Patents by Inventor Ick Kim

Ick 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: 7878163
    Abstract: A variable valve lift apparatus includes an end lever; a variable lift body connected to the end lever, and rotatable around the end lever, a valve mounted on the variable lift body; and a low lift cam operable to open and close the valve. The variable lift body includes a high lift body, and a low lift body rotatable around the high lift body. A low lift connecting portion selectively connects the low lift body and the high lift body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Hyung Ick Kim, Wootae Kim, Ingee Suh, Dong Hee Han, Back Sik Kim, Dae Sung Kim
  • Patent number: 7784439
    Abstract: A variable valve lift apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include an outer part, an inner part disposed in the outer part and connected to a valve, a latching part that is disposed in the outer part and selectively connects the outer part and the inner part, a camshaft supplying torque, a low lift cam that is configured to the camshaft and selectively supplies torque to the inner part, and a high lift cam that is configured to the camshaft and supplies torque to the outer part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Dae Sung Kim, Wootae Kim, Back Sik Kim, Hyung-Ick Kim, Ingee Suh, Dong Hee Han, Kyoung Pyo Ha
  • Publication number: 20100150451
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for extracting a region-of-interest of a user in a multimedia mobile terminal. The method includes: setting a search region in an input picture input to the multimedia mobile terminal on a screen picture-to-screen picture basis, and extracting a group of boundary of a region-of-interest based on a brightness difference between the set search region and an environment around the set search region; determining boundary coordinates of the region-of-interest through learning during a predetermined frame among the extracted group of boundary coordinate candidates; and enlarging the region-of-interest having the determined boundary coordinates, and displaying the enlarged region-of-interest. As a result, a region the user is most interested in or pays more attention to than other regions on a screen is automatically extracted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicants: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., Information and Communications University, Researc h and Industrial Cooperation Group
    Inventors: Kyung-Ho Chae, Yong-Deok Kim, Young-Hun Joo, Kwang-Pyo Choi, Yun-Je Oh, Chang-Ick Kim, Won-Jun Kim
  • Publication number: 20100139589
    Abstract: A variable valve lift apparatus may include an inner body of which an end is pivotally connected to an anchor, an outer body of which an end is pivotally connected to the anchor, a roller finger follower of which an end is pivotally connected to a hydraulic lash adjuster, wherein a portion of the roller finger follower is pivotally connected to the outer body, a valve disposed to the other end of the roller finger follower, and a connecting unit selectively connecting the inner body and the outer body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2009
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Back Sik KIM, Ingee Suh, Dong Hee Han, Hyung Ick Kim, Myungsik Choi, Dae Sung Kim, Kyoung Pyo Ha
  • Publication number: 20100012064
    Abstract: The present invention provides a valve lifter, including a buffer layer, a Me diamond-like carbon layer having a thickness of 0.3˜0.6 ?m, and a diamond-like carbon layer having a thickness of 1˜1.5 ?m and a SP3 bonding fraction of 60˜70%, which are sequentially formed on a base body which is subjected to carbonitriding treatment. The valve lifter can exhibit superior low-friction characteristics and wear resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: In Woong Lyo, Sung Moon Choi, Woong Kim, Jeong Uk An, Hyung Ick Kim, Seung Gyun Ahn, Hong Kil Baek, Jin Won Jung
  • Publication number: 20090272345
    Abstract: A continuously variable valve lift apparatus includes an input cam disposed to a camshaft and rotating, a follower supporting portion rotatably disposed to the camshaft for changing a relative angle of the follower with respect to the camshaft, a follower that includes a center shaft, is connected with the follower supporting portion via the center shaft, and pivots around the center shaft by receiving rotation movement of the input cam, a straight line guide, an output cam that contacts the follower and reciprocates along the straight line guide, and a valve opening unit that is opened by pushing of the output cam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Back Sik Kim, Ingee Suh, Dong Hee Han, Yooshin Cho, Wootae Kim, Hyung Ick Kim, Myungsik Choi, Dae Sung Kim, Kyoung Pyo HA
  • Patent number: 7603972
    Abstract: A cylinder deactivation system for a vehicle and a variable valve lift system is fabricated with an end pivot structure that can control two valves at the same time. The structure ensures reliability since a latching pin does not receive a shear force and provides an excellent assemblage and a cost reduction by minimizing the number of parts Such a cylinder deactivation system may include a rocker shaft having an oil supply hole, a rocker arm, a middle arm, and a latching portion separating the rocker arm from the middle arm when an oil pressure operates through the oil supply hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Dong Hee Han, Woo Tae Kim, In Gee Suh, Hyung Ick Kim, Back Sik Kim, Dae Sung Kim
