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: 20160133940
    Abstract: Disclosed is an electrode including a current collector having a functional group or a radical binding with an electrode material on a surface thereof, and an electrode mixture layer formed on the current collector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kyoung Ho Kim, Je Young Kim, Ji Yoon Kwon, Hoe Jin Hah, Il Hong Kim, In Sung Uhm
  • Publication number: 20160133942
    Abstract: Disclosed is a cable-type secondary battery including an inner electrode including an inner current collector and an inner electrode active material layer formed surrounding an outer surface of the inner current collector, a separation layer formed surrounding an outer surface of the inner electrode to insert the inner electrode inside, an outer electrode active material structure formed surrounding an outer surface of the separation layer to insert the separation layer inside, the outer electrode active material structure including a porous polymer support and an outer electrode active material layer formed on at least one of an upper surface and a lower surface of the porous polymer support, and an outer electrode including an outer current collector formed surrounding the outer electrode active material structure to insert the outer electrode active material structure inside.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2014
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yo-Han Kwon, Byung-Hun Oh, Je-Young Kim, Sang-Wook Woo
  • Publication number: 20160133994
    Abstract: Disclosed is a battery cell having an electrode assembly that is sealed with an electrolyte solution within a battery case, the electrode assembly including one or more positive electrodes to which a positive electrode terminal is connected; one or more first negative electrodes to which a first negative electrode terminal is connected; one or more second negative electrodes to which a second negative electrode terminal is connected; and a separator disposed between the positive electrode and the first negative electrode or second negative electrode, or a separator disposed between the positive electrode and the first negative electrode or second negative electrode and a separator disposed between the first negative electrode and the second negative electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2014
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Applicant: LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: Ji Yoon Kwon, Kyoung Ho Kim, Je Young Kim, Hoe Jin Hah, Il Hong Kim, In Sung Uhm
  • Publication number: 20160133892
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a battery module including a module case, a battery cell stack mounted in the module case, and a movable pressurization member for pressurizing the battery cell stack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Applicant: LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: In Sung Uhm, Je Young Kim, Seunghyun Chung
  • Publication number: 20160133931
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of preparing a positive electrode active material for lithium secondary batteries, the method including pre-activating at least one lithium transition metal oxide selected from compounds represented by Formula (1) below and modifying a surface of the pre-activated lithium transition metal oxide: (1?x)LiM?O2?yAy—xLi2MnO3?y?Ay???(1), wherein M? is MnaMb; M is at least one selected from the group consisting of Ni, Ti, Co, Al, Cu, Fe, Mg, B, Cr, Zr, Zn and Period II transition metals; A is at least one selected from the group consisting of anions such as PO4, BO3, CO3, F and NO3; 0<x<1; 0<y?0.02; 0<y??0.02; 0.5?a?1.0; 0?b?0.5; and a+b=1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Won Jung Kim, Hoe Jin Hah, Je Young Kim
  • Publication number: 20160133914
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a battery including a cell having an electrode laminate and a liquid electrolyte mounted in an internal space of a battery case, a gas discharging member communicating with the internal space of the battery case for discharging gas generated in the cell out of the cell, and a liquid electrolyte injection member communicating with the internal space of the battery case for injecting a liquid electrolyte into internal space of the battery case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2014
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Applicant: LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: Sei Woon Oh, Seok Koo Kim, Eun Ju Lee, Bokkyu Choi, Je Young Kim
  • Publication number: 20160126555
    Abstract: Provided is a sheet type separation layer-electrode composite including a current collector, an electrode active material layer formed on one surface of the current collector, and a porous first support layer formed on an upper surface of the electrode active material layer, and a secondary battery and a cable type secondary battery including the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2015
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yo-Han Kwon, In-Sung Uhm, Je-Young Kim
