Patents by Inventor Yongki Jung

Yongki Jung 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: 20230403991
    Abstract: An apparatus for cultivating plants may include a cabinet having an interior space, a door to open or close the interior space, at least one bed provided in the interior space and used to cultivate the plants, at least one light assembly to irradiate the at least one bed with light for photosynthesis, a water tank to store water to be supplied to the at least one bed, and a machine compartment provided at a lower portion of the cabinet, and separated from the interior space to communicate with an ambient surrounding, a compressor and a condenser being provided in the machine room to adjust a temperature of the interior space. The water tank may be provided inside the interior space spaced apart from the machine compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Yongki Jung, Soobeom Lee
  • Publication number: 20230380358
    Abstract: An apparatus for cultivating plants includes a cabinet having a cultivation space, a temperature control device provided in the cabinet to adjust a temperature of the cultivation space, a door configured to open and close the cultivation space, a cultivation shelf provided in the cabinet and configured to seat a seed package, a lighting device provided in the cabinet to radiate light onto the cultivation shelf, and a water supply pipe provided in the cabinet to supply water to the cultivation shelf. The cultivation shelf includes a shelf tray that supports the seed package, a shelf base provided under the shelf tray to accommodate the water supplied from the water supply pipe, and a shutter provided to be openable on the seat. The water accommodated into the shelf base is introduced to the inside of the seat by passing through the shutter when the shutter is opened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Kiyoung LIM, Yongki JUNG
  • Patent number: 11778957
    Abstract: An apparatus for cultivating plants may include a cabinet having an interior space, a door to open or close the interior space, at least one bed provided in the interior space and used to cultivate the plants, at least one light assembly to irradiate the at least one bed with light for photosynthesis, a water tank to store water to be supplied to the at least one bed, and a machine compartment provided at a lower portion of the cabinet, and separated from the interior space to communicate with an ambient surrounding, a compressor and a condenser being provided in the machine room to adjust a temperature of the interior space. The water tank may be provided inside the interior space spaced apart from the machine compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Yongki Jung, Soobeom Lee
  • Publication number: 20230292677
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for cultivating plants, the apparatus includes a cabinet having a cultivation space; a door opening and closing the cultivation space; a cultivation shelf disposed inside the cultivation space and on which a seed package containing plants for cultivation is seated; a lighting device for radiating light to the cultivation shelf; a water tank provided inside the cultivation space and storing water; and a water supply pipe supplying water from the water tank to the cultivation shelf.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2021
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Kiyoung LIM, Yongki JUNG
  • Patent number: 11758858
    Abstract: An apparatus for cultivating plants includes a cabinet having a cultivation space, a temperature control device provided in the cabinet to adjust a temperature of the cultivation space, a door configured to open and close the cultivation space, a cultivation shelf provided in the cabinet and configured to seat a seed package, a lighting device provided in the cabinet to radiate light onto the cultivation shelf, and a water supply pipe provided in the cabinet to supply water to the cultivation shelf. The cultivation shelf includes a shelf tray that supports the seed package, a shelf base provided under the shelf tray to accommodate the water supplied from the water supply pipe, and a shutter provided to be openable on the seat. The water accommodated into the shelf base is introduced to the inside of the seat by passing through the shutter when the shutter is opened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Kiyoung Lim, Yongki Jung
  • Publication number: 20220007599
    Abstract: An apparatus for cultivating plants includes a cabinet having a cultivation space, a temperature control device provided in the cabinet to adjust a temperature of the cultivation space, a door configured to open and close the cultivation space, a cultivation shelf provided in the cabinet and configured to seat a seed package, a lighting device provided in the cabinet to radiate light onto the cultivation shelf, and a water supply pipe provided in the cabinet to supply water to the cultivation shelf. The cultivation shelf includes a shelf tray that supports the seed package, a shelf base provided under the shelf tray to accommodate the water supplied from the water supply pipe, and a shutter provided to be openable on the seat. The water accommodated into the shelf base is introduced to the inside of the seat by passing through the shutter when the shutter is opened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: Kiyoung LIM, Yongki JUNG
  • Publication number: 20200260658
