Patents by Inventor Han-Hyo Kim

Han-Hyo 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: 7316326
    Abstract: A tray apparatus for a refrigerator is provided which optimizes the use of storage space in the refrigerator. A position of the tray within a storage space of the refrigerator is varied through the use of elastic means which moves the tray toward an upper surface of the storage space as an article is stored thereon. The tray is supported by supporting links which are then connected through interlocking links so that they are integrally pivoted. The link mechanisms are supported on the upper surface of the storage space. Thus, a storage article with a relatively large bottom area can be easily stored in the vicinity of the upper surface of the storage space, which is usually out of use, thereby maximizing the use of the storage space in the refrigerator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Han-Hyo Kim, Moon-Won Kim
  • Patent number: 6997531
    Abstract: A tray apparatus for a refrigerator is provided which optimizes the use of storage space in the refrigerator. A position of the tray within a storage space of the refrigerator is varied through the use of elastic means which moves the tray toward an upper surface of the storage space as an article is stored thereon. The tray is supported by supporting links which are then connected through interlocking links so that they are integrally pivoted. The link mechanisms are supported on the upper surface of the storage space. Thus, a storage article with a relatively large bottom area can be easily stored in the vicinity of the upper surface of the storage space, which is usually out of use, thereby maximizing the use of the storage space in the refrigerator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Han-Hyo Kim, Moon-Won Kim
  • Publication number: 20050006995
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a tray apparatus for a refrigerator. The tray apparatus of the present invention is configured such that a tray 50 is brought into close contact with a ceiling surface c of a storage space by means of elastic forces from elastic members 90. The tray 50 is supported at front and rear positions of both sides thereof by means of supporting links 60 serving as components of link mechanisms and the supporting links 60 are then connected through interlocking links 80, so that they are integrally pivoted. The link mechanisms are supported on the ceiling surface c of the storage space by holders 100. According to the present invention, an article b with a relatively large bottom area can be easily stored in the vicinity of the ceiling surface of the storage space, which is usually out of use. Thus, there is an advantage in that space efficiency of the storage space can be enhanced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2004
    Publication date: January 13, 2005
    Inventors: Han-Hyo Kim, Moon-Won Kim
  • Publication number: 20040207305
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a tray apparatus for a refrigerator. The tray apparatus of the present invention is configured such that a tray 50 is brought into close contact with a ceiling surface c of a storage space by means of elastic forces from elastic members 90. The tray 50 is supported at front and rear positions of both sides thereof by means of supporting links 60 serving as components of link mechanisms and the supporting links 60 are then connected through interlocking links 80, so that they are integrally pivoted. The link mechanisms are supported on the ceiling surface c of the storage space by holders 100. According to the present invention, an article b with a relatively large bottom area can be easily stored in the vicinity of the ceiling surface of the storage space, which is usually out of use. Thus, there is an advantage in that space efficiency of the storage space can be enhanced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2003
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Inventors: Han-Hyo Kim, Moon-Won Kim
  • Patent number: 6526698
    Abstract: A door gasket mounting structure for a refrigerator is disclosed. The door gasket mounting structure comprises an engagement groove and a laterally projected portion. The engagement groove accommodates the engagement portion of a door gasket, and is formed along the peripheral portion of a door liner. The laterally projected portion holds the engagement portion of the door gasket while the door gasket has been inserted into the engagement groove, and is formed on one of either side of an entrance portion of the engagement groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Jong-Woon Park, Han-Hyo Kim
  • Publication number: 20020184828
    Abstract: A door gasket mounting structure for a refrigerator is disclosed. The door gasket mounting structure comprises an engagement groove and a laterally projected portion. The engagement groove accommodates the engagement portion of a door gasket, and is formed along the peripheral portion of a door liner. The laterally projected portion holds the engagement portion of the door gasket while the door gasket has been inserted into the engagement groove, and is formed on one of either side of an entrance portion of the engagement groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2001
    Publication date: December 12, 2002
    Applicant: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Jong-Woon Park, Han-Hyo Kim