Patents by Inventor Doo-Young Ryu
Doo-Young Ryu 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).
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Publication number: 20240035227Abstract: Disclosed is a washing machine having a cabinet forming an outer appearance and having an inlet port formed at the front, a tub provided inside the cabinet for storing wash water, a drum provided inside the tub to be rotatable, and a door installed in the cabinet for opening and closing the inlet port. The door is provided with an auxiliary door which can be freely opened and closed during the washing process independently of the door, so that laundry can be added even during the washing process.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Dong Young KIM, Adam WISHNEY, Doo Young RYU, In Ju LEE
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Patent number: 11851804Abstract: A washing machine of the present disclosure includes a cabinet having a first opening and a door assembly provided to open and close the first opening, wherein the door assembly includes a door main body having a second opening provided to be opened and closed independently of the first opening and a rear holder corresponding to the first opening, and the rear holder includes a door sealing unit spaced apart from the second opening and provided to come in contact with the diaphragm to seal the inside of the cabinet when the first opening is closed by a door assembly. By the configuration, the cabinet can be sealed more effectively, and laundry items or detergent may be additionally inserted even during a washing process.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2021Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Dong Young Kim, Adam Wishney, Doo Young Ryu, In Ju Lee
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Patent number: 11814779Abstract: Disclosed is a washing machine having a cabinet forming an outer appearance and having an inlet port formed at the front, a tub provided inside the cabinet for storing wash water, a drum provided inside the tub to be rotatable, and a door installed in the cabinet for opening and closing the inlet port. The door is provided with an auxiliary door which can be freely opened and closed during the washing process independently of the door, so that laundry can be added even during the washing process.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2022Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Dong Young Kim, Adam Wishney, Doo Young Ryu, In Ju Lee
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Publication number: 20230127375Abstract: Disclosed is a washing machine having a cabinet forming an outer appearance and having an inlet port formed at the front, a tub provided inside the cabinet for storing wash water, a drum provided inside the tub to be rotatable, and a door installed in the cabinet for opening and closing the inlet port. The door is provided with an auxiliary door which can be freely opened and closed during the washing process independently of the door, so that laundry can be added even during the washing process.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2022Publication date: April 27, 2023Inventors: Dong Young KIM, Adam WISHNEY, Doo Young RYU, In Ju LEE
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Patent number: 11566367Abstract: Disclosed is a washing machine having a cabinet forming an outer appearance and having an inlet port formed at the front, a tub provided inside the cabinet for storing wash water, a drum provided inside the tub to be rotatable, and a door installed in the cabinet for opening and closing the inlet port. The door is provided with an auxiliary door which can be freely opened and closed during the washing process independently of the door, so that laundry can be added even during the washing process.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2021Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Dong Young Kim, Adam Wishney, Doo Young Ryu, In Ju Lee
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Publication number: 20220018056Abstract: A washing machine of the present disclosure includes a cabinet having a first opening and a door assembly provided to open and close the first opening, wherein the door assembly includes a door main body having a second opening provided to be opened and closed independently of the first opening and a rear holder corresponding to the first opening, and the rear holder includes a door sealing unit spaced apart from the second opening and provided to come in contact with the diaphragm to seal the inside of the cabinet when the first opening is closed by a door assembly. By the configuration, the cabinet can be sealed more effectively, and laundry items or detergent may be additionally inserted even during a washing process.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2021Publication date: January 20, 2022Inventors: Dong Young Kim, Adam Wishney, Doo Young Ryu, In Ju Lee
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Patent number: 11162205Abstract: A washing machine of the present disclosure includes a cabinet having a first opening and a door assembly provided to open and close the first opening, wherein the door assembly includes a door main body having a second opening provided to be opened and closed independently of the first opening and a rear holder corresponding to the first opening, and the rear holder includes a door sealing unit spaced apart from the second opening and provided to come in contact with the diaphragm to seal the inside of the cabinet when the first opening is closed by a door assembly. By the configuration, the cabinet can be sealed more effectively, and laundry items or detergent may be additionally inserted even during a washing process.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2020Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Dong Young Kim, Adam Wishney, Doo Young Ryu, In Ju Lee
