Patents by Inventor Hoon Ahn

Hoon Ahn 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: 20230034654
    Abstract: A semiconductor package is provided. The semiconductor package includes: a first stack including a first semiconductor substrate; a through via that penetrates the first semiconductor substrate in a first direction; a second stack that includes a second face facing a first face of the first stack, on the first stack; a first pad that is in contact with the through via, on the first face of the first stack; a second pad including a concave inner side face that defines an insertion recess, the second pad located on the second face of the second stack; and a bump that connects the first pad and the second pad, wherein the bump includes a first upper bump on the first pad, and a first lower bump between the first upper bump and the first pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yong Ho KIM, Bo In NOH, Jeong Hoon AHN
  • Patent number: 11566059
    Abstract: The present invention relates to long-acting insulin analogues having an increased in vivo half-life in which the amino acid at position 22 of the B-chain of native insulin is substituted and one or more amino acids of the A-chain or B-chain of native insulin are additionally substituted, and to long-acting insulin analogue derivatives having a further increased in vivo half-life in which an albumin-binding domain is additionally fused to the long-acting insulin analogues. The insulin analogues or insulin analogue derivatives according to the present invention have a significantly increased in vivo half-life, and thus can provide convenience to diabetic patients who self-administer insulin by injection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: DAEWOONG PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kyong Hoon Ahn, Oh-Byung Kwon, Seung Woo Kim
  • Patent number: 11538747
    Abstract: Provided is an interposer structure. The interposer structure comprises an interposer substrate, an interlayer insulating film which covers a top surface of the interposer substrate, a capacitor structure in the interlayer insulating film and a wiring structure including a first wiring pattern and a second wiring pattern spaced apart from the first wiring pattern, on the interlayer insulating film, wherein the capacitor structure includes an upper electrode connected to the first wiring pattern, a lower electrode connected to the second wiring pattern, and a capacitor dielectric film between the upper electrode and the lower electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shaofeng Ding, Jae June Jang, Jeong Hoon Ahn, Yun Ki Choi
  • Patent number: 11536728
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing an animal model of preterm birth and an animal model of preterm birth produced by the method. The animal model of the present invention can be effectively applied to investigate the causes and symptoms of preterm birth induced by cervical injury. The mortality rate of the animal model according to the present invention is low until preterm birth despite its induced preterm birth. In addition, the animal model of the present invention is produced in a higher yield than any other existing model. Furthermore, the preterm birth of the animal model according to the present invention is induced at a desired time point. Due to these advantages, the animal model of the present invention can be effectively applied to investigate the causes and mechanisms of preterm birth. The mortality rate of premature neonates born from the animal model of the present invention is considerably low and the premature neonates are immature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: KOREA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND BUSINESS FOUNDATION
    Inventor: Ki Hoon Ahn
  • Patent number: 11540222
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a first communication circuit, a second communication circuit, a processor configured to be electrically connected with the first communication circuit and the second communication circuit, and a memory configured to be electrically connected with the processor. The memory includes instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to obtain location information of the electronic device, transmit a first message for requesting to change a state of the electronic device to a network, receive a first response message to the transmitted first message from the network, transmit a second message for requesting a parameter for an operation cycle of the second communication circuit to the network, receive a second response message to the second message from the network, and change the operation cycle of the second communication circuit to a value corresponding to a current state of the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ji Young Cha, Hye Jeong Kim, Jung Hoon Ahn
  • Publication number: 20220396016
    Abstract: Provided is a stack molding machine including an upper mold having formed therein a first runner and a first gate serving as a path of a resin material, a first intermediate plate provided under and combined with the upper mold, and having formed therein a first molding connected to the first gate to mold at least a portion on a first substrate placed under the first intermediate plate, a dummy plate provided under and spaced a certain distance apart from the first intermediate plate, a second intermediate plate provided under the dummy plate, and having formed therein a second molding connected to a second gate to mold at least a portion under a second substrate placed under the dummy plate, and a lower mold having formed therein a second runner and the second gate serving as a path of the resin material, and combined with the second intermediate plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2022
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Inventors: Hyuk Hwi NA, Ho Seok HWANG, Sang Hoon AHN, Jae Ku PARK, Eun Bin LEE, Sang Dae KIM, Dong Jin JANG
  • Publication number: 20220386607
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel nicotinamide compound, a method for preparing the same, and a herbicide comprising the compound. The compound of the present invention is useful as a herbicide for foliar treatment or soil treatment because it has high safety for wheat or corn and has excellent herbicidal activity against grassy weeds, sedge weeds or broadleaf weeds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2020
