Patents by Inventor Young-kwon Kim

Young-kwon 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: 20240150777
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a recombinant vector for plant expression system in which expression is increased by a radio frequency. According to the present disclosure, since the recombinant vector for plant expression of the present disclosure significantly increased the expression of the target protein in plants by treatment of an eco-friendly and biologically stable radio frequency, there is an effect of overcoming a low protein expression problem of a method using plant cells while having an advantageous effect capable of replacing a conventional production method using animal cells or microorganisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Applicant: BIO-FD&C
    Inventors: Sang Hyun MOH, Jeonghun LEE, Young Soon KIM, Sunmee CHOI, Soo-Yun KIM, Giseok KWON, Hyein KIM, Ga-Eun BAEK, Suk Hyun KWON, Jiyeon KIM, Seungjun LEE
  • Publication number: 20240140815
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing an inorganic compound using desulfurization gypsum for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and, more specifically, to a method for preparing an inorganic compound, in which calcium sulfate and calcium carbonate, which have various uses as construction materials and the like, can be prepared using, as raw material, desulfurization gypsum which, being a recycled resource, is industrial waste, and an extraction agent, and the extraction agent can be reused after separation, and thus, compared to existing processes, greenhouse gases and manufacturing costs can be remarkably reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2022
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Young Ho LEE, Yong Kwon CHUNG, Byung Kwon YUN, Dae Jin SUNG, Cheol Hyun KIM
  • Publication number: 20240110892
    Abstract: An apparatus for automatically inspecting the welding state of a battery module is configured to inspect welding states of welding parts of a plurality of leads for electrical connection based on a deep penetration inspection using application of eddy current to the welding parts of the leads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Yong Bae Park, Joon Dong Oh, Young Kwon Kim, Ho Jae Shin, Baek Young Choi
  • Publication number: 20240066314
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a laser irradiation device for oral treatment includes (a) molding a base frame having a tongue fixing frame part convexly formed upward so that the tongue is inserted into a lower space thereof and a teeth seating part concavely formed so that human teeth are seated therein, (b) assembling an LED strip with respect to the base frame, the LED strip having a plurality of laser diodes installed on a flexible circuit board to correspond to the shape of the base frame, (c) injecting a liquid light-transparent resin material into an upper light-transparent cover and a lower light-transparent cover respectively corresponding to the shapes of upper and lower parts of the base frame, and (d) respectively pressing the upper light-transparent cover and the lower light-transparent cover vertically upward and downward with respect to the base frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: P-TECH CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yo Sung CHOI, Jung Eun KIM, In Young JO, Hyung Kwon BYEON
  • Patent number: 11631864
    Abstract: Disclosed are an electrode including a polymer matrix and a catalyst including metal nanoparticles and a conductive polymer shell and, a method of preparing the same. According to various exemplary embodiments of the present invention, various hybrid nano-composites may be formed by a combination of other conductive polymers than P3HT with metal nanoparticles. For example, the method may include selectively disposing metal nanoparticles to a surface modified conductive polymer including a block copolymer of two or more types of conductive polymers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
    Inventors: You Jung Song, Hong Seok Yun, Jin Seong Kim, Bum Joon Kim, Young Kwon Kim
  • Patent number: 11604205
    Abstract: A risk determining method and apparatus are disclosed. The risk determining method includes obtaining a plurality of sets of elevation-velocity data, determining a diffusion prediction coefficient based on the obtained sets of elevation-velocity data, determining at least one of a volatilization factor (VF) or a particulate emission factor (PEF) based on the determined diffusion prediction coefficient, and determining a risk from an inhalation exposure based on the at least one of the VF or the PEF.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignees: Seoul National University R&DB Foundation, National Institute Of Environmental Research
    Inventors: Kyoung Phile Nam, Seung Muk Yi, Sang Hyun Kim, Hyeon Yong Chung, Young Kwon Kim, Hyun Koo Kim, Hoe Jung Noh, Ji In Kim, Hyen Mi Chung
  • Publication number: 20230061514
    Abstract: Disclosed are a superjunction semiconductor device and a method of manufacturing the same. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a superjunction semiconductor device and a method of manufacturing the same including one or more first conductivity type pillars in a ring region at least partially extending along a first direction, whereby it is possible to reduce electric field concentrations at a surface of the device, and thereby improve breakdown voltage characteristics and achieve an even or more even electric field distribution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Jae Hyun KIM, Ji Eun LEE, Young Kwon KIM, Jong Min KIM
  • Publication number: 20220364721
