Patents by Inventor Do Woo Kim

Do Woo 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: 20260145136
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fuel cell membrane humidifier, which improves binding force between a potting part and an inner case, and thus can maintain the binding force even if a fuel cell is repeatedly operated and stopped. A fuel cell membrane humidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a humidification module for humidifying air, supplied from the outside, with the moisture of exhaust gas discharged from a fuel cell stack; and caps, which are each coupled to the both ends of the humidification module. The humidification module includes at least one cartridge having: an inner case; a plurality of hollow fiber membranes placed inside the inner case; and a potting part which fixes the ends of the plurality of hollow fiber membranes, and which is filled in and coupled to the end part of the inner case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2026
    Publication date: May 28, 2026
    Inventors: Jung Kun Her, Do Woo Kim, Woong Jeon An, Kyoung Ju Kim
  • Patent number: 12633551
    Abstract: The present invention relates to: a cartridge for a fuel cell humidifier for humidifying dry gas supplied from the outside by using wet gas discharged from a fuel cell stack; and a fuel cell humidifier, the cartridge comprising: an inner case having an opening at the end thereof, and having a plurality of hollow fiber membranes contained therein; and a first gas inlet and a first gas outlet formed to be spaced from each other in a first axial direction in the inner case, wherein: the inner case comprises a first segment having the hollow fiber membranes contained therein, a second segment spaced from the first segment on the basis of a second axial direction that is vertical with respect to the first axial direction, and a third segment positioned between the first segment and the second segment on the basis of the second axial direction; and the average thickness of the third segment is thinner than each of the average thickness of the first segment and the average thickness of the second segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2026
    Assignee: KOLON INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Na Hyeon An, Do Woo Kim, Jung Kun Her
  • Patent number: 12620608
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fuel cell humidifier including: a humidifying module for humidifying dry gas, supplied from outside, by using wet gas discharged from a fuel cell stack; and a first cap coupled to one end of the humidifying module, wherein the humidifying module includes a mid-case, and at least one cartridge which is disposed in the mid-case and accommodates a plurality of hollow fiber membranes. The fuel cell humidifier further includes a first packing member airtightly coupled to at least one end of the humidifying module through mechanical assembly so that the first cap may fluidly communicate with only the hollow fiber membranes, wherein the first packing member tightly adheres to the cartridge by using the pressure of at least one among the dry gas and wet gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2026
    Assignee: KOLON INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Do Woo Kim, Hyoung Mo Yang, In Ho Kim, Na Hyun Ahn
  • Patent number: 12597617
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fuel cell membrane humidifier in which a gap between an inner case and a mid-case constituting a cartridge is sealed to prevent off-gas from being bypassed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2026
    Assignee: KOLON INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Do Woo Kim, Kyoung Ju Kim, Na Hyun Ahn, In Ho Kim
  • Patent number: 12592402
    Abstract: Disclosed are: a humidifier for a fuel cell, which can reliably prevent gas leaks due to repeated operations and shutdowns of a fuel cell and can be manufactured with relatively low manufacturing costs and high productivity as well; and a method for manufacturing same. A humidifier for a fuel cell of the present invention comprises a humidification module and caps coupled to both ends of the humidification module, respectively. The humidification module comprises: a mid-case having a step on the inner peripheral surface thereof; a plurality of hollow fiber membranes in the mid-case; a fixation layer on which ends of the hollow fiber membranes are potted; a bracket which is supported by the step of the mid-case and is in contact with the fixation layer; and a packing member in contact with the bracket and having a groove into which an end of the mid-case is inserted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2026
    Assignee: KOLON INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Do Woo Kim, In Ho Kim, Kyoung Ju Kim
  • Patent number: 12592403
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a fuel cell humidifying system for supplying humidified air to the fuel cell, and The fuel cell humidifying system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a plurality of humidifying modules configured to humidify battery gas to be supplied to a fuel cell stack by using wet gas; a humidifier configured to supply wet gas to the humidifying modules and discharge the wet gas discharged from the humidifying modules; a supply cap coupled to one side of the wet part to supply the battery gas to the humidifying modules; and a discharge cap coupled to the other side of the wet part to discharge the battery gas discharged from the humidifying modules to the fuel cell stack, and each of the humidifying modules comprises a cartridge coupled to a plurality of hollow fiber membranes, a mid-case coupled to one or more cartridges, a supply hole formed through the mid-case so that wet gas is supplied into the mid-case, and a discharge hole formed through the mid-case s
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2026
    Assignee: KOLON INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Woong Jeon Ahn, Kyoung Ju Kim, Hyoung Mo Yang, Do Woo Kim, Jung Kun Her
  • Patent number: 12551850