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Young Kwan KO, Eun Ae KIM, Ill Young LEE, Hee Nam LIM, Jung Sub CHOI, Jee Hee SUH, Nack Jeong KIM, Dong Wan KOO, Hyun Jin KIM, Gyu Hwan YON, Jae Deok KIM, Seungae OH, So-Young LEE, Chan Yong PARK, Yun Kyoung HWANG, Byung Hoon AHN, Ah Reum KIM, Hye Ji HAN, Sungjun PARK, Junhyuk CHOI, Jisoo LIM, Mi Sook HONG
  • Patent number: 11512126
    Abstract: A non-naturally occurring chimeric polypeptide having an activity provided by a TGF-beta family member is disclosed. The chimeric polypeptide of an embodiment comprises two or more domains or fragments from parental TGF-beta proteins operably linked such that the resulting polypeptide is capable of modulating a pathway associated with a TGF-beta family member. In one embodiment, the pathway is a SMAD or DAXX pathway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignees: MOGAM INSTITUTE FOR BIOMEDICAK RESEARCH, JOINT CENTER FOR BIOSCIENCES
    Inventors: Sen Yon Choe, Chi Hoon Ahn, Ho Cheol Kim, Hyeon Jin Kim
  • Publication number: 20220356943
    Abstract: In a vehicle including a shift-by-wire (SBW) transmission which may be parked in the neutral gear position of the transmission, method for controlling parking thereof includes determining whether the vehicle is in a situation in which neutral parking is required according to sensor information, when the vehicle is stopped, outputting first information configured to get a confirmation on whether a driver intends to perform the neutral parking from the driver, when the controller concludes that the vehicle is in the situation in which the neutral parking is required and when a park (P) gear position is input or an ignition of the vehicle is turned off, and controlling the SBW transmission to shift to a neutral (N) gear position, when there is an agreement input as a response to the first information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2021
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation
    Inventor: Jong Hoon AHN
  • Publication number: 20220328404
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes an integrated circuit (IC) and an interlayer dielectric layer on the substrate, a contact through the interlayer dielectric layer and electrically connected to the IC, a wiring layer on the interlayer dielectric layer with a wiring line electrically connected to the contact, a first passivation layer on the wiring layer, first and second pads on the first passivation layer, and a through electrode through the substrate, the interlayer dielectric layer, the wiring layer, and the first passivation layer to connect to the first pad. The first pad includes a first head part on the first passivation layer, and a protruding part that extends into the first passivation layer from the first head part, the protruding part surrounding a lateral surface of the through electrode in the first passivation layer, and the second pad is connected to the IC through the wiring line and the contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2021
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Shaofeng DING, Jeong Hoon AHN, Yun Ki CHOI
  • Patent number: 11469174
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate having a first region, a second region, a first buffer region, and a second buffer region. A plurality of conductive lines is disposed on the first region of the substrate. An inductor is disposed on the second region of the substrate, and a dummy pattern is disposed on the first buffer region of the substrate. The first buffer region is provided between the first region and the second region. The second buffer region is provided between the first buffer region and the second region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Joon-Nyung Lee, Jeong Hoon Ahn
  • Publication number: 20220322537
    Abstract: Provided is a method of fabricating a battery protection circuit package, the method including preparing a complex package substrate obtained by connecting a flexible printed circuit board (PCB) including at least one external connection terminal for connection to an external device, to a rigid PCB for mounting components thereon, mounting the complex package substrate on a lead frame including at least one metal tab for connection to a battery cell, and encapsulating at least portions of the complex package substrate and the lead frame with a molded part while exposing the at least one metal tab and the at least one external connection terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: Hyuk Hwi NA, Ho Seok HWANG, Sang Hoon AHN, Hyun Seok LEE
  • Publication number: 20220310506
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first conductive lower wiring disposed at a first metal level and that extends in a first direction, a first upper wiring structure connected to the first conductive lower wiring and that includes a first conductive upper wiring and a first conductive upper via, where the first conductive upper wiring is disposed at a second metal level higher than the first metal level and extends in a second direction different from the first direction, and a conductive insertion pattern disposed between the first conductive lower wiring and the first upper wiring structure and connected to the first conductive upper via. An upper surface of the conductive insertion pattern has a first width in the first direction, and a bottom surface of the first conductive upper via has a second width in the first direction that is less than the first width.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Jung Il Park, Jeong Hoon Ahn, Yun Ki Choi
  • Patent number: 11452213
    Abstract: Provided is a method of fabricating a battery protection circuit package, the method including preparing a complex package substrate obtained by connecting a flexible printed circuit board (PCB) including at least one external connection terminal for connection to an external device, to a rigid PCB for mounting components thereon, mounting the complex package substrate on a lead frame including at least one metal tab for connection to a battery cell, and encapsulating at least portions of the complex package substrate and the lead frame with a molded part while exposing the at least one metal tab and the at least one external connection terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: ITM SEMICONDUCTOR CO., LTD
