make the first electrically conductive pattern and the second electrically conductive pattern function as one of the heater and the temperature sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Applicant: KT&G CORPORATION
    Inventors: Seung Kiu JEONG, Joong Hak Kwon, In Seong Chun, Ghi Yuun Kang, Jung Ho Han, Jong Sub Lee
  • AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAME, AND CHARGING SYSTEM INCLUDING SAME
    Publication number: 20220087321
    Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating apparatus including: a main body into which a cigarette is inserted; a first electrically conductive pattern provided on a portion of the main body to function as one of a heater for heating the cigarette and a temperature sensor for sensing a temperature of the cigarette; a second electrically conductive pattern provided on another portion of the main body to function as one of the heater and the temperature sensor; and a controller controlling the first electrically conductive pattern and the second electrically conductive pattern to make the first electrically conductive pattern and the second electrically conductive pattern function as one of the heater and the temperature sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Applicant: KT&G CORPORATION
    Inventors: Seung Kiu JEONG, Joong Hak KWON, In Seong CHUN, Ghi Yuun KANG, Jung Ho HAN, Jong Sub LEE
  • AEROSOL GENERATION METHOD AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20220087310
    Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating system including a holder configured to generate aerosol by heating a cigarette; and a cradle including an inner space into which the holder is inserted. The holder is configured to be tiltable with respect the cradle. The holder is inserted into the inner space of the cradle and then tilted to generate the aerosol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Applicant: KT&G CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jung Ho HAN, Jang Uk LEE, Hun Il LIM, Jong Sub LEE, Dae Nam HAN, Jin Young YOON, Young Lea KIM, Ji Soo JANG, Wang Seop LIM, Moon Bong LEE, Soung Ho JU, Du Jin PARK, Seong Won YOON
  • AEROSOL GENERATION METHOD AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20220087309
    Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating system including a holder configured to generate aerosol by heating a cigarette; and a cradle including an inner space into which the holder is inserted. The holder is configured to be tiltable with respect the cradle. The holder is inserted into the inner space of the cradle and then tilted to generate the aerosol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Applicant: KT&G CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jung Ho HAN, Jang Uk LEE, Hun Il LIM, Jong Sub LEE, Dae Nam HAN, Jin Young YOON, Young Lea KIM, Ji Soo JANG, Wang Seop LIM, Moon Bong LEE, Soung Ho JU, Du Jin PARK, Seong Won YOON
  • AEROSOL GENERATION METHOD AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20220087311
    Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating system including a holder configured to generate aerosol by heating a cigarette; and a cradle including an inner space into which the holder is inserted. The holder is configured to be tiltable with respect the cradle. The holder is inserted into the inner space of the cradle and then tilted to generate the aerosol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Applicant: KT&G CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jung Ho HAN, Jang Uk LEE, Hun Il LIM, Jong Sub LEE, Dae Nam HAN, Jin Young YOON, Young Lea KIM, Ji Soo JANG, Wang Seop LIM, Moon Bong LEE, Soung Ho JU, Du Jin PARK, Seong Won YOON
  • Aerosol generation method and apparatus
    Patent number: 11278056
    Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating system including a holder configured to generate aerosol by heating a cigarette; and a cradle including an inner space into which the holder is inserted. The holder is configured to be tiltable with respect the cradle. The holder is inserted into the inner space of the cradle and then tilted to generate the aerosol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: KT&G CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jung Ho Han, Jang Uk Lee, Hun Il Lim, Jong Sub Lee, Dae Nam Han, Jin Young Yoon, Young Lea Kim, Ji Soo Jang, Wang Seop Lim, Moon Bong Lee, Soung Ho Ju, Du Jin Park, Seong Won Yoon
  • AEROSOL GENERATION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20220079222
    Abstract: An aerosol generation device may include a first housing comprising an opening at one side, an inner space for accommodating a cigarette inserted through the opening, and a heater disposed in the inner space; a second housing coupled to other side of the first housing and including a controller; a fastening portion configured to couple the first housing to the second housing; a battery coupled to the second housing; and a case coupled to the second housing for accommodating the second housing, the fastening portion, and the battery therein, wherein the fastening portion is prevented, by the case, from being exposed to outside.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Applicant: KT&G CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jong Sub LEE, In Seoung CHUN, Sung Rok OH