Patents by Inventor Gi-Cheul Kim

Gi-Cheul 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: 11865511
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a preparation method for a super absorbent polymer sheet and a super absorbent polymer sheet prepared therefrom. According to the preparation method of the present disclosure, a porous super absorbent polymer sheet can be prepared by a simplified process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Inventors: Ki Youl Yoon, Gi Cheul Kim, Hyeon Choi, Hyo Sook Joo, Ju Eun Kim
  • Patent number: 11731105
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a super absorbent polymer. The super absorbent polymer contains polymer particles formed of large pores in a certain amount or more, and thus can exhibit large surface area and excellent initial absorption capacity. Therefore, when the super absorbent polymer is used, it can provide a sanitary material such as a diaper or a sanitary napkin which can quickly absorb body fluids and impart a dry and soft touch feeling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Inventors: Ki Hyun Kim, Kyu Pal Kim, Gi Cheul Kim, Seul Ah Lee, Sang Gi Lee
  • Patent number: 11654416
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a super-absorbent polymer having excellent properties, both centrifugal retention capacity (CRC) and absorption under pressure (AUP) having been improved by introducing a surface crosslinked layer crosslinked by surface-modified inorganic particles, and to a method for preparing the same. The super-absorbent polymer comprises: a base resin powder containing a crosslinked polymer of water-soluble ethylene-based unsaturated monomers having an at least partially neutralized acidic group; and a surface crosslinked layer formed on the base resin powder, wherein inorganic particles may be chemically bound to the crosslinked polymer contained in the surface crosslinked layer, via an oxygen-containing bond or a nitrogen-containing bond.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Inventors: Sung Soo Park, Gi Cheul Kim, Ju Eun Kim, Hyeon Choi, Hyo Sook Joo, Sung Hyun Park, Hee Jung Choi, Ki Youl Yoon
  • Patent number: 11504696
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a super absorbent polymer. The super absorbent polymer exhibits excellent initial absorption capacity, and thus can provide a sanitary material such as a diaper or a sanitary napkin which can quickly absorb body fluids and impart a dry and soft touch feeling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Inventors: Kyu Pal Kim, Gi Cheul Kim, Ki Hyun Kim, Seul Ah Lee, Sang Gi Lee
  • Publication number: 20220362743
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a preparation method for a super absorbent polymer sheet and a super absorbent polymer sheet prepared therefrom. According to the preparation method of the present disclosure, a porous super absorbent polymer sheet can be prepared by a simplified process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Ki Youl Yoon, Gi Cheul Kim, Hyeon Choi, Hyo Sook Joo, Ju Eun Kim
  • Patent number: 11459430
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing superabsorbent polymer that introduces a plate type and rod-shaped clay additive in the superabsorbent polymer, and thus exhibits basic properties of a superabsorbent polymer equivalent to or much better than the existing superabsorbent polymer through multi-crosslinking, and particularly, can improve absorbency under pressure (AUP), and a superabsorbent polymer obtained thereby.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Inventors: Ki Youl Yoon, Hyo Sook Joo, Gi Cheul Kim, Hyeon Choi, Ju Eun Kim
  • Patent number: 11420185
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a preparation method for a super absorbent polymer sheet and a super absorbent polymer sheet prepared therefrom. According to the preparation method of the present disclosure, a porous super absorbent polymer sheet can be prepared by a simplified process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Inventors: Ki Youl Yoon, Gi Cheul Kim, Hyeon Choi, Hyo Sook Joo, Ju Eun Kim
  • Patent number: 11198768
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing superabsorbent polymer. According to the preparation method of the present invention, the surface penetration depth of a surface crosslinking agent can be appropriately controlled, and superabsorbent polymer with excellent properties can be prepared though homogeneous surface crosslinking. Thus, superabsorbent polymer with improved absorption property can be provided without deterioration of absorbency under load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Inventors: Ju Eun Kim, Gi Cheul Kim, Se Yeol Park, Ki Hyun Kim
  • Patent number: 11192088
    Abstract: The present invention relates to superabsorbent polymer having an improved absorption speed through micropores formed inside, and a method for preparing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Inventors: Kum Hyoung Lee, Gi Cheul Kim, Sung Soo Park, Ye Sol Yang
  • Publication number: 20210187478
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a super-absorbent polymer having excellent properties, both centrifugal retention capacity (CRC) and absorption under pressure (AUP) having been improved by introducing a surface crosslinked layer crosslinked by surface-modified inorganic particles, and to a method for preparing the same. The super-absorbent polymer comprises: a base resin powder containing a crosslinked polymer of water-soluble ethylene-based unsaturated monomers having an at least partially neutralized acidic group; and a surface crosslinked layer formed on the base resin powder, wherein inorganic particles may be chemically bound to the crosslinked polymer contained in the surface crosslinked layer, via an oxygen-containing bond or a nitrogen-containing bond.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Sung Soo Park, Gi Cheul Kim, Ju Eun Kim, Hyeon Choi, Hyo Sook Joo, Sung Hyun Park, Hee Jung Choi, Ki Youl Yoon
  • Patent number: 11028237
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a superabsorbent polymer that progresses dry mixing of fine powders and a specific powder type of polymer binder when reassembling fine powders generated during the preparation process of a superabsorbent polymer, and thus obviates the necessity for a moisture drying process after reassembling fine powders, thereby reducing thermal losses, improving productivity, and obtaining a superabsorbent polymer having excellent basic absorption properties, and a superabsorbent polymer prepared by the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Inventors: Taehee Kim, Sewoo Yang, Ji Young Hwang, Gi Cheul Kim
