Patents by Inventor Kil Kwak

Kil Kwak 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: 20240140708
    Abstract: An automated storage and retrieval system includes a first independently operable section having a first number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions, and a second independently operable section in communication with the first independently operable section and having a second number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions. The first and second independently operable sections are configured to provide a respective number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions so that the first number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions substantially matches the second number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2024
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Larry SWEET, Kil KWAK, Kirill PANKRATOV, Russell G. BARBOUR, William JOHNSON, Juergen D. CONRAD, Juergen BAUMBACH, Ronald KYSLINGER
  • Patent number: 11858742
    Abstract: An automated storage and retrieval system includes a first independently operable section having a first number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions, and a second independently operable section in communication with the first independently operable section and having a second number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions. The first and second independently operable sections are configured to provide a respective number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions so that the first number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions substantially matches the second number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Symbotic LLC
    Inventors: Larry Sweet, Kil Kwak, Kirill Pankratov, Russell G. Barbour, William Johnson, Juergen D. Conrad, Juergen Baumbach, Ronald Kyslinger
  • Patent number: 11849531
    Abstract: A underwater plasma generating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a reactor inside of which a flow path, through which a working fluid passes, is formed along a length direction; and a dielectric insertion which is disposed on the flow path, partitions the flow path into a plurality of spaces, has therein one or more through holes for connecting the plurality of spaces and having a smaller cross-sectional width compared to the flow path, and has on one side, a metal catalyst coming into contact with the working fluid which has flowed in through the through holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: K FUSION TECHNOLOGY INC.
    Inventor: Hon Kil Kwak
  • Patent number: 11518690
    Abstract: A submerged plasma generator includes: a reactor inside of which a flow path, through which a working fluid passes, is formed along a lengthwise direction; and a dielectric insert which is disposed in the flow path so as to define the flow path into one space and the other space, and has formed therein a through-hole to generate micro-nano bubbles by cavitation in the working fluid fed into the one space of the flow path, and includes, a metallic catalyst which undergoes friction with the working fluid flowing through the through-hole and releases electric charges of the same polarity to the micro-nano bubbles to collapse the micro-nano bubbles and generate plasma; in which the other space of the flow path in which the working fluid ionized by exposure to the plasma travels is formed in an oval structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: K FUSION TECHNOLOGY INC.
    Inventor: Hon Kil Kwak
  • Publication number: 20220194706
    Abstract: An automated storage and retrieval system includes a first independently operable section having a first number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions, and a second independently operable section in communication with the first independently operable section and having a second number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions. The first and second independently operable sections are configured to provide a respective number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions so that the first number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions substantially matches the second number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Larry SWEET, Kil KWAK, Kirill PANKRATOV, Russell G. BARBOUR, William JOHNSON, Juergen D. CONRAD, Juergen BAUMBACH, Ronald KYSLINGER
  • Patent number: 11273983
    Abstract: An automated storage and retrieval system includes a first independently operable section having a first number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions, and a second independently operable section in communication with the first independently operable section and having a second number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions. The first and second independently operable sections are configured to provide a respective number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions so that the first number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions substantially matches the second number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: Symbotic LLC
    Inventors: Larry Sweet, Kil Kwak, Kirill Pankratov, Russell G. Barbour, William Johnson, Juergen D. Conrad, Juergen Baumbach, Ronald Kyslinger
  • Publication number: 20210371306
    Abstract: A submerged plasma generator includes: a reactor inside of which a flow path, through which a working fluid passes, is formed along a lengthwise direction; and a dielectric insert which is disposed in the flow path so as to define the flow path into one space and the other space, and has formed therein a through-hole to generate micro-nano bubbles by cavitation in the working fluid fed into the one space of the flow path, and includes, a metallic catalyst which undergoes friction with the working fluid flowing through the through-hole and releases electric charges of the same polarity to the micro-nano bubbles to collapse the micro-nano bubbles and generate plasma; in which the other space of the flow path in which the working fluid ionized by exposure to the plasma travels is formed in an oval structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventor: Hon Kil KWAK
