Patents by Inventor Ju Eun Kim

Ju Eun 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).

  • Patent number: 12624135
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method for preparing super absorbent polymer, and more specifically, a method for preparing super absorbent polymer that can more productively prepare super absorbent polymer having excellent absorption properties and optimum gel strength at the same time, by using a specific polymerization initiator and chelating agent in combination during a crosslinking polymerization step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2026
    Assignee: LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: Serin Lee, Seung Hun Yang, Ju Eun Kim, Joonil Cho, Hoyong Lee, Jungmin Lee
  • Patent number: 12553069
    Abstract: The present application relates to: a novel mutant polypeptide having isopropylmalate synthase activity; and a method for producing L-leucine by using same. L-leucine can be produced at high yield by using the mutant polypeptide according to an embodiment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2026
    Assignee: CJ CHEILJEDANG CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hayun Lee, Ju Eun Kim, Jihyun Shim, Ji Hye Lee, Sung Gun Lee
  • Patent number: 12545937
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an isopropylmalate synthase variant and a method of producing L-leucine using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2026
    Assignee: CJ CHEILJEDANG CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hayun Lee, Ju Eun Kim, Ji Hye Lee
  • Patent number: 12522808
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a modified polypeptide with attenuated activity of citrate synthase, a microorganism producing leucine comprising the modified polypeptide, and a method for producing an L-amino acid using the microorganism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2026
    Assignee: CJ CHIELJEDANG CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chan Hong Ahn, Ju Eun Kim, Hyun-jung Bae, Imsang Lee, Ji Hye Lee, Hayun Lee
  • Patent number: 12496568
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing a buffer material composed of bentonite modified with a layered double hydroxide (LDH) as a buffer material used for deep geological disposal of radioactive waste, the method including a step (a) of producing a first mixture by adding a compound containing a divalent cationic material, aluminum nitrate (Al(NO3)3), and bismuth nitrate (Bi(NO3)3) to a reactor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2025
    Assignee: POSTECH RESEARCH AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Ju Eun Kim, Seok Ju Hong, Woo Yong Um
  • Publication number: 20250361478
    Abstract: Provided are a microorganism in which activity of a GNAT family N-acetyltransferase protein is weakened; a method for producing O-acetyl homoserine and L-methionine using the same; a composition for producing O-acetyl homoserine, the composition including the microorganism; and use of the microorganism for producing O-acetyl homoserine or L-methionine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2023
    Publication date: November 27, 2025
    Applicant: CJ CHEILJEDANG CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ju Eun KIM, Ye-Eun KIM, Jaemin LEE
  • Publication number: 20250205679
    Abstract: Provided are a super absorbent polymer which has excellent water retention capacity and absorbency under pressure while exhibiting improved bacterial growth inhibition properties and deodorization properties by reducing residual monomers in the super absorbent polymer, and exhibits excellent color properties by suppressing discoloration, and a preparation method thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2023
    Publication date: June 26, 2025
    Inventors: Jin Woo Lee, Seung Hun Yang, Ju Eun Kim, Joonil Cho
  • Publication number: 20250197899
    Abstract: Provided are a microorganism in which activity of an SIRT-type deacetylase protein is weakened; a method for producing O-acetyl homoserine and L-methionine using the same; a composition for producing O-acetyl homoserine, the composition including the microorganism; and use of the microorganism for producing O-acetyl homoserine or L-methionine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2023
    Publication date: June 19, 2025
    Applicant: CJ CHEILJEDANG CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ju Eun KIM, Ki Yong CHEONG, Jaemin LEE, Ye-Eun KIM
  • Publication number: 20250132321
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a silicon composite anode material with controlled particle size distribution, a manufacturing method thereof, and a lithium-ion battery containing the same. More specifically, the present invention relates to a silicon composite anode material with controlled particle size distribution, which exhibits stress relaxation of each particle through distribution of various particle sizes and thus prevents mechanical destruction even under a high-pressure condition during a calendering process, a manufacturing method thereof, and a lithium-ion battery containing the same. The silicon composite anode material comprises a graphite mixture; a silicon nanolayer coated on the graphite mixture; and a carbon coating layer coated on the silicon nanolayer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2024
    Publication date: April 24, 2025
    Applicant: INDUSTRY-ACADEMIC COOPERATION FOUNDATION GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Jae Kyung Sung, Dong Hui Kim, Ju Eun Kim
  • Patent number: 12263466
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a preparing method of a super absorbent polymer sheet and a super absorbent polymer sheet prepared therefrom. The preparing method of a super absorbent polymer sheet of the present disclosure may prepare a porous flexible super absorbent polymer sheet exhibiting high flexibility and fast absorption rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kiyoul Yoon, Hyeon Choi, Hyosook Joo, Gicheul Kim, Ju Eun Kim
