Patents by Inventor Jong-Cheon Wee

Jong-Cheon Wee 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: 11102899
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a display, an upper housing surrounding at least a portion of a periphery of the display, a lower housing coupled to the upper housing, and a window waterproof member disposed between at least a portion of a periphery of the display and the upper housing to seal an aperture between the upper housing and the display. The window waterproof member includes an inner core having a specific strength, and an outer sheath having a specific elasticity, and an outer peripheral surface of which contacts at least part of the upper housing and an inner peripheral surface of which contacts at least part of the display while the outer sheath surrounding at least a portion of the inner core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Inventors: Sung Eun Park, Jeong Eun Kim, Jae Uk Ahn, Jong Cheon Wee, Hyung Woo Lee, Sang Hyuck Jung
  • Patent number: 10168736
    Abstract: A coupling member that is attachable to/detachable from a housing of an electronic device while making the housing wearable on a user's body, and an electronic device including the coupling member is provided. The electronic device includes a band member that is configured to come in contact with a user's body portion, a slide member that is mounted on the band member, and is bound to a portion of the housing in a state where the coupling member is mounted on the housing, an opening that is formed in the slide member, a locking member that is disposed on the band member, and a locking protrusion that is formed on a locking member. The locking protrusion appears to the outside of the slide member through the opening according to the reciprocating of the locking member, and the coupling member is bound to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyung-Woo Lee, Hwan-Seok Choi, Kyung-Hwan Lee, Jong-Cheon Wee
  • Patent number: 9912138
    Abstract: A waterproof structure for a portable terminal including a flexible printed circuit (FPC) extending outside of a first housing of a pair of housings from inside the first housing and arranged inside of a second housing of the pair of housings. A wiring hole is formed in each housing to provide a path allowing passage of the FPC therethrough. A waterproof member provided in the wiring hole substantially contacts at least inner walls of the housings and an outer circumferential surface of the FPC to prevent movement of the FPC. An outer circumferential surface of the waterproof member substantially contacts a circumference of an inlet of the wiring hole or an inner wall of the wiring hole. The waterproof member is provided between the housing of the portable terminal and the FPC improving a waterproof function and preventing moisture or water from being introduced into the housing of the terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong-Cheon Wee, Jae-Shik Kim, Seung-Hyub Baek, Wook-Jin Lee, Hyon-Myong Song, Jin-Yong Kim
  • Publication number: 20180063981
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a display, an upper housing surrounding at least a portion of a periphery of the display, a lower housing coupled to the upper housing, and a window waterproof member disposed between at least a portion of a periphery of the display and the upper housing to seal an aperture between the upper housing and the display. The window waterproof member includes an inner core having a specific strength, and an outer sheath having a specific elasticity, and an outer peripheral surface of which contacts at least part of the upper housing and an inner peripheral surface of which contacts at least part of the display while the outer sheath surrounding at least a portion of the inner core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Sung Eun PARK, Jeong Eun KIM, Jae Uk AHN, Jong Cheon WEE, Hyung Woo LEE, Sang Hyuck JUNG
  • Patent number: 9786876
    Abstract: An apparatus for waterproofing a battery cover in a portable terminal is provided, in which a rear case includes an opening for accommodating a battery, a battery cover covers the rear case, and a waterproofing module is disposed between the rear case and the battery cover. The waterproofing module is disposed along an inner periphery of the opening, thus sealing a water infiltration path between the battery cover and the rear case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jin-Yong Kim, Hyuk-Sung Kwon, Jong-Cheon Wee, Ji-Gu Jang
  • Publication number: 20170045910
    Abstract: A coupling member that is attachable to/detachable from a housing of an electronic device while making the housing wearable on a user's body, and an electronic device including the coupling member is provided. The electronic device includes a band member that is configured to come in contact with a user's body portion, a slide member that is mounted on the band member, and is bound to a portion of the housing in a state where the coupling member is mounted on the housing, an opening that is formed in the slide member, a locking member that is disposed on the band member, and a locking protrusion that is formed on a locking member. The locking protrusion appears to the outside of the slide member through the opening according to the reciprocating of the locking member, and the coupling member is bound to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Hyung-Woo LEE, Hwan-Seok CHOI, Kyung-Hwan LEE, Jong-Cheon WEE
