Patents by Inventor Seung-Tae Ko

Seung-Tae Ko 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: 20160043470
    Abstract: According to various embodiments, an antenna device may include: a board unit; a power feeding unit provided in the board unit; and radiation units connected to the power feeding unit to be fed with a power feeding signal. The radiation units may be provided to face each other within a width of the board unit along a periphery of the board unit. The device as described above may be implemented more variously according to embodiments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Seung-Tae KO, Yoon-Geon KIM, Kwang-Hyun BAEK, Won-Bin HONG
  • Patent number: 8133625
    Abstract: A power controlling apparatus for a fuel cell system includes a fuel cell controller which analyzes power state information of a fuel cell system, transmits a power state information signal based on the analysis to a power conversion controller, receives a load request power information signal from the power conversion controller, analyzes the received load request power information signal, and changes an outputtable power amount based on the analysis. The power controlling apparatus also includes a power conversion controller which transmits a load request power information signal based on power information requested by a load to the fuel cell controller, analyzes the power state information signal transmitted by the fuel cell controller, and controls a power convert amount based on the analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignees: LG Electronics Inc., LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Bon-Gwan Gu, Seung-Tae Ko
  • Patent number: 7910251
    Abstract: A fuel cell system comprises: a fuel cell stack (100) where an anode (110) and a cathode (120) are arranged under a state that an electrolyte membrane is positioned therebetween; a fuel tank (300) for storing a fuel; a fuel circulation supply means (400) for circulation-supplying a fuel stored in the fuel tank (300) to the anode of the fuel cell stack; an air supply unit (200) connected to the cathode of the fuel cell stack (100) by an air supply line, for supplying oxygen, etc. to the cathode (120); a sensing unit (500) for measuring a concentration of at least one of fuels supplied to the anode (110) and a control unit for receiving a signal of the sensing unit (500) and informing replacement time of a fuel. According to this, a fuel usage is maximized by informing replacement time of a used fuel and a filter (450) for filtering impurity by detecting a fuel consumption degree and an impurity generation amount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Myung-Seok Park, Hong Choi, Kyu-Jung Kim, Myeong-Ho Lee, Cheol-Hwan Kim, Yong-Jun Hwang, Seung-Tae Ko, Seong-Geun Heo, Tae-Hee Cho
  • Patent number: 7892685
    Abstract: A multi-unit fuel cell system that includes a common-use reforming unit configured to supply hydrogen to multiple fuel cell units that are installed in multiple units, such as apartments within an apartment building. In one example embodiment, a fuel cell system including a common-use reforming unit and multiple fuel cell units is disclosed. The common-use reforming unit is configured to supply hydrogen to the plurality of fuel cell units. Each fuel cell unit includes a stack unit, an air supplying unit, an integral heat exchange unit, a hot-water supplying unit, an auxiliary heat supplying unit, and an electric output unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Myung-Seok Park, Yong-Jun Hwang, Seung-Tae Ko, Jung-Gyu Park, Seong-Geun Heo, Ki-Dong Kim, Tae-Won Kim, Sung-Nam Ryoo, Sun-Hoe Kim, Bon-Gwan Gu, Hyung-Kyu Youk, Hyun-Jae Lee, Gil-Yong Lee, Jun-Seong Park, Sun-Gu Kwon, Byung-Tak Park, Sang-Heon Lee, Geun-Ho Jin
  • Patent number: 7858249
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a power supply apparatus and method for a line connection type fuel cell system. The power supply apparatus for the line connection type fuel cell system includes: a storing unit for pre-storing a normal region and a warning region according to an operating condition of a fuel cell and a correlation between an output voltage and an output current of the fuel cell; and a control unit for detecting an operating point on the basis of the operating condition of the fuel cell, comparing the detected operating point with the normal region and the warning region, and outputting a control signal for increasing or decreasing the output current of the fuel cell according to the comparison result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignees: LG Electronics Inc., LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Seung-Tae Ko, Myung-Seok Park
