Patents by Inventor Jung Wook Moon

Jung Wook Moon 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).

  • Publication number: 20100058813
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a laundry machine, and more particularly, to an apparatus for treating a laundry, by which a laundry can be treated in a manner of hanging the laundry or the like with a cabinet type body. The present invention includes a cabinet comprising an accommodating space and a mechanism compartment partitioned from the accommodating space by a partition, a steam generator configured to generate steam to be supplied to the accommodating space, and a steam supply unit configured to pass through the partition, the steam supply unit comprising a rotating nozzle to supply steam into the accommodating space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Jung Wook Moon, Chang Gyu Choi, Hye Yong Park, Seung Gyu Ryu, Kwang Hee Lee
  • Publication number: 20100058608
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a laundry dryer and a controlling method of a dryer, which can dry clothes, cloth items, beddings and laundry objects (hereinafter, laundry) efficiently. A dryer includes a cabinet in which laundry is placed, a low temperature air generation unit that generates relatively low temperature air supplied to the cabinet to dry the laundry, and a path through which the relatively low temperature air is supplied to the cabinet. in another aspect, a controlling method of a dryer includes generating relatively low temperature air, and drying laundry by using the relatively low temperature air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2007
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Jung Wook Moon, Young Jong Kim, Young Bok Son
  • Publication number: 20100000027
    Abstract: A laundry machine and a method of controlling the laundry machine are disclosed. The laundry machine includes a steam generator (300) which generates steam to supply the steam into a drum (130), a water supply line (320) which supplies water into the steam generator (300), a filter (360) installed in the water supply line (320) to filter water, a regenerating unit (382) which regenerates the filter (360), and a controller which controls operations of the steam generator (300) and the regenerating unit (382).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2007
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Sang Hun Bae, Jung Wook Moon, Chul Jin Choi, Dong Hyun Kim, Young Bok Son
  • Publication number: 20090320313
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a laundry dryer having an improved structure, which can remove wrinkles of laundry during a drying cycle after washing. A dryer includes a cabinet in which various parts are installed; a drum rotatably mounted in the cabinet, the drum holding laundry therein; a heater that heats air to supply hot air to the drum; a steam generator that generates steam to supply the steam to the drum; a water container that has an outlet to supply water to the steam generator; a water supply path provided between the steam generator and the water container; and a contact prevention part that prevents the remaining water of the water container or the water supply path from contacting with the various parts provided in the cabinet, wherein the remaining water is the water remaining in the water container or the water supply path when the water container is detached from the water supply path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2007
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventors: Sang Hun Bae, Jung Wook Moon, Chul Jin Choi, Dong Hyun Kim, Young Bok Son
  • Publication number: 20090320317
    Abstract: An apparatus for treating clothes and a method for controlling the same, which are capable of controlling or preventing formation of creases on clothes, are disclosed. The disclosed apparatus includes a drum (20), a steam generator (200) to supply steam to the drum (20), a water container (300) to store water to be supplied to the steam generator (200), the water container (300) detachable, a sensor (500) to sense whether the water container (300) is detached or attached, a water supplier (400) to supply the water stored in the water container (300) to the steam generator (200), and a controller to control an operation of the water supplier (400) based on a sensing result of the sensor (500).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2007
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventors: Sang Hun Bae, Jung Wook Moon, Chul Jin Choi, Dong Hyun Kim, Young Bok Son
  • Publication number: 20090288456
    Abstract: A laundry treating apparatus and a method of controlling the same are disclosed. The laundry treating apparatus includes a laundry receiving unit for receiving laundry, a steam generator for generating steam to be supplied to the laundry receiving unit, a water supply unit for supplying water to the steam generator, a water softening member for softening water to be supplied to the steam generator, and a control unit for controlling the replacement or regeneration time of the water softening member to be displayed on a display unit. According to the present invention, it is possible to effectively prevent and/or remove wrinkles or rumples on laundry. Furthermore, it is possible to replace or regenerate a water softening member at an appropriate point of time, thereby increasing convenience in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2007
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Inventors: Sang Hun Bae, Jung Wook Moon, Chul Jin Choi, Dong Hyun Kim, Young Bok Son
  • Publication number: 20090260250