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Publication number: 20210285149Abstract: Disclosed is a washing machine having a cabinet forming an outer appearance and having an inlet port formed at the front, a tub provided inside the cabinet for storing wash water, a drum provided inside the tub to be rotatable, and a door installed in the cabinet for opening and closing the inlet port. The door is provided with an auxiliary door which can be freely opened and closed during the washing process independently of the door, so that laundry can be added even during the washing process.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2021Publication date: September 16, 2021Inventors: Dong Young KIM, Adam WISHNEY, Doo Young RYU, In Ju LEE
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Patent number: 11053629Abstract: Disclosed is a washing machine having a cabinet forming an outer appearance and having an inlet port formed at the front, a tub provided inside the cabinet for storing wash water, a drum provided inside the tub to be rotatable, and a door installed in the cabinet for opening and closing the inlet port. The door is provided with an auxiliary door which can be freely opened and closed during the washing process independently of the door, so that laundry can be added even during the washing process.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2016Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Dong Young Kim, Adam Wishney, Doo Young Ryu, In Ju Lee
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Publication number: 20200340162Abstract: A washing machine of the present disclosure includes a cabinet having a first opening and a door assembly provided to open and close the first opening, wherein the door assembly includes a door main body having a second opening provided to be opened and closed independently of the first opening and a rear holder corresponding to the first opening, and the rear holder includes a door sealing unit spaced apart from the second opening and provided to come in contact with the diaphragm to seal the inside of the cabinet when the first opening is closed by a door assembly. By the configuration, the cabinet can be sealed more effectively, and laundry items or detergent may be additionally inserted even during a washing process.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Inventors: Dong Young Kim, Adam Wishney, Doo Young Ryu, In Ju Lee
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Patent number: 10738406Abstract: A washing machine of the present disclosure includes a cabinet having a first opening and a door assembly provided to open and close the first opening, wherein the door assembly includes a door main body having a second opening provided to be opened and closed independently of the first opening and a rear holder corresponding to the first opening, and the rear holder includes a door sealing unit spaced apart from the second opening and provided to come in contact with the diaphragm to seal the inside of the cabinet when the first opening is closed by a door assembly. By the configuration, the cabinet can be sealed more effectively, and laundry items or detergent may be additionally inserted even during a washing process.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2018Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Dong Young Kim, Adam Wishney, Doo Young Ryu, In Ju Lee
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Patent number: 10526741Abstract: Disclosed herein is a washing machine including a balancer module which is actively driven in a balancer housing to damp load unbalance of the washing machine, a power supplying unit provided at an outside of a tub to supply electric power to the balancer module, and a wire configured to pass through a hollow portion of a rotating shaft of a flange shaft to electrically connect the balancer module and the power supplying unit. The washing machine comprises a slip ring disposed between the rotating balancer module and the fixed power supplying unit to prevent the wire from being twisted. An internal wire disposed in a rotating tub is covered by a waterproofing tube so as to prevent moisture from permeating the internal wire. The hollow portion of the rotating shaft of the flange shaft is sealed by a stopper member and a packing member so as to prevent the moisture from permeating. An external wire disposed at an outside of the tub may be neatly arranged by a guide bracket.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2015Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Il Sung Bae, In Ju Lee, Doo Young Ryu, Jae Seuk Park, Jeoung Kyo Jeoung
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Patent number: 10301760Abstract: A washing machine of the present disclosure includes a cabinet having a first opening and a door assembly provided to open and close the first opening, wherein the door assembly includes a door main body having a second opening provided to be opened and closed independently of the first opening and a rear holder corresponding to the first opening, and the rear holder includes a door sealing unit spaced apart from the second opening and provided to come in contact with the diaphragm to seal the inside of the cabinet when the first opening is closed by a door assembly. By the configuration, the cabinet can be sealed more effectively, and laundry items or detergent may be additionally inserted even during a washing process.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2016Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Dong Young Kim, Adam Wishney, Doo Young Ryu, In Ju Lee