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fuel cell membrane humidifier, which improves binding force between a potting part and an inner case, and thus can maintain the binding force even if a fuel cell is repeatedly operated and stopped. A fuel cell membrane humidifier according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a humidification module for humidifying air, supplied from the outside, with the moisture of exhaust gas discharged from a fuel cell stack; and caps, which are each coupled to the both ends of the humidification module. The humidification module includes at least one cartridge having: an inner case; a plurality of hollow fiber membranes placed inside the inner case; and a potting part which fixes the ends of the plurality of hollow fiber membranes, and which is filled in and coupled to the end part of the inner case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2026
    Assignee: KOLON INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Jung Kun Her, Do Woo Kim, Woong Jeon An, Kyoung Ju Kim
  • Patent number: 12548788
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cartridge of a humidifier for a fuel cell for humidifying dry gas supplied from the outside by using wet gas discharged from a fuel cell stack, and a humidifier for a fuel cell, the cartridge including: an inner case having openings at each end thereof and containing a plurality of hollow fiber membranes; a gas inlet and a gas outlet formed in the inner case; and an adjustment cover movably coupled to the inner case, and adjusting at least one of an inflow area through which the wet gas or the dry gas flows through the gas inlet, and an outflow area through which the wet gas or the dry gas flows out through the gas outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2026
    Assignee: KOLON INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Do Woo Kim, Hyoung Mo Yang, Jung Kun Her
  • Publication number: 20250323289
    Abstract: Provided is a fuel cell membrane humidifier for which convenience of assembly may be improved because the fuel cell membrane humidifier may be directly mounted on a structure of a transportation means such as a vehicle, a ship, or an airplane or a generator system of a building without additional equipment and manufacturing convenience may be improved because mounting requirements of various clients may be met.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Publication date: October 16, 2025
    Inventors: Do Woo KIM, Na Hyun AHN, In Ho KIM
  • Publication number: 20250279447
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a membrane humidifier for a fuel cell, which can prevent a decrease in humidification efficiency due to a pressure difference between the inside and outside of a membrane humidifier, the membrane humidifier for a fuel cell, according to an embodiment of the present invention, comprising: a middle case having a module insertion part inside; a cap case coupled to the middle case; a hollow fiber membrane module inserted to the module insertion part; and a pressure buffer part between the inner wall of the middle case and the module insertion part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2025
    Publication date: September 4, 2025
    Inventors: Do Woo KIM, Kyoung Ju KIM, Jin Hyung LEE
  • Patent number: 12394808
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a humidifier for a fuel cell, the humidifier comprising: a humidifying module for humidifying a dry gas, supplied from the outside, by using a wet gas discharged from a fuel cell stack; a first cap coupled to one end of the humidifying module; and a second cap coupled to the other end of the humidifying module. The humidifying module includes: a mid-case, both ends of which are open; and at least one cartridge that is located inside the mid-case and includes a plurality of hollow fiber membranes. The distance between a second gas inlet and a second gas outlet, which are formed in an inner case of the cartridge, is greater than the distance between a first gas inlet and a first gas outlet, which are formed in the mid-case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2025
    Assignee: KOLON INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Hyoung Mo Yang, Woong Jeon Ahn, Do Woo Kim
  • Patent number: 12394806
    Abstract: Proposed are a gasket assembly and a fuel cell humidifier comprising the same which can be manufactured with improved productivity and can drastically reduce maintenance costs thereof. The gasket assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is a gasket assembly for a fuel cell humidifier comprising a mid-casing, a cap fastened to the mid-casing, and at least one cartridge disposed in the mid-casing and receiving a plurality of hollow fiber membranes. The gasket assembly includes a packing part provided with a hole into which an end part of the cartridge is inserted, an edge part formed by being connected to the packing part, and a damping part formed on an outer peripheral surface of the cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2025
    Assignee: KOLON INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Do Woo Kim, Hyoung Mo Yang, In Ho Kim
  • Patent number: 12334605
    Abstract: Disclosed are: a fuel cell humidifier capable of reliably preventing a gas leak due to repeated operating and stopping of a fuel cell and capable of being manufactured with relatively low manufacturing costs and high productivity; and a manufacturing method therefor. The fuel cell humidifier of the present invention includes a humidifying module and caps coupled to both ends of the humidifying module, respectively, wherein: the humidifying module includes a mid-case, a plurality of hollow fiber membranes in the mid-case, a fixed layer in which the ends of the hollow fiber membranes are potted, and a composite gasket having a groove into which the end of the mid-case is fitted; the composite gasket includes an inner body, an outer body, and a connecting body provided therebetween and formed of a first material; and at least a portion of the inner body is adhered to the fixed layer and is formed of a second material that is different from the first material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2025
