Patents by Inventor Hosung NAM

Hosung NAM 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: 20250016941
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a display module and a support plate disposed below the display module and in which an opening pattern is formed that corresponds to a foldable area. The support plate includes a top surface adjacent to the display module and a bottom surface that faces the top surface, and the opening pattern includes an opening that passes through the support plate from the top surface to the bottom surface and a plurality of support parts around the opening. In addition, in a cross-section, the support parts include at least one first support part that includes a first curved edge at one side of the top surface and a second curved edge at one side of the bottom surface that faces the first curved edge in a diagonal direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2024
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Inventors: HOSUNG NAM, HOSEUNG KANG, MINSEOP KIM, SANG WOL LEE
  • Patent number: 12192391
    Abstract: Disclosed is a mobile terminal having a flexible display. The present application provides a mobile terminal comprising: a first body; a second body rotatably provided in the first body; a display which is provided on surfaces, of the first and second bodies, which face each other when the first and second bodies rotate, the display being configured to fold when the first and second bodies rotate toward each other and unfold when the first and second bodies rotate away from each other; a first hinge which rotatably couples the first and second bodies and is configured to revolve around first and second axes disposed between the first and second bodies; and a second hinge which rotatably couples the first and second bodies and is configured to interlock the first and second bodies in order to rotate the first and second bodies together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Hosung Nam, Taeki Um
  • Patent number: 12127357
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a display module and a support plate disposed below the display module and in which an opening pattern is formed that corresponds to a foldable area. The support plate includes a top surface adjacent to the display module and a bottom surface that faces the top surface, and the opening pattern includes an opening that passes through the support plate from the top surface to the bottom surface and a plurality of support parts around the opening. In addition, in a cross-section, the support parts include at least one first support part that includes a first curved edge at one side of the top surface and a second curved edge at one side of the bottom surface that faces the first curved edge in a diagonal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hosung Nam, Hoseung Kang, Minseop Kim, Sang Wol Lee
  • Publication number: 20240284617
    Abstract: A display device includes a display panel including a display area including a foldable area having flexibility and a non-folding area adjacent to at least one side of the foldable area and a support member disposed under the display panel, including a stretchable part overlapping the foldable area, and defining at least one cutting part. The at least one cutting part includes at least one first groove having a first depth and a second groove having a second depth greater than the first depth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2023
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Applicant: Samsung Display Co., LTD.
    Inventors: MUNSIK HAM, HOSUNG NAM
  • Publication number: 20240269956
    Abstract: Disclosed is a release film including a first release film on a supporter in which a first hole is defined, and a second release film below the supporter, wherein, when viewed in a plan view, a first cut region is defined by a first part of the second release film, the first part overlapping the first hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2024
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Inventors: HOSEUNG KANG, MINSEOP KIM, HOSUNG NAM, MUNSIK HAM
  • Patent number: 11964457
    Abstract: Disclosed is a release film including a first release film on a supporter in which a first hole is defined, and a second release film below the supporter, wherein, when viewed in a plan view, a first cut region is defined by a first part of the second release film, the first part overlapping the first hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hoseung Kang, Minseop Kim, Hosung Nam, Munsik Ham
  • Patent number: 11816299
    Abstract: A foldable display device includes a display panel including a first non-folding area, a second non-folding area, and a folding area disposed between the first and second non-folding areas and a digitizer including a first sensing portion, a second sensing portion spaced apart from the first sensing portion in the folding area, and a connection portion extending from one end of the first sensing portion to one end of the second sensing portion. The connection portion includes a first portion extending from the first sensing portion, a second portion extending from the second sensing portion, one or more third portions disposed between the first and second portions and including first and second areas facing each other and a third area disposed between the first and second areas, and a fourth portion disposed between the first and third portions, between the second and third portions, or between two third portions adjacent to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Hosung Nam
  • Publication number: 20230176700