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Publication number: 20190093275Abstract: A washing machine of the present disclosure includes a cabinet having a first opening and a door assembly provided to open and close the first opening, wherein the door assembly includes a door main body having a second opening provided to be opened and closed independently of the first opening and a rear holder corresponding to the first opening, and the rear holder includes a door sealing unit spaced apart from the second opening and provided to come in contact with the diaphragm to seal the inside of the cabinet when the first opening is closed by a door assembly. By the configuration, the cabinet can be sealed more effectively, and laundry items or detergent may be additionally inserted even during a washing process.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2018Publication date: March 28, 2019Inventors: Dong Young Kim, Adam Wishney, Doo Young Ryu, In Ju Lee
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Patent number: 10036111Abstract: A balancer includes a balancer housing coupled to a drum of a washing machine, the balancer housing having an annular channel defined therein, at least one mass movably disposed in the channel, at least one magnet to restrain movement of the mass along the channel when rotational speed of the drum is within a predetermined range, and at least one magnet fixing member coupled to an outside of the balancer housing to receive and fix the magnet.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2014Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Doo Young Ryu, Won Young Jung, Young Jin Cho, Jeong Hoon Kang
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Patent number: 9994990Abstract: A drum washing machine includes a cabinet, a tub located within the cabinet, a drum rotatably located within the tub, and a drive unit to rotate the drum, and the drive unit includes a motor, a shaft provided with one end defined as a first point and combined with the drum and the other end defined as a second point and combined with a rotor of the motor and transmitting power of the motor to the drum, first and second bearings located between the first and second points, a first groove provided between the first bearing and the first point to prevent damage to the shaft, and a bushing surrounding at least a portion of the outer surface of the shaft and the contour of the first groove.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2013Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: In Ju Lee, Min Jea Choi, Doo Young Ryu, Ji Sung Kim
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Publication number: 20180038040Abstract: Disclosed is a washing machine having a cabinet forming an outer appearance and having an inlet port formed at the front, a tub provided inside the cabinet for storing wash water, a drum provided inside the tub to be rotatable, and a door installed in the cabinet for opening and closing the inlet port. The door is provided with an auxiliary door which can be freely opened and closed during the washing process independently of the door, so that laundry can be added even during the washing process.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2016Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Dong Young KIM, Adam WISHNEY, Doo Young RYU, In Ju LEE
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Patent number: 9803308Abstract: A balancer includes a balancer housing having an annular channel defined therein, at least one mass movably disposed in the channel, and at least one magnet coupled to one side of the balancer housing to restrain movement of the mass along the channel when rotational speed of a drum of the washing machine is within a predetermined range. The magnet includes a plurality of unit magnets arranged in a circumferential direction of the balancer housing.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2014Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jeong Hoon Kang, Min Sung Kim, Dong Ha Jung, Doo Young Ryu
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Patent number: 9719202Abstract: A balancer includes a balancer housing having an annular channel defined therein, at least one mass movably disposed in the channel, at least one magnet coupled to one side of the balancer housing to restrain movement of the mass along the channel when rotational speed of a drum of the washing machine is within a predetermined range, and an inclined sidewall formed at an inner surface of the balancer housing to support the mass in a direction resisting centrifugal force applied to the mass during rotation of the drum.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2014Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Dong Ha Jung, Jeong Hoon Kang, Min Sung Kim, Doo Young Ryu
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Patent number: 9650736Abstract: A balancer includes a balancer housing coupled to a drum of a washing machine, the balancer housing having an annular channel defined therein, at least one mass movably disposed in the channel, at least one magnet to restrain movement of the mass along the channel when rotational speed of the drum is within a predetermined range, and at least one magnet fixing rib formed at one side of the balancer housing to fix the magnet.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2014Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Doo Young Ryu, Won Young Jung, Young Jin Cho, Jeong Hoon Kang