  • Patent number: 7700206
    Abstract: A fuel cell system comprises: a DBFC for generating a power by receiving a fuel; a PEMFC for generating a power by receiving hydrogen, a byproduct generated at an anode of the DBFC after a reaction, as a fuel; a supplementary power partially charged by a power generated at the DBFC and the PEMFC and discharging the charged power; a load sensing unit for sensing a load connected to the DBFC, the PEMFC, and the supplementary power; and a control unit for controlling a power of the DBFC, the PEMFC, and the supplementary power according to a load sensed by the load sensing unit and thereby selectively supplying to the load. According to this, hydrogen generated at the DBFC is recycled, and a load amount is sensed thus to stably correspond to a load variation, thereby maximizing a fuel usage efficiency and stably driving the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Myung-Seok Park, Kyu-Jung Kim, Myeong-Ho Lee, Cheol-Hwan Kim, Yong-Jun Hwang, Seung-Tae Ko, Seong-Geun Heo, Tae-Hee Cho
  • Patent number: 7691501
    Abstract: A fuel cell system comprises: a fuel storage means for storing a fuel; a direct borohydride fuel cell (DBFC); a fuel circulation supply means for circulation and supplying a fuel to an anode of the DBFC from the fuel storage means; a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) for receiving hydrogen generated at the anode of the DBFC as a fuel; a hydrogen control means for controlling hydrogen generated from the anode of the DBFC in correspondence to an amount required by the PEMFC and thereby supplying the hydrogen to the PEMFC; and an air supply means for supplying air to a cathode of the DBFC and an cathode of the PEMFC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Myung-Seok Park, Hong Choi, Kyu-Jung Kim, Myeong-Ho Lee, Cheol-Hwan Kim, Yong-Jun Hwang, Seung-Tae Ko, Seong-Geun Heo, Tae-Hee Cho
  • Patent number: 7348091
    Abstract: Fuel cell including an electrolyte, an anode and a cathode on both sides of the electrolyte, a cathode side separator at an outer side of the cathode having a flow passage for flow of air, and a flow passage between the electrolyte and the anode, thereby improving an electricity generating performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Sam Chul Ha, Tae Hee Cho, Myung Seok Park, Hong Choi, Cheol Hwan Kim, Myeong Ho Lee, Seoug Geum Heo, Seung Tae Ko
  • Publication number: 20080044698
    Abstract: A multi-unit fuel cell system that includes a common-use reforming unit configured to supply hydrogen to multiple fuel cell units that are installed in multiple units, such as apartments within an apartment building. In one example embodiment, a fuel cell system including a common-use reforming unit and multiple fuel cell units is disclosed. The common-use reforming unit is configured to supply hydrogen to the plurality of fuel cell units. Each fuel cell unit includes a stack unit, an air supplying unit, an integral heat exchange unit, a hot-water supplying unit, an auxiliary heat supplying unit, and an electric output unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2006
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Myung-Seok Park, Yong-Jun Hwang, Seung-Tae Ko, Jung-Gyu Park, Seong-Geun Heo, Ki-Dong Kim, Tae-Won Kim, Sung-Nam Ryoo, Sun-Hoe Kim, Bon-Gwan Gu, Hyung-Kyu Youk, Hyun-Jae Lee, Gil-Yong Lee, Jun-Seong Park, Sun-Gu Kwon, Byung-Tak Park, Sang-Heon Lee, Geun-Ho Jin
  • Patent number: 7316858
    Abstract: A fuel cell system is provided which produces improved reaction speed and performance. The fuel cell system includes a fuel cell stack including an anode, a cathode, and an electrolyte membrane disposed therebetween. A fuel tank supplies hydrogen-based fuel to the anode of the fuel cell stack, and an oxidant supplying unit adds ozone to oxygen- including air supplies it to the cathode of the fuel cell stack. The ozone supplied to the cathode of the fuel cell stack accelerates a reaction speed in the fuel cell stack, thereby producing a relatively high current density and improving fuel cell performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Tae-Hee Cho, Myung-Seok Park, Hong Choi, Kyu-Jung Kim, Myeong-Ho Lee, Cheol-Hwan Kim, Yong-Jun Hwang, Seung-Tae Ko, Seong-Geun Heo
  • Publication number: 20080003463