  • Publication number: 20090255496
    Abstract: A continuous variable valve lift device includes a valve, which opens/closes a channel by means of reciprocation, a control shaft, which is mounted so as to be able to move toward or away from a reciprocation central axis of the valve, a pivotable shoe, which is pivotably coupled to the control shaft, includes a cam insertion part in a recess or through-hole shape and a slide face slidably contacting an end of the valve, and reciprocates the valve when pivoted, and a drive cam, which comes into contact with an inner wall of the cam insertion part, and pivots the pivotable shoe. Thereby, the continuous variable valve lift device can freely adjust a lift amount and a lift time of the valve without changing positions of the drive cam and camshaft, and thus be easily applied to an existing engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Myungsik Choi, Kyoung Pyo Ha, Chun Woo Lee, Woo Tae Kim, Hyung Ick Kim, Yooshin Cho, Ingee Suh, Back Sik Kim, Dae Sung Kim, Dae Yoon Oh, Dong Hee Han
  • Publication number: 20090241876
    Abstract: A variable valve lift apparatus includes an input cam disposed to a input shaft, a valve opening unit, a control shaft parallel to the input shaft, an input link rotatably coupled to the control shaft and contacting the input cam, a control link connected with the input link and eccentrically connected to the control shaft, a connecting link connected with the control link, and a lift arm that is rotatably coupled to the control shaft, is connected with the connecting link, and drives the valve opening unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventors: BACK SIK KIM, Ingee Suh, Dong Hee Han, Yooshin Cho, Wootae Kim, Chun Woo Lee, Hyung Ick Kim, Myungsik Choi, Dae Sung Kim, Kyoung Pyo Ha
  • Publication number: 20090183703
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a continuously variable valve lift apparatus that includes an output cam driving unit for transmitting a rotation, an output cam that receives the rotation from the output cam driving unit and rotates about an axis at a predetermined angle, an output cam position controlling unit for controlling the axis of rotation of the output cam, and a valve opening unit that is operated by the output cam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2008
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company Kia Motor Corporation
    Inventors: Back Sik Kim, Ingee Suh, Dong Hee Han, Wootae Kim, Hyung Ick Kim, Myungsik Choi, Dae Sung Kim, Kyoung Pyo Ha
  • Patent number: 7562644
    Abstract: A variable valve lift apparatus includes a cam, a camshaft that rotates the cam, at least one cam follower selectively connected to an end lever such that the cam follower opens and closes a valve corresponding to rotation of the cam, and a variable device selectively connecting the cam follower with the end lever to regulate whether or how much the valve is opened and closed. Three cam followers may be provided: two outer cam followers fixedly connected to the end lever, and an inner cam follower interposed between and selectively connected to the outer cam followers corresponding to an operation of the variable device. The variable device may include a first pin in one of the outer cam followers, a second pin in the inner cam follower, and a third pin in the other outer cam follower. The pins may be configured to move together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventor: Hyung Ick Kim
  • Patent number: 7553969
    Abstract: Substituted phenethylamine compounds of Formula (1) that function as motilin receptor antagonists: Formula (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Chugai Seiyaku Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Hiroharu Matsuoka, Tsutomu Sato, Tadakatsu Takahashi, Dong Ick Kim, Kyung Yun Jung, Chan Hee Park
  • Publication number: 20090151669
    Abstract: A variable valve lift apparatus of an engine includes: a control shaft; a driving arm rotatable around the control shaft by a cam of a camshaft; a first rocker arm rotatable around the control shaft, that is operated by the driving arm so as to drive a first valve through a first swing arm; a second rocker arm rotatable around the control shaft, that is operated by the driving arm so as to drive a second valve through a second swing arm; and a mediating device rotatable around the control shaft, that transmits a movement of the driving arm to the first and second rocker arms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Back Sik Kim, Ingee Suh, Dong Hee Han, Woo Tae Kim, Hyung Ick Kim, Myungsik Choi, Dae Sung Kim, Kyoung Pyo Ha
  • Publication number: 20090090320