  • Patent number: 9426919
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a mainboard, a housing, and a sealing member. The mainboard surface-mounts a socket connector thereon. The housing receives the mainboard and forms a through hole. The sealing member defines a space for receiving the socket connector via coupling with the mainboard and allows the space and the through hole of the housing to communicate with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong-Cheon Wee, Sung-Ill Kang, Jun-Woo Park, Chang-Seok Bae
  • Patent number: 9323292
    Abstract: A portable terminal including a body, a front deco positioned along a periphery of the body, a main battery cover positioned on a rear surface of the body to cover a battery, and a waterproofing cover interchangeable with the front deco and the main battery cover so that when substituted for the main battery cover and front deco all water intrusion paths on the portable terminal are sealed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chang-Seok Bae, Seung-Hyub Baek, Jong-Cheon Wee, Sung-Kyu Hwang
  • Publication number: 20140104795
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a mainboard, a housing, and a sealing member. The mainboard surface-mounts a socket connector thereon. The housing receives the mainboard and forms a through hole. The sealing member defines a space for receiving the socket connector via coupling with the mainboard and allows the space and the through hole of the housing to communicate with each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong-Cheon WEE, Sung-Ill KANG, Jun-Woo PARK, Chang-Seok BAE
  • Publication number: 20140083761
    Abstract: A waterproof structure for a portable terminal including a flexible printed circuit (FPC) extending outside of a first housing of a pair of housings from inside the first housing and arranged inside of a second housing of the pair of housings. A wiring hole is formed in each housing to provide a path allowing passage of the FPC therethrough. A waterproof member provided in the wiring hole substantially contacts at least inner walls of the housings and an outer circumferential surface of the FPC to prevent movement of the FPC. An outer circumferential surface of the waterproof member substantially contacts a circumference of an inlet of the wiring hole or an inner wall of the wiring hole. The waterproof member is provided between the housing of the portable terminal and the FPC improving a waterproof function and preventing moisture or water from being introduced into the housing of the terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong-Cheon WEE, Jae-Shik KIM, Seung-Hyub BAEK, Wook-Jin LEE, Hyon-Myong SONG, Jin-Yong KIM
  • Patent number: 8625290
    Abstract: A waterproof structure for a portable terminal including a flexible printed circuit (FPC) extending outside of a first housing of a pair of housings from inside the first housing and arranged inside of a second housing of the pair of housings. A wiring hole is formed in each housing to provide a path allowing passage of the FPC therethrough. A waterproof member provided in the wiring hole substantially contacts at least inner walls of the housings and an outer circumferential surface of the FPC to prevent movement of the FPC. An outer circumferential surface of the waterproof member substantially contacts a circumference of an inlet of the wiring hole or an inner wall of the wiring hole. The waterproof member is provided between the housing of the portable terminal and the FPC improving a waterproof function and preventing moisture or water from being introduced into the housing of the terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong-Cheon Wee, Jae-Shik Kim, Seung-Hyub Baek, Wook-Jin Lee, Hyon-Myong Song, Jin-Yong Kim
  • Publication number: 20130265715
    Abstract: A portable terminal including a body, a front deco positioned along a periphery of the body, a main battery cover positioned on a rear surface of the body to cover a battery, and a waterproofing cover interchangeable with the front deco and the main battery cover so that when substituted for the main battery cover and front deco all water intrusion paths on the portable terminal are sealed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chang-Seok BAE, Seung-Hyub BAEK, Jong-Cheon WEE, Sung-Kyu HWANG
  • Publication number: 20130252061
    Abstract: An apparatus for waterproofing a battery cover in a portable terminal is provided, in which a rear case includes an opening for accommodating a battery, a battery cover covers the rear case, and a waterproofing module is disposed between the rear case and the battery cover. The waterproofing module is disposed along an inner periphery of the opening, thus sealing a water infiltration path between the battery cover and the rear case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jin-Yong KIM, Hyuk-Sung KWON, Jong-Cheon WEE, Ji-Gu JANG