    Abstract: A foldable display device includes a display panel including a first non-folding area, a second non-folding area, and a folding area disposed between the first and second non-folding areas and a digitizer including a first sensing portion, a second sensing portion spaced apart from the first sensing portion in the folding area, and a connection portion extending from one end of the first sensing portion to one end of the second sensing portion. The connection portion includes a first portion extending from the first sensing portion, a second portion extending from the second sensing portion, one or more third portions disposed between the first and second portions and including first and second areas facing each other and a third area disposed between the first and second areas, and a fourth portion disposed between the first and third portions, between the second and third portions, or between two third portions adjacent to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2022
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventor: HOSUNG NAM
  • Patent number: 11626567
    Abstract: A display device includes: a display panel in which a first panel region, a bending region, and a second panel region are arranged along a first direction; a support layer below the first panel region of the display panel, wherein the bending region of the display panel is bent toward a lower portion of the support layer; a portion of the support layer is between the first panel region and the second panel region; a first alignment mark in the first panel region; and a first alignment opening overlapping the first alignment mark in the support layer, wherein in a thickness direction of the display panel, the first alignment opening is spaced apart from the second panel region, the first alignment opening is spaced apart from an edge of the support layer, and the first alignment opening is completely surrounded by the support layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Minseop Kim, Hoseung Kang, Hosung Nam, Joonhyuk Jang, Munsik Ham
  • Publication number: 20220417351
    Abstract: Disclosed is a mobile terminal having a flexible display. The present application provides a mobile terminal comprising: a first body; a second body rotatably provided in the first body; a display which is provided on surfaces, of the first and second bodies, which face each other when the first and second bodies rotate, the display being configured to fold when the first and second bodies rotate toward each other and unfold when the first and second bodies rotate away from each other; a first hinge which rotatably couples the first and second bodies and is configured to revolve around first and second axes disposed between the first and second bodies; and a second hinge which rotatably couples the first and second bodies and is configured to interlock the first and second bodies in order to rotate the first and second bodies together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2019
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Hosung NAM, Taeki UM
  • Publication number: 20220174828
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a display module and a support plate disposed below the display module and in which an opening pattern is formed that corresponds to a foldable area. The support plate includes a top surface adjacent to the display module and a bottom surface that faces the top surface, and the opening pattern includes an opening that passes through the support plate from the top surface to the bottom surface and a plurality of support parts around the opening. In addition, in a cross-section, the support parts include at least one first support part that includes a first curved edge at one side of the top surface and a second curved edge at one side of the bottom surface that faces the first curved edge in a diagonal direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2021
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Inventors: Hosung Nam, Hoseung Kang, Minseop Kim, Sang Wol Lee
  • Publication number: 20220059795
    Abstract: A display device includes: a display panel in which a first panel region, a bending region, and a second panel region are arranged along a first direction; a support layer below the first panel region of the display panel, wherein the bending region of the display panel is bent toward a lower portion of the support layer; a portion of the support layer is between the first panel region and the second panel region; a first alignment mark in the first panel region; and a first alignment opening overlapping the first alignment mark in the support layer, wherein in a thickness direction of the display panel, the first alignment opening is spaced apart from the second panel region, the first alignment opening is spaced apart from an edge of the support layer, and the first alignment opening is completely surrounded by the support layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: Minseop KIM, Hoseung KANG, Hosung NAM, Joonhyuk JANG, Munsik HAM
  • Publication number: 20220048272
    Abstract: Disclosed is a release film including a first release film on a supporter in which a first hole is defined, and a second release film below the supporter, wherein, when viewed in a plan view, a first cut region is defined by a first part of the second release film, the first part overlapping the first hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: HOSEUNG KANG, MINSEOP KIM, HOSUNG NAM, MUNSIK HAM
  • Patent number: 10912214
    Abstract: A flexible display device including a first body and a second body; a hinge portion connecting the first body and the second body in a relatively rotatable manner; a flexible display unit disposed on one side of the first body and the second body to be folded and unfolded by the relative rotation; a cover member disposed between the first body and the second body; and a lever connected to the hinge portion to rotate in conjunction with the folding and unfolding of the flexible display unit and configured to engage the cover member to move the cover member outwards to cover a space between the first body and the second body formed by folding the flexible display unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Timothy Kang, Hosung Nam