  • Publication number: 20160126519
    Abstract: Disclosed are a cross-linked compound particle and a secondary battery including the same. More particularly, a compound particle which includes a monomer and a polymerization initiator, as a core and a film including a material disappeared at predetermined temperature as a shell is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Applicant: LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: Seok Koo KIM, Eun Ju LEE, Bokkyu CHOI, Sei Woon OH, Je Young KIM
  • Patent number: 9325011
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery, including lithium transition metal oxide, where the lithium transition metal oxide is coated with carbon particles and a polymer resin at a surface thereof, and the polymer resin is a substance inactivated by an electrolyte for a lithium secondary battery and an organic solvent and has a melting point of at least 80° C. A lithium secondary battery having the disclosed cathode active material has advantages of improving rate properties and high temperature stability, so as to provide excellent cell characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Sung kyun Chang, Hong-Kyu Park, Sinyoung Park, Je Young Kim, Yong Tae Lee
  • Patent number: 9324978
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a packaging for a cable-type secondary battery, surrounding an electrode assembly in the cable-type secondary battery, the packaging having a moisture-blocking layer comprising sealant polymer layers on both outer surfaces of a moisture-blocking film and a moisture-blocking film disposed between the sealant polymer layers, wherein the moisture-blocking layer is a tube form surrounding the electrode assembly, and the sealant polymer layers in both ends of the moisture-blocking layer are overlapped and adhered with each other in a predetermined part. The packaging according to the present disclosure can be used in a cable-type secondary battery to block moisture from being infiltrated into an electrode assembly, thereby improving the life characteristics of the battery and preventing the deterioration of battery performances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yo-Han Kwon, Byung-Hun Oh, Sang-Hun Kim, Je-Young Kim, Hyo-Mi Kim
  • Patent number: 9315882
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing an anode active material, comprising (S1) forming a shell being a coating layer comprising a carbon material on the surface of a core comprising silicon oxide particles, to obtain a silicon oxide-carbon composite having a core-shell structure; (S2) mixing the silicon oxide-carbon composite with an oxygen-containing lithium salt, followed by heat treatment to produce a silicon oxide-lithium alloy, thereby obtaining a (SiOx—Liy)—C (0<x<1.5, 0<y<4) composite having a core-shell structure; and (S3) washing the surface of the (SiOx—Liy)—C composite having a core-shell structure and drying the composite, and an anode active material prepared by the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Mi-Rim Lee, Yong-Ju Lee, Je-Young Kim, Hye-Ran Jung
  • Patent number: 9318771
    Abstract: Disclosed is an electrolyte for an electrochemical device. The electrolyte includes a composite of a plastic crystal matrix electrolyte doped with an ionic salt and a crosslinked polymer structure. The electrolyte has high ionic conductivity comparable to that of a liquid electrolyte due to the use of the plastic crystal, and high mechanical strength comparable to that of a solid electrolyte due to the introduction of the crosslinked polymer structure. Further disclosed is a method for preparing the electrolyte. The method does not essentially require the use of a solvent. Therefore, the electrolyte can be prepared in a simple manner by the method. The electrolyte is suitable for use in a cable-type battery whose shape is easy to change due to its high ionic conductivity and high mechanical strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yo-Han Kwon, Je-Young Kim, Sang-Young Lee, Byung-Hun Oh, Ki-Tae Kim, Hyo-Jeong Ha
  • Publication number: 20160099483
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrode having a dual layer structure, a method for manufacturing the same, and a lithium secondary battery comprising the same, the electrode comprising: an electrode current collector; a middle layer formed on at least one side of the electrode current collector; and an electrode active material layer formed on the middle layer, wherein the middle layer comprises a first binder, wherein the electrode active material layer comprises an electrode active material and a second binder, and wherein the first binder and the second binder are the same kind of material but have different crystalline phases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Applicant: LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: Sang Kyun Lee, Je Young Kim, Taek Soo Lee
  • Patent number: 9306209
