Patents by Inventor Kwanwoong JEONG

Kwanwoong JEONG 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: 20210230784
    Abstract: A drawer guide includes a fixed body; an operation body withdrawable from the fixed body; a base; and a base slit. The base slit includes a linear portion; and a curved portion extending from a front end of the linear portion. The drawer guide includes first and second slides movably coupled to the base; a slide slit penetrating the second slide; a first transfer unit having one end movably coupled to the base slit and the other end inserted in the slide slit; a second transfer unit detachably coupled to the first transfer unit. The second transfer unit moves the first transfer unit to the curved portion from the linear portion when the operation body is moved in the withdrawing direction and vice-versa. The drawer guide includes a spring connecting the base and the first slide; and an attractive power supply unit that supplies a power to the second slide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Jihong LEE, Kwanwoong JEONG
  • Patent number: 10851489
    Abstract: A laundry treatment apparatus is disclosed. The laundry treatment apparatus includes a drawer configured to be pulled out from a cabinet, an introduction port provided in the upper surface of the drawer, a drum located in the drawer so as to communicate with the introduction port for providing a laundry receiving space, a driving shaft provided at the bottom surface of the drum, a driving unit for rotating the driving shaft, a push unit provided at the drawer for allowing external force to be applied thereto, a fastening unit performing a linear reciprocating motion in a direction perpendicular to a direction in which the drawer is pulled out for selectively coupling the drawer to the cabinet, and a transfer unit for connecting the push unit and the fastening unit to each other and for separating the fastening unit from the cabinet when external force is applied to the push unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Jihong Lee, Yanghwan No, Kwanwoong Jeong
  • Patent number: 10799021
    Abstract: A laundry treatment apparatus that includes: a cabinet; a first cabinet door; a second cabinet door; a first washing apparatus; and a second washing apparatus including: a tub that is accessible through a second opening in a state in which the second cabinet door is opened, that is configured to store water, and that includes a tub opening at a top of the tub, a tub cover that is coupled to the tub and that covers the tub opening, and a drum that is configured to rotate about a shaft, the shaft extending in the second direction, wherein the tub cover includes an air channel unit that is configured to transfer air between an interior area of the tub and an exterior area of the tub in a state in which the second washing apparatus is operational is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Changgyu Choi, Jongseok Jung, Seongmin Jang, Junho Lee, Jihong Lee, Kwanwoong Jeong
  • Patent number: 10620030
    Abstract: A measuring vessel includes a first body that defines a first through hole. The measuring vessel further includes a second body that is located in the first through hole and that defines a second through hole. The measuring vessel further includes a first connection unit that connects the first body and the second body and that defines a first storage space between the first through hole and an outer circumferential surface of the second body. The measuring vessel further includes a second connection unit that is configured to close a surface of the second through hole to define a second storage space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Kwanwoong Jeong, Yanghwan No
  • Publication number: 20200087832
    Abstract: A laundry treatment apparatus includes, a tub body configured to store water, a tub cover configured to define an upper surface of the tub body, an introduction aperture defined through the tub cover, a supply aperture provided in the tub cover, and configured to enable supply of water into the tub body, a drum that is rotatably provided in the tub body, and that is configured to receive laundry, the drum including an opening in communication with the introduction aperture, a door configured to open and close the introduction aperture, and an ejection unit configured to eject water introduced into the supply aperture to the drum, the ejection unit being configured to eject water in at least two different directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Kwanwoong JEONG, Yanghwan NO, Chanho LEE, Jihong LEE
  • Publication number: 20190368116
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a laundry treatment apparatus including a cabinet having an entrance, a drawer comprising a drying chamber, a bottom surface, a front surface extending upward from the bottom surface, a rear surface to face the front surface, and first and second side surfaces to connect the front and rear surfaces. The laundry apparatus includes a first rack disposed in the drying chamber, the first rack comprising a first vent portion allowing a space above and below the first rack to communicate with each other, a second rack disposed in the drying chamber and positioned between the first rack and the bottom surface, the second rack comprising a second vent portion, a supply port formed through the rear surface, an air supply unit located outside the drying chamber, and a guide in the supply port to guide air to at least one of the spaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Kyoungmin CHOI, Kwanwoong JEONG
