Patents by Inventor Jong Seog Gim

Jong Seog Gim 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: 7735346
    Abstract: A door of a drum-type washing machine, a method of manufacturing a door having hairlines for the drum-type washing machine, and a method of manufacturing a hairline sheet for the door are disclosed herein. The door of the drum-type washing machine comprises a door frame hingeably provided to a front surface of the drum-type washing machine, and a door glass provided to a central hole opened through the door frame. The door frame is provided on the front surface thereof with a multiple ring-shaped hairline sheet. The door frame is reinforced by means of the hairline sheet, and enhanced in an overall aesthetic appearance of the door. The hairline sheet can be conveniently replaced with a new one, if necessary, so that, when the surface of the door is severely damaged or contaminated, these can be overcome by replacing the damaged or contaminated hairline sheet with the new one.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Young Hoon Ha, Bo Yoen Kim, Jong Seog Gim, Ji Chang Son
  • Patent number: 7716957
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a drum type washing machine with a door ring. A front member is attached to the front surface of a door frame to increase the strength of a door. A decorative part is formed either at the door frame or at the front member of the door frame to improve the appearance of the door. The door ring is mounted at a cabinet around the door. Consequently, the strength of a structure around the door is increased while the appearance of the front surface of the washing machine is improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Young Hoon Ha, Bo Yoen Kim, Jong Seog Gim, Ji Chang Son
  • Patent number: 7694537
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are a door for drum type washing machines and a method of manufacturing such a door. A front member is attached to the front surface of a door frame. Consequently, the overall strength of the door frame is increased. Especially, a decorative part, which consists of alternating reflective/nonreflective or embossed/depressed patterns, is formed either at the door frame or at the front member. Consequently, the overall appearance of the door is improved, and glare is effectively prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Young Hoon Ha, Bo Yoen Kim, Jong Seog Gim, Ji Chang Son
  • Patent number: 7614259
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are a door for drum type washing machines and a method of manufacturing such a door. A front member is attached to the front surface of a door frame. Consequently, the overall strength of the door frame is increased. Especially, a decorative part, which consists of alternating reflective/nonreflective or embossed/depressed patterns, is formed either at the door frame or at the front member. Consequently, the overall appearance of the door is improved, and glare is effectively prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Young Hoon Ha, Bo Yoen Kim, Jong Seog Gim, Ji Chang Son
  • Publication number: 20060117813
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are a door for drum type washing machines and a method of manufacturing such a door. A front member is attached to the front surface of a door frame. Consequently, the overall strength of the door frame is increased. Especially, a decorative part, which consists of alternating reflective/nonreflective or embossed/depressed patterns, is formed either at the door frame or at the front member. Consequently, the overall appearance of the door is improved, and glare is effectively prevented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2005
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Applicant: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Young Ha, Bo Yoen Kim, Jong Seog Gim, Ji Chang Son
  • Publication number: 20060117809
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a drum type washing machine with a door ring. A front member is attached to the front surface of a door frame to increase the strength of a door. A decorative part is formed either at the door frame or at the front member of the door frame to improve the appearance of the door. The door ring is mounted at a cabinet around the door. Consequently, the strength of a structure around the door is increased while the appearance of the front surface of the washing machine is improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2005
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Applicant: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Young Ha, Bo Yoen Kim, Jong Seog Gim, Ji Chang Son
  • Publication number: 20050138974
    Abstract: A door of a drum-type washing machine, a method of manufacturing a door having hairlines for the drum-type washing machine, and a method of manufacturing a hairline sheet for the door are disclosed herein. The door of the drum-type washing machine comprises a door frame hingably provided to a front surface of the drum-type washing machine, and a door glass provided to a central hole opened through the door frame. The door frame is provided on the front surface thereof with a multiple ring-shaped hairline sheet. The door frame is reinforced by means of the hairline sheet, and enhanced in an overall aesthetic appearance of the door. The hairline sheet can be conveniently replaced with a new one, if necessary, so that, when the surface of the door is severely damaged or contaminated, these can be overcome by replacing the damaged or contaminated hairline sheet with the new one.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2004
    Publication date: June 30, 2005
    Applicant: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Young Ha, Bo Yoen Kim, Jong Seog Gim, Ji Chang Son