Patents by Inventor Bu Wan Seo

Bu Wan Seo 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).

  • Patent number: 9140929
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical assembly, a backlight unit, and a display apparatus thereof. According to an embodiment of the present invention, an optical assembly includes a first layer, a plurality of light sources disposed over the first layer, a second layer that is disposed above the first layer and covering the plurality of light sources, and at least one reflection layer between the first layer and the second layer, wherein the reflection layer includes at least a first portion and a second portion having different reflectances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Seung Choon Bae, Sung Woo Kim, Soon Hyung Kwon, Bup Sung Jung, Sang Tae Park, Bu Wan Seo
  • Patent number: 8704265
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the light emitting device package includes a package body, electrodes attached to the package body, and at least two light emitting devices electrically connected to the electrodes. Each light emitting device emits light of a different color from the other light emitting devices. A protective layer is formed over the at least two light emitting devices, and a phosphor layer formed over the protective layer. Other embodiments include other structures such a individual phosphor layers on each light emitting device. And, a light apparatus including a package may include a single driver driving the light emitting devices of the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Bu Wan Seo, Sung Woo Kim, Hoon Hur, Yong Suk Kim
  • Patent number: 8672498
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical assembly, a backlight unit, and a display apparatus thereof. According to an embodiment of the present invention, an optical assembly includes a first layer, a plurality of light sources disposed over the first layer, a second layer that is disposed above the first layer and covering the plurality of light sources, and a pattern layer disposed above or in the second layer, wherein the pattern layer includes a plurality of patterns disposed at positions substantially corresponding to the light sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Seung Choon Bae, Sung Woo Kim, Soon Hyung Kwon, Bup Sung Jung, Sang Tae Park, Bu Wan Seo
  • Patent number: 8403511
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical assembly, a backlight unit, and a display apparatus thereof. According to an embodiment of the present invention, an optical assembly includes a first layer; a plurality of light sources disposed over the first layer; and a second layer that is disposed above the first layer and cover the plurality of light sources on the first layer, wherein the plurality of light sources are disposed as a first light source array and a second light source array, the first light source array including first lines of light sources among the plurality of light sources, the second light source array including second lines of light sources among the plurality of light sources, the first and second lines being alternatively disposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Seung Choon Bae, Sung Woo Kim, Soon Hyung Kwon, Bup Sung Jung, Sang Tae Park, Bu Wan Seo
  • Patent number: 8317387
    Abstract: A light emitting diode package may be provided that includes a light emitting diode chip and a heat sink. Heat generated from the light emitting diode chip may be radiated to the outside using the heat sink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Bu Wan Seo
  • Publication number: 20110051397
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical assembly, a backlight unit, and a display apparatus thereof. According to an embodiment of the present invention, an optical assembly includes a first layer; a plurality of light sources disposed over the first layer; and a second layer that is disposed above the first layer and cover the plurality of light sources on the first layer, wherein the plurality of light sources are disposed as a first light source array and a second light source array, the first light source array including first lines of light sources among the plurality of light sources, the second light source array including second lines of light sources among the plurality of light sources, the first and second lines being alternatively disposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2009
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Inventors: Seung Choon Bae, Sung Woo Kim, Soon Hyung Kwon, Bup Sung Jung, Sang Tae Park, Bu Wan Seo
  • Publication number: 20110050556
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical assembly, a backlight unit, and a display apparatus thereof. According to an embodiment of the present invention, an optical assembly includes a first layer, a plurality of light sources disposed over the first layer, a second layer that is disposed above the first layer and covering the plurality of light sources, and at least one reflection layer between the first layer and the second layer, wherein the reflection layer includes at least a first portion and a second portion having different reflectances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Inventors: Seung Choon Bae, Sung Woo Kim, Soon Hyung Kwon, Bup Sung Jung, Sang Tae Park, Bu Wan Seo
  • Publication number: 20110050735
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical assembly, a backlight unit, and a display apparatus thereof. According to an embodiment of the present invention, an optical assembly includes a first layer, a plurality of light sources disposed over the first layer, a second layer that is disposed above the first layer and covering the plurality of light sources, and a pattern layer disposed above or in the second layer, wherein the pattern layer includes a plurality of patterns disposed at positions substantially corresponding to the light sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Inventors: Seung Choon BAE, Sung Woo Kim, Soon Hyung Kwon, Bup Sung Jung, Sang Tae Park, Bu Wan Seo
  • Publication number: 20100315834
    Abstract: A light emitting diode package may be provided that includes a light emitting diode chip and a heat sink. Heat generated from the light emitting diode chip may be radiated to the outside using the heat sink.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Bu Wan SEO
  • Publication number: 20100295068
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the light emitting device package includes a package body, electrodes attached to the package body, and at least two light emitting devices electrically connected to the electrodes. Each light emitting device emits light of a different color from the other light emitting devices. A protective layer is formed over the at least two light emitting devices, and a phosphor layer formed over the protective layer. Other embodiments include other structures such a individual phosphor layers on each light emitting device. And, a light apparatus including a package may include a single driver driving the light emitting devices of the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventors: Bu Wan Seo, Sung Woo Kim, Hoon Hur, Yong Suk Kim
  • Publication number: 20090045432
    Abstract: A circuit board for a light emitting device and a light emitting unit using the same, which are capable of achieving an enhancement in light emission efficiency and an enhancement in reliability, are disclosed. The disclosed circuit board includes a substrate having a first surface and a second surface, at least one pair of conductive lines formed on the first surface of the substrate, and electrically connected to a light emitting device package, and a heat transfer member formed in a region where the light emitting device package is coupled to the circuit board, such that the heat transfer member connects the first and second surfaces of the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventors: Yong Suk Kim, Bu Wan Seo, Hoon Hur
  • Publication number: 20080149373
    Abstract: A printed circuit broad capable of improving reliability, a light emitting apparatus having the same and a manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. The printed circuit board mounted with a light emitting device package includes a first metal layer, an insulating layer disposed on the first metal layer, a second metal layer disposed on the insulating layer, and a mounting groove for mounting the light emitting device package, which has a depth reaching at least an upper surface of the first metal layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Yong Suk Kim, Bu Wan Seo, Hoon Hur
  • Patent number: RE47656
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical assembly, a backlight unit, and a display apparatus thereof. According to an embodiment of the present invention, an optical assembly includes a first layer, a plurality of light sources disposed over the first layer, a second layer that is disposed above the first layer and covering the plurality of light sources, and a pattern layer disposed above or in the second layer, wherein the pattern layer includes a plurality of patterns disposed at positions substantially corresponding to the light sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Seung Choon Bae, Sung Woo Kim, Soon Hyung Kwon, Bup Sung Jung, Sang Tae Park, Bu Wan Seo