    Abstract: A clothes treating apparatus is disclosed. The clothes treating apparatus includes a cabinet in which an accommodating space for receiving clothes is defined, a steam generator for generating steam to be supplied into the accommodating space, and a supply unit for supplying the steam, generated in the steam generator, into the receiving space and collecting water condensed from the steam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Jung Wook Moon, Dae Yun Park, Sog Kie Hong, Jong Seok Kim, Seung Gyu Ryu, Hye Yong Park, Chang Gyu Choi, Dong Won Kim
  • Publication number: 20090260254
    Abstract: A clothes-treating apparatus and a controlling method thereof are disclosed. According to a controlling method of a clothes-treating apparatus, a clothes-treating apparatus is capable of steam-cleansing a heat exchanger of a heat pump provided therein automatically. An additional device may not be provided in the clothes treating apparatus to cleanse and sterilize a heat exchanger of a heat pump provided in a mechanism compartment to supply dry or heated air to clothes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Jung Wook Moon, Dae Yun Park, Sog Kie Hong, Jong Seok Kim, Seung Gyu Ryu, Hye Yong Park, Chang Gyu Choi, Dong Won Kim
  • Publication number: 20090255141
    Abstract: A clothes-treating apparatus is disclosed. According to the clothes treating apparatus, it is easy and convenient for a worker to have access to a mechanism compartment for maintenance and repair of the components. In addition, if the user chooses an easier method of accessing the components of the clothes treating apparatus the maintenance repair costs may be lowered. Furthermore, it is easy for a worker to remove and replace the components of the mechanism compartment. In addition, according to the clothes treating apparatus, the assembly line of the mechanism compartment may be separate from an assembly line of the clothes treating apparatus, which may enhance work efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2009
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Applicant: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Jung Wook Moon, Dae Yun Park, Sog Kie Hong, Jong Seok Kim, Seung Gyu Ryu, Kwang Hee Lee, Hye Yong Park, Chang Gyu Choi, Dong Won Kim
  • Publication number: 20090249839
    Abstract: A laundry machine is disclosed. A laundry machine includes a main laundry machine washing or drying laundry and an auxiliary laundry machine comprising a body installed in a predetermined portion of the main laundry machine, a drawer detachably from the body and a steam supply device installed in the main laundry machine, the drawer supplying steam to the drawer selectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Applicant: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Jung Wook Moon, Chang Gyu Choi, Hye Yong Park, Seung Gyu Ryu, Kwang Hee Lee
  • Publication number: 20090224637
    Abstract: A trim kit type door assembly for an electronic product is disclosed. In the door assembly including door plates and left and right side caps coupled to both sides of the door plates, an opening/closing door handle is integrally formed with one of the left and right side caps, achieving a reduction in manufacturing costs. Also, when the door handle of the side cap takes the form of a recessed portion integrally defined in the side cap so as not to protrude outward from the side cap, the resulting door assembly achieves an exterior appearance satisfying the aesthetic demands of consumers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2008
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Jung Wook Moon, Dae Yun Park, Sog Kie Hong, Jong Seok Kim, Seung Gyu Ryu, Hye Yong Park, Chang Gyu Choi, Dong Won Kim
  • Publication number: 20090151193
    Abstract: Disclosed is a cloth treating apparatus, which supplies hot air to a accommodating space receiving clothes to dry the clothes. The cloth treating apparatus includes a cabinet including a accommodating space to receive clothes, and an electric component chamber, in which a moisture supply device to spray steam to the accommodating space and a air supply device to supply hot air are installed; and a condensed water treating unit to treat condensed water, generated by condensing the steam sprayed to the accommodating space or the hot air supplied from the air supply device. Therefore, the cloth treating apparatus treats the condensed water generated in the accommodating space, and thus prevents the generation of substances harmful to the human body, such as mold, in the accommodating space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Jung Wook Moon, Dae Yun Park, Sog Kie Hong, Jong Seok Kim, Seung Gyu Ryu, Hye Yong Park, Chang Gyu Choi, Dong Won Kim
  • Publication number: 20090151189
    Abstract: A clothes treatment apparatus that treats clothes into a condition suitable to wear is disclosed. The clothes treatment apparatus includes a cabinet, a receiving space defined in the cabinet for receiving clothes, an air supply device for removing moisture from the air so as to provide a dried air to the receiving space, and a fan assembly configured to circulate the dried air in the receiving space and to discharge condensed water generated in the fan assembly to the outside.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Jung Wook Moon, Dae Yun Park, Sog Kie Hong, Jong Seok Kim, Seung Gyu Ryu, Hye Yong Park, Chang Gyu Choi, Dong Won Kim
  • Publication number: 20090151188