    Abstract: A fuel cell system comprises: a fuel cell stack (100) where an anode (110) and a cathode (120) are arranged under a state that an electrolyte membrane is positioned therebetween; a fuel tank (300) for storing a fuel; a fuel circulation supply means (400) for circulation-supplying a fuel stored in the fuel tank (300) to the anode of the fuel cell stack; an air supply unit (200) connected to the cathode of the fuel cell stack (100) by an air supply line, for supplying oxygen, etc. to the cathode (120); a sensing unit (500) for measuring a concentration of at least one of fuels supplied to the anode (110) and a control unit for receiving a signal of the sensing unit (500) and informing replacement time of a fuel. According to this, a fuel usage is maximized by informing replacement time of a used fuel and a filter (450) for filtering impurity by detecting a fuel consumption degree and an impurity generation amount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2004
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Myung-Seok Park, Hong Choi, Kyu-Jung Kim, Myeong-Ho Lee, Cheol-Hwan Kim, Yong-Jun Hwang, Seung-Tae Ko, Seong-Geun Heo, Tae-Hee Cho
  • Publication number: 20080003469
    Abstract: A fuel cell system comprises: a fuel storage means (100) for storing a fuel; a DBFC (200); a fuel circulation supply means (300) for circulation-supplying a fuel to an anode of the DBFC from the fuel storage means (100); a PEMFC (400) for receiving hydrogen generated from the anode of the DBFC as a fuel; a hydrogen control means (500) for controlling hydrogen generated from the anode of the DBFC in correspondence to an amount required by the PEMFC and thereby supplying the hydrogen to the PEMFC (400); and an air supply means (600) for supplying air to a cathode of the DBFC and a cathode of the PEMFC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2004
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Myung-Seok Park, Hong Choi, Kyu-Jung Kim, Myeong-Ho Lee, Cheol-Hwan Kim, Yong-Jun Hwang, Seung-Tae Ko, Seong-Geun Heo, Tae-Hee Cho
  • Publication number: 20070287039
    Abstract: A fuel cell system comprises: a DBFC for generating a power by receiving a fuel; a PEMFC for generating a power by receiving hydrogen, a byproduct generated at an anode of the DBFC after a reaction, as a fuel; a supplementary power partially charged by a power generated at the DBFC and the PEMFC and discharging the charged power; a load sensing unit for sensing a load connected to the DBFC, the PEMFC, and the supplementary power; and a control unit for controlling a power of the DBFC, the PEMFC, and the supplementary power according to a load sensed by the load sensing unit and thereby selectively supplying to the load. According to this, hydrogen generated at the DBFC is recycled, and a load amount is sensed thus to stably correspond to a load variation, thereby maximizing a fuel usage efficiency and stably driving the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2004
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Myung-Seok Park, Kyu-Jung Kim, Myeong-Ho Lee, Cheol-Hwan Kim, Yong-Jun Hwang, Seung-Tae Ko, Seong-Geun Heo, Tae-Hee Cho
  • Publication number: 20070141409
    Abstract: Disclosed are a fuel cell system and a control method thereof. The fuel cell system comprises: a main fuel cell stack (6) that an anode (2) and a cathode (4) are arranged in a state that an electrolyte membrane is interposed therebetween; a fuel supplying unit connected with the anode of the main fuel cell stack (6) by a fuel supplying line (16) for supplying hydrogen-including fuel to the anode; an air supplying unit (10) connected to the cathode of the main fuel cell (6) stack by an air supplying line (20) for supplying oxygen-including air to the cathode (4); and a sub fuel cell stack (14) for using hydrogen generated at the anode (2) during reaction as fuel. According to this, energy efficiency of a fuel cell can be increased and danger due to exhaustion of hydrogen generated at the fuel cell stack (6) can be decreased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2003
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Tae-Hee Cho, Myung-Seok Park, Hong Choi, Myeong-Ho Lee, Kyu-Jung Kim, Cheol-Hwan Kim, Yong-Jun Hwang, Seung-Tae Ko, Seong-Geun Heo
  • Publication number: 20070134528
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a power supply apparatus and method for a line connection type fuel cell system. The power supply apparatus for the line connection type fuel cell system includes: a storing unit for pre-storing a normal region and a warning region according to an operating condition of a fuel cell and a correlation between an output voltage and an output current of the fuel cell; a detecting unit for detecting a common power current; and a control unit for detecting an operating point of the fuel cell, and outputting a control signal for varying the output current of the fuel cell on the basis of the position of the detected operating point and detection or non-detection of the common power current.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Applicants: LG ELECTRONICS INC., LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: Tae-Won KIM, Seung-Tae KO
