Patents by Inventor In Ju Mun

In Ju Mun 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: 11513381
    Abstract: An optical device is provided. The optical device is capable of varying transmittance, and such optical device can be used for various applications such as eyewear, for example, sunglasses or AR (augmented reality) or VR (virtual reality) eyewear, an outer wall of a building or a sunroof for a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Inventors: In Ju Mun, Kum Suek Seo, Beom Jin Lee, Byoung Kun Jeon, Seong Min Lee
  • Patent number: 11428968
    Abstract: An optical device and a use thereof are provided. The optical device is capable of suppressing external bubble inflow by eliminating negative pressures that can occur due to shape deformation of a base material in an environment changing between a high temperature and a low temperature and generating a positive pressure. Such optical device can be used as various transmittance-variable devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Inventors: Nam Hun Kim, Jung Woon Kim, In Ju Mun, Su Young Ryu, Byoung Kun Jeon
  • Patent number: 11372290
    Abstract: An optical device includes a first outer substrate; a second outer substrate disposed opposite to the first outer substrate; and an active liquid crystal film or a polarizer, wherein the active liquid crystal film or the polarizer is encapsulated by an encapsulating agent between the first and second outer substrates and wherein a shrinkable film adjacent to any one of the first and second outer substrates is further included. The optical device is capable of varying transmittance. The optical device can be used for various applications such as an eyewear, for example, sunglasses or AR (augmented reality) or VR (virtual reality) eyewears, an outer wall of a building or a sunroof for a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Inventors: Jung Woon Kim, Byoung Kun Jeon, Beom Jin Lee, In Ju Mun, Su Young Ryu, Seong Min Lee, Young Shin Lee, Nam Hun Kim
  • Patent number: 11347080
    Abstract: The present application relates to a light modulating device and an eyewear. The present application can provide a light modulation device having both excellent mechanical properties and optical properties by applying a polymer film that is also optically anisotropic and mechanically anisotropic to a substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Inventors: Eun Jung Lim, Nam Hun Kim, Jung Sun You, Jin Hong Kim, Hyun Jun Lee, Min Jun Gim, Kyung Ki Hong, In Ju Mun, Dong Hyun Oh
  • Publication number: 20210325706
    Abstract: An optical device includes a first outer substrate; a second outer substrate disposed opposite to the first outer substrate; and an active liquid crystal film or a polarizer, wherein the active liquid crystal film or the polarizer is encapsulated by an encapsulating agent between the first and second outer substrates and wherein a shrinkable film adjacent to any one of the first and second outer substrates is further included. The optical device is capable of varying transmittance. The optical device can be used for various applications such as an eyewear, for example, sunglasses or AR (augmented reality) or VR (virtual reality) eyewears, an outer wall of a building or a sunroof for a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2019
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jung Woon KIM, Byoung Kun JEON, Beom Jin LEE, In Ju MUN, Su Young RYU, Seong Min LEE, Young Shin LEE, Nam Hun KIM
  • Patent number: 11035170
    Abstract: A method for producing a smart window and the smart window are provided. The method provides the smart window having product quality and productivity by improving evenness of a seal line, for example, a thickness deviation, a line width deviation and straightness through selection of a suitable sealant and process optimization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Inventors: In Ju Mun, Nam Gyu Kim, Hyo Jin Lee, Kyung Ki Hong
  • Publication number: 20210157196
    Abstract: An optical device and a use thereof are provided. The optical device is capable of suppressing external bubble inflow by eliminating negative pressures that can occur due to shape deformation of a base material in an environment changing between a high temperature and a low temperature and generating a positive pressure. Such optical device can be used as various transmittance-variable devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Nam Hun Kim, Jung Woon Kim, In Ju Mun, Su Young Ryu, Byoung Kun Jeon
  • Patent number: 11009725