    Abstract: Steam generation apparatus and method in which liquid is regulated in thermal catalytic reaction below a specific temperature and accelerated in thermal catalytic reaction above that temperature, including a vaporizer housing, axial ends of the housing being opened, and collars formed at axial ends of a cylindrical part of the housing; upper and lower flanges joined to housing collars; a vaporizer with a spiral channel in between; an exothermic member disposed such that the vaporizer inside is heated to a predetermined temperature; an injection nozzle at a center of the upper flange with an intake for liquid to be treated; a steam socket attached to the lower flange for guiding steam to the spiral channel, the steam socket including an inlet port connected to an inside of the vaporizer, outlet port connected to the spiral channel, and a steam channel connecting the inlet port and the outlet port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicants: Yoshiaki MIYAZATO, WINSTAR DEVELOPMENT GROUP, THE BIZSER CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshiaki MIYAZATO, Dae Ki PARK, Young Kwon KIM
  • Publication number: 20220325656
    Abstract: An apparatus for controlling an active air flap (AAF) of a vehicle may include a plurality of sensors configured to detect status information of the vehicle; an opening degree controller configured to control an opening degree of the AAF; and a processor configured to determine a target flow and a target opening degree of the AAF based on the status information, calculate an initial speed of a wake generated by a preceding vehicle based on vehicle information of the preceding vehicle, obtain a speed of the wake when the wake arrives the vehicle based on a speed of the vehicle, an inter-vehicle distance between the vehicle and the preceding vehicle, and the initial speed of the wake, correct the target opening degree based on the speed of the wake, and adjust the opening degree of the AAF corresponding to the corrected target opening degree.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2021
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation
    Inventor: Young Kwon KIM
  • Patent number: 11459934
    Abstract: An apparatus for controlling an active air flap (AAF) of a vehicle may include a plurality of sensors configured to detect status information of the vehicle; an opening degree controller configured to control an opening degree of the AAF; and a processor configured to determine a target flow and a target opening degree of the AAF based on the status information, calculate an initial speed of a wake generated by a preceding vehicle based on vehicle information of the preceding vehicle, obtain a speed of the wake when the wake arrives the vehicle based on a speed of the vehicle, an inter-vehicle distance between the vehicle and the preceding vehicle, and the initial speed of the wake, correct the target opening degree based on the speed of the wake, and adjust the opening degree of the AAF corresponding to the corrected target opening degree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Young Kwon Kim
  • Publication number: 20220271120
    Abstract: A superjunction semiconductor device is disclosed. The superjunction semiconductor device includes a gate pad and first conductive type pillars in a ring region adjacent to the gate pad and crossing a gate pad region to a cell region, thereby securing a sufficient depletion region within a relatively short time and directing or guiding excess carriers below the gate pad and in the adjacent ring region toward a source end through or along the pillars during reverse recovery (RR).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Young Kwon KIM, Jae Hyun KIM, Ji Eun LEE, Jong Min KIM
  • Publication number: 20220109162
    Abstract: Disclosed are an electrode including a polymer matrix and a catalyst including metal nanoparticles and a conductive polymer shell and, a method of preparing the same. According to various exemplary embodiments of the present invention, various hybrid nano-composites may be formed by a combination of other conductive polymers than P3HT with metal nanoparticles. For example, the method may include selectively disposing metal nanoparticles to a surface modified conductive polymer including a block copolymer of two or more types of conductive polymers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2021
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Inventors: You Jung Song, Hong Seok Yun, Jin Seong Kim, Bum Joon Kim, Young Kwon Kim
  • Patent number: 11233246
    Abstract: Disclosed are an electrode including a polymer matrix and a catalyst including metal nanoparticles and a conductive polymer shell and, a method of preparing the same. According to various exemplary embodiments of the present invention, various hybrid nano-composites may be formed by a combination of other conductive polymers than P3HT with metal nanoparticles. For example, the method may include selectively disposing metal nanoparticles to a surface modified conductive polymer including a block copolymer of two or more types of conductive polymers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
    Inventors: You Jung Song, Hong Seok Yun, Jin Seong Kim, Bum Joon Kim, Young Kwon Kim
  • Publication number: 20220010932
    Abstract: An apparatus for supplying gas includes: an ion chamber; and a gas supply unit connected to the ion chamber, wherein the gas supply unit includes: a case having an internal space; an inactive gas supply unit connected to the ion chamber; and a hydrogen gas supply unit installed inside or outside of the case, wherein the hydrogen gas supply unit includes: a hydrogen gas generator generating hydrogen gas; a controller connected to the hydrogen gas generator; a dehumidifying filter connected to the controller and removing moisture from the hydrogen gas; and a purifying filter connected to the dehumidifying filter and removing an impurity from the hydrogen gas, wherein the hydrogen gas generator is configured to generate the hydrogen gas through a chemical reaction between a reactant and a hydrogen-containing solid raw material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: Sang Jin LEE, Young Kwon KIM, Ungi BAK, Jonghyun LEE, Ui Yong JUNG
