Patents by Inventor Gi-bum Kim

Gi-bum 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: 11624103
    Abstract: Disclose is a copper alloy for a laser cladding valve seat. the copper alloy may include an amount of about 15.0 to 25.0 wt % of Ni, an amount of about 1.0 to 4.0 wt % of Si, an amount of about 0.5 to 1.0 wt % of B, an amount of about 1.0 to 2.0 wt % of Cr, an amount of about 5.0 to 15.0 wt % of Co, an amount of about 2.0 to 20.0 wt % of Mo, an amount of about 0.1 to 0.5 wt % of Ti and the balance Cu, all the wt % based on the total weight of the copper alloy. Particularly, the copper alloy may not include Fe, and may include Ti silicacide. Further disclosed is a laser cladding valve seat including the copper alloy, which does not generate cracks and is excellent in wear resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Young-Nam Kim, Go-Woon Jung, Gi-Bum Kim, Han-Jae Kim
  • Publication number: 20210180156
    Abstract: Disclose is a copper alloy for a laser cladding valve seat. the copper alloy may include an amount of about 15.0 to 25.0 wt % of Ni, an amount of about 1.0 to 4.0 wt % of Si, an amount of about 0.5 to 1.0 wt % of B, an amount of about 1.0 to 2.0 wt % of Cr, an amount of about 5.0 to 15.0 wt % of Co, an amount of about 2.0 to 20.0 wt % of Mo, an amount of about 0.1 to 0.5 wt % of Ti and the balance Cu, all the wt % based on the total weight of the copper alloy. Particularly, the copper alloy may not include Fe, and may include Ti silicacide. Further disclosed is a laser cladding valve seat including the copper alloy, which does not generate cracks and is excellent in wear resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2020
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Young-Nam Kim, Go-Woon Jung, Gi-Bum Kim, Han-Jae Kim
  • Patent number: 10953457
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing an end piece for a camshaft may include forming a shape of an end piece to be coupled to a camshaft by compacting steel and powder in a net-shape manner and by sintering steel and a powder compact that are preassembled to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Hyung-Seok Kwak, Jin-Hyeon Lee, Gi-Bum Kim, Yeong-Cheol Jo
  • Publication number: 20200331054
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing an end piece for a camshaft may include forming a shape of an end piece to be coupled to a camshaft by compacting steel and powder in a net-shape manner and by sintering steel and a powder compact that are preassembled to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Hyung-Seok KWAK, Jin-Hyeon LEE, Gi-Bum KIM, Yeong-Cheol JO
  • Patent number: 10340420
    Abstract: A semiconductor light-emitting device includes a light-emitting structure, a reflective electrode layer, and a transparent cover layer. The light-emitting structure includes a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second semiconductor layer. The reflective electrode layer covers an upper surface of the second semiconductor layer. The transparent cover layer covers an upper surface of the second semiconductor layer on the reflective electrode layer. The transparent cover layer includes a tail portion including a first portion and a second portion. The first portion covers an edge of the reflective electrode layer and a convex upper surface. The second portion is thinner than and extends from the first portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ju-heon Yoon, Jae-in Sim, Gi-bum Kim, Ha-yeong Son, Young-sub Shin
  • Publication number: 20190027649
    Abstract: A semiconductor light-emitting device includes a light-emitting structure, a reflective electrode layer, and a transparent cover layer. The light-emitting structure includes a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second semiconductor layer. The reflective electrode layer covers an upper surface of the second semiconductor layer. The transparent cover layer covers an upper surface of the second semiconductor layer on the reflective electrode layer. The transparent cover layer includes a tail portion including a first portion and a second portion. The first portion covers an edge of the reflective electrode layer and a convex upper surface. The second portion is thinner than and extends from the first portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Ju-heon YOON, Jae-in SIM, Gi-bum KIM, Ha-yeong SON, Young-sub SHIN
  • Publication number: 20180175247