    Inventors: Hyuk Hwi Na, Ho Seok Hwang, Sang Hoon Ahn, Hyun Seok Lee
  • Patent number: 11437374
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate including a logic cell region and a connection region, a dummy transistor on the connection region, an intermediate connection layer on the dummy transistor, a first metal layer on the intermediate connection layer, an etch stop layer between the intermediate connection layer and the first metal layer, a through contact below the first metal layer penetrating the connection region, an upper portion of the through contact protruding above the etch stop layer, and a protection insulating pattern on the etch stop layer covering the upper portion of the through contact. The protection insulating pattern covers an upper side surface of the through contact and a top surface of the through contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shaofeng Ding, Minguk Kang, Jihyung Kim, Jeong Hoon Ahn, Haeri Yoo, Yun Ki Choi
  • Publication number: 20220278024
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate provided with an integrated circuit and a contact, an interlayer dielectric layer covering the integrated circuit and the contact, a through electrode penetrating the substrate and the interlayer dielectric layer, a first intermetal dielectric layer on the interlayer dielectric layer, and first and second wiring patterns in the first intermetal dielectric layer. The first wiring pattern includes a first conductive pattern on the through electrode, and a first via penetrating the first intermetal dielectric layer and connecting the first conductive pattern to the through electrode. The second wiring pattern includes a second conductive pattern on the contact, and a second via penetrating the first intermetal dielectric layer and connecting the second conductive pattern to the contact. A first width in a first direction of the first via is greater than a second width in the first direction of the second via.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2021
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventors: SHAOFENG DING, JEONG HOON AHN, YUN KI CHOI
  • Publication number: 20220278193
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate including a connection region, a pair of epitaxial patterns provided at the semiconductor substrate, a capacitor disposed between the pair of epitaxial patterns, a middle connection layer on the capacitor, an interconnection layer on the middle connection layer, and a through-via provided under the interconnection layer and penetrating the connection region of the semiconductor substrate. The capacitor includes an upper portion of the semiconductor substrate between the pair of epitaxial patterns, a metal electrode on the upper portion of the semiconductor substrate, and a dielectric pattern disposed between the upper portion of the semiconductor substrate and the metal electrode. The through-via is connected to the capacitor through the interconnection layer and the middle connection layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2021
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventors: SHAOFENG DING, JEONG HOON AHN, YUN KI CHOI
  • Publication number: 20220271045
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate including a logic cell region and a connection region, a dummy transistor on the connection region, an intermediate connection layer on the dummy transistor, the intermediate connection layer including a connection pattern electrically connected to the dummy transistor, a first metal layer on the intermediate connection layer, an etch stop layer between the intermediate connection layer and the first metal layer, the etch stop layer covering a top surface of the connection pattern, and a penetration contact extended from the first metal layer toward a bottom surface of the substrate penetrating the connection region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2021
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shaofeng DING, Jeong Hoon AHN, Yun Ki CHOI
  • Publication number: 20220209323
    Abstract: A battery module cooling structure includes: a battery module fixed to a vehicle body; and a cooling block disposed under the battery module and configured to reduce heat generated by the battery module. The cooling block includes: an upper panel closing an upper portion of the cooling block, the upper panel having corner regions including an inlet hole configured to take in cooling water and an outlet hole configured to discharge the cooling water; a lower panel spaced downward from the upper panel and closing a lower portion of the cooling block; an inlet pipe coupled to an upper portion of the upper panel, and configured to take in the cooling water; and an outlet pipe coupled to the upper portion of the upper panel at a position spaced apart from the inlet pipe, and configured to discharge the cooling water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Applicant: HYUNDAI MOBIS Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ki Hoon AHN
  • Patent number: 11375623
    Abstract: A method of fabricating a battery protection circuit package according to one aspect of the present invention includes forming a first mounting structure by mounting battery protection circuit elements on a printed circuit board (PCB), forming a second mounting structure by mounting the first mounting structure on a lead frame which comprises an input/output terminal portion for external connection and at least one metal tab for battery cell connection, forming an encapsulation structure by encapsulating the second mounting structure with a molding material to encapsulate at least a part of the battery protection circuit elements while exposing the input/output terminal portion and the at least one metal tab of the lead frame, and bonding at least one flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) to the input/output terminal portion of the encapsulation structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: ITM SEMICONDUCTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyuk Hwi Na, Ho Seok Hwang, Young Seok Kim, Sang Hoon Ahn, Jae Ku Park, Sung Hee Wang, Eun Bin Lee