    Abstract: A light modulation device is disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a light modulation device includes a first polymer film substrate, a second polymer film substrate, an active liquid crystal layer disposed between the first and second polymer film substrates, wherein the active liquid crystal layer is capable of switching between a vertical orientation state and a twisting orientation state upon application of a voltage, each of the first and second polymer film substrates has an in-plane retardation of 4,000 nm or more for light having a wavelength of 550 nm, a ratio of an elongation (E1) in a first direction to an elongation (E2) in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction of 3 or more, and wherein an angle formed by the first directions of the first and second polymer film substrates is in a range of 0 degrees to 10 degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Inventors: Min Jun Gim, Eun Jung Lim, Jung Sun You, Hyun Jun Lee, In Ju Mun, Dong Hyun Oh, Nam Gyu Kim, Jin Hong Kim, Hyo Jin Lee, Nam Hun Kim
  • Publication number: 20210132430
    Abstract: An optical device is provided. The optical device is capable of varying transmittance, and such optical device can be used for various applications such as eyewear, for example, sunglasses or AR (augmented reality) or VR (virtual reality) eyewear, an outer wall of a building or a sunroof for a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: In Ju MUN, Kum Suek SEO, Beom Jin LEE, Byoung Kun JEON, Seong Min LEE
  • Patent number: 10996387
    Abstract: An optical device and method of manufacturing the same are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, an optical device includes a first outer substrate and a second outer substrate disposed opposite to each other, a liquid crystal element disposed between the first and second outer substrates; and a plurality of adhesive films encapsulating the liquid crystal element, wherein the plurality of adhesive films comprises a curable adhesive film and a non-curable adhesive film. The optical device is capable of varying transmittance and reducing light loss while improving appearance defects. Such an optical device can be used for various applications such as eyewear, for example, sunglasses or augmented reality (AR) or virtual reality (VR) eyewear, an outer wall of a building or a sunroof for a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Inventors: Seong Min Lee, Young Shin Lee, Byoung Kun Jeon, In Ju Mun
  • Publication number: 20210055463
    Abstract: An optical device and method of manufacturing the same are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, an optical device includes a first outer substrate and a second outer substrate disposed opposite to each other, a liquid crystal element disposed between the first and second outer substrates; and a plurality of adhesive films encapsulating the liquid crystal element, wherein the plurality of adhesive films comprises a curable adhesive film and a non-curable adhesive film. The optical device is capable of varying transmittance and reducing light loss while improving appearance defects. Such an optical device can be used for various applications such as eyewear, for example, sunglasses or augmented reality (AR) or virtual reality (VR) eyewear, an outer wall of a building or a sunroof for a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Seong Min Lee, Young Shin Lee, Byoung Kun Jeon, In Ju Mun
  • Patent number: 10845654
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing an optical device and an optical device is provided. The manufacturing method is capable of minimizing or eliminating dotting unevenness that may occur when an optical device is manufactured by a dotting process. In particular, even when a large cell gap is present or a polymer substrate is applied as a substrate so that high-temperature heat treatment is impossible, such method of the present application can provide an alignment film having improved orientation by improving the dotting unevenness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jung Sun You, Dong Ho Ko, Hyo Jin Lee, In Ju Mun, Nam Gyu Kim, Hyun Jun Lee
  • Publication number: 20200332592
    Abstract: A method for producing a smart window and the smart window are provided. The method provides the smart window having product quality and productivity by improving evenness of a seal line, for example, a thickness deviation, a line width deviation and straightness through selection of a suitable sealant and process optimization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: In Ju Mun, Nam Gyu Kim, Hyo Jin Lee, Kyung Ki Hong
  • Publication number: 20200319494
    Abstract: The present application relates to a light modulating device and an eyewear. The present application can provide a light modulation device having both excellent mechanical properties and optical properties by applying a polymer film that is also optically anisotropic and mechanically anisotropic to a substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Eun Jung Lim, Nam Hun Kim, Jung Sun You, Jin Hong Kim, Hyun Jun Lee, Min Jun Gim, Kyung Ki Hong, In Ju Mun, Dong Hyun Oh