    Abstract: A semiconductor light-emitting device includes a light-emitting structure comprising a first semiconductor layer, an active layer, and a second semiconductor layer; a reflective electrode layer covering a top surface of the second semiconductor layer; an insulating structure covering a region of the top surface of the second semiconductor layer, the region being around the reflective electrode layer; a first interconnection conductive layer contacting a contact region of the first semiconductor layer through the insulating structure and, together with the insulating structure, constituting an omni-directional reflector (ODR) structure; and a second interconnection conductive layer contacting the reflective electrode layer through the insulating structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ju-heon YOON, Jae-in Sim, Gi-bum Kim
  • Publication number: 20180161846
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing an end piece for a camshaft may include forming a shape of an end piece to be coupled to a camshaft by compacting steel and powder in a net-shape manner and by sintering steel and a powder compact that are preassembled to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2017
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Hyung-Seok KWAK, Jin-Hyeon LEE, Gi-Bum KIM, Yeong-Cheol JO
  • Patent number: 9705040
    Abstract: A light-emitting device includes: a substrate; a light-emitting structure including first and second nitride-based semiconductor layers on the substrate and an active layer between the first and second nitride-based semiconductor layers; an insulating layer on a top surface of the light-emitting structure; a protrusion on the insulating layer, a top surface of the protrusion being larger than a bottom surface thereof, the protrusion having a trapezoidal cross-section; a transparent conductive layer covering a top surface of the light-emitting structure, a top surface of the insulating layer, and the top surface of the protrusion and having a constant thickness along the top surface of the light-emitting structure, the top surface of the insulating layer, and the top surface of the protrusion; and an electrode covering at least one of inclined surfaces of the protrusion on the transparent conductive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jong-hoon Ha, Sang-yeob Song, Gi-bum Kim, Jae-in Sim, Seung-woo Choi
  • Publication number: 20160163663
    Abstract: An embodiment includes a semiconductor light-emitting device comprising: an electrode pad; a first under-barrier metal (UBM) layer stacked on the electrode pad; a second UBM layer stacked on the first UBM layer and having a multilayered structure including at least two layers; and a solder bump disposed on the second UBM layer, wherein adhesion between the second UBM layer and the first UBM layer is higher than adhesion between the first UBM layer and the solder bump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Gi-bum KIM, Sang-hyun LEE, Ho-seob LEE
  • Publication number: 20160141457
    Abstract: A light-emitting device includes: a substrate; a light-emitting structure including first and second nitride-based semiconductor layers on the substrate and an active layer between the first and second nitride-based semiconductor layers; an insulating layer on a top surface of the light-emitting structure; a protrusion on the insulating layer, a top surface of the protrusion being larger than a bottom surface thereof, the protrusion having a trapezoidal cross-section; a transparent conductive layer covering a top surface of the light-emitting structure, a top surface of the insulating layer, and the top surface of the protrusion and having a constant thickness along the top surface of the light-emitting structure, the top surface of the insulating layer, and the top surface of the protrusion; and an electrode covering at least one of inclined surfaces of the protrusion on the transparent conductive layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Jong-hoon HA, Sang-yeob SONG, Gi-bum KIM, Jae-in SIM, Seung-woo CHOI
  • Patent number: 9263652
    Abstract: A semiconductor light-emitting device includes a semiconductor region having a light-emitting structure, an electrode layer formed on the semiconductor region, and a reflective protection structure extending exposing the upper surface of the electrode layer and covering the semiconductor region adjacent to the electrode layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ju-heon Yoon, Gi-bum Kim, Sang-yeon Kim, Sang-yeob Song, Won-goo Hur
  • Publication number: 20140252390
    Abstract: A semiconductor light-emitting device includes a semiconductor region having a light-emitting structure, an electrode layer formed on the semiconductor region, and a reflective protection structure extending exposing the upper surface of the electrode layer and covering the semiconductor region adjacent to the electrode layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ju-heon YOON, Gi-bum KIM, Sang-yeon KIM, Sang-yeob SONG, Won-goo HUR
  • Publication number: 20140231849
