Patents by Inventor Geunbae Lim

Geunbae Lim 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: 20230256393
    Abstract: A sample concentrator includes a lower frame and an upper frame coupled to overlap each other, wherein the lower frame includes a first electrode buffer channel and a second electrode buffer channel spaced apart from each other, a main channel formed in the lower frame and connecting the first electrode buffer channel to the second buffer channel, a first ion exchange membrane located between the first electrode buffer channel and the main channel, a second ion exchange membrane located between the second electrode buffer channel and the main channel, a first electrode electrically connected to the main channel with the first electrode buffer channel interposed therebetween, and a second electrode electrically connected to the main channel with the second electrode buffer channel interposed therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2022
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Geunbae LIM, Hyukjin J. KWON, Minsoo LEE
  • Publication number: 20230074961
    Abstract: Provided is a porous anion exchange membrane including a porous polymer support; and an anion-permselective material supported in the porous polymer support, in which the porous anion exchange membrane has a micro-nano composite pore structure including microscale pores and nanoscale pores.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: Geunbae LIM, Hyukjin J. KWON, Minsoo LEE
  • Publication number: 20230072468
    Abstract: An ion separator according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a first electrode buffer channel and a second electrode buffer channel; a main channel that connects between the first electrode buffer channel and the second buffer channel; a first ion exchange membrane positioned between the first electrode buffer channel and the main channel; a porous second ion exchange membrane that is provide across the main channel and contains pores of different sizes; a first electrode electrically connected to the main channel with the first electrode buffer channel in between; and a second electrode electrically connected to the main channel with the second electrode buffer channel in between, wherein the second ion exchange membrane may be inserted into the main channel while being inclined toward a fluid flowing through the main channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: Geunbae LIM, Woo Chul J. JUNG, Hyukjin J. KWON, Minsoo LEE
  • Publication number: 20230053375
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a lipophilic and hydrophobic nanofiber membrane and a method of preparing the same. The lipophilic and hydrophobic nanofiber membrane according to an exemplary embodiment may be compressed at a pressure of 10 kPa to 100 kPa and may have an average thickness of 10 ?m to 1,500 ?m.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2022
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: Geunbae LIM, Hyeonsu WOO
  • Publication number: 20210244681
    Abstract: A transdermal drug delivery patch includes a flexible base layer, and a plurality of microneedles disposed at one surface of the base layer and including a biodegradable polymer and a drug. Each of a plurality of microneedles is formed as a star-shaped pyramid including a plurality of protrusions extending in a radial direction, and a concave shape is formed between two protrusions adjacent along a circumferential direction among a plurality of protrusions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Geunbae LIM, Jungho LEE, Byoungsun CHOI, Hyeonsu WOO
  • Publication number: 20210228854
    Abstract: A transdermal drug delivery patch according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes: a flexible base layer; and a plurality of microneedle disposed at one surface of the base layer. Each of the plurality of microneedles includes a biodegradable polymer and a drug and has an empty space inside. Each of the plurality of microneedles is formed as a star-shaped pyramid including a plurality of protrusions extending in a radial direction, and a part between two protrusions adjacent along the circumferential direction among the plurality of protrusions is concave.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Geunbae LIM, Jungho LEE, Byoungsun CHOI, Hyeonsu WOO
  • Patent number: 9216573
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for controlling droplet motion in an electric field by reducing volume of a single droplet to a very small volume using a strong electric field and controlling a position of a droplet using a repulsive force of the same polarity, and a method of the same. The apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a first electrode, an insulator disposed above the first electrode, a discharge tip disposed above the insulator by a predetermined distance and dividing a transferred fluid into a small volume of a droplet, and a second electrode contacting the fluid supplied through the discharge tip. The first electrode and the second electrode may form an electric field at an end of the discharge tip by forming a potential difference between the first electrode and the second electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: POSTECH ACADEMY-INDUSTRY FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Bum-Joo Kim, Intae Kim, Geunbae Lim
  • Patent number: 9032795
    Abstract: A microelectromechanical system (MEMS) resonator, a sensor having the same and a method for manufacturing the MEMS resonator are provided. The MEMS resonator includes a base substrate of the MEMS resonator, the base substrate having a recess portion recessed into one surface thereof, an oscillator mounted at the base substrate and at least partially overlapping the recess portion to be vibrated using an empty space of the recess portion, and a wire connected to the oscillator and the base substrate, respectively, to control a natural frequency of the MEMS resonator by supporting at least part of the oscillator. Accordingly, the natural frequency of the resonator can be easily controlled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: AGENCY FOR DEFENSE DEVELOPMENT
    Inventors: Geunbae Lim, Taechang An, Jinyoung Kim, Jungwoo Sung, Sangwoo Lee
  • Publication number: 20150050459
    Abstract: A 3D-shaped structure having a hydrophobic surface according to the present invention includes a substrate, a protrusion and depression portion formed on the substrate, and a protective film formed on the protrusion and depression portion, in which the protrusion and depression portion includes at least one of a first protrusion and depression portion including a plurality of micro-protrusions, and the second protrusion and depression portion including a plurality of nano-fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Applicant: POSTECH ACADEMY-INDUSTRY FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Geunbae Lim, Taechang An
  • Patent number: 8946785
    Abstract: An ionic field effect transistor includes: a substrate; a polymer layer that is formed on the substrate and in which a first flow path and a second flow path that is separately disposed from the first flow path are formed; and a gate electrode that is formed between the substrate and the polymer layer and that contacts the first flow path and the second flow path, wherein a heterogeneous triangular nanochannel that connects the first flow path and the second flow path is formed between the gate electrode and the polymer layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Postech Academy-Industry Foundation
