Patents by Inventor Jong-Gil Lee

Jong-Gil Lee 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).

  • Vibration damping apparatus for steering systems
    Patent number: 7380804
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a vibration damping apparatus for steering systems. The vibration damping apparatus of the present invention includes a fluid-filled chamber which is provided between upper and lower shafts, an upper actuating member which has a female bladed part disposed in the fluid-filled chamber, and a lower actuating member which has a male bladed part disposed in said fluid-filled chamber. Thus, the vibration damping apparatus of the present invention effectively interrupts the transmission of vibrations from the steerable wheels of an automotive vehicle the steering wheel, thereby optimizing driving comfort and safety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventor: Jong-Gil Lee
  • Vibration damping apparatus for steering systems
    Publication number: 20070085291
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a vibration damping apparatus for steering systems. The vibration damping apparatus of the present invention includes a fluid-filled chamber which is provided between upper and lower shafts, an upper actuating member which has a female bladed part disposed in the fluid-filled chamber, and a lower actuating member which has a male bladed part disposed in said fluid-filled chamber. Thus, the vibration damping apparatus of the present invention effectively interrupts the transmission of vibrations from the steerable wheels of an automotive vehicle the steering wheel, thereby optimizing driving comfort and safety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2005
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Inventor: Jong-Gil Lee