Patents by Inventor Kenneth Kim

Kenneth 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: 12172231
    Abstract: The present invention provides a battery module, which includes: a plurality of battery cells which include electrode tabs, respectively; and one or more bus bars connected to the electrode tabs for electrically connecting the plurality of battery cells with each other, wherein each of the one or more bus bars includes a plate having one or more openings formed therein, and a plurality of adjacent electrode tabs among the electrode tabs are inserted into any one of the one or more openings of the plate to be electrically connected with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: SK ON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tae Gu Lee, Kenneth Kim, Yun Joo Noh
  • Publication number: 20240145808
    Abstract: A battery module which includes: a battery stack formed by stacking a plurality of battery cells respectively including electrode tabs on each other; and bus bar assemblies located on sides of the battery stack, from which the electrode tabs are drawn out, to electrically connect the plurality of battery cells to each other through a plurality of electrode tabs, wherein each of the bus bar assemblies includes a plurality of openings configured to hold the plurality of electrode tabs, and each of the plurality of openings includes an insertion portion formed by opening one side thereof so that the electrode tab is slidely inserted in a direction perpendicular to a direction in which the electrode tabs are drawn out.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2024
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Seung Hun LEE, Tae Gu LEE, Kwan Yong KIM, Kenneth KIM
  • Patent number: 11901530
    Abstract: A battery module which includes: a battery stack formed by stacking a plurality of battery cells respectively including electrode tabs on each other; and bus bar assemblies located on sides of the battery stack, from which the electrode tabs are drawn out, to electrically connect the plurality of battery cells to each other through a plurality of electrode tabs, wherein each of the bus bar assemblies includes a plurality of openings configured to hold the plurality of electrode tabs, and each of the plurality of openings includes an insertion portion formed by opening one side thereof so that the electrode tab is slidely inserted in a direction perpendicular to a direction in which the electrode tabs are drawn out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: SK ON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seung Hun Lee, Tae Gu Lee, Kwan Yong Kim, Kenneth Kim
  • Patent number: 11894532
    Abstract: The present invention provides a battery module including: a battery group including a plurality of battery cells stacked with each other; a cooling plate which is located in contact with one side of the battery group to cool the plurality of battery cells; and a case which is located on the other side of the battery group so as to surround the battery group, wherein the case comprises an upper cover located on the other side of the battery group; and side covers which vertically extend from the upper cover so as to surround side portions of the plurality of battery cells from which electrode tabs protrude.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: SK ON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kwan Yong Kim, Kenneth Kim, Yun Joo Noh, Tae Gu Lee
  • Publication number: 20230278138
    Abstract: The present invention provides a battery module, which includes: a plurality of battery cells which include electrode tabs, respectively; and one or more bus bars connected to the electrode tabs for electrically connecting the plurality of battery cells with each other, wherein each of the one or more bus bars includes a plate having one or more openings formed therein, and a plurality of adjacent electrode tabs among the electrode tabs are inserted into any one of the one or more openings of the plate to be electrically connected with each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Tae Gu LEE, Kenneth KIM, Yun Joo NOH
  • Patent number: 11691220
    Abstract: The present invention provides a battery module, which includes: a plurality of battery cells which include electrode tabs, respectively; and one or more bus bars connected to the electrode tabs for electrically connecting the plurality of battery cells with each other, wherein each of the one or more bus bars includes a plate having one or more openings formed therein, and a plurality of adjacent electrode tabs among the electrode tabs are inserted into any one of the one or more openings of the plate to be electrically connected with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: SK ON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tae Gu Lee, Kenneth Kim, Yun Joo Noh
  • Patent number: 11497200
    Abstract: A method of attaching an artificial wing assembly to be used with a bait fish and/or lures to resemble flying fish bait. A pair of contoured natural looking synthetic wings are attached to a bait fish or lure by a skewer impaled through a portion of the bait or lure. A bait attachment saddle extends between the wings, each wing having a guide and access sleeve for positionally guiding and placement of the attachment skewer there through.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Inventor: Kenneth Kim
  • Publication number: 20200259152
    Abstract: A battery module which includes: a battery stack formed by stacking a plurality of battery cells respectively including electrode tabs on each other; and bus bar assemblies located on sides of the battery stack, from which the electrode tabs are drawn out, to electrically connect the plurality of battery cells to each other through a plurality of electrode tabs, wherein each of the bus bar assemblies includes a plurality of openings configured to hold the plurality of electrode tabs, and each of the plurality of openings includes an insertion portion formed by opening one side thereof so that the electrode tab is slidely inserted in a direction perpendicular to a direction in which the electrode tabs are drawn out.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: Seung Hun LEE, Tae Gu LEE, Kwan Yong KIM, Kenneth KIM
  • Publication number: 20200067040
    Abstract: The present invention provides a battery module including: a battery group including a plurality of battery cells stacked with each other; a cooling plate which is located in contact with one side of the battery group to cool the plurality of battery cells; and a case which is located on the other side of the battery group so as to surround the battery group, wherein the case comprises an upper cover located on the other side of the battery group; and side covers which vertically extend from the upper cover so as to surround side portions of the plurality of battery cells from which electrode tabs protrude.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Kwan Yong KIM, Kenneth KIM, Yun Joo NOH, Tae Gu LEE
  • Publication number: 20190376634
    Abstract: A trenchless mechanical lining apparatus for continuous repair of underground pipes and culverts, and a method of installation. The apparatus includes a plurality of core elements, each having a first end and a second end, the second end being an enlarged receiving end configured to receive a first end of a successive one of the core elements; a sealant to secure a first end of a first core element to a second end of a second core element; the core elements having lengths configured to span a length of a repair site; and a system for applying longitudinal pressure to secure the first core element to the second core element, the