Patents by Inventor Jongho Seon

Jongho Seon 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: 10032594
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a high efficiency hollow cathode and a cathode system applying the same, and comprises: a tube comprising at least two refractory metal parts; a gas providing unit and a gas outlet which are respectively formed at the distal ends of the tube; and an insert mounted inside the tube. According to the present invention, since the present invention constitutes a hollow cathode using more than two substances, the present invention can not only enhance thermal stability, lifespan and efficiency, but also can reduce costs accordingly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Wonho Choe, Youbong Lim, Holak Kim, Jooyoung Park, Jongho Seon
  • Publication number: 20160365215
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a high efficiency hollow cathode and a cathode system applying the same, and comprises: a tube comprising at least two refractory metal parts; a gas providing unit and a gas outlet which are respectively formed at the distal ends of the tube; and an insert mounted inside the tube. According to the present invention, since the present invention constitutes a hollow cathode using more than two substances, the present invention can not only enhance thermal stability, lifespan and efficiency, but also can reduce costs accordingly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventors: Wonho Choe, Youbong Lim, Holak Kim, Jooyoung Park, Jongho Seon
  • Patent number: 8910747
    Abstract: A tail pipe assembly for a vehicle includes a tail pipe mounted to a muffler of the vehicle and discharging exhaust gas and condensation water to an outside, and at least one main collecting element that is mounted within the tail pipe, suppresses flow of the condensation water and temporarily stores the condensation water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Sang Il Lee, Dea Gil Hwang, Jay-Yon Jo, Jongho Seon
  • Patent number: 8904771
    Abstract: An exhaust heat recovery apparatus for a vehicle, may include a case having an inlet and an outlet, a heat exchange part mounted in the case, the heat exchange part, a bypass tube connecting the inlet and the outlet of the case in the case, having an inflow opening for the inflow of the exhaust gas to the heat exchange part, and allowing an exhaust gas to bypass the heat exchange part, and a variable valve installed in the bypass tube to selectively block flow of the exhaust gas through the bypass tube and induce the exhaust gas to the heat exchange part, wherein the heat exchange part includes a coolant distribution member having a plurality of coolant paths connected to and spaced apart from each other between the bypass tube and the case, and a lubricant distribution member installed in one of the coolant paths and in which the lubricant flows.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Sejong Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong Seung Won, Jongho Seon, Jaesan Kim, Sung Soo Chae, Jin-Yong Park, Jong-Yun Moon, Jin-Yong Kim
  • Publication number: 20130146263
    Abstract: A heat exchanger may include an exhaust gas pipe having a plurality of bypass holes formed at an exterior circumference of one end and a valve mounted at another end, exhaust gas selectively flowing into the bypass holes, a case forming a radial outer flowing space, and having coolant exhaust and inflow ports, first and second headers dividing the flowing space, a first connecting member adapted to receive the exhaust gas through the bypass hole, a second connecting member, an oil flowing section including an inner pipe, an outer pipe and an oil line formed between the inner pipe and the outer pipe, and at least one heat radiating unit disposed between the exhaust pipe and the oil flowing section provided with at least one coupling pipe adapted to connect the first header with the second header.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Jae Yeon KIM, Wan Je CHO, Yong LEE, Man Hee PARK, Jongho SEON
  • Publication number: 20130025702
    Abstract: A tail pipe assembly for a vehicle includes a tail pipe mounted to a muffler of the vehicle and discharging exhaust gas and condensation water to an outside, and at least one main collecting element that is mounted within the tail pipe, suppresses flow of the condensation water and temporarily stores the condensation water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: SANG IL LEE, Dea Gil Hwang, Jay-Yon Jo, Jongho Seon
  • Publication number: 20120144814
    Abstract: An exhaust heat recovery apparatus for a vehicle, may include a case having an inlet and an outlet, a heat exchange part mounted in the case, the heat exchange part, a bypass tube connecting the inlet and the outlet of the case in the case, having an inflow opening for the inflow of the exhaust gas to the heat exchange part, and allowing an exhaust gas to bypass the heat exchange part, and a variable valve installed in the bypass tube to selectively block flow of the exhaust gas through the bypass tube and induce the exhaust gas to the heat exchange part, wherein the heat exchange part includes a coolant distribution member having a plurality of coolant paths connected to and spaced apart from each other between the bypass tube and the case, and a lubricant distribution member installed in one of the coolant paths and in which the lubricant flows.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, Sejong Industrial Co., Ltd., Kia Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Jong Seung Won, Jongho Seon, Jaesan Kim, Sung Soo Chae, Jin-Yong Park, Jong-Yun Moon, Jin-Yong Kim
  • Patent number: 7669694
    Abstract: A muffler of a vehicle includes a first muffler body so as to form a first chamber, at least a second muffler body including a housing, one end portion opened and the other end portion closed, wherein one of the second muffler bodies is fitted into the other end portion of the first member to form a second chamber and the other second muffler bodies are fitted into each other through the one end portions in series to form third chambers if more than one second muffler bodies are assembled, an inflow pipe to connect the outside with the first, second and/or third chamber by passing the one end portion of the first muffler body, and an outflow pipe to communicate the first, second, and/or third chamber with the outside by passing through the other end portion of the last second muffler body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventor: Jongho Seon
  • Publication number: 20090308687
    Abstract: A muffler of a vehicle includes a first muffler body so as to form a first chamber, at least a second muffler body including a housing, one end portion opened and the other end portion closed, wherein one of the second muffler bodies is fitted into the other end portion of the first member to form a second chamber and the other second muffler bodies are fitted into each other through the one end portions in series to form third chambers if more than one second muffler bodies are assembled, an inflow pipe to connect the outside with the first, second and/or third chamber by passing the one end portion of the first muffler body, and an outflow pipe to communicate the first, second, and/or third chamber with the outside by passing through the other end portion of the last second muffler body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2009
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventor: Jongho SEON