  • Publication number: 20210315088
    Abstract: A underwater plasma generating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a reactor inside of which a flow path, through which a working fluid passes, is formed along a length direction; and a dielectric insertion which is disposed on the flow path, partitions the flow path into a plurality of spaces, has therein one or more through holes for connecting the plurality of spaces and having a smaller cross-sectional width compared to the flow path, and has on one side, a metal catalyst coming into contact with the working fluid which has flowed in through the through holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventor: Hon Kil KWAK
  • Publication number: 20200361708
    Abstract: An automated storage and retrieval system includes a first independently operable section having a first number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions, and a second independently operable section in communication with the first independently operable section and having a second number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions. The first and second independently operable sections are configured to provide a respective number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions so that the first number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions substantially matches the second number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: Larry SWEET, Kil KWAK, Kirill PANKRATOV, Russell G. BARBOUR, William JOHNSON, Juergen D. CONRAD, Juergen BAUMBACH, Ronald KYSLINGER
  • Patent number: 10730699
    Abstract: An automated storage and retrieval system includes a first independently operable section having a first number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions, and a second independently operable section in communication with the first independently operable section and having a second number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions. The first and second independently operable sections are configured to provide a respective number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions so that the first number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions substantially matches the second number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Symbotic LLC
    Inventors: Larry Sweet, Kil Kwak, Kirill Pankratov, Russell G. Barbour, William Johnson, Juergen D. Conrad, Juergen Baumbach, Ronald Kyslinger
  • Publication number: 20180334326
    Abstract: An automated storage and retrieval system includes a first independently operable section having a first number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions, and a second independently operable section in communication with the first independently operable section and having a second number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions. The first and second independently operable sections are configured to provide a respective number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions so that the first number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions substantially matches the second number of predetermined storage and retrieval transactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Inventors: Larry Sweet, Kil Kwak, Kirill Pankratov, Russell G. Barbour, William Johnson, Juergen D. Conrad, Juergen Baumbach, Ronald Kyslinger
  • Patent number: 9743074
    Abstract: The shutter glasses for the display apparatus include a shutter-glasses communication unit which receives a first sync signal from the display apparatus displaying a three-dimensional (3D) image; and a shutter-glasses controller which generates an ON/OFF driving signal for a left-eye lens unit and a right-eye lens unit of the shutter glasses based on the first sync signal, the first sync signal including a pattern, based on which at least one sync pulse is periodically omitted in a second sync signal used in displaying the 3D image according to a frame driving frequency of the 3D image. The shutter-glasses controller generates an ON/OFF driving signal in sync with the first sync signal, so that the ON/OFF driving signal includes the sync pulse in a section corresponding to the omitted sync pulse of the second sync signal according to a time period of the first sync signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Nak-won Choi, Jung-jin Park, Tae-hyeun Ha, Jong-kil Kwak
  • Publication number: 20160112697
    Abstract: The shutter glasses for the display apparatus include a shutter-glasses communication unit which receives a first sync signal from the display apparatus displaying a three-dimensional (3D) image; and a shutter-glasses controller which generates an ON/OFF driving signal for a left-eye lens unit and a right-eye lens unit of the shutter glasses based on the first sync signal, the first sync signal including a pattern, based on which at least one sync pulse is periodically omitted in a second sync signal used in displaying the 3D image according to a frame driving frequency of the 3D image. The shutter-glasses controller generates an ON/OFF driving signal in sync with the first sync signal, so that the ON/OFF driving signal includes the sync pulse in a section corresponding to the omitted sync pulse of the second sync signal according to a time period of the first sync signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Nak-won CHOI, Jung-jin PARK, Tae-hyeun HA, Jong-kil KWAK
  • Patent number: 9041783