  • Patent number: 11212543
    Abstract: A method for restoring a compressed image according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes receiving monochrome image data and low resolution color image data generated from an original color image of the monochrome image data, decoding the monochrome image data and generating a low resolution monochrome image, decoding the low resolution color image data generating a low resolution color image; processing the low resolution monochrome image and generating a high resolution monochrome image in accordance with a super resolution imaging neural network; and generating a high resolution color image based on the low resolution color image and the high resolution monochrome image in accordance with a colorization imaging neural network. The imaging neural network of the present disclosure may be a deep neural network generated by machine learning, and images may be input and output in the Internet of Things environment using a 5G network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS
    Inventors: Keum Sung Hwang, Seung Hwan Moon, Young Kwon Kim, Hyun Dae Choi
  • Patent number: 11205247
    Abstract: A method for enhancing video frame resolution according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include loading video data including a plurality of frames having low resolution; selecting, from the group of artificial neural networks for image processing, artificial neural networks for image processing having different complexity to apply to two different frames of a video; and generating a high resolution frame by processing each frame of the video according to the selected artificial neural networks for image processing. A neural network for image processing according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be a deep neural network generated via machine learning, and an input and output of the video may take place in an Internet of Things environment using a 5G network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Hyun Dae Choi, Seung Hwan Moon, Young Kwon Kim, Keum Sung Hwang
  • Publication number: 20210277928
    Abstract: A bolt and nut assembly with loosening prevention including: a bolt; a nut screw-coupled with a screw thread of the bolt; an anti-loosening cap for receiving the nut therein to prevent the nut from moving in a loosening direction that the nut is released from the bolt; and a nut locking member coupled with the screw thread of the bolt penetrating through the nut, and accommodated in the anti-loosening cap together with the nut. The anti-loosening cap includes: a nut receiving cap for receiving the nut therein; and a bolt receiving cap disposed at an upper portion of the nut receiving cap and having a bolt exposure hole for exposing an end portion of the bolt penetrating through the nut to the outside. The nut locking member includes a coil spring coupled with the screw thread of the bolt, which penetrates through the nut in a predetermined length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicant: Core Bolt Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Young Kwon KIM
  • Publication number: 20210270865
    Abstract: A risk determining method and apparatus are disclosed. The risk determining method includes obtaining a plurality of sets of elevation-velocity data, determining a diffusion prediction coefficient based on the obtained sets of elevation-velocity data, determining at least one of a volatilization factor (VF) or a particulate emission factor (PEF) based on the determined diffusion prediction coefficient, and determining a risk from an inhalation exposure based on the at least one of the VF or the PEF.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Applicants: Seoul National University R&DB Foundation, National Institute Of Environmental Research
    Inventors: Kyoung Phile Nam, Seung Muk Yi, Sang Hyun Kim, Hyeon Yong Chung, Young Kwon Kim, Hyun Koo Kim, Hoe Jung Noh, Ji In Kim, Hyen Mi Chung
  • Publication number: 20210199145
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an anchor bolt for a hollow wall including: a core shaft having an inner bolt insertion hole perforated therein in an axial direction; an inner bolt screw-coupled to the inner bolt insertion hole; and an expansion locking tube arranged between the core shaft and the inner bolt to surround the inner bolt. The expansion locking tube and the inner bolt are combined with the core shaft and are inserted into a through hole of the hollow wall. When the inner bolt is screw-coupled to the inner bolt insertion hole and is inserted into the core shaft, the expansion locking tube is bent to be expanded outwards in a radial direction of the core shaft so that an elastic force is applied in a resistant direction to a direction that the core shaft is outwardly separated from the through hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Applicant: Core Bolt Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Young Kwon KIM
  • Patent number: 11049104
    Abstract: Provided are a method of processing payment based on a blockchain, which is performed by a payment service providing server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: SAMSUNG SDS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Young Kwon Kim, Se Hyung Kim, Ji Hwan Rhie, Young Ju Kim