    Abstract: A variable valve lift apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include an outer part, an inner part disposed in the outer part and connected to a valve, a latching part that is disposed in the outer part and selectively connects the outer part and the inner part, a camshaft supplying torque, a low lift cam that is configured to the camshaft and selectively supplies torque to the inner part, and a high lift cam that is configured to the camshaft and supplies torque to the outer part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventors: Dae Sung Kim, Wootae Kim, Back Sik Kim, Hyung-Ick Kim, Ingee Suh, Dong Hee Han, Kyoung Pyo Ha
  • Publication number: 20090025667
    Abstract: A variable valve lift apparatus includes an end lever; a variable lift body connected to the end lever, and rotatable around the end lever, a valve mounted on the variable lift body; and a low lift cam operable to open and close the valve. The variable lift body includes a high lift body, and a low lift body rotatable around the high lift body. A low lift connecting portion selectively connects the low lift body and the high lift body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2007
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Inventors: Hyung Ick Kim, Wootae Kim, Ingee Suh, Dong Hee Han, Back Sik Kim, Dae Sung Kim
  • Publication number: 20080271069
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for providing advertisement at a set top box in connection with processing of video-on-demand (VOD) contents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2005
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: HANAROMEDIA CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Young Min Kim, Gyung Sueng Yang, Young Ick Kim
  • Publication number: 20080250465
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a VOD service operating method and system for providing VOD service through interchange of VOD contents between a VOD server and a set-top box. In accordance with the present invention, a plurality of VOD contents are at least categorized as a first mode and a second mode. The VOD contents included in the first mode store beforehand basic information necessary for selecting the VOD contents in the set-top box by PUSH of the VOD server and provide the stored basic information on a display under the management of the VOD management application when the first mode is activated. Further, the VOD contents included in the second mode transfer a request signal of basic information necessary for selecting the VOD contents from the VOD server to the set-top box according to a user's request. They then display in real time the basic information transferred to the set-top box on a display under the management of the VOD management application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2005
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Applicant: HANAROMEDIA CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Young Min Kim, Gyung Sueng Yang, Young Ick Kim
  • Patent number: 7421993
    Abstract: A variable valve lift apparatus is provided comprising: an arm; a valve and valve springs connected to a first end of the arm for controlling an air intake and an air exhaust; a driving plunger disposed in a driving plunger groove formed on a second end of the arm which is opposite to the first end; a driving plunger portion elastic member disposed in the driving plunger groove for biasing the driving plunger; a support coupled to a cylinder head for supporting the driving plunger; a locking unit for selectively fixing the driving plunger; and a hydraulic pressure supply unit for selectively supplying hydraulic pressure to the locking unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventor: Hyung Ick Kim
  • Publication number: 20080141958
    Abstract: A variable valve lift apparatus includes a cam, a camshaft that rotates the cam, at least one cam follower selectively connected to an end lever such that the cam follower opens and closes a valve corresponding to rotation of the cam, and a variable device selectively connecting the cam follower with the end lever to regulate whether or how much the valve is opened and closed. Three cam followers may be provided: two outer cam followers fixedly connected to the end lever, and an inner cam follower interposed between and selectively connected to the outer cam followers corresponding to an operation of the variable device. The variable device may include a first pin in one of the outer cam followers, a second pin in the inner cam follower, and a third pin in the other outer cam follower. The pins may be configured to move together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2007
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventor: Hyung Ick Kim
  • Publication number: 20080110424
    Abstract: A variable valve lift apparatus is provided comprising: an arm; a valve and valve springs connected to a first end of the arm for controlling an air intake and an air exhaust; a driving plunger disposed in a driving plunger groove formed on a second end of the arm which is opposite to the first end; a driving plunger portion elastic member disposed in the driving plunger groove for biasing the driving plunger; a support coupled to a cylinder head for supporting the driving plunger; a locking unit for selectively fixing the driving plunger; and a hydraulic pressure supply unit for selectively supplying hydraulic pressure to the locking unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventor: Hyung Ick Kim