    Abstract: Semiconductor light-emitting devices including a semiconductor region that includes a light-emitting structure; and an electrode layer including a first reflection metal layer that contacts a first portion of the semiconductor region and being configured to reflect light from the light-emitting structure and a second reflection metal layer that contacts a second portion of the semiconductor region and being configured to reflect light from the light-emitting structure, wherein the second reflection metal layer is spaced apart from the first reflection metal layer and at least partially covers the first reflection metal layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sang-Yeob SONG, Gi-Bum KIM, Hyun-Young KIM, Ju-Heon YOON, Wan-Ho LEE, Won-Goo HUR
  • Patent number: 8427563
    Abstract: An image sensor includes a plurality of photoelectric conversion devices formed in a substrate and first and second color filters. The first color filter is formed over a first photoelectric conversion device and comprised of an organic material. The second color filter is formed over a second photoelectric conversion device and comprised of a plurality of inorganic layers. With such different types of color filters, spectral characteristic of the image sensor are enhanced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Gi-Bum Kim, Yun-Ki Lee, Duck-Hyung Lee
  • Patent number: 7963247
    Abstract: According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a diffusion tube includes a diffusion housing which includes a first cavity within a first end which receives a diffusion target, a second cavity within a second end which receives a dopant source for diffusion, and a diffusion port disposed between the diffusion target and the dopant source, wherein the diffusion port provides fluid communication between the first cavity and the second cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Gi-bum Kim, Taek Kim, Jae-min Myoung, Min-chang Jeong
  • Patent number: 7855149
    Abstract: Provided may be a treatment method to remove defects created on the surface of a substrate, a method of fabricating an image sensor by using the treatment method, and an image sensor fabricated by the same. The treatment method may include providing a semiconductor substrate including a surface defect, providing a chemical solution to a surface of the semiconductor substrate, and removing the surface defect by consuming the surface of the semiconductor substrate and forming a chemical oxide layer on the semiconductor substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Gi-Bum Kim, Hyun-Pil Noh
  • Patent number: 7745861
    Abstract: Example embodiments may provide a photodiode formed of semiconductor silicide and/or an image sensor using a photodiode formed of semiconductor silicide. The photodiode may have a p-n junction structure including a p-type semiconductor silicide and an n-type semiconductor silicide. The image sensor may include a substrate, a photodetector unit having the photodiode, which may perform photoelectric transformation, and/or a signal transmitter transmitting a signal generated by the photodetector unit to an output unit. The photodetector unit and/or the signal transmitter may be integrated in the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Gi-bum Kim, Taek Kim
  • Publication number: 20100140747
    Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device, a pad including at least one insulating interlayer and at least one conductive wiring may be formed in a pad area of a substrate. At least one wiring may be formed adjacent to the conductive wiring. At least one insulation layer may be formed adjacent to the insulating interlayer. At least one crack preventing structure may be formed in the insulation layer. The crack preventing structure may continuously extend in the insulation layer and portions of the insulation layer may also be continuous. When a semiconductor device includes at least one crack preventing structure disposed adjacent to a pad, a degradation of the semiconductor chip caused by an external impact and/or a stress may be efficiently prevented by the crack preventing structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2009
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Seung-Man Choi, Soon-Sik Hwang, Ki-Chul Park, Gi-Bum Kim, Ki-Su Kim, Sang-Chul Lee, Bae-Kyoung Kim
  • Publication number: 20100053387
    Abstract: An image sensor includes a plurality of photoelectric conversion devices formed in a substrate and first and second color filters. The first color filter is formed over a first photoelectric conversion device and comprised of an organic material. The second color filter is formed over a second photoelectric conversion device and comprised of a plurality of inorganic layers. With such different types of color filters, spectral characteristic of the image sensor are enhanced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventors: Gi-Bum Kim, Yun-Ki Lee, Duck-Hyung Lee