  • Patent number: 10659577
    Abstract: A hinge module including a first body; a second body arranged with respect to the first body; a hinge configured to hinge in response to an angle variation between the first body and the second body; and a display disposed on the first body and the second body. Further, the hinge includes a first hinge housing including an accommodating portion; a second hinge housing having a first end inserted in the accommodating portion; an arc-shaped hinge hole in the second hinge housing; a hinge pin projecting from an inner surface of the accommodating portion of the first hinge housing and penetrating the arc-shaped hinge hole in the second hinge housing; a guide pin coupled to the first hinge housing and inserted into a second end of the second hinge housing; and an elastic member provided in the second end of the second hinge housing and including a curved surface contacting the guide pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Hosung Nam, Bohyoung Lee, Seyong Kim, Sungpil Kim
  • Publication number: 20200137907
    Abstract: A flexible display device including a first body and a second body; a hinge portion connecting the first body and the second body in a relatively rotatable manner; a flexible display unit disposed on one side of the first body and the second body to be folded and unfolded by the relative rotation; a cover member disposed between the first body and the second body; and a lever connected to the hinge portion to rotate in conjunction with the folding and unfolding of the flexible display unit and configured to engage the cover member to move the cover member outwards to cover a space between the first body and the second body formed by folding the flexible display unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Timothy KANG, Hosung NAM
  • Publication number: 20180255162
    Abstract: A hinge module including a first body; a second body arranged with respect to the first body; a hinge configured to hinge in response to an angle variation between the first body and the second body; and a display disposed on the first body and the second body. Further, the hinge includes a first hinge housing including an accommodating portion; a second hinge housing having a first end inserted in the accommodating portion; an arc-shaped hinge hole in the second hinge housing; a hinge pin projecting from an inner surface of the accommodating portion of the first hinge housing and penetrating the arc-shaped hinge hole in the second hinge housing; a guide pin coupled to the first hinge housing and inserted into a second end of the second hinge housing; and an elastic member provided in the second end of the second hinge housing and including a curved surface contacting the guide pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2015
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Hosung NAM, Bohyoung LEE, Seyong KIM, Sungpil KIM
  • Patent number: 9894191
    Abstract: A mobile terminal comprises: a case having an electric mounting portion with electronic components installed therein and having an ear jack holder part on the outer surface thereof; and ear jack connected to the ear jack holder part and having a plug hole into which a connecting plug is inserted; a plurality of first terminals equipped inside the plug hole; a second terminal connected to the first terminal and exposed to the outside of the ear jack; an antenna carrier connected to the back side of the case and having an antenna pattern formed on the surface thereof; and an ear jack electrode pattern formed in the antenna carrier, one end thereof being connected to the second terminal, wherein the mobile terminal has an ear jack structure outside the case, and thereby can prevent water from flowing into the mobile terminal through the ear jack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Sungpil Kim, Hosung Nam, Minho Park, Jaeyoung Han, Kwanghyun Ahn, Joonho Huh
  • Patent number: 9690330
    Abstract: A mobile terminal comprises a flexible display module; a hinge frame coupled to a rear surface of the flexible display module, having a plurality of unit frames connected by hinge coupling in a length direction; and a variable frame arranged in the hinge frame in a length direction, of which length is controllable, wherein the display module and the hinge frame are bent or unfolded to be flat in accordance with a length change of the variable frame. Since the mobile terminal may control its curved level in accordance with a use condition, it is advantageous in that a sense of immersion of the screen is increased by the control of the curvature of the mobile terminal if necessary and it is convenient to set the mobile terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Sungpil Kim, Kidoo Han, Bohyoung Lee, Hosung Nam
  • Patent number: 9629268
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a mobile terminal, and there is provided a mobile terminal including a terminal body having a front surface and a rear surface, a rear input unit comprising a first button portion externally exposed from the rear surface to receive a push input with a first function and a second button portion provided with keys disposed at both sides, respectively, around the first button portion to receive a push input with a second function different from the first function, and a sensor disposed at a lower portion of the first button portion, wherein the second button portion is provided with a through hole accommodating the first button portion to dispose the first button portion between the keys, and the sensor is disposed to overlap with an inner region of the through hole, and at least part thereof is formed to overlap with a first switch for activating the first button portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Hyoyeol Lee, Hosung Nam, Sooyong Song, Sungtaek Oh, Sanggil Park, Seongwoo Choi, Jaeyoung Han