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of preparing a negative active material for a rechargeable lithium battery, comprising the steps of: mixing a silicon precursor, a surfactant comprising an ammonium halide salt having a organic group, an initiator, and a solvent; heat-treating the mixture; cooling the heat-treated mixture to room temperature; washing the cooled, heat treated mixture; and calcining the washed product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignees: ULSAN National Institute of Science and Technology, LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jaephil Cho, Min-Ho Seo, Mi-Hee Park, Hye-Jung Kim, Ki-Tae Kim, Je-Young Kim
  • Patent number: 9306236
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cable-type secondary battery having a horizontal cross section of a predetermined shape and extending longitudinally, comprising: a core for supplying lithium ions, which comprises an electrolyte; an inner electrode, comprising an open-structured inner current collector surrounding the outer surface of the core for supplying lithium ions, an inner electrode active material layer formed on the surface of the inner current collector, and a first electrolyte-absorbing layer formed on the outer surface of the inner electrode active material layer; a separation layer surrounding the outer surface of the inner electrode to prevent a short circuit between electrodes; a second electrolyte-absorbing layer formed on the surface of the separator; and an outer electrode surrounding the outer surface of the second electrolyte-absorbing layer and comprising an outer electrode active material layer and an outer current collector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yo-Han Kwon, Sang-Wook Woo, Hye-Ran Jung, Je-Young Kim, In-Chul Kim
  • Patent number: 9306237
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cable-type secondary battery having a horizontal cross section of a predetermined shape and extending longitudinally, comprising: a core for supplying lithium ions, which comprises an electrolyte; an inner electrode, comprising an open-structured inner current collector surrounding the outer surface of the core for supplying lithium ions, an inner electrode active material layer formed on the surface of the inner current collector, and an electrolyte-absorbing layer formed on the outer surface of the inner electrode active material layer; 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 comprising an outer electrode active material layer and an outer current collector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yo-han Kwon, Sang-Wook Woo, Hye-Ran Jung, Je-Young Kim, In-Chul Kim
  • Patent number: 9299989
    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: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yo-Han Kwon, Hye-Ran Jung, Eun-Kyung Kim, Je-Young Kim, Hyo-Mi Kim
  • Patent number: 9299987
    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 outer current collector comprising at least one of a conductive paste and a carbon fiber. In accordance with the present invention, the outer current collector which comprises a conductive paste or a carbon fiber to have good flexibility is used in a cable-type battery to improve the flexibility of the cable-type battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yo-Han Kwon, Sang-Wook Woo, Hye-Ran Jung, Je-Young Kim
  • Patent number: 9300005
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cable-type secondary battery having a horizontal cross section of a predetermined shape and extending longitudinally, comprising: a core for supplying lithium ions; an inner electrode, comprising a spiral electrode formed by spirally twisting two or more wire-type inner current collectors coated with an inner electrode active material on the surface thereof; 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 comprising an outer electrode active material layer and an outer current collector. The core for supplying lithium ions is disposed in the inner electrode, from which the electrolyte of the core for supplying lithium ions can be easily penetrated into an electrode active material, thereby facilitating the supply and exchange of lithium ions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yo-han Kwon, Sang-Wook Woo, Hye-Ran Jung, Je-Young Kim
  • Patent number: 9293783
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a sheet-form electrode for a secondary battery, comprising a current collector; an electrode active material layer formed on one surface of the current collector; a conductive layer formed on the electrode active material layer and comprising a conductive material and a binder; and a first porous supporting layer formed on the conductive layer. The sheet-form electrode for a secondary battery according to the present disclosure has supporting layers on at least one surfaces thereof to exhibit surprisingly improved flexibility and prevent the release of the electrode active material layer from a current collector even if intense external forces are applied to the electrode, thereby preventing the decrease of battery capacity and improving the cycle life characteristic of the battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yo-Han Kwon, Hye-Ran Jung, Eun-Kyung Kim, Je-Young Kim, Hyo-Mi Kim