    Assignee: KOLON INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Do Woo Kim, Na Hyeon An, Kyoung Ju Kim
  • Patent number: 12334604
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a membrane humidifier for a fuel cell, which can prevent a decrease in humidification efficiency due to a pressure difference between the inside and outside of a membrane humidifier, the membrane humidifier for a fuel cell, according to an embodiment of the present invention, comprising: a middle case having a module insertion part inside; a cap case coupled to the middle case; a hollow fiber membrane module inserted to the module insertion part; and a pressure buffer part between the inner wall of the middle case and the module insertion part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2025
    Assignee: KOLON INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Do Woo Kim, Kyoung Ju Kim, Jin Hyung Lee
  • Publication number: 20250050278
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a hollow fiber membrane cartridge capable of preventing fiber breakage of a hollow fiber membrane by uniformly supplying a fluid to the hollow fiber membrane and a hollow fiber membrane module. The hollow fiber membrane is accommodated in the hollow fiber membrane cartridge according to an embodiment of the present disclosure and allows a first fluid and a second fluid to perform moisture exchange, wherein the first fluid flows inside the hollow fiber membrane, and the second fluid introduced from outside flows outside the hollow fiber membrane, an opening through which the second fluid is introduced or discharged is formed in the hollow fiber membrane cartridge, a first portion into which the second fluid is introduced and a second portion having a greater inflow flow rate of the second fluid per unit area than that of the first portion are formed in the opening, and a width of the second portion is less than a width of the first portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2022
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Inventors: Na Hyun AHN, Do Woo KIM, In Ho KIM
  • Publication number: 20240356048
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a humidifier for a fuel cell, the humidifier comprising: a humidifying module for humidifying a dry gas, supplied from the outside, by using a wet gas discharged from a fuel cell stack; and a first cap coupled to one end of the humidifying module, wherein the humidifying module includes: a mid-case that is open at both ends; at least one cartridge disposed inside the mid-case and including a plurality of hollow fiber membranes; and a first packing member which is air-tightly coupled to one end of the humidifying module through mechanical assembly so that the first cap is in fluid communication with only the hollow fiber membranes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2021
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: Do Woo KIM, Hyoung Mo YANG, Woong Jeon AHN, Jung Kun HER
  • Publication number: 20240339638
    Abstract: Disclosed is a fuel cell membrane humidifier which may prevent degradation of efficiency, which is caused by an increase in differential pressure in the fuel cell membrane humidifier due to volume minimization of the fuel cell membrane humidifier. A disclosed fuel cell membrane humidifier performs moisture exchange between a first fluid and a second fluid and includes a mid-case, a second fluid inlet configured to introduce the second fluid into the mid-case, a second fluid outlet configured to discharge the second fluid to outside, a partition wall partitioning an inner space of the mid-case into a first space and a second space, and an active bypass portion configured to adjust a flow rate of the second fluid flowing in the first space and the second space according to a flow rate of the second fluid introduced through the second fluid inlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2022
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Inventors: Hyoung Mo YANG, Woong Jeon AHN, Do Woo KIM
  • Publication number: 20240316502
    Abstract: A hollow fiber membrane cartridge according to an aspect of the present invention includes a plurality of hollow fiber membranes and a body portion in which the plurality of hollow fiber membranes are arranged, and above which and below which mesh portions are formed, respectively, wherein the mesh portion includes a plurality of joints and a window formed to be surrounded by the plurality of joints, and a radius of curvature of the joint is 1 to 7 times a diameter of the hollow fiber membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Inventors: Do Woo KIM, Na-Hyun AHN, In Ho KIM
  • Publication number: 20240322199
    Abstract: Disclosed is a fuel cell membrane humidifier which may improve humidification efficiency by preventing a differential pressure loss in a humidification module. A disclosed fuel cell membrane humidifier performs moisture exchange between a first fluid and a second fluid and includes a mid-case, a second fluid inlet configured to introduce the second fluid into the mid-case, a second fluid outlet configured to discharge the second fluid to outside, and at least one cartridge arranged in the mid-case and accommodating a plurality of hollow fiber membranes. A cross-sectional area of the second fluid inlet is formed to be greater than or equal to an inner cross-sectional area of the at least one cartridge excluding a cross-sectional area occupied by the plurality of hollow fiber membranes accommodated in the at least one cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Inventors: Do Woo KIM, Na Hyun AHN, In Ho KIM
  • Publication number: 20240322197
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a gasket assembly that can be manufactured with improved productivity and significantly reduce maintenance costs, and to a fuel cell membrane humidifier comprising same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2022
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Inventors: Do Woo KIM, Kyoung Ju KIM, Na Hyun AHN, ln Ho KIM