    Abstract: An apparatus for cultivating plants may include a cabinet having an interior space, a door to open or close the interior space, at least one bed provided in the interior space and used to cultivate the plants, at least one light assembly to irradiate the at least one bed with light for photosynthesis, a water tank to store water to be supplied to the at least one bed, and a machine compartment provided at a lower portion of the cabinet, and separated from the interior space to communicate with an ambient surrounding, a compressor and a condenser being provided in the machine room to adjust a temperature of the interior space. The water tank may be provided inside the interior space spaced apart from the machine compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2019
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Yongki JUNG, Soobeom LEE
  • Patent number: 10495373
    Abstract: A refrigerator includes a cabinet that defines a storage space. The refrigerator further includes a door that is mounted to the cabinet and that is configured to open and close the storage space. The refrigerator further includes a mounting part that is located on an inner surface of the door. The refrigerator further includes baskets that are each detachably mounted to the mounting part. Each basket includes a basket body that defines an accommodation space that is configured to receive food and that includes a recessed part on a bottom surface of the basket body. Each basket includes a frame that is located in the recessed part, that is configured to support the basket body, and that is detachably mounted to the mounting part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Yongki Jung, Chanju Pae
  • Patent number: 10436499
    Abstract: A refrigerator comprises a cabinet having a storage compartment, a main door rotatably coupled to the cabinet and opening and closing the storage compartment, a door opening provided in the main door and in communication with the storage compartment, a sub door opening and closing the door opening, and a basket assembly provided in the door opening and comprising a basket movable forward and backward, wherein the basket assembly comprises a front plate provided under the basket, a front assembly provided under the front plate and configured to move the front plate forward, a rear plate provided under the front rail assembly, and a rear rail assembly provided under the rear plate and configured to move the rear plate backward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventor: Yongki Jung
  • Publication number: 20190145696
    Abstract: A refrigerator comprises a cabinet having a storage compartment, a main door rotatably coupled to the cabinet and opening and closing the storage compartment, a door opening provided in the main door and in communication with the storage compartment, a sub door opening and closing the door opening, and a basket assembly provided in the door opening and comprising a basket movable forward and backward, wherein the basket assembly comprises a front plate provided under the basket, a front assembly provided under the front plate and configured to move the front plate forward, a rear plate provided under the front rail assembly, and a rear rail assembly provided under the rear plate and configured to move the rear plate backward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2019
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventor: Yongki JUNG
  • Patent number: 10240854
    Abstract: A refrigerator includes: a cabinet having a storage space formed therein; a door mounted to the cabinet to open/close the storage space; a mounting projection formed at a rear surface of the door; and a door basket attachably/detachably mounted at the rear surface of the door by the mounting projection, wherein the door basket includes: a storage part formed of a transparent material to allow the inside thereof to be seen, the storage part forming a space in which foods are stored; and a frame part formed at a bottom end of the storage part, the frame part being coupled to the mounting projection to support the door basket and simultaneously shield the mounting projection at the outside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Yongki Jung, Chanju Pae
  • Patent number: 10228183
    Abstract: A refrigerator comprises a cabinet having a storage compartment, a main door rotatably coupled to the cabinet and opening and closing the storage compartment, a door opening provided in the main door and in communication with the storage compartment, a sub door opening and closing the door opening, and a basket assembly provided in the door opening and comprising a basket movable forward and backward, wherein the basket assembly comprises a front plate provided under the basket, a front assembly provided under the front plate and configured to move the front plate forward, a rear plate provided under the front rail assembly, and a rear rail assembly provided under the rear plate and configured to move the rear plate backward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventor: Yongki Jung
  • Patent number: 9909800
    Abstract: Disclosed is a refrigerator. The refrigerator includes a cabinet having a storage compartment, a first door pivotably installed to the cabinet, the first door being configured to open or close one side of the storage compartment, a second door pivotably installed to the cabinet, the second door being configured to open or close a remaining side of the storage compartment, the second door having a pillar configured to be rotated so as to come into contact with the first door, a first link device provided outside of the storage compartment, the first link device being operated in contact with the first door and the second door at a top of the cabinet, and a second link device configured to be operated by the first link device, the second link device serving to rotate the pillar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Yongki Jung
  • Publication number: 20170321952
