Patents by Inventor Baek Lee

Baek Lee 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).

  • ELECTRIC POWER STEERING APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20190047612
    Abstract: An electric power steering apparatus includes: a ball nut, which is coupled to a rack bar therein, slides the rack bar, and has a first coupling portion formed to protrude in radial directions from one side of an external circumferential surface such that a fastening member is coupled to the first coupling portion; a nut pulley having a second coupling portion, which is formed to protrude in radial directions from an internal circumferential surface having a hollow therein and which comes in contact with the first coupling portion and to which the fastening member is coupled, and having an external circumferential surface to which the belt is connected and rotates the ball nut; and a deformation preventing member coupled to an opposite end of a portion of the nut pulley in which the second coupling portion is formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventor: Jong Baek LEE
  • Link assembly and member supporting apparatus using the same
    Patent number: 10201447
    Abstract: Example embodiments relate to a link assembly and a leg supporting apparatus using the same. A top end of a frame mounted on a user's thigh can move along a downwardly-concave trajectory. A center of weight of the leg supporting apparatus placed on the top end of the frame converges on a lowest point of the downwardly-concave trajectory so that the user's weight can be stably supported.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyun Do Choi, Yong jae Kim, Youn Baek Lee, Jeonghun Kim, Se-Gon Roh, Minhyung Lee, Jongwon Lee, Byungjune Choi
  • MOTION ASSISTANCE APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20190038448
    Abstract: A motion assistance apparatus includes a proximal support configured to support a proximal part of a user, a first drive link and a second drive link configured to perform translational motions with respect to the proximal support at different velocities, a support joint rotatably connected to the second drive link, a support body connecting the first drive link and the support joint, the support body configured to simultaneously perform a translational motion and a rotational motion with respect to the proximal support, a distal support connected to the support body, the distal support configured to support a distal part of the user, and a torque providing device configured to provide a torque to rotate the support joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyun Do CHOI, Jeonghun KIM, Se-Gon ROH, Youngbo SHIM, Minhyung LEE, Youn Baek LEE, Jongwon LEE, Byungjune CHOI
  • Fixing module and motion assistance apparatus including the same
    Patent number: 10195100
    Abstract: Provided are a fixing module and a motion assistance apparatus including the fixing module including a first side frame including a first central portion on one side of a user, a first front extending portion configured to extend from the first central portion along a front side of the user, and a first rear extending portion configured to extend from the first central portion along a rear side of the user, and a second side frame including a second central portion on another side of the user, a second front extending portion configured to extend from the second central portion along the front side of the user, and a second rear extending portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Minhyung Lee, Youn Baek Lee, Jeonghun Kim, Se-gon Roh, Jongwon Lee, Byungjune Choi, Hyun Do Choi
  • MOTION ASSISTANCE APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20190021932
    Abstract: A motion assistance apparatus including a proximal support configured to support a proximal part of a user, a distal support configured to support a distal part of the user, a hollow actuator on the proximal support, a reducer inserted in the hollow actuator such that an input end of the reducer is connected to an output end of the hollow actuator, and a driving frame configured to connect an output end of the reducer to the distal support is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2017
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Se-Gon ROH, Jeonghun Kim, Minhyung Lee, Youn Baek Lee, Jongwon Lee, Byungjune Choi, Hyun Do Choi
  • Connecting module and motion assistance apparatus including the same
    Patent number: 10154936
    Abstract: Provided are a connecting module and a motion assistance apparatus including the same, the connecting module including a case provided to incline downward from a space recessed between a waist and a hip of a user to a hip joint of the user, a power transmitting assembly disposed in an internal portion of the case, and a supporting module connecting portion disposed at an output terminal of the power transmitting assembly and to be fastened with a supporting module that supports a leg of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Byungjune Choi, Youn Baek Lee, Se-gon Roh, Minhyung Lee, Jeonghun Kim, Jongwon Lee, Hyun Do Choi
  • ULTRA-THIN BLACK POLYIMIDE FILM AND METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20180346720
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an ultra-thin black polyimide film and a method for preparing the same. The ultra-thin black polyimide film according to the present invention has a thickness of 8 ?m or less, and has not only an excellent gloss and a low light transmittance in the range of visible light, but also an excellent dimensional stability so as to be effectively used in products such as slim devices, coverlays, insulating films, or semiconductor devices, which need to have a good mechanical or thermal properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Applicant: SKC KOLON PI Inc.
