Patents by Inventor Yong-Hyup Kim

Yong-Hyup Kim 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: 20110300031
    Abstract: Techniques and apparatuses for making carbon nanotube (CNT) papers are provided. In one embodiment, a method for making a CNT paper may include disposing a structure having an edge portion including a relatively sharp edge into a CNT colloidal solution and withdrawing the structure from the CNT colloidal solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: SNU R&DB FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Yong Hyup Kim, Eui Yun Jang
  • Patent number: 8070929
    Abstract: Techniques for forming metal catalyst particles on a metal tip, and nanostructures on a metal tip are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: SNU R&DB Foundation
    Inventors: Yong Hyup Kim, Wal Jun Kim
  • Patent number: 8021640
    Abstract: Techniques and apparatuses for making carbon nanotube (CNT) papers are provided. In one embodiment, a method for making a CNT paper may include disposing a structure having an edge portion including a relatively sharp edge into a CNT colloidal solution and withdrawing the structure from the CNT colloidal solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: SNU R&DB Foundation
    Inventors: Yong Hyup Kim, Eui Yun Jang
  • Publication number: 20110223065
    Abstract: Disclosed are a biomolecular sensor and a method of fabricating the same having high sensitivity and resolution by using a plurality of metal plates that change electrical properties of a plurality of nanostructures according to the attachment of biomolecules. The biomolecular sensor includes a substrate, first and second electrodes disposed to be spaced apart from each other on the substrate, a plurality of nanostructures disposed on the substrate to connect the first and second electrodes to each other, and a plurality of metal plates that change electrical properties of the plurality of nanostructures according to the attachment of biomolecules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2009
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Inventors: Yong Hyup Kim, Young June Park, Jung Woo Ko, Tae June Kang, Seok Hyang Kim, Jae Heung Lim
  • Publication number: 20110203043
    Abstract: A nozzle assembly of a toilet bidet and its control method are disclosed. The nozzle assembly includes: a cleansing nozzle with a cleansing water flow path; a dispensing tube connected with the cleansing water flow path to dispense cleansing water; an actuator including a connector coupled to the dispensing tube and a plurality of polymer driving bodies coupled to the connector, wherein an electroactive polymer is housed within the polymer driving bodies, a pair of electrodes are formed on an outer surface of the polymer driving bodies, and when voltage is selectively applied to the electrodes of each polymer driving body, the electroactive polymer moves toward one electrode to force a corresponding polymer driving body to be bent to thereby adjust a dispensing angle of the dispensing tube; and a voltage supply unit that applies voltage to the electrode of the polymer driving body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: Woongjin Coway Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sung-Worl Jin, Jae-Young Jho, Yong-Hyup Kim, Seung-Heon Lee
  • Publication number: 20110140602
    Abstract: Field emission devices (FEDs) are provided. In one embodiment, an FED includes an electron emitter, a tube spaced apart from the electron emitter and having a first opening and a second opening, and a gate electrode disposed on an outer surface of the tube. The first opening is disposed at one end of the tube adjacent to the electron emitter, and the second opening is disposed at the other end of the tube. The FED further includes an anode that is spaced apart from the second opening and collects secondary electrons emitted from the second opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2011
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: SNU R&DB FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Yong Hyup Kim, Wal Jun Kim
  • Patent number: 7959842
    Abstract: Techniques for forming a carbon nanotube (CNT) structure are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: SNU & R&DB Foundation
    Inventors: Yong Hyup Kim, Eui Yun Jang
  • Patent number: 7917966
    Abstract: Techniques for fabricating carbon nanotubes aligned on a tip are provided. In one embodiment, a method for fabricating carbon nanotubes aligned on a tip includes forming nanostructures on the tip, and aligning the nanostructures on the tip using a fluid flowing on the tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: SNU R&DB Foundation
    Inventors: Yong Hyup Kim, Wal Jun Kim
  • Patent number: 7915800