  • Publication number: 20250066343
    Abstract: Provided are a cannabichromenic acid derivative, a method for preparing same, and a composition for cognitive function improvement comprising same, in which the cannabichromenic acid derivative exhibits acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activity and butyrylcholinesterase inhibitory activity, as well as inhibitory activity against monoamine oxidase B, therefore simultaneously treating a decrease in acetylcholine levels in brain tissue and a decrease in blood butyrylcholine levels, shown in patients with dementia, and providing a more effective cognitive function improvement treatment by preventing brain cell damage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2022
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Applicant: K-MEDICHEM CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Koo Yeon LEE, Se-Hui JUNG, Hee-Young HEO, Ju Eun KIM, Chan Bin LEE
  • Patent number: 12173341
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a microorganism of the genus Corynebacterium having an increased L-amino acid producing ability, containing NADP-dependent glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase derived from the genus Lactobacillus. According to the present disclosure, the NADP-dependent glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase derived from Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus is introduced to increase the reducing power through the activity of NADP-dependent glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, thereby increasing the L-amino acid producing ability of the strains belonging to the genus Corynebacterium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: CJ CHEILJEDANG CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jee Yeon Bae, Byoung Hoon Yoon, Su Yon Kwon, Kyungrim Kim, Ju Eun Kim, Hyo Jeong Byun, Seung Hyun Cho, Nara Kwon, Hyung Joon Kim
  • Publication number: 20240384253
    Abstract: Provided is a prephenate dehydratase variant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2022
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Applicant: CJ CHEILJEDANG CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hayun LEE, Ju Eun KIM, Ji Hye LEE, Kyungrim KIM, Heeseok LEE
  • Publication number: 20240382931
    Abstract: Provided is a method for preparing a superabsorbent polymer which realizes excellent drying efficiency by using a specific reducing agent compound selected from the group consisting of oxalic acid, sodium metabisulfite, sodium benzoate, or a combination thereof, and sodium dodecyl sulfate in combination in the polymerization step, thereby improving absorption properties of the polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2022
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Serin Lee, Ju Eun Kim, Hoyong Lee, Jungmin Lee
  • Publication number: 20240093163
    Abstract: The present application relates to an aroG aldolase (phospho-2-dehydro-3-deoxyheptonate aldolase) variant, a microorganism comprising the same, and a method for producing amino acids using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2021
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: CJ CHEILJEDANG CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hayun LEE, Ju Eun KIM, Ji Hye LEE, Heeseok LEE, Kyungrim KIM
  • Publication number: 20240093252
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an isopropylmalate synthase variant and a method of producing L-leucine using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: CJ CHEILJEDANG CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hayun LEE, Ju Eun KIM, Ji Hye LEE
  • Publication number: 20240082819
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a preparing method of a super absorbent polymer sheet and a super absorbent polymer sheet prepared therefrom. The preparing method of a super absorbent polymer sheet of the present disclosure may prepare a porous flexible super absorbent polymer sheet exhibiting high flexibility and fast absorption rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kiyoul YOON, Hyeon CHOI, Hyosook JOO, Gicheul KIM, Ju Eun KIM
  • Publication number: 20240058788
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method for preparing super absorbent polymer, where wherein colloidal silica is added during coarse grinding, and/or silica is introduced during surface crosslinking. According to the preparation method of super absorbent polymer of the invention, super absorbent polymer that maintains excellent absorption properties, and simultaneously, exhibits improved vortex time and anti-caking efficiency, can be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2022
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jungmin Lee, Ju Eun Kim, Serin Lee, Hoyong Lee
  • Patent number: 11865511
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a preparation method for a super absorbent polymer sheet and a super absorbent polymer sheet prepared therefrom. According to the preparation method of the present disclosure, a porous super absorbent polymer sheet can be prepared by a simplified process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Inventors: Ki Youl Yoon, Gi Cheul Kim, Hyeon Choi, Hyo Sook Joo, Ju Eun Kim
  • Patent number: 11857946
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a preparing method of a super absorbent polymer sheet and a super absorbent polymer sheet prepared therefrom. The preparing method of a super absorbent polymer sheet of the present disclosure may prepare a porous flexible super absorbent polymer sheet exhibiting high flexibility and fast absorption rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventors: Kiyoul Yoon, Hyeon Choi, Hyosook Joo, Gicheul Kim, Ju Eun Kim