Patents by Inventor In-Kwon Kang

In-Kwon Kang 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: 20220416286
    Abstract: Discussed is a a process automation system including: a cell transferor configured to transfer battery cells; a cell inspector configured to measure an open circuit voltage of each battery cell in units of a preset number of battery cells and to sort out qualified battery cells and defective battery cells; a frame transferor configured to transfer module frames of a battery module to insert the qualified battery cells; a cell discharger configured to load and discharge the defective battery cells; and a gripper configured to pick up one or more battery cells from any one device among the cell transferor, the cell inspector, the frame transferor, and the cell discharger, and transport the one or more battery cells to another device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2021
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Applicant: LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.
    Inventors: Heung-Kun PARK, Choon-Kwon KANG
  • Publication number: 20220388266
    Abstract: Discussed is a pressing apparatus for pressing a plurality of battery cells, the pressing apparatus including a pressing jig including a support plate, and a plurality of pressing rods respectively disposed on a first side of the support plate and located to respectively face the plurality of battery cells, the plurality of pressing rods being configured to respectively press the plurality of battery cells and to adjust to sonic of the plurality of battery cells that are not level during pressing; and a transfer unit disposed on a second side of the support plate and having a transfer jig configured to transfer the support plate towards the plurality of battery cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2021
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Applicant: LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.
    Inventors: Geon-Tae PARK, Young-Seok SONG, Suk-Hoon LEE, Choon-Kwon KANG
  • Publication number: 20220393394
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a connector module with improved convenience in use and durability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2021
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Applicant: LG Energy Solution, Ltd.
    Inventor: Choon-Kwon Kang
  • Publication number: 20220192675
    Abstract: A cerebral aneurysm stent (1) of the present invention comprises a hollow tubular main body (10) and a coil support (20) integrally formed with the main body (10) at one end of the main body (10) in the longitudinal direction, wherein the coil support (20) comprises a closed structure (21) with respect to the radially inner side of the cerebral aneurysm stent (1), the closed structure (21) being located at an outer end portion of the cerebral aneurysm stent (1) in the longitudinal direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2019
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventor: Sung Kwon KANG
  • Patent number: 11302031
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an indoor positioning method for operating an indoor positioning system and an indoor positioning apparatus by executing an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm and/or a machine learning algorithm in a 5G environment connected for the Internet of Things. The indoor positioning method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes receiving map data and map information data of an indoor map in response to a presence of the indoor map of an indoor space, acquiring an image of the indoor space at a device camera, comparing image information of the indoor map with the acquired image information of the indoor space based on the map data and the map information data of the indoor space, and performing indoor localizing of the indoor space based on a result of the comparing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Dong Heon Shin, Geong Hwan Yu, Hyun Soo Kim, Hyun Sang Park, Tae Kwon Kang
  • Patent number: 11233285
    Abstract: A multilayer battery module includes first cylindrical battery cells arranged standing in lateral and longitudinal directions into a matrix form; second cylindrical battery cells arranged standing on the first cylindrical battery cells with each one of the second cylindrical battery cells in a one-to-one relationship with a corresponding one of the first cylindrical battery cells; and a heatsink of high thermal conductivity between the first and second cylindrical battery cells. The first and second cylindrical battery cells and are disposed so that positive electrode terminals and negative electrode terminals face each other with the heatsink being interposed therebetween. A portion of the heatsink facing each respective positive electrode terminal is recessed to form a heat and gas discharge path, and a portion of the heatsink facing each respective negative electrode terminal contacts the respective negative electrode terminal to form a heat dissipation path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventor: Choon-Kwon Kang
  • Publication number: 20210278479
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a busbar for connecting battery cells, a battery pack, and a method for manufacturing the battery pack, and more particularly, to a busbar for electrically connecting a plurality of battery cells, a battery pack and a method for manufacturing the battery pack. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, a battery pack includes: a plurality of battery cells; and a busbar for electrically connecting the plurality of battery cells, wherein the busbar includes: a lead part extending onto each of electrode terminals of the battery cells; a first welding protrusion formed on the lead part and joined to each of the electrode terminals; and a second welding protrusion formed on the lead part and disposed to be spaced apart from each of the electrode terminals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicant: LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: Ji Soo PARK, Choon Kwon KANG
  • Patent number: 11092779
    Abstract: Provided are an optical lens assembly and a method of forming an image. The optical lens assembly includes: a first lens having a convex object-side surface; a second lens having a convex object-side surface; at least one lens at an image side of the second lens; a first stop being a variable stop at an object side of the first lens; and a second stop at an image side of the first lens, wherein the second stop determines a minimum F number, and the first stop is variable to determine an F number greater than the minimum F number.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ho-keun Kwak, Jung-pa Seo, Byung-kwon Kang
  • Patent number: 11031647
    Abstract: Provided a battery module manufacturing apparatus configured to insert a battery assembly into a module housing. The battery module manufacturing apparatus, which inserts a battery assembly including a plurality of secondary batteries into a module housing, includes: a protective film supply unit configured to supply a protective film so as to cover an outer surface of the battery assembly or to retrieve the protective film from the outer surface of the battery assembly; and a protective film transfer unit configured to move in an insertion direction in which the battery assembly is inserted into the module housing and a direction opposite to the insertion direction in a state of holding a part of the supplied protective film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventor: Choon-Kwon Kang
  • Publication number: 20210104064