    Abstract: A clothes treating apparatus is disclosed. The clothes treating apparatus includes a cabinet having an accommodating space to accommodate clothes, a hot air supplying device to heat air and supply hot air to the accommodating space, and a communicating unit to communicate the accommodating space with the outside. The communicating unit includes a restraining part to restrain exhaust of hot air supplied from the hot air supplying device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS
    Inventors: Jung Wook Moon, Dae Yun Park, Sog Kie Hong, Jong Seok Kim, Seung Gyu Ryu, Hye Yong Park, Chang Gyu Choi, Dong Won Kim
  • Publication number: 20090064531
    Abstract: A cloth treating apparatus and a method of controlling the same are disclosed. A cloth treating apparatus includes a cabinet comprising an accommodating space which accommodates laundry, a air supplying device which supplies hot air to the accommodating space, a control unit that determines dryness of the laundry based on at least two temperatures of the cabinet to control the air supplying device. A method of controlling a cloth treating apparatus includes supplying hot air to an accommodating space of the cloth treating apparatus, measuring temperatures of at least two portions of the cloth treating apparatus, and determining dryness based on the measured at least two temperatures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Jung Wook Moon, Dae Yun Park, Sog Kie Hong, Jong Seok Kim, Seung Gyu Ryu, Hye Yong Park, Chang Gyu Choi, Dong Won Kim
  • Publication number: 20090065536
    Abstract: A cloth treating apparatus is disclosed. A cloth treating apparatus includes a cabinet comprising an accommodating space which accommodates laundry, a air supplying device which supplies hot air to the accommodating space, an opening unit which selectively opens and closes at least one hot air supply hole, the at least one hot air supply hole through which the hot air is drawn into the accommodating space and a control unit which controls the air supplying device and the opening unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Jung Wook Moon, Dae Yun Park, Sog Kie Hong, Jong Seok Kim, Seung Gyu Ryu, Hye Yong Park, Chang Gyu Choi, Dong Won Kim
  • Publication number: 20090064530
    Abstract: A clothes treatment apparatus that treats clothes into a condition suitable to wear is disclosed. The clothes treatment apparatus includes a cabinet, a receiving space defined in the cabinet for receiving clothes, air and moisture supply devices for supplying dried air and moisture into the receiving space, respectively, an outfit chamber defined in the cabinet for receiving the hot air and steam supply devices, the outfit chamber including an inlet port for allowing external air to be introduced into the outfit chamber therethrough to cool the hot air and steam supply devices, and a noise prevention device installed at the inlet port for preventing noise generated in the outfit chamber from being discharged out of the outfit chamber through the inlet port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Jung Wook Moon, Dae Yun Park, Sog Kie Hong, Jong Seok Kim, Seung Gyu Ryu, Kwang Hee Lee, Hye Yong Park, Chang Gyu Choi, Dong Won Kim
  • Publication number: 20080289212
    Abstract: A clothes dryer includes a cabinet, a drum rotatably installed within the cabinet and a heating unit that heats the drum. Because the heating unit heats the drum itself, heat generated from the heating unit is transferred to the outer surface of the drum, passes through the interior of the drum according to thermal conduction and then heats the clothes, target items to be dried, so that temperature of the entire clothes are uniformly increased to accelerate evaporation of moisture of the target items to be dried.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2006
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventors: Jung-Wook Moon, Hyun-Uk Lee, Seung-Phyo Ahn, Chang-Woo Son, Dong-Joo Han, Byeong-Jo Ryoo
  • Publication number: 20080289209
    Abstract: A housing for modularizing a heat pump system of a clothes dryer and a clothes dryer having the same are disclosed. The heat pump system modularized housing of the clothes collectively modularizes a condenser, a compressor, an evaporator and an expansion valve that constitute the heat pump system of the clothes dryer. Not only does the heat pump system is stably mounted in the clothes dryer but also components of the heat pump system can be effectively protected. In addition, the fastening procedures of each component can be unified to simplify an assembling process of the clothes dryer, and thus, the productivity can be improved. Moreover, a structure of an internal flow path of the clothes dryer can be simplified to thus improve efficiency of the heat pump system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventors: Dong-Joo Han, Jung-Wook Moon, Seung-Phyo Ahn, Hyun-Uk Lee, Byeong-Jo Ryoo, Chang-Woo Son
  • Patent number: 7347009
    Abstract: A clothes dryer with a dehumidifier is disclosed. The clothes dryer includes a cabinet, a drying container rotatably installed in the cabinet, a driving unit for supplying a rotational force to the drying container, a first air passage connected to a side of the drying container and including a first heat exchanger, a second air passage connected to another side of the drying container and the outer side of the cabinet, and a third air passage including a second heat exchanger for dehumidifying external air of the drying container. The clothes dryer of the present invention performs drying process and dehumidifying process, the clothes dryer can prevent room humidity from increasing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Seung Phyo Ahn, Jung Wook Moon, Dae Woong Kim, Seung Myun Baek, Byeong Jo Ryoo