    Inventors: Geunbae Lim, Sung Jae Kim, Bumjoo Kim, Joonseong Heo, Hyukjin J. Kwon
  • Patent number: 8876022
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a droplet discharge apparatus that includes a nozzle for discharging a droplet from a tip thereof, and a discharge unit for injecting a gas toward the tip of the nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Postech Academy—Industry Foundation
    Inventors: In-Tae Kim, Geunbae Lim, Seong-Wan Kim
  • Publication number: 20140262433
    Abstract: A nano electrode according to the present invention includes a main body having a protruded probe, a nano wire attached to the probe, and an insulating film including an opening unit which surrounds the nano wire and makes an upper surface of the nano wire to be visible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Geunbae Lim, Taechang An, Eunjoo Lee
  • Publication number: 20140238521
    Abstract: An ionic field effect transistor includes: a substrate; a polymer layer that is formed on the substrate and in which a first flow path and a second flow path that is separately disposed from the first flow path are formed; and a gate electrode that is formed between the substrate and the polymer layer and that contacts the first flow path and the second flow path, wherein a heterogeneous triangular nanochannel that connects the first flow path and the second flow path is formed between the gate electrode and the polymer layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: POSTECH ACADEMY-INDUSTRY FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Geunbae LIM, Sung-Jae Kim, Bumjoo Kim, Joonseong Heo, Hyukjin J. Kwon
  • Patent number: 8475741
    Abstract: Provided is a droplet discharging device that can precisely dispense large flow rate of droplets and small flow rate of droplets selectively. The droplet discharging device according to the present invention includes a pneumatic discharger for discharging a droplet having a first flow rate, and an electronic pipette for discharging or sucking a droplet having a second flow rate equal to or smaller than the first flow rate. The pneumatic discharger includes, i) a storage chamber for storing a liquid, ii) an air tank connected to the storage chamber through a first air pipe and supplying compressed air to the storage chamber to push the liquid of the storage chamber outside, and iii) a first nozzle connected to the storage chamber through the liquid pipe and receiving the liquid pushed out of the storage chamber to discharge droplets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Postech Academy-Industry Foundation
    Inventors: Seongjin Cho, Geunbae Lim, Intae Kim
  • Patent number: 8399279
    Abstract: A method for fabricating a carbon nanotube film floating on a bottom is provided. The fabrication method of a carbon nanotube film comprises: forming electrodes on a substrate; arranging a suspension comprising a plurality of carbon nanotubes on the electrodes; and arranging the carbon nanotubes on the electrodes by applying a voltage to the electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Postech Academy-Industry Foundation
    Inventors: Geunbae Lim, Taechang An
  • Publication number: 20120279302
    Abstract: A microelectromechanical system (MEMS) resonator, a sensor having the same and a method for manufacturing the MEMS resonator are provided. The MEMS resonator includes a base substrate of the MEMS resonator, the base substrate having a recess portion recessed into one surface thereof, an oscillator mounted at the base substrate and at least partially overlapping the recess portion to be vibrated using an empty space of the recess portion, and a wire connected to the oscillator and the base substrate, respectively, to control a natural frequency of the MEMS resonator by supporting at least part of the oscillator. Accordingly, the natural frequency of the resonator can be easily controlled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: AGENCY FOR DEFENSE DEVELOPMENT
    Inventors: Geunbae Lim, Taechang An, Jinyoung Kim, Jungwoo Sung, Sangwoo Lee
  • Publication number: 20120219468
    Abstract: Provided is a droplet discharging device that can precisely dispense large flow rate of droplets and small flow rate of droplets selectively. The droplet discharging device according to the present invention includes a pneumatic discharger for discharging a droplet having a first flow rate, and an electronic pipette for discharging or sucking a droplet having a second flow rate equal to or smaller than the first flow rate. The pneumatic discharger includes, i) a storage chamber for storing a liquid, ii) an air tank connected to the storage chamber through a first air pipe and supplying compressed air to the storage chamber to push the liquid of the storage chamber outside, and iii) a first nozzle connected to the storage chamber through the liquid pipe and receiving the liquid pushed out of the storage chamber to discharge droplets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: POSTECH ACADEMY-INDUSTRY FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Seongjin Cho, Geunbae Lim, Intae Kim
  • Publication number: 20120025330
    Abstract: A method for fabricating a carbon nanotube film floating on a bottom is provided. The fabrication method of a carbon nanotube film comprises: forming electrodes on a substrate; arranging a suspension comprising a plurality of carbon nanotubes on the electrodes; and arranging the carbon nanotubes on the electrodes by applying a voltage to the electrodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: POSTECH ACADEMY-INDUSTRY FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Geunbae LIM, Taechang AN
  • Publication number: 20110114192
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for controlling droplet motion in an electric field by reducing volume of a single droplet to a very small volume using a strong electric field and controlling a position of a droplet using a repulsive force of the same polarity, and a method of the same. The apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a first electrode, an insulator disposed above the first electrode, a discharge tip disposed above the insulator by a predetermined distance and dividing a transferred fluid into a small volume of a droplet, and a second electrode contacting the fluid supplied through the discharge tip. The first electrode and the second electrode may form an electric field at an end of the discharge tip by forming a potential difference between the first electrode and the second electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: POSTECH ACADEMY-INDUSTRY FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Bum-Joo KIM, Intae KIM, Geunbae LIM
  • Publication number: 20090256002
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a droplet discharge apparatus that includes a nozzle for discharging a droplet from a tip thereof, and a discharge unit for injecting a gas toward the tip of the nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Applicant: POSTECH ACADEMY-INDUSTRY FOUNDATION
    Inventors: In-Tae Kim, Geunbae Lim, Seong-Wan Kim