    Abstract: The shutter glasses for the display apparatus include a shutter-glasses communication unit which receives a first sync signal from the display apparatus displaying a three-dimensional (3D) image; and a shutter-glasses controller which generates an ON/OFF driving signal for a left-eye lens unit and a right-eye lens unit of the shutter glasses based on the first sync signal, the first sync signal including a pattern, based on which at least one sync pulse is periodically omitted in a second sync signal used in displaying the 3D image according to a frame driving frequency of the 3D image. The shutter-glasses controller generates an ON/OFF driving signal in sync with the first sync signal, so that the ON/OFF driving signal includes the sync pulse in a section corresponding to the omitted sync pulse of the second sync signal according to a time period of the first sync signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Nak-won Choi, Jung-jin Park, Tae-hyeun Ha, Jong-kil Kwak
  • Publication number: 20110248991
    Abstract: Methods of controlling three-dimensional (3D) glasses, a display apparatus, and a control terminal for controlling brightness of a 3D image, and the 3D glasses, the display apparatus, the control terminal, and a 3D display system related to the same are provided. The method of controlling the 3D glasses includes: obtaining a control signal related to controlling brightness of an image; and controlling a shutter of the 3D glasses according to the obtained control signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2011
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jung-jin PARK, Tae-hyeun HA, Jong-kil KWAK
  • Publication number: 20110221746
    Abstract: Three-dimensional (3D) eyeglasses, method for driving 3D glasses, and a 3D image providing system are provided. 3D glasses which interwork with the 3D display apparatus according to the present disclosure includes a power unit which supplies power to the 3D eyeglasses; a sensing unit which detects whether or not a user is wearing the 3D eyeglasses; and a controlling unit which controls the power unit to supply power when the sensing unit detects that the user is wearing the 3D eyeglasses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jae-sung PARK, Tae-hyeun HA, Jong-kil KWAK, Jung-jin PARK, Nak-won CHOI
  • Publication number: 20110205345
    Abstract: The shutter glasses for the display apparatus include a shutter-glasses communication unit which receives a first sync signal from the display apparatus displaying a three-dimensional (3D) image; and a shutter-glasses controller which generates an ON/OFF driving signal for a left-eye lens unit and a right-eye lens unit of the shutter glasses based on the first sync signal, the first sync signal including a pattern, based on which at least one sync pulse is periodically omitted in a second sync signal used in displaying the 3D image according to a frame driving frequency of the 3D image. The shutter-glasses controller generates an ON/OFF driving signal in sync with the first sync signal, so that the ON/OFF driving signal includes the sync pulse in a section corresponding to the omitted sync pulse of the second sync signal according to a time period of the first sync signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Nak-won CHOI, Jung-jin PARK, Tae-hyeun HA, Jong-kil KWAK
  • Publication number: 20110134230
    Abstract: Provided are shutter glasses for stereoscopic image and a display system having the same. The display system includes: a display apparatus including a display part which displays a stereoscopic image including a left eye image and a right eye image and a signal transceiving part which transmits a synchronization signal and receives a control signal; and shutter glasses including: a signal receiving part which receives the synchronization signal; a left eye shutter and a right eye shutter; a first attenuating part which attenuates an intensity of light incident onto the signal receiving part below a threshold of signal sensitivity of the signal receiving part; and a control part which controls the opening and closing of the left eye shutter and the right eye shutter based on the synchronization signal received from the signal receiving part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jung-jin PARK, Tae-hyeun HA, Jong-kil KWAK, Nak-won CHOI
  • Publication number: 20110018882
    Abstract: A 3-dimensional image providing and receiving apparatus, 3-dimensional image providing and receiving methods using the same, and a 3-dimensional image system are provided. A 3-dimensional image receiving apparatus includes a phase conversion unit which converts phases of alternately output image signals, and a control unit which alternately blocks the image signals having the converted phases. Therefore, a viewer can view a 3-dimensional image output by a display apparatus having a polarization property without inconvenience in any positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ki-bum SEONG, Jun-ho SUNG, Jong-kil KWAK, Sang-un YUN
  • Patent number: 7547626
    Abstract: Provided are a semiconductor package and a method of forming a wire loop of the semiconductor package. The semiconductor package includes: at least one semiconductor chip; a lead frame including a plurality of leads; and a plurality of wire loops, the wire loops connecting an electrode pad of the semiconductor chip to the leads. Wire loops include: a ball connected to the electrode pad; a pressed part formed on an upper surface of the ball by pressing the wire to overlap two parts of the wire; a first wire part extending substantially horizontally from the pressed part and including at least a portion contacting an upper surface of the semiconductor chip; a second wire part extending at a downward incline from the first wire part; and a third wire part extending from the second wire part and including an end connected to one of the leads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: Samsung Techwin Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Byung-kil Kwak