Patents by Inventor Chang-Ho Kim

Chang-Ho 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).

  • MULTI-SEALED NOZZLE AND PRESSURE VESSEL INCLUDING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20170175950
    Abstract: A pressure vessel for storing high-pressure gas has a structure including: a nozzle body which is coupled to a vessel body that defines an inner wall surface of the pressure vessel, and has an inner flow path through which gas flows inside and outside of the pressure vessel; and a locker which is fastened to a lower portion of the nozzle body, and the structure is configured to provide dual sealing including sealing at an inclined surface by fastening force of the locker generated by an inclined pressing end of the locker, and sealing in the locker by sealing members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Jae Han Chung, Chang Ho Kim, Ki Ho Hwang, Seok Bong Heo, Jong Lyul Kim, Do Yeun Kim
  • METHOD AND DEVICES FOR RAPID DIAGNOSIS OF FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE
    Publication number: 20170115290
    Abstract: A rapid immunoassay method and apparatus for detecting foot and mouth disease virus are disclosed. The method and test device permit pen-side testing of animals and provide test results within a relatively short time period. In a preferred embodiment, the method and apparatus provide a means for differentiating between FMDV-infected and FMDV-vaccinated animals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Applicants: Princeton Biomeditech Corporation, Republic of Korea (National Veterinary Research & Quarantine Service)
    Inventors: Jemo Kang, Nam-Kyu Shin, In-Soo Cho, Bang-Hun Hyun, Kwang-Nyeong Lee, Jae-Ku Oem, Soo-Jeong Kye, Young-Joon Ko, Bok-Kyung Ku, Soo-Hwan An, In-Joong Kim, Ok-Kyung Kim, Hee-Jong Kim, Ki-Yong Jang, Suh-Ha Hwang, Chang-Ho Kim, Song-Woo Ko, Yi-Seok Joo
  • Apparatus and method for reducing power consumption of electronic product
    Patent number: 9583972
    Abstract: Provided is an apparatus and method for reducing power consumption of an electronic product. The apparatus and method reduces unnecessary power consumption by cutting off power for driving a load if a predetermined control condition is satisfied in an electronic product operating for a long time. In the electronic product operating for a long time, power for driving the load is cut off to prevent waste of the power if the predetermined control condition is satisfied, and the load is driven only when the predetermined control condition is not satisfied, thereby efficiently reducing the power consumption of the electronic product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Inventor: Chang-Ho Kim
  • Methods of designing and fabricating custom-fit eyeglasses using a 3D printer
    Patent number: 9568748
    Abstract: The disclosed technology describes methods for the selection, design and production of custom-fit eyeglasses, using a 3D printer. Embodiments include an eye examination and biometric measurements of a patient. The data can be used to produce custom-fit eyeglass frames. Eyeglass selection is facilitated by the display of a selection of various frames in both digital and physical form. A 3D version of the patient's head may be created from digital images, which can be used to produce a final version of the eyeglass frame. Lens dimensions may be traced and the trace used to modify the eyeglass frame. Half of an eyeglass frame may be generated, from which a mirror image is created, and a final frame produced from the resulting image. Also disclosed is an electronic device system which receives, processes and transmits data for the production of custom-fit eyeglass frames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Inventor: James Chang Ho Kim
  • Method and devices for rapid diagnosis of foot-and-mouth disease
    Patent number: 9459251
    Abstract: A rapid immunoassay method and apparatus for detecting foot and mouth disease virus are disclosed. The method and test device permit pen-side testing of animals and provide test results within a relatively short time period. In a preferred embodiment, the method and apparatus provide a means for differentiating between FMDV-infected and FMDV-vaccinated animals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Inventors: Je-Mo Kang, Nam-Kyu Shin, In-Soo Cho, Bang-Hun Hyun, Kwang-Nyeong Lee, Jae-Ku Oem, Soo-Jeong Kye, Young-Joon Ko, Bok-Kyung Ku, Soo-Hwan An, In-Joong Kim, Ok-Kyung Kim, Hee-Jong Kim, Ki-Yong Jang, Suh-Ha Hwang, Chang-Ho Kim, Song-Woo Ko, Yi-Seok Joo
  • Methods of Designing and Fabricating Custom-Fit Eyeglasses Using a 3D Printer
    Publication number: 20160252751
    Abstract: The disclosed technology describes methods for the selection, design and production of custom-fit eyeglasses, using a 3D printer. Embodiments include an eye examination and biometric measurements of a patient. The data can be used to produce custom-fit eyeglass frames. Eyeglass selection is facilitated by the display of a selection of various frames in both digital and physical form. A 3D version of the patient's head may be created from digital images, which can be used to produce a final version of the eyeglass frame. Lens dimensions may be traced and the trace used to modify the eyeglass frame. Half of an eyeglass frame may be generated, from which a mirror image is created, and a final frame produced from the resulting image. Also disclosed is an electronic device system which receives, processes and transmits data for the production of custom-fit eyeglass frames.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventor: James Chang Ho Kim
  • HIGH PRESSURE SOLENOID VALVE
    Publication number: 20160169404
    Abstract: A high pressure solenoid valve is provided and includes a valve housing connected to a body, having an entrance port and an outlet port to form a main flow path. The main flow path opens by engaging plungers A and B, disposed at a lower side of the valve housing, by magnetizing a fixed core disposed at one side of the valve housing by magnetic force of a solenoid coil wound around a circumference of the valve housing. The main flow path closes using a main spring elastically disposed between the fixed core and the plunger B. The fixed core is divided into a second fixed core positioned at one side of the valve housing by a disk cover coupled to the valve housing, and a first fixed core to reciprocate from the second fixed core toward the plunger B.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2015