    Abstract: Field emission devices (FEDs) are provided. In one embodiment, an FED includes an electron emitter, a tube spaced apart from the electron emitter and having a first opening and a second opening, and a gate electrode disposed on an outer surface of the tube. The first opening is disposed at one end of the tube adjacent to the electron emitter, and the second opening is disposed at the other end of the tube. The FED further includes an anode that is spaced apart from the second opening and collects secondary electrons emitted from the second opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: SNU R&DB Foundation
    Inventors: Yong Hyup Kim, Wal Jun Kim
  • Publication number: 20110031566
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a conductive nanomembrane and a Micro Electro Mechanical System sensor using the same, and more particularly, a conductive nanomembrane that is formed by stacking a polymer electrolyte film and a carbon nanotube layer, and a MEMS sensor using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2008
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Applicant: SNU R&DB FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Yong Hyup Kim, Jung Hoon Lee, Tae June Kang, Eui Yun Jang
  • Publication number: 20100317124
    Abstract: A sensor includes a first support having at least one opening; a metal-containing nanomembrane associated with the at least one opening and configured to interact with at least one molecular species; and at least one electrode configured to sense one or more interactions of the at least one molecular species with the metal-containing nanomembrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2008
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Inventors: Yong Hyup Kim, Tae June Kang
  • Patent number: 7814565
    Abstract: Techniques for forming a nanostructure on a probe tip are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: SNU R&DB Foundation
    Inventors: Yong Hyup Kim, Tae June Kang
  • Publication number: 20100055338
    Abstract: Techniques for forming a carbon nanotube (CNT) structure are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: SNU R&DB Foundation
    Inventors: Yong Hyup Kim, Eui Yun JANG
  • Publication number: 20100055341
    Abstract: Techniques for making structures comprising a carbon nanotube (CNT) network and conductive polymer are provided. The conductive polymer may be in the form of a solid structure that may be thermally degraded and cooled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS FOUNDATION (SNU R&DB FOUNDATION)
    Inventors: Yong Hyup Kim, Tae June Kang
  • Publication number: 20100052223
    Abstract: Methods for producing a carbon nanotube (CNT)/metal composite cable including preparing a CNT/metal solution, dipping a metal tip into the dispersed CNT/metal solution, and withdrawing the metal tip from the dispersed CNT/metal solution while applying an electric field between the metal tip and the dispersed CNT/metal solution, and related devices and apparatus are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS FOUNDATION (SNU R&DB FOUNDATION)
    Inventors: Yong Hyup KIM, Wal Jun KIM
  • Publication number: 20100055562
    Abstract: Techniques for forming nanowire layers on a substrate are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: Seoul National University Industry Foundation
    Inventors: Yong Hyup Kim, Eui Yun Jang
  • Publication number: 20100058500
    Abstract: Techniques for forming a nanostructure on a probe tip are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: SNU R&DB FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Yong Hyup Kim, Tae June Kang
  • Publication number: 20100055378
    Abstract: Ionic polymer-metal composite (IPMC) devices are provided. In one embodiment, an ionic polymer-metal composite (IPMC) device includes an ionic polymer film, first and second electrodes, first and second external electrodes disposed on the electrodes, first and second bonding members electrically connecting and physically bonding the electrodes to the external electrodes, and an encapsulation layer encapsulating the ionic polymer film, the first electrode and the second electrode to prevent exposure to the outside ambient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: SNU R&DB FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Yong Hyup Kim, Seong Jun Kim
  • Publication number: 20100052216
    Abstract: Imprint lithography devices and methods of lithography are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventors: Yong Hyup Kim, DongKyun Seo
  • Publication number: 20100055023
    Abstract: Techniques and apparatuses for making carbon nanotube (CNT) papers are provided. In one embodiment, a method for making a CNT paper may include disposing a structure having an edge portion including a relatively sharp edge into a CNT colloidal solution and withdrawing the structure from the CNT colloidal solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: SNU R&DB Foundation
    Inventors: Yong Hyup Kim, Eui Yun Jang