Patents by Inventor Je Young Kim

Je Young 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).

  • Publication number: 20170077506
    Abstract: Provided are an electrode active material having a plurality of pores and a secondary battery including the same, and more particularly, a porous electrode active material including silicon-based oxide expressed by SiOx (0.5?x?1.2) and having a Brunauer, Emmett, and Teller (BET) specific surface area ranging from 2 m2/g to 100 m2/g, and a secondary battery including a cathode including a cathode active material, a separator, an anode including an anode active material, and an electrolyte, in which the anode active material includes a porous electrode active material including silicon-based oxide expressed by SiOx (0.5?x?1.2) and having a BET specific surface area ranging from 2 m2/g to 100 m2/g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicants: LG Chem, Ltd., UNIST (ULSAN NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
    Inventors: Yong Ju Lee, Soo Jin Park, Dong Sub Jung, Hye Ran Jung, Jung In Lee, Je Young Kim, Jae Phil Cho
  • Patent number: 9590241
    Abstract: The present invention provides an electrode for a secondary battery, more specifically an electrode for a secondary battery, comprising a current collector; an electrode active material layer formed on at least one surface or the whole outer surface of the current collector; a conductive material-coating layer formed on the top surface of the electrode active material layer and comprising a conductive material and a first polymer binder; and a porous coating layer formed on the top surface of the conductive material-coating layer and comprising a second polymer binder. Also, the present invention provides a secondary battery and a cable-type secondary battery comprising the electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yo-Han Kwon, Jang-Hyuk Hong, Hye-Ran Jung, Je-Young Kim, Jong-Hun Kim
  • Patent number: 9590265
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cable-type secondary battery having a horizontal cross section of a predetermined shape and extending longitudinally, comprising: an inner electrode having an inner current collector and an inner electrode active material layer surrounding the outer surface of the inner current collector; a separation layer surrounding the outer surface of the inner electrode to prevent a short circuit between electrodes; and an outer electrode surrounding the outer surface of the separation layer and having an outer electrode active material layer and an open-structured outer current collector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yo-Han Kwon, Byung-Hun Oh, Je-Young Kim, Heon-Cheol Shin
  • Patent number: 9590238
    Abstract: Provided are a composite for an anode active material and a method of preparing the same. More particularly, the present invention provides a composite for an anode active material including a (semi) metal oxide and an amorphous carbon layer on a surface of the (semi) metal oxide, wherein the amorphous carbon layer comprises a conductive agent, and a method of preparing the composite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoon Ah Kang, Yong Ju Lee, Rae Hwan Jo, Je Young Kim
  • Patent number: 9583785
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cable-type secondary battery having a horizontal cross section of a predetermined shape and extending longitudinally, comprising: an inner electrode having an inner current collector and an inner electrode active material layer surrounding the outer surface of the inner current collector; a separation layer surrounding the outer surface of the inner electrode to prevent a short circuit between electrodes; and an outer electrode surrounding the outer surface of the separation layer, and having an outer electrode active material layer, an open-structured outer current collector and a conductive paste layer. The outer electrode having a conductive paste layer and an open-structured outer current collector according to the present invention has good flexibility to improve the flexibility of a cable-type secondary battery having the same. Also, the conductive paste layer is made of a light material, and thus can contribute to the lightening of the cable-type secondary battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yo-han Kwon, Sang-Wook Woo, Hye-Ran Jung, Je-Young Kim, Heon-Cheol Shin
  • Publication number: 20170047559
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a battery cell configured to have a structure in which a stacked structure including a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a separator interposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode is mounted in a receiving part of a battery case, one or more holes are formed from the battery case to the positive electrode or the negative electrode of the electrode assembly, and a transparent window is formed in a portion of the battery case corresponding to the holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Applicant: LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: Jung Woo YOO, Je Young KIM, Geun Chang CHUNG
  • Publication number: 20170033396
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a cable-type secondary battery, comprising: an inner electrode; a separation layer surrounding the outer surface of the inner electrode to prevent a short circuit between electrodes; and a sheet-form outer electrode spirally wound to surround the separation layer or the inner electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yo-Han Kwon, Hye-Ran Jung, Eun-Kyung Kim, Je-Young Kim, Hyo-Mi Kim