  • Publication number: 20200225520
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing an optical device and an optical device is provided. The manufacturing method is capable of minimizing or eliminating dotting unevenness that may occur when an optical device is manufactured by a dotting process. In particular, even when a large cell gap is present or a polymer substrate is applied as a substrate so that high-temperature heat treatment is impossible, such method of the present application can provide an alignment film having improved orientation by improving the dotting unevenness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jung Sun You, Dong Ho Ko, Hyo Jin Lee, In Ju Mun, Nam Gyu Kim, Hyun Jun Lee
  • Patent number: 10656480
    Abstract: A transmittance-variable film and the use thereof are provided. The transmittance-variable film can be useful in switching between a clear state and a dark state and reducing a difference in contrast ratio between left and right viewing angles, thereby securing excellent bilateral symmetry. Such a transmittance-variable film can be applied to various applications including various materials for buildings or vehicles requiring the control of transmissivity, or eyewear such as goggles for sports or experiencing augmented realities, sunglasses, helmets, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Dong Hyun Oh, Jung Sun You, Eun Jung Lim, In Ju Mun, Kyung Ki Hong, Kum Suek Seo, Hyo Jin Lee
  • Publication number: 20200096807
    Abstract: A light modulation device is disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a light modulation device includes a first polymer film substrate, a second polymer film substrate, an active liquid crystal layer disposed between the first and second polymer film substrates, wherein the active liquid crystal layer is capable of switching between a vertical orientation state and a twisting orientation state upon application of a voltage, each of the first and second polymer film substrates has an in-plane retardation of 4,000 nm or more for light having a wavelength of 550 nm, a ratio of an elongation (E1) in a first direction to an elongation (E2) in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction of 3 or more, and wherein an angle formed by the first directions of the first and second polymer film substrates is in a range of 0 degrees to 10 degrees.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Min Jun Gim, Eun Jung Lim, Jung Sun You, Hyun Jun Lee, In Ju Mun, Dong Hyun Oh, Nam Gyu Kim, Jin Hong Kim, Hyo Jin Lee, Nam Hun Kim
  • Publication number: 20190049641
    Abstract: A transmittance-variable film and the use thereof are provided. The transmittance-variable film can be useful in switching between a clear state and a dark state and reducing a difference in contrast ratio between left and right viewing angles, thereby securing excellent bilateral symmetry. Such a transmittance-variable film can be applied to various applications including various materials for buildings or vehicles requiring the control of transmissivity, or eyewear such as goggles for sports or experiencing augmented realities, sunglasses, helmets, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Dong Hyun Oh, Jung Sun You, Eun Jung Lim, In Ju Mun, Kyung Ki Hong, Kum Suek Seo, Hyo Jin Lee
  • Patent number: 9720267
    Abstract: Provided are a display panel, a backward diode equipped on a bottom surface of the display panel, a packaging film for packaging the backward diode, and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer formed between the display panel and the packaging film. The packaging film includes a first region corresponding to a top surface of the backward diode, and a second region extending from the first region and corresponding to a side surface of the backward diode. Due to the display device, a bezel region can be minimized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Se Woo Yang, Kum Suek Seo, Jong Sung Park, Min Soo Park, Ji Young Hwang, Jae Ho Jung, In Ju Mun, Yong Su Park
  • Publication number: 20150268490
    Abstract: Provided is a packaging film for a display device, which includes a first region corresponding to a top surface of a backward diode equipped on a bottom surface of a display panel; and a second region extending from the first region and corresponding to a side surface of the backward diode. Due to the packaging film, a bezel region can be minimized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: Se Woo Yang, Kum Suek Seo, Jong Sung Park, Min Soo Park, Ji Young Hwang, Jae Ho Jung, In Ju Mun, Yong Su Park