  • Patent number: 10995183
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a superabsorbent polymer having an improved adsorption rate and a high bulk density, and a preparation method thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Inventors: Kum Hyoung Lee, Gi Cheul Kim, Sung Soo Park, Ye Sol Yang, Bo Hyun Seong
  • Patent number: 10981146
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a super-absorbent polymer having excellent properties, both centrifugal retention capacity (CRC) and absorption under pressure (AUP) having been improved by introducing a surface crosslinked layer crosslinked by surface-modified inorganic particles, and to a method for preparing the same. The super-absorbent polymer comprises: a base resin powder containing a crosslinked polymer of water-soluble ethylene-based unsaturated monomers having an at least partially neutralized acidic group; and a surface crosslinked layer formed on the base resin powder, wherein inorganic particles may be chemically bound to the crosslinked polymer contained in the surface crosslinked layer, via an oxygen-containing bond or a nitrogen-containing bond.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Inventors: Sung Soo Park, Gi Cheul Kim, Ju Eun Kim, Hyeon Choi, Hyo Sook Joo, Sung Hyun Park, Hee Jung Choi, Ki Youl Yoon
  • Patent number: 10934400
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a preparation method of a porous super absorbent polymer exhibiting excellent absorption performance and improved absorption rate due to a novel pore structure, and a porous super absorbent polymer prepared therefrom. The porous super absorbent polymer includes a base resin powder including a cross-linked polymer of a water soluble ethylene-based unsaturated monomer containing acidic groups which are at least partially neutralized, and an inorganic filler contained in the cross-linked structure of the cross-linked polymer, wherein the base resin powder includes a plurality of pores having a diameter of a sub-micron (sub-?m) scale in the cross-linked structure, and an interconnected pore structure in the form of an open channel in which 90% or more of the pores are connected to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Inventors: Ki Youl Yoon, Hyo Sook Joo, Gi Cheul Kim, Hyeon Choi, Ju Eun Kim
  • Publication number: 20210031169
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a super absorbent polymer. The super absorbent polymer exhibits excellent initial absorption capacity, and thus can provide a sanitary material such as a diaper or a sanitary napkin which can quickly absorb body fluids and impart a dry and soft touch feeling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2018
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kyu Pal Kim, Gi Cheul Kim, Ki Hyun Kim, Seul Ah Lee, Sang Gi Lee
  • Patent number: 10858486
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a super absorbent polymer and a production method thereof which enable production of a super absorbent polymer exhibiting a more improved absorption rate while maintaining excellent absorption characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Inventors: Seung Mo Lee, Gi Cheul Kim, Ki Hyun Kim, Je Kyun Lee, Jong Hun Kim, Taegyeong Kang
  • Patent number: 10843169
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a super absorbent polymer, including: a base resin powder comprising a first cross-linked polymer of a water soluble ethylene-based unsaturated monomer containing acidic groups which are at least partially neutralized; and a surface cross-linked layer comprising a second cross-linked polymer further cross-linked from the first cross-linked polymer and formed on the base resin powder, wherein the first cross-linked polymer is bound to a porous zeolite in which a mesopore having a BET surface area of at least 100 m2/g and a porosity of at least 0.2 cm3/g is formed, and a preparation method thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Inventors: Ki Youl Yoon, Hyo Sook Joo, Gi Cheul Kim, Hyeon Choi, Ju Eun Kim
  • Patent number: 10807067
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a super absorbent polymer having a controlled degree of internal crosslinking and thereby having simultaneously improved basic absorption capacity and absorbency under pressure, and a method for producing the same. The super absorbent polymer may comprise a base polymer powder including a cross-linked polymer of a monomer containing a water-soluble ethylenically unsaturated compound or its salt; and a surface cross-linked layer that is formed on the base polymer powder and is further cross-linked from the cross-linked polymer, wherein a glass hollow particle having a micron-scale particle size is included in the cross-linked structure of the cross-linked polymer of the base polymer powder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Ki Youl Yoon, Hyo Sook Joo, Gi Cheul Kim, Hyeon Choi, Ju Eun Kim
  • Patent number: 10799851
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a super absorbent polymer having more improved absorbency under pressure and liquid permeability, and a method for producing the same. The super absorbent polymer comprises a base polymer powder including a cross-linked polymer of a monomer containing a water-soluble ethylenically unsaturated compound or its salt; and a surface cross-linked layer that is formed on the base polymer powder and is further cross-linked from the cross-linked polymer, wherein a glass hollow particle having a micron-scale particle size is included on the surface cross-linked layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Ki Youl Yoon, Hyo Sook Joo, Gi Cheul Kim, Hyeon Choi, Ju Eun Kim
  • Patent number: 10780417
    Abstract: The present invention relates to superabsorbent polymer having excellent centrifuge retention capacity and permeability. The superabsorbent polymer simultaneously exhibits excellent centrifuge retention capacity and permeability, and thus, can fundamentally solve the problems of the existing superabsorbent polymer and technical requirement of the art, and can provide various hygienic goods exhibiting more excellent properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Ju Eun Kim, Gi Cheul Kim, Won Mun Choi, Ki Hyun Kim, Seul Ah Lee, Won Taeck Lim