Patents by Inventor Dong Joo You

Dong Joo You 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).

  • Automatic liquid dispensers
    Patent number: 8167004
    Abstract: An automatic liquid dispenser is disclosed wherein a liquid adjustor is disposed to prevent liquid from splashing outside of a receptacle, thereby saving the automatic liquid dispenser from being polluted with splashed liquid. A receptacle and level detector emits ultrasound to the receptacle and detects the ultrasound reflected from the receptacle to generate a signal. A controller receives the signal from the receptacle and level detector to control the liquid adjusting unit, and an identifying mark at the receptacle accommodator facilitates the correct arranging of the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Young Hyun Lee, Ju Hwan Yun, Dong Joo You, Jong Hwan Kim
  • Automatic liquid dispenser and automatic liquid dispensing method
    Patent number: 7690403
    Abstract: An automatic liquid dispenser and automatic liquid dispensing method are disclosed capable of transmitting ultrasonic to an upper surface of a receptacle, and receiving the ultrasonic reflected from the upper surface of the receptacle to detect a receptacle height, whereby the receptacle height may be freely detected regardless of shape, material and surface state of the receptacle, and regardless of a position where the receptacle is placed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Dong Joo You, Ju Hwan Yun, Jong Hwan Kim, Young Hyun Lee
  • Automatic liquid dispenser and refrigerator with the same
    Patent number: 7661448
    Abstract: An automatic liquid dispenser and a refrigerator with the same is disclosed wherein a level of liquid to be ejected into a receptacle can be established, and a display module is mounted to thereby enhance a user convenience, and wherein the automatic liquid dispenser is mounted on the refrigerator to allow being independently driven and manufactured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Jong Hwan Kim, Ju Hwan Yun, Young Hyun Lee, Dong Joo You
  • AUTOMATIC LIQUID DISPENSER AND REFRIGERATOR WITH THE SAME
    Publication number: 20080216504
    Abstract: An automatic liquid dispenser and a refrigerator with the same is disclosed wherein a level of liquid to be ejected into a receptacle can be established, and a display module is mounted to thereby enhance a user convenience, and wherein the automatic liquid dispenser is mounted on the refrigerator to allow being independently driven and manufactured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Jong Hwan Kim, Ju Hwan Yun, Young Hyun Lee, Dong Joo You
  • AUTOMATIC LIQUID DISPENSERS
    Publication number: 20080190514
    Abstract: An automatic liquid dispenser is disclosed wherein a liquid adjustor is disposed to prevent liquid from splashing outside of a receptacle, thereby saving the automatic liquid dispenser from being polluted with splashed liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Young Hyun LEE, Ju Hwan Yun, Dong Joo You, Jong Hwan Kim
  • AUTOMATIC LIQUID DISPENSER AND AUTOMATIC LIQUID DISPENSING METHOD
    Publication number: 20080105331
    Abstract: An automatic liquid dispenser and automatic liquid dispensing method are disclosed capable of transmitting ultrasonic to an upper surface of a receptacle, and receiving the ultrasonic reflected from the upper surface of the receptacle to detect a receptacle height, whereby the receptacle height may be freely detected regardless of shape, material and surface state of the receptacle, and regardless of a position where the receptacle is placed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventors: Dong Joo You, Ju Hwan Yun, Jong Hwan Kim, Young Hyun Lee