Patents by Inventor Hee Taek Kim

Hee Taek 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).

  • Publication number: 20220177668
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to a method for producing high value-added compounds from polyethylene terephthalate. More specifically, the present invention demonstrates that a monomeric terephthalic acid obtained from the chemical hydrolysis of polyethylene terephthalate can be converted to high value-added aromatic compounds and aromatic-derived compounds, and ethylene glycol, which is another monomer of polyethylene terephthalate, can be converted to glycolic acid, which is a cosmetic material. The present invention is characterized by recycling polyethylene terephthalate waste into high value-added compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2020
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Applicants: Korea University Research and Business Foundation, EWHA UNIVERSITY - INDUSTRY COLLABORATION FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Kyoung Heon KIM, Jeong Chan JOO, Hee Taek KIM, Si Jae PARK, Hyun Gil CHA, Bong Keun SONG, Jae Kyun KIM
  • Patent number: 11053520
    Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to a recombinant Corynebacterium glutamicum strain for production of glutaric acid and a method for production of glutaric acid by using the same. When used to produce glutaric acid, the recombinant Corynebacterium glutamicum strain guarantees an excellent output and allows the selective production of glutaric acid without generation of byproducts, which needs no isolation and purification processes and thus leads to an economical benefit. Consequently, the recombinant strain is useful for production of glutaric acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: KOREA RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Jeong Chan Joo, Hee Taek Kim, Bong Keun Song, Kyoung Hee Kang, Tae Uk Kang, Si Jae Park
  • Publication number: 20200263211
    Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to a recombinant Corynebacterium glutamicum strain for production of glutaric acid and a method for production of glutaric acid by using the same. When used to produce glutaric acid, the recombinant Corynebacterium glutamicum strain guarantees an excellent output and allows the selective production of glutaric acid without generation of byproducts, which needs no isolation and purification processes and thus leads to an economical benefit. Consequently, the recombinant strain is useful for production of glutaric acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Applicant: KOREA RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Jeong Chan JOO, Hee Taek KIM, Bong Keun SONG, Kyoung Hee KANG, Tae Uk KANG, Si Jae PARK
  • Patent number: 10562593
    Abstract: Disclosed are a frictional resistance reducing device that effectively reduces the frictional resistance of a ship, and a ship including same. The frictional resistance reducing device comprises: a first air discharge part formed on the leading undersurface of a ship and discharging air into water; a second air discharge part formed behind the first air discharge part and discharging air into water; and an air supplying source supplying air to the first air discharge part and the second air discharge part, wherein the first air discharge part and the second air discharge part are disposed in-line along the lengthwise direction of the ship, and at least a portion of a first air discharge period of the first air discharge part and at least a portion of a second air discharge period of the second air discharge part overlap each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jin Ho Jang, Sang Min Kim, Soon Ho Choi, Jong Oh Kwon, Boo Ki Kim, Hee Taek Kim, Dong Yeon Lee, Jae Doo Lee
  • Publication number: 20180354587
    Abstract: Disclosed are a frictional resistance reducing device that effectively reduces the frictional resistance of a ship, and a ship including same. The frictional resistance reducing device comprises: a first air discharge part formed on the leading undersurface of a ship and discharging air into water, a second air discharge part formed behind the first air discharge part and discharging air into water; and an air supplying source supplying air to the first air discharge part and the second air discharge part, wherein the first air discharge part and the second air discharge part are disposed in-line along the lengthwise direction of the ship, and at least a portion of a first air discharge duration of the first air discharge part and at least a portion of a second air discharge duration of the second air discharge part overlap each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2016
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Jin Ho JANG, Sang Min KIM, Soon Ho CHOI, Jong Oh KWON, Boo Ki KIM, Hee Taek KIM, Dong Yeon LEE, Jae Doo LEE
  • Patent number: 9902983
    Abstract: The present invention relates to agarooligosaccharide hydrolase and a method for producing 3,6-anhydro-L-galactose and galactose from agarose by using the same. More specifically, the production yield of 3,6-anhydro-L-galactose and galactose from agarose, that is, the saccharification yield, is improved by using ?-agarooligosaccharide hydrolase having an agarotriose hydrolytic activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Korea University Research and Business Foundation
    Inventors: Kyoung Heon Kim, In-Geol Choi, Chan Hyoung Lee, Hee Taek Kim, Eun-Ju Yun
  • Patent number: 9637761
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a recombinant microorganism metabolizing 3,6-anhydro-L-galactose and a use thereof, and, more particularly, can produce ethanol from a recombinant microorganism expressing an enzyme group involved in a metabolic pathway of 3,6-AHG.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Korea University Research and Business Foundation
    Inventors: Kyoung Heon Kim, In-Geol Choi, Eun-Ju Yun, Sae Young Lee, Hee Taek Kim
  • Publication number: 20160265012
    Abstract: The present invention relates to agarooligosaccharide hydrolase and a method for producing 3,6-anhydro-L-galactose and galactose from agarose by using the same. More specifically, the production yield of 3,6-anhydro-L-galactose and galactose from agarose, that is, the saccharification yield, is improved by using ?-agarooligosaccharide hydrolase having an agarotriose hydrolytic activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Applicant: Korea University Research and Business Foundation
    Inventors: Kyoung Heon Kim, In-Geol Choi, Chan Hyoung Lee, Hee Taek Kim, Eun-Ju Yun
  • Publication number: 20160115504
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a recombinant microorganism metabolizing 3,6-anhydro-L-galactose and a use thereof, and, more particularly, can produce ethanol from a recombinant microorganism expressing an enzyme group involved in a metabolic pathway of 3,6-AHG.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Applicant: Korea University Research and Business Foundation
    Inventors: Kyoung Heon Kim, In-Geol Choi, Eun-Ju Yun, Sae Young Lee, Hee Taek Kim