  • Publication number: 20070134529
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a power supply apparatus and method for a line connection type fuel cell system. The power supply apparatus for the line connection type fuel cell system includes: a storing unit for pre-storing a normal region and a warning region according to an operating condition of a fuel cell and a correlation between an output voltage and an output current of the fuel cell; and a control unit for detecting an operating point on the basis of the operating condition of the fuel cell, comparing the detected operating point with the normal region and the warning region, and outputting a control signal for increasing or decreasing the output current of the fuel cell according to the comparison result.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Applicants: LG ELECTRONICS INC., LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: Seung-Tae KO, Myung-Seok PARK
  • Publication number: 20070128483
    Abstract: A power controlling apparatus for a fuel cell system includes a fuel cell controller which analyzes power state information of a fuel cell system, transmits a power state information signal based on the analysis to a power conversion controller, receives a load request power information signal from the power conversion controller, analyzes the received load request power information signal, and changes an outputtable power amount based on the analysis. The power controlling apparatus also includes a power conversion controller which transmits a load request power information signal based on power information requested by a load to the fuel cell controller, analyzes the power state information signal transmitted by the fuel cell controller, and controls a power convert amount based on the analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Applicants: LG ELECTRONICS INC., LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: Bon-Gwan GU, Seung-Tae KO
  • Publication number: 20070124441
    Abstract: A home network system using a fuel cell, comprises: a plurality of home electric units for receiving remote control data, analyzing the received remote control data, and thus performing each controlling operation; and a communication server for receiving the remote control data from outside through an internet and transmitting the received remote control data to the plural home electric units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Applicants: LG ELECTRONICS INC., LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: Seung-Tae KO, Ki-Dong KIM
  • Publication number: 20070072033
    Abstract: An apparatus for controlling operation of a fuel cell system and a method thereof. The apparatus comprises a power generation amount controlling unit for generating a user's heat usage pattern and outputting a power generation amount controlling signal for controlling a power generation amount of a fuel cell based on the generated user's heat usage pattern, and a power generation command generating unit for applying a power generation command corresponding to the power generation amount controlling signal outputted from the power generation amount controlling unit to the fuel cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Publication date: March 29, 2007
    Applicants: LG ELECTRONICS INC., LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: Hong Choi, Seung-Tae Ko
  • Publication number: 20070072024
    Abstract: An apparatus for controlling operation of a fuel cell system, and a method thereof. The apparatus comprises a power generation amount controlling unit for generating a user's heat usage pattern and a user's power usage pattern and outputting a power generation amount controlling signal for controlling a power generation amount of a fuel cell by selecting the user's heat usage pattern or the user's power usage pattern according to a system efficiency priority regarding the generated user's heat usage pattern and the user's power usage pattern, and a power generation command generating unit for applying a power generation command corresponding to the power generation amount controlling signal outputted from the power generation amount controlling unit to the fuel cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2006
    Publication date: March 29, 2007
    Applicants: LG ELECTRONICS INC., LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: Seung-Tae KO, Hong CHOI