    Inventors: Kil Nam LEE, Jae Chul AHN, In Seok OH, Sang Hak LEE, Jae Baek LEE, Hyun Jai LIM
  • Joint protection apparatus and control method thereof
    Patent number: 10143578
    Abstract: Disclosed are a joint protection apparatus and a control method thereof. The joint protection apparatus includes a support unit, to which different support frames are coupled via a hinge, a fastening adjustment unit coupled to the support unit to provide fastening force required to fasten the support unit to a human body, a sensing unit configured to sense motion of the different support frames, and a controller configured to decide a motion region in which the motion sensed by the sensing unit is included and to decide the fastening force of the decided motion region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tae Sin Ha, Young-do Kwon, Youn Baek Lee
  • Driving module, motion assistance apparatus including the driving module, and method of controlling the motion assistance apparatus
    Patent number: 10137049
    Abstract: A driving module and a motion assistance apparatus including the same may be provided. For example, the driving module including a driving source disposed on one side of a user, and configured to provide power, a first decelerator including a first input terminal coupled to the driving source, and a first output terminal and a second output terminal configured to receive power from the first input terminal, a second decelerator including a second input terminal coupled to the first output terminal, and a third output terminal and a fourth output terminal configured to receive power from the second input terminal, and a third decelerator including a third input terminal coupled to the second output terminal, and a fifth output terminal and a sixth output terminal configured to receive power from the third input terminal may be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jongwon Lee, Jeonghun Kim, Se-Gon Roh, Minhyung Lee, Youn Baek Lee, Byungjune Choi, Hyun Do Choi
  • Walking assistance apparatus
    Patent number: 10098804
    Abstract: A walking assistance apparatus for preventing offset occurring in between a rotating axis of a hip joint of a user and a rotating shaft of the walking assistance apparatus may be provided. The walking assistance apparatus includes a waist fixing apparatus configured to be fixed to a waist of a user, a connecting guide mounted at the waist fixing apparatus and configured to slide in an extension direction of the waist fixing apparatus and rotate on a rotating shaft extending in a vertical direction perpendicular to the extension direction, a rail unit mounted at one side of the connecting guide, the rail unit extending in a vertical direction, and a hip joint configured to slide along the rail unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Minhyung Lee, Yongjae Kim, Jeonghun Kim, Youngdo Kwon, Se-Gon Roh, Youn Baek Lee, Jongwon Lee, Byungjune Choi, Hyun Do Choi
  • Supporting frame and motion assistance apparatus including the same
    Patent number: 10092474
    Abstract: A supporting frame and a motion assistance apparatus including the same may be provided. In particular, the supporting frame including a first frame including a hinge connecting portion, a second frame configured to slidingly move with respect to the first frame, and an assistance force sensing portion on at least one of the first frame and the second frame may be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Youn Baek Lee, Byungjune Choi, Hyun Do Choi, Jeonghun Kim, Se-Gon Roh, Minhyung Lee, Jongwon Lee
  • Method for cell-free protein synthesis involved with pH control with amino acid decarboxylase
    Patent number: 10088493
    Abstract: A method for cell-free protein synthesis is characterized in that pH is controlled by using an enzyme. For example, by using an amino acid decarboxylase, the pH is controlled according to removal of hydrogen ions that are produced during regeneration of ATP. The method for cell-free protein synthesis of the present invention has an advantage that not only the expression amount of protein is enhanced but also the expressed protein can be directly used for activity analysis without undergoing any separation or purification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: THE INDUSTRY & ACADEMIC COOPERATION IN CHUNGNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Dong-Myung Kim, Taek Jin Kang, Ho-Cheol Kim, Ki Baek Lee
  • Holder and walking assistant robot having the same
    Patent number: 10085908
    Abstract: A holder may be more easily mounted on a user's body by applying tension to a cable. An inner side surface of the holder with which the user's body comes in contact transmits uniform pressure to the user's body such that the holder may be more comfortable to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Youn Baek Lee, Yong Jae Kim, Jeong Hun Kim, Se Gon Roh, Min Hyung Lee, Jong Won Lee, Byung June Choi, Hyun Do Choi, Young Do Kwon, Tae Jun Sang
  • Link assembly, frame, and walking assistance robot
    Patent number: 10070982
    Abstract: A frame configured of a plurality of links pivotally connected to one another is flexibly bent, and pins that connect the plurality of links that constitute the frame are inserted into and slide in a curve-shaped slot and a slot in a vertical direction so that, even though the frame is bent, the entire length of the frame is increased and ends of the frame can be moved along a straight line that is horizontal with respect to the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yongjae Kim, Youn Baek Lee, Jongwon Lee, Byungjune Choi, Jeonghun Kim, Se-Gon Roh, Minhyung Lee, Hyun Do Choi, Sunggu Kwon, Youngdo Kwon
  • Muscular strength assisting apparatuses and methods of controlling the same
    Patent number: 10071279
    Abstract: A muscular strength assisting apparatus may include: a wearing unit configured to enclose a part of a user's body; a tightening unit configured to pull the wearing unit in one or both directions; and/or a control unit configured to drive the tightening unit to tighten the part of the user's body on which the wearing unit is located, when it is determined that muscular contraction occurs at the part of the user's body on which the wearing unit is located. A method of controlling a muscular strength assisting apparatus may include: determining whether muscular contraction occurs at a part of a user's body that is enclosed by a wearing unit; and/or driving a tightening unit pulling the wearing unit in one direction or both directions to tighten the part of the user's body on which the wearing unit is located when it is determined that the muscular contraction occurs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tae Sin Ha, Young Do Kwon, Youn Baek Lee
  • Walking assistance apparatus and method of controlling the same
    Patent number: 10064779
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are a walking assistance apparatus including a drive portion capable of adjusting tension of a fixing portion, and a method of controlling the same. The walking assistance apparatus includes a support portion which applies assist power to assist walking to a human body, a fixing portion which is arranged at one end of the support portion to enclose the human body and fixes the support portion on the human body, a drive portion including at least one motor which adjusts tension of the fixing portion, and a control portion which adjusts a driving direction of the at least one motor during rotation of the support portion in order to prevent the fixing portion from rotating by assist power applied through the support portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tae Sin Ha, Young Do Kwon, Youn Baek Lee
  • Sensor module and motion assistance apparatus including the same
    Patent number: 10048140
    Abstract: Provided is a sensor device including a receiving body including an inserting space, an inserting body disposed in the inserting space, a first sensor assembly including at least one sensor provided between an inner surface of the receiving body and an outer surface of the inserting body, and a second sensor assembly including at least one sensor provided between another inner surface of the receiving body and another outer surface of the inserting body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyun Do Choi, Seungyong Hyung, Jeonghun Kim, Se-Gon Roh, Minhyung Lee, Youn Baek Lee, Jongwon Lee, Byungjune Choi
  • Driving modules and motion assistance apparatuses including the same
    Patent number: 10039687
    Abstract: A driving module may include: an object fix member configured to be fixed to an object; a first sub-module including a body portion, connected to a first side of the object fix member, and a first rotating member, connected rotatably to the body portion; a second sub-module including an extension link, connected to a second side of the object fix member, and a second rotating member, connected rotatably to the extension link; and/or a power transmitting member connected to the first rotating member and the second rotating member, and configured to transmit power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyun Do Choi, Taesin Ha, Jeong Hun Kim, Se-Gon Roh, Min Hyung Lee, Youn Baek Lee, Jong Won Lee, Byung June Choi
  • SENSOR DEVICE AND WALKING ASSIST DEVICE USING THE SENSOR DEVICE
    Publication number: 20180177669
    Abstract: Sensor devices closely attached to a body of a user, and walking assist devices such sensor devices may be provided. For example, a sensor device including a sensor configured to sense physical information of the user, and a support configured to provide an elastic force to the sensor such that the sensor closely attached to the body regardless pf a movement of the user, and enable the sensor to sense the physical information of the user with relative accuracy may be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Joon-Kee CHO, Youn Baek LEE, Kyung-Rock KIM
  • LOCKING DEVICE AND MOTION ASSISTANCE APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20180161181
    Abstract: A locking device including a first frame including an insert hole and a first magnetic body, a second frame including an insert recess communicating with the insert hole, and a second magnetic body disposed to face the first magnetic body with a polarity opposite to a polarity of the first magnetic body, and an insert member including a slider inserted into the insert hole and configured to slide relative to the first frame, and a third magnetic body disposed on one side of the slider is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2017
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Se-Gon Roh, Jeonghun Kim, Minhyung Lee, Youn Baek Lee, Jongwon Lee, Byungjune Choi, Hyun Do Choi