  • Publication number: 20130242481
    Abstract: A waterproof case for a portable terminal is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Jin-Yong KIM, Jong-Cheon WEE, Soon-Min CHO, Hwan-Seok CHOI
  • Patent number: 8522399
    Abstract: A hinge apparatus for a folder-type portable communication device, wherein a body portion and a folder portion can be coupled or separated by applying a force to a hinge cap or moving a hinge dummy laterally. The device includes a body portion and a folder portion coupled to the body portion to pivot around a hinge axis, and a center hinge arm provided in the body portion. First and second side hinge arms are provided in the folder portion, and a hinge cap is provided in the first side hinge is pushed with an external force. A hinge shaft is coupled with or separated from the first side hinge arm by retracting or protruding via pushing the hinge cap, and a hinge dummy provided in the center hinge arm is coupled with or separated from the second side hinge arm by moving laterally along the hinge axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jae-Shik Kim, Wook-Jin Lee, Seung-Hyub Baek, Jong-Cheon Wee
  • Patent number: 8315051
    Abstract: Disclosed is a portable electronic device having an interceptor for cutting off foreign substances such as water, dust or the like from being entered between the coupling surfaces thereof. The portable electronic device includes: a first case; a second case to be joined with the first case; and an intercepting part integrally formed with at least one of the first case or the second case, wherein the intercepting part is sealingly engaged with the coupling surface of the first case or the second case to prevent foreign substances and waterproof the device thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jae-Shik Kim, Tae-Hwa Jung, Seung-Hyub Baek, Jong-Cheon Wee
  • Patent number: 8280447
    Abstract: A mobile terminal having a rear keypad is provided. The mobile terminal includes: a main body having a front surface and a rear surface opposite to the front surface; a touch screen disposed at the front surface of the main body; and a key input device having a keypad disposed at the rear surface of the main body and extendable outwards to sides of the touch screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyuk-Sung Kwon, Hong-Bae Kim, Jong-Cheon Wee, Sang-Hyuck Jung
  • Publication number: 20120000035
    Abstract: A hinge apparatus for a folder-type portable communication device, wherein a body portion and a folder portion can be coupled or separated by applying a force to a hinge cap or moving a hinge dummy laterally. The device includes a body portion and a folder portion coupled to the body portion to pivot around a hinge axis, and a center hinge arm provided in the body portion. First and second side hinge arms are provided in the folder portion, and a hinge cap is provided in the first side hinge is pushed with an external force. A hinge shaft is coupled with or separated from the first side hinge arm by retracting or protruding via pushing the hinge cap, and a hinge dummy provided in the center hinge arm is coupled with or separated from the second side hinge arm by moving laterally along the hinge axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jae-Shik KIM, Wook-Jin LEE, Seung-Hyub BAEK, Jong-Cheon WEE
  • Publication number: 20110090652
    Abstract: A waterproof structure for a portable terminal including a flexible printed circuit (FPC) extending outside of a first housing of a pair of housings from inside the first housing and arranged inside of a second housing of the pair of housings. A wiring hole is formed in each housing to provide a path allowing passage of the FPC therethrough. A waterproof member provided in the wiring hole substantially contacts at least inner walls of the housings and an outer circumferential surface of the FPC to prevent movement of the FPC. An outer circumferential surface of the waterproof member substantially contacts a circumference of an inlet of the wiring hole or an inner wall of the wiring hole. The waterproof member is provided between the housing of the portable terminal and the FPC improving a waterproof function and preventing moisture or water from being introduced into the housing of the terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jong-Cheon WEE, Jae-Shik KIM, Seung-Hyub BAEK, Wook-Jin LEE, Hyon-Myong SONG, Jin-Yong KIM
  • Publication number: 20100195275
    Abstract: Disclosed is a portable electronic device having an interceptor for cutting off foreign substances such as water, dust or the like from being entered between the coupling surfaces thereof. The portable electronic device includes: a first case; a second case to be joined with the first case; and an intercepting part integrally formed with at least one of the first case or the second case, wherein the intercepting part is sealingly engaged with the coupling surface of the first case or the second case to prevent foreign substances and waterproof the device thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jae-Shik KIM, Tae-Hwa JUNG, Seung-Hyub BAEK, Jong-Cheon WEE