  • Publication number: 20170025645
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a hollow packaging for a cable-type secondary battery and a cable-type secondary battery comprising same, and more specifically, to a hollow packaging for a cable-type secondary battery and a cable-type secondary battery comprising same, wherein the hollow packaging for a cable-type secondary battery comprises a packaging sheet including a sheet-type thin metal layer provided with a corrugated pattern on the surface, a first polymer resin layer formed on one surface of the thin metal layer, and a mechanical support layer formed on the other surface of the thin metal layer, wherein the packaging sheet forms a hollow space by bending so that the first polymer resin layer faces inward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yo-Han Kwon, Hye-Ran Jung, Je-Young Kim, Seok-Koo Kim
  • Publication number: 20170018773
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are a positive electrode active material including at least one selected from among compounds represented by Formula 1 below and a lithium secondary battery including the same that is capable of improving lifetime characteristics and rate characteristics while exhibiting excellent safety: xLi2MyMn(1-y)O3-zAz*(1?x)LiM?O2-z?A?z? (1), where M is at least one element selected from a group consisting of Ru, Mo, Nb, Te, Re, Ir, Pt, Cr, S, W, Os, and Po, M? is at least one element selected from a group consisting of Ni, Ti, Co, Al, Mn, Fe, Mg, B, Cr, Zr, Zn, and second row transition metals, A and A? are each independently a negative monovalent or divalent anion, and 0<x<1, 0.3<y<1, 0?z<0.5, and 0?z?<0.5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicants: LG Chem, Ltd., Research Affairs of SNU & SNU R&DB Foundation
    Inventors: Hoe Jin Hah, Sun Sik Shin, Kyoung Ho Kim, Il Hong Kim, Je Young Kim, Kisuk Kang, Jihyun Hong
  • Patent number: 9548493
    Abstract: Provided are a porous composite expressed by Chemical Formula 1 and having a porosity of 5% to 90%, and a method of preparing the same: MOx??<Chemical Formula 1> where M and x are the same as described in the specification. According to the present invention, since a molar ratio (x) of oxygen to a molar ratio of (semi) metal in the porous composite is controlled, an initial efficiency of a secondary battery may be increased. Also, since the porous composite satisfies the above porosity, a thickness change rate of an electrode generated during charge and discharge of the secondary battery may be decreased and lifetime characteristics may be improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jung Woo Yoo, Yong Ju Lee, Yoon Ah Kang, Mi Rim Lee, Je Young Kim
  • Publication number: 20170012252
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a battery cell configured to have a structure in which an electrode assembly is mounted in a battery case made of a laminate sheet including a resin layer and a metal layer, and the battery case is provided with a sealed portion (an outer edge sealed portion), which is formed at the outer edge of a receiving part, in which the electrode assembly is mounted, by thermal welding in order to seal the battery case, wherein electrode terminals are located at an upper sealed portion, a lower sealed portion, or the upper sealed portion and the lower sealed portion, two or more sealed lines are formed in at least one of side sealed portions, which are adjacent to the upper sealed portion or the lower sealed portion, such that the sealed lines are spaced apart from each other and parallel to each other, the sealed lines are continuously formed from the outer edge end of the upper sealed portion to the outer edge end of the lower sealed portion in the longitudinal direction of the battery case, and t
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2015
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Applicant: LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: Jung Woo YOO, In Sung UHM, Je Young KIM
  • Patent number: 9537154
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an anode for a secondary battery, comprising a wire-type current collector; a metallic anode active material layer formed on the surface of the wire-type current collector and comprising a metallic anode active material; and an inert metal layer formed on the surface of the metallic anode active material layer and having no reactivity with lithium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yo-Han Kwon, Sang-Wook Woo, Je-Young Kim
  • Patent number: 9512523
    Abstract: Provided are an electrode active material having a plurality of pores and a secondary battery including the same, and more particularly, a porous electrode active material including silicon-based oxide expressed by SiOx (0.5?x?1.2) and having a Brunauer, Emmett, and Teller (BET) specific surface area ranging from 2 m2/g to 100 m2/g, and a secondary battery including a cathode including a cathode active material, a separator, an anode including an anode active material, and an electrolyte, in which the anode active material includes a porous electrode active material including silicon-based oxide expressed by SiOx (0.5?x?1.2) and having a BET specific surface area ranging from 2 m2/g to 100 m2/g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignees: LG Chem, Ltd., UNIST (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology)
