Patents by Inventor Clarence Kim

Clarence 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).

  • Patent number: 9511657
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a replaceable battery module for an electrically driven vehicle, with at least one bracket that can be detachably arranged on a bearing structure of the motor vehicle, and carries at least one battery unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Friedhelm Engler, Clarence Kim, Richard Shaw
  • Patent number: 9266413
    Abstract: An opening and/or closing device for a movable, flexurally rigid and at least regionally transparent wall element of a motor vehicle is provided. The device includes at least one supporting arm and at least one supporting body. The supporting arm and the supporting body encompass a first end that faces the wall element and is pivoted to the wall element, and encompass a second end that faces away from the wall element and is pivoted to a vehicle structure. By turning the supporting arm and the supporting body, the wall element is moved from an open functional position, in which a vehicle interior is accessible from outside for entry and/or egress and in which the wall element is situated in a frontal area of the motor vehicle, into a closed functional position, in which the vehicle interior is sealed to the outside by the wall element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Friedhelm Engler, Clarence Kim, Richard Shaw
  • Publication number: 20130062939
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a replaceable battery module for an electrically driven vehicle, with at least one bracket that can be detachably arranged on a bearing structure of the motor vehicle, and carries at least one battery unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Friedhelm ENGLER, Clarence KIM, Richard SHAW
  • Publication number: 20130062913
    Abstract: An opening and/or closing device for a movable, flexurally rigid and at least regionally transparent wall element of a motor vehicle is provided. The device includes at least one supporting arm and at least one supporting body. The supporting arm and the supporting body encompass a first end that faces the wall element and is pivoted to the wall element, and encompass a second end that faces away from the wall element and is pivoted to a vehicle structure. By turning the supporting arm and the supporting body, the wall element is moved from an open functional position, in which a vehicle interior is accessible from outside for entry and/or egress and in which the wall element is situated in a frontal area of the motor vehicle, into a closed functional position, in which the vehicle interior is sealed to the outside by the wall element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Friedhelm ENGLER, Clarence KIM, Richard SHAW
  • Patent number: 7547057
    Abstract: A loading base arrangement for a motor vehicle has a rear seat with a back rest and a seat cushion. Furthermore, there is provided a base element which can be moved in the direction of travel of the motor vehicle and on which items can be deposited. The base element is connected to the back rest and, when the base element is extended, covers the seat cushion. As a result, it is possible, when necessary, to improve the loading space for transporting bulky items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Clarence Kim, Boris Jacob
  • Publication number: 20080216718
    Abstract: A loading base arrangement for a motor vehicle has a rear seat with a back rest and a seat cushion. Furthermore, there is provided a base element which can be moved in the direction of travel of the motor vehicle and on which items can be deposited. The base element is connected to the back rest and, when the base element is extended, covers the seat cushion. As a result, it is possible, when necessary, to improve the loading space for transporting bulky items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Clarence Kim, Boris Jacob
  • Patent number: D729121
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Friedhelm Engler, Richard Shaw, Clarence Kim, Augustin Barbot