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an indoor positioning method for operating an indoor positioning system and an indoor positioning apparatus by executing an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm and/or a machine learning algorithm in a 5G environment connected for the Internet of Things. The indoor positioning method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes receiving map data and map information data of an indoor map in response to a presence of the indoor map of an indoor space, acquiring an image of the indoor space at a device camera, comparing image information of the indoor map with the acquired image information of the indoor space based on the map data and the map information data of the indoor space, and performing indoor localizing of the indoor space based on a result of the comparing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Dong Heon SHIN, Geong Hwan YU, Hyun Soo KIM, Hyun Sang PARK, Tae Kwon KANG
  • Publication number: 20210103955
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present disclosure is a vehicle information-linked content providing apparatus which provides content linked with information provided by a vehicle, the apparatus comprising a storage configured to store a plurality of event data and a plurality of background data, a transceiver configured to receive vehicle information including character matching information, and a controller configured to: select event data including a character designated by the character matching information; select background data including an event designated by the event data; and transmit, through the transceiver, content data including the selected event data and the selected background data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Hyun Soo KIM, Tae Kwon KANG, Hyun Sang PARK, Sun Yup KIM, Dong Heon SHIN, Geong Hwan YU, Kyung Jun SHIN
  • Publication number: 20210091351
    Abstract: A battery module that effectively protects internal components from external impact and increases manufacturing efficiency is disclosed. The battery module includes a plurality of can type secondary batteries arranged to be laid down in a horizontal direction; a bus bar at least partially formed of an electrically conductive material to electrically connect the plurality of can type secondary batteries; and a module case in which an inner space is formed to accommodate the plurality of can type secondary batteries, and comprising an outer wall formed to surround the inner space and a bumper portion configured to protrude from an outer surface of the outer wall in an outer direction to absorb an external impact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2019
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Applicant: LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: Hyun-Jong LEE, Choon-Kwon KANG
  • Publication number: 20210066685
    Abstract: A battery pack that protects an internal configuration from external impact and effectively prevents internal short circuit is disclosed. The battery pack includes a plurality of can type secondary batteries arranged to be laid down in a horizontal direction; a bus bar at least partially formed of an electrically conductive material to electrically connect the plurality of can type secondary batteries; at least one module case with an empty space formed inside to accommodate the plurality of can type secondary batteries; and an insulating tube configured to surround an outer wall of the module case and having an outer surface on which a plurality of embossing structures with a part bulging in an outer direction are formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2019
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Applicant: LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: Hyun-Jong LEE, Choon-Kwon KANG
  • Publication number: 20210048617
    Abstract: Provided are an optical lens assembly and an electronic device including the optical lens assembly. The optical lens assembly includes a front group closest to an object side and including a first lens having a positive refractive power and an image side surface that is concave, and a second lens having a negative refractive power, a third lens having a negative refractive power, and a fourth lens having a positive refractive power. Other embodiments may be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: Byung-kwon KANG, Liefeng ZHAO
  • Publication number: 20210021007
    Abstract: A battery module protects an internal configuration from external impact and effectively prevents internal short circuiting. The battery module includes a plurality of can type secondary batteries arranged to be disposed in a horizontal direction; a bus bar at least partially formed of an electrically conductive material to be electrically connected with the plurality of can type secondary batteries; at least two or more module cases with an empty space defined therein to accommodate the plurality of can type secondary batteries therein, the two or more module cases including an outer wall surrounding the empty space inside and at least two or more ribs protruding from the outer wall in an outward direction, and configured to be stacked in a direction in which the can type secondary batteries are disposed; and an internal plate interposed between the two or more module cases and configured to be erected in a direction perpendicular to the horizontal direction in which the module cases are stacked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2019
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Applicant: LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: Ji-Soo PARK, Choon-Kwon KANG
  • Publication number: 20200368504
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a stent with a pigtail structure used for connection between organs of different kinds where a through hole is formed on each of the organs of different kinds and portions around the through holes are connected to each other, the stent comprising: a stent body where both end parts are arranged across the through holes formed on the organs of different kinds and a connecting passage which connects the two organs of different kinds is formed; and a one-side wound end part and an other-side wound end part which are formed in a pigtail shape at both end parts of the stent body to be caught and fixed to the through holes, such that portions of the organs of different kinds around the through holes are in close contact with each other, wherein the stent body, the one-side wound end part, and the other-side wound end part are provided as an integral body having a mesh structure made of woven wire and comprising a cover film which covers the woven wire for sealing of the connecting pa
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Sung Kwon Kang, Sang Hyub Lee, Young Jae Lee
  • Patent number: 10838172
    Abstract: Provided are an optical lens assembly and an electronic device including the optical lens assembly. The optical lens assembly includes a front group closest to an object side and including a first lens having a positive refractive power and an image side surface that is concave, and a second lens having a negative refractive power, a third lens having a negative refractive power, and a fourth lens having a positive refractive power. Other embodiments may be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Byung-kwon Kang, Liefeng Zhao
  • Publication number: 20200323666
    Abstract: A stent insertion apparatus including a guide member in which a fixing part is formed includes a guide member configured to guide movement of a first stent inserted into a human body along a first guide wire inserted into a main area of stenosis to be installed in the main area of stenosis, wherein the guide member includes a fixing part configured to fix a leading end portion of a guide tube into which a second guide wire for installing a second stent is inserted, the second stent being inserted into a branched area of stenosis, which branches from the main area of stenosis, to be installed in the branched area of stenosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2017
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Applicants: S&G BIOTECH, INC., S&G BIOTECH, INC.
    Inventors: Adiarto SUKO, Sung Kwon KANG
  • Patent number: D906590
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: JMW CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Jong Kwon Kang
  • Patent number: D954347
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: JMW CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Jong Kwon Kang