    Inventors: Yong Ju Lee, Soo Jin Park, Dong Sub Jung, Hye Ran Jung, Jung In Lee, Je Young Kim, Jae Phil Cho
  • Patent number: 9502713
    Abstract: An anode active material for a lithium secondary battery and a lithium secondary battery having the same are disclosed. The anode active material for a lithium secondary battery includes a silicon alloy consisting of silicon and at least two kinds of metals other than silicon, each having the heat of mixing with the silicon of ?23 kJ/mol or less. The anode active material for a lithium secondary battery has a high capacity, and thus, is useful in fabricating a high-capacity lithium secondary battery. Also, the anode active material for a lithium secondary battery has a small crystal size of a silicon phase and consequently a small change in volume during charging/discharging, and thus, ensures excellent cycle life characteristics in applications to batteries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Dong-Sub Jung, Ki-Tae Kim, Je-Young Kim, Hye-Min Ji
  • Patent number: 9496533
    Abstract: Provided is a cable-type secondary battery having a predetermined-shaped horizontal cross section and extending in a longitudinal direction, which includes a hollow core portion having a gel polymer electrolyte injected thereinto, an inner electrode which includes an inner current collector surrounding an outer surface of the hollow core portion and an inner electrode active material layer formed on a surface of the inner current collector, a separation layer surrounding an outer surface of the inner electrode, an outer electrode which includes an outer electrode active material layer surrounding an outer surface of the separation layer and an outer current collector surrounding an outer surface of the outer electrode active material layer, and a protective coating layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yo Han Kwon, Je Young Kim, Hye Ran Jung, Sang Young Lee, Keun Ho Choi, Eun Hye Kil
  • Publication number: 20160276654
    Abstract: Disclosed are an anode active material for lithium secondary batteries, the anode active material comprising: a core part including a carbon-silicon complex and having a cavity therein; and a coated layer which is formed on the surface of the core part and includes a phosphor-based alloy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Sang-Wook Woo, Je-Young Kim
  • Patent number: 9431652
    Abstract: Provided are an anode active material including silicon oxide particles (SiOx, where x satisfies 0<x<2), fiber-type carbon grown on the silicon oxide particles, and a carbon coating layer formed on surfaces of the silicon oxide particles and the fiber-type carbon, and a method of preparing the anode active material. Since the anode active material of the present invention is used in an anode of a lithium secondary battery, conductivity may not only be improved but the physical bonding force between the silicon oxide particles and the fiber-type carbon may also be increased. Thus, the performance of the battery may be improved by addressing limitations related to the exfoliation of the fiber-type carbon which may occur due to the volume change of silicon oxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyun Chul Kim, Yong Ju Lee, Je Young Kim, Yoon Ah Kang
  • Patent number: 9419276
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an anode active material comprising a composite of a core-shell structure, a lithium secondary battery comprising the same, and a method of manufacturing the anode active material. According to an aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided an anode active material of a core-shell structure comprising a core including alloyed (quasi)metal oxide-Li (MOx—Liy) and a shell including a carbon material coated on a surface of the core. According to another aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a method of manufacturing the anode active material of the core-shell structure. According to an aspect of the present disclosure, an anode active material with high capacity, excellent cycle characteristics and volume expansion control capacity, and high initial efficiency is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yong-Ju Lee, Yoon-Ah Kang, Mi-Rim Lee, Je-Young Kim, Hye-Ran Jung
  • Publication number: 20160233489
    Abstract: Disclosed is a negative electrode active material for secondary batteries having improved lifespan characteristics. In particular, provided is a negative electrode active material, for secondary batteries, including silicon (Si), and amorphous hard carbon or low-crystalline soft carbon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: In Sung Uhm, Jungwoo Yoo, Je Young Kim, Hoe Jin Hah, Ji Yoon Kwon
  • Patent number: 9413030
    Abstract: Provided is a cable-type secondary battery extending longitudinally including a lithium ion supplying core comprising an electrolyte, an inner electrode support of a hollow structure formed to surround an outer surface of the lithium ion supplying core, an inner electrode formed on a surface of the inner electrode support and including an inner current collector and an inner electrode active material, a separation layer formed to surround an outer surface of the inner electrode to prevent a short circuit between electrodes, and an outer electrode formed to surround an outer surface of the separation layer and including an outer electrode active material layer and an outer current collector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yo-Han Kwon, Hyo-Mi Kim, Je-Young Kim, Hye-Ran Jung