    Abstract: Disclosed is a refrigerator. The refrigerator includes a cabinet having a storage compartment, a first door pivotably installed to the cabinet, the first door being configured to open or close one side of the storage compartment, a second door pivotably installed to the cabinet, the second door being configured to open or close a remaining side of the storage compartment, the second door having a pillar configured to be rotated so as to come into contact with the first door, a first link device provided outside of the storage compartment, the first link device being operated in contact with the first door and the second door at a top of the cabinet, and a second link device configured to be operated by the first link device, the second link device serving to rotate the pillar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventor: Yongki JUNG
  • Publication number: 20170276423
    Abstract: A refrigerator includes: a cabinet having a storage space formed therein; a door mounted to the cabinet to open/close the storage space; a mounting projection formed at a rear surface of the door; and a door basket attachably/detachably mounted at the rear surface of the door by the mounting projection, wherein the door basket includes: a storage part formed of a transparent material to allow the inside thereof to be seen, the storage part forming a space in which foods are stored; and a frame part formed at a bottom end of the storage part, the frame part being coupled to the mounting projection to support the door basket and simultaneously shield the mounting projection at the outside.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Yongki JUNG, Chanju PAE
  • Publication number: 20170191739
    Abstract: A refrigerator includes a cabinet that defines a storage space. The refrigerator further includes a door that is mounted to the cabinet and that is configured to open and close the storage space. The refrigerator further includes a mounting part that is located on an inner surface of the door. The refrigerator further includes baskets that are each detachably mounted to the mounting part. Each basket includes a basket body that defines an accommodation space that is configured to receive food and that includes a recessed part on a bottom surface of the basket body. Each basket includes a frame that is located in the recessed part, that is configured to support the basket body, and that is detachably mounted to the mounting part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Yongki JUNG, Chanju PAE
  • Publication number: 20170082351
    Abstract: A refrigerator comprises a cabinet having a storage compartment, a main door rotatably coupled to the cabinet and opening and closing the storage compartment, a door opening provided in the main door and in communication with the storage compartment, a sub door opening and closing the door opening, and a basket assembly provided in the door opening and comprising a basket movable forward and backward, wherein the basket assembly comprises a front plate provided under the basket, a front assembly provided under the front plate and configured to move the front plate forward, a rear plate provided under the front rail assembly, and a rear rail assembly provided under the rear plate and configured to move the rear plate backward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventor: YONGKI JUNG
  • Patent number: 9134062
    Abstract: A refrigerator includes a main body having a storage compartment, first and second doors opening or closing the storage compartment, and a pillar configured to block cool air from leaking between the first and second doors. The refrigerator also includes a hinge that rotatably connects the pillar to the first door and a holder disposed on the storage compartment and configured to guide rotation of the pillar. The hinge includes a rotation shaft that enables the pillar to rotate with respect to the first door and a rotation restriction unit that is configured to contact the holder and, based on the contact with the holder, move the rotation shaft in a direction parallel to an extension direction of the rotation shaft. The rotation restriction unit selectively restricts the rotation of the pillar with respect to the first door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Yongki Jung, Jinhong Park, Munjae Jang
  • Publication number: 20140159560
    Abstract: A refrigerator includes a main body having a storage compartment, first and second doors opening or closing the storage compartment, and a pillar configured to block cool air from leaking between the first and second doors. The refrigerator also includes a hinge that rotatably connects the pillar to the first door and a holder disposed on the storage compartment and configured to guide rotation of the pillar. The hinge includes a rotation shaft that enables the pillar to rotate with respect to the first door and a rotation restriction unit that is configured to contact the holder and, based on the contact with the holder, move the rotation shaft in a direction parallel to an extension direction of the rotation shaft. The rotation restriction unit selectively restricts the rotation of the pillar with respect to the first door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Yongki JUNG, Jinhong PARK, Munjae JANG
  • Patent number: 8544970
    Abstract: In a guide rail attaching structure for a sliding door and a refrigerator using the same, the structure includes a support member coupled to an inner plate of a door of a refrigerator main body and having support coupling portions, and a pair of guide rails each having a guide rail coupling portion coupled to the corresponding support coupling portion, and slidable with respect to the refrigerator main body, wherein the support coupling portion and the corresponding guide rail coupling portion are coupled to each other by a hinge, whereby a force applied to the guide rail can be minimized to prevent warping of the guide rail even if the sliding door is open in any direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Yongki Jung, Jaehun Jung