  • Patent number: 10487436
    Abstract: A laundry treatment apparatus includes, a tub body configured to store water, a tub cover configured to define an upper surface of the tub body, an introduction aperture defined through the tub cover, a supply aperture provided in the tub cover, and configured to enable supply of water into the tub body, a drum that is rotatably provided in the tub body, and that is configured to receive laundry, the drum including an opening in communication with the introduction aperture, a door configured to open and close the introduction aperture, and an ejection unit configured to eject water introduced into the supply aperture to the drum, the ejection unit being configured to eject water in at least two different directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Kwanwoong Jeong, Yanghwan No, Chanho Lee, Jihong Lee
  • Patent number: 10415170
    Abstract: A laundry treatment apparatus includes a cabinet and a drawer retractably provided in the cabinet. A tub is provided in the drawer and defines a space configured to receive washing water. A drum is rotatably provided in the tub, and a through hole is formed through an upper surface of the tub. The laundry treatment apparatus also includes a recovery unit that is configured to recover moisture discharged from the tub out of the through hole, and to return the moisture back into the tub through the through hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Jihong Lee, Kwanwoong Jeong
  • Patent number: 10316459
    Abstract: A laundry treatment apparatus includes a tub body configured to store water, a tub cover configured to define an upper surface of the tub body, an introduction aperture defined through the tub cover, a supply aperture provided in the tub cover, and configured to enable supply of water into the tub body, a drum that is rotatably provided in the tub body, and that is configured to receive laundry, the drum including an opening in communication with the introduction aperture, a door configured to open and close the introduction aperture, and an ejection unit configured to eject water introduced into the supply aperture to at least one of the door or to the drum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Kwanwoong Jeong, Yanghwan No, Chanho Lee, Jihong Lee
  • Patent number: 10145051
    Abstract: A laundry treatment apparatus includes a tub body configured to store water, a tub cover configured to define an upper surface of the tub body, an introduction aperture defined through the tub cover, a supply aperture provided in the tub cover, and configured to enable supply of water into the tub body, a drum that is rotatably provided in the tub body, and that is configured to receive laundry, the drum including an opening in communication with the introduction aperture, a door configured to open and close the introduction aperture, and an ejection unit configured to eject water introduced into the supply aperture to at least one of the door or to the drum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Kwanwoong Jeong, Yanghwan No, Chanho Lee, Jihong Lee
  • Patent number: 10119220
    Abstract: A laundry treatment apparatus is disclosed. The laundry treatment apparatus includes a receiving unit for providing a laundry receiving space, an introduction port for allowing the receiving unit to communicate with the outside of the laundry treatment apparatus, a door for opening and closing the introduction port, an actuation unit provided at the door such that the actuation unit reciprocates between a first position and a second position, and a fixing unit for fixing the door to the introduction port using an attractive force when the actuation unit is positioned at the first position and for separating the door from the introduction port when the actuation unit is positioned at the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Jihong Lee, Byungjin Lee, Hongchul Kim, Kwanwoong Jeong
  • Publication number: 20180057990
    Abstract: A laundry treatment apparatus is disclosed. The laundry treatment apparatus includes a drawer configured to be pulled out from a cabinet, an introduction port provided in the upper surface of the drawer, a drum located in the drawer so as to communicate with the introduction port for providing a laundry receiving space, a driving shaft provided at the bottom surface of the drum, a driving unit for rotating the driving shaft, a push unit provided at the drawer for allowing external force to be applied thereto, a fastening unit performing a linear reciprocating motion in a direction perpendicular to a direction in which the drawer is pulled out for selectively coupling the drawer to the cabinet, and a transfer unit for connecting the push unit and the fastening unit to each other and for separating the fastening unit from the cabinet when external force is applied to the push unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Jihong LEE, Yanghwan NO, Kwanwoong JEONG
  • Publication number: 20180023241
    Abstract: A laundry treatment apparatus is disclosed. The laundry treatment apparatus includes a receiving unit for providing a laundry receiving space, an introduction port for allowing the receiving unit to communicate with the outside of the laundry treatment apparatus, a door for opening and closing the introduction port, an actuation unit provided at the door such that the actuation unit reciprocates between a first position and a second position, and a fixing unit for fixing the door to the introduction port using an attractive force when the actuation unit is positioned at the first position and for separating the door from the introduction port when the actuation unit is positioned at the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Jihong LEE, Byungjin LEE, Hongchul KIM, Kwanwoong JEONG
  • Publication number: 20170340106
    Abstract: A laundry treatment apparatus that includes: a cabinet; a first cabinet door; a second cabinet door; a first washing apparatus; and a second washing apparatus including: a tub that is accessible through a second opening in a state in which the second cabinet door is opened, that is configured to store water, and that includes a tub opening at a top of the tub, a tub cover that is coupled to the tub and that covers the tub opening, and a drum that is configured to rotate about a shaft, the shaft extending in the second direction, wherein the tub cover includes an air channel unit that is configured to transfer air between an interior area of the tub and an exterior area of the tub in a state in which the second washing apparatus is operational is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Changgyu CHOI, Jongseok JUNG, Seongmin JANG, Junho LEE, Jihong LEE, Kwanwoong JEONG
  • Publication number: 20170130387
    Abstract: A laundry treatment apparatus includes a tub body configured to store water, a tub cover configured to define an upper surface of the tub body, an introduction aperture defined through the tub cover, a supply aperture provided in the tub cover, and configured to enable supply of water into the tub body, a drum that is rotatably provided in the tub body, and that is configured to receive laundry, the drum including an opening in communication with the introduction aperture, a door configured to open and close the introduction aperture, and an ejection unit configured to eject water introduced into the supply aperture to at least one of the door or to the drum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2017
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Kwanwoong JEONG, Yanghwan NO, Chanho LEE, Jihong LEE
  • Publication number: 20170002497
    Abstract: A laundry treatment apparatus includes, a tub body configured to store water, a tub cover configured to define an upper surface of the tub body, an introduction aperture defined through the tub cover, a supply aperture provided in the tub cover, and configured to enable supply of water into the tub body, a drum that is rotatably provided in the tub body, and that is configured to receive laundry, the drum including an opening in communication with the introduction aperture, a door configured to open and close the introduction aperture, and an ejection unit configured to eject water introduced into the supply aperture to the drum, the ejection unit being configured to eject water in at least two different directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: Kwanwoong JEONG, Yanghwan NO, Chanho LEE, Jihong LEE
  • Publication number: 20170002503
    Abstract: A laundry treatment apparatus includes a tub body configured to store water, a tub cover configured to define an upper surface of the tub body, an introduction aperture defined through the tub cover, a supply aperture provided in the tub cover, and configured to enable supply of water into the tub body, a drum that is rotatably provided in the tub body, and that is configured to receive laundry, the drum including an opening in communication with the introduction aperture, a door configured to open and close the introduction aperture, and an ejection unit configured to eject water introduced into the supply aperture to at least one of the door or to the drum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: Kwanwoong JEONG, Yanghwan NO, Chanho LEE, Jihong LEE
  • Publication number: 20160258802
    Abstract: A measuring vessel includes a first body that defines a first through hole. The measuring vessel further includes a second body that is located in the first through hole and that defines a second through hole. The measuring vessel further includes a first connection unit that connects the first body and the second body and that defines a first storage space between the first through hole and an outer circumferential surface of the second body. The measuring vessel further includes a second connection unit that is configured to close a surface of the second through hole to define a second storage space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Kwanwoong JEONG, Yanghwan NO
  • Publication number: 20150345061
    Abstract: A laundry treatment apparatus includes a cabinet and a drawer retractably provided in the cabinet. A tub is provided in the drawer and defines a space configured to receive washing water. A drum is rotatably provided in the tub, and a through hole is formed through an upper surface of the tub. The laundry treatment apparatus also includes a recovery unit that is configured to recover moisture discharged from the tub out of the through hole, and to return the moisture back into the tub through the through hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Jihong LEE, Kwanwoong JEONG