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Ki Ho Choi, Young-Min Choi, Chang-Ho Kim
  • On/off switch and standby power shutoff device using same
    Patent number: 9356468
    Abstract: A standby power shutoff device is provided that includes a switch generating power when turning on and generating an “on” signal using the power, a switching unit generating an “on/off” signal for a product, a power supply unit providing power for function units of the product by receiving an external input power, a power switching unit driven in response to a driving signal to cut off or connect a power supply path for the input power provided to the power supply unit, a control unit generating a control signal for powering off the product in response to an “off” signal from the switching unit, and a driving unit receiving power from the “on” signal from the switching unit, driving the power switching unit to connect the power supply path, and driving the power switching unit to cut off the power supply path in response to a “power off” control signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Inventor: Chang-Ho Kim
  • SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING LOW-TEMPERATURE STARTING OF FUEL CELL VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR THE SAME
    Publication number: 20160141666
    Abstract: A system for controlling low-temperature starting of a fuel cell vehicle includes a high-pressure hydrogen flow control valve controlling a flow of hydrogen supplied to a fuel cell stack. A fuel cell controller is configured to change and control an opening rate of the high-pressure hydrogen flow control valve when an internal temperature of the fuel cell stack is a reference value or less. When the opening rate of the high-pressure hydrogen flow control valve decreases, a pressure of the hydrogen passing through the high-pressure hydrogen flow control valve decreases to increase a temperature of the hydrogen which is supplied to the fuel stack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Ji Hyun SHIM, Chang Ho KIM, Sang Hyun KIM
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NOTIFYING NECESSITY OF HYDROGEN CHARGING USING RESULT OF MONITORING LOCATION OF HYDROGEN STATION
    Publication number: 20160137077
    Abstract: A method is provided for notifying a driver that charging is required determined by utilizing the calculated remaining travel distance of the vehicle, the position information of the charging station and the position information about the destination. In particular, the method determines when the total travel distance in consideration of the destination exceeds the remaining travel distance of the vehicle. The driver is notified of the necessity for charging during the initial traveling, and before traveling beyond the rechargeable returning distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Applicant: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventors: Sang Hyun Kim, Chang Ho Kim, Ji Hyun Shim, Hyung Ki Kim
  • Regeneration method of raw materials for hydrogen supply system of fuel cell
    Patent number: 9340419
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method and related system of regenerating a raw material for a hydrogen supply system of a fuel cell. The method includes reacting aluminum and a metal hydroxide to produce hydrogen in the hydrogen supply system of a fuel cell; and recovering an aluminum compound produced simultaneously with the hydrogen in the reaction. An aluminum hydroxide is obtained from the aluminum compound. The aluminum hydroxide is heat-treated to obtain an aluminum oxide. The aluminum oxide is reduced to obtain aluminum. The obtained aluminum is re-supplied as a raw material for producing the hydrogen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, The Industry & Academic Cooperation in Chungnam National University (IAC)
    Inventors: Chang Ho Kim, Inchul Hwang, Hyung Ki Kim, Seong Seock Cho, Jong Hyeon Lee, Moon Hee Han, Hong Youl Ryu, Dae-Young Kim
  • Methods of designing and fabricating custom-fit eyeglasses using a 3D printer
    Patent number: 9341867
    Abstract: The disclosed technology describes methods for the selection, design and production of custom-fit eyeglasses, using a 3D printer. Embodiments include an eye examination and biometric measurements of a patient. The data can be used to produce custom-fit eyeglass frames. Eyeglass selection is facilitated by the display of a selection of various frames in both digital and physical form. A 3D version of the patient's head may be created from digital images, which can be used to produce a final version of the eyeglass frame. Lens dimensions may be traced and the trace used to modify the eyeglass frame. Half of an eyeglass frame may be generated, from which a mirror image is created, and a final frame produced from the resulting image. Also disclosed is an electronic device system which receives, processes and transmits data for the production of custom-fit eyeglass frames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Inventor: James Chang Ho Kim
  • Oil-free turbocharger assembly
    Patent number: 9322294
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an oil-free turbocharger assembly using an airfoil bearing that may be useful in high speed conditions. The assembly can be cooled easily. A heat-proof coating can also be easily applied to the turbo charger's rotating shaft. In one embodiment, an oil-free turbocharger assembly has a constant distance between a journal portion and a rotating shaft so that the mass of the rotating body can be minimized and the rotating body assembly can have a small moment of inertia. The turbocharger in some embodiments of the invention may be cooled by a refrigerant which improves cooling efficiency. Each part of the rotating body assembly in some embodiments may be individually treated with a heat-proof process so that productivity can be improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Korea Institute of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Yong Bok Lee, Chang Ho Kim, Dong Jin Park
  • System and method for video call
    Patent number: 9307194
    Abstract: Provided are a system and method for a video call. The system for a video call includes one or more terminals configured to transmit images obtained by capturing video call users, and a video call control server configured to generate a combined image by combining the images transmitted by the one or more terminals, and transmit the combined image to the terminals. Here, the respective images are rotated according to information on orientations sensed by the terminals, and combined into the combined image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: SAMSUNG SDS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chang Ho Kim, Hyoun Chul Lim, Jae Ho Yang, Hee Tae Yoon, Jung Hwan Moon
  • Power supply device having a standby power cutoff structure
    Patent number: 9244512
    Abstract: A power supply device having a standby power cutoff structure, comprises: a power supply unit which has a plug connected to a socket, converts an external power for a power supply target device, and generates self-operating power; a connector unit which includes a power supply terminal to supply power to the power supply target device, and opens or blocks a power supply path between the external power and the power supply unit in response to a switching driving signal received from the power supply unit; and a cable for connecting the power supply unit and the connector unit, wherein the power supply unit checks the state of power supplied through a switching unit to output the switching driving signal to the switching unit such that the switching unit cuts off a power supply when the power supply target device is fully charged or the power supply device is turned off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Inventor: Chang-Ho Kim
  • Metering device
    Patent number: 9238085
    Abstract: A metering device for metered dispensing of liquid preparations, in particular for metering medicinal, pharmaceutical and cosmetic liquid preparations, the use of preservatives being able to be dispensed with.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignees: KIST-Europe Forschungsgesellschaft mbH, F. Holzer GmbH
    Inventors: Hyeck-Hee Lee, Ute Steinfeld, Chang-Ho Kim, Jungtae Kim, Holger Krause
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INDICATING STATUS OF HYDROGEN TANK BASED ON VEHICLE FIRE
    Publication number: 20150379844
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method of indicating safety of a hydrogen tank when a vehicle fire occurs are provided. The apparatus includes a hydrogen storing tank and a thermal pressure relief device (TPRD) mounted within a valve of the hydrogen storing tank. In addition, a controller is configured to detect a flow rate of hydrogen discharged from the hydrogen storing tank, using a sensor to determine whether the detected flow rate of discharged hydrogen is within a predetermined reference flow rate range. The controller is also configured to transmit a warning signal when the detected flow rate of discharged hydrogen is included within the predetermined reference flow rate range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2014
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventors: Chang Ho Kim, Sang Hyun Kim, Ji Hyun Shim
  • CONTROLLER FOR MULTIPLE ROBOT USING WIRELESS TEACHING PENDANT AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THEREOF
    Publication number: 20150352718
    Abstract: A multiple robot control apparatus using a teaching pendant and a control method thereof. The method of controlling a plurality of robots by a teaching pendant based on an access point (AP) includes the steps of: transmitting first information to the AP by the teaching pendant; transmitting the first information to a plurality of related master boards by the AP; outputting a drive pulse signal using the first information by each of the plurality of master boards; and operating the plurality of robots respectively connected to the plurality of master boards according to the drive pulse signal, in which the teaching pendant operates on an Android platform, and the teaching pendant, the AP and the plurality of motion master boards communicate using at least either a short range communication or a wireless communication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2013
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: Tae Min Lee, Chang Ho Kim, Sung Hyuk Choi, Sang Tae Lee
  • SYSTEM ON-CHIP FOR CONTROLLING MOTOR BASED ON NETWORK AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THEREOF
    Publication number: 20150357963
    Abstract: A network-based motor control system-on-chip (SoC) and a motor control method. The network-based motor control system includes a network unit; a first processor for exchanging a first data with the network unit and processing a first task related to the first data; a motor; a motor control unit for controlling operation of the motor; a second processor for exchanging a second data related to the operation of the motor with the motor control unit and processing a second task related to the second data; and a data sharing unit for sharing processing results of the first task and the second task by the first processor and the second processor, in which the first task and the second task are concurrently processed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2013
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: Kwang Ju Sung, Chang Ho Kim, Sung Hyuk Choi, Sang Tae Lee
  • Apparatus for multi-party video call, server for controlling multi-party video call, and method of displaying multi-party image
    Patent number: 9172910
    Abstract: Provided are an apparatus for a multi-party video call, a server for controlling a multi-party video call, and a method of displaying a multi-party image. The apparatus for a multi-party video call includes a receiver module configured to receive a composite image of multi-party video call participants from a server, an image separating module configured to separate images of the respective multi-party video call participants from the composite image received by the receiver module, and a display module configured to arrange the separated images according to a predetermined layout and display the separated images on a screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: SAMSUNG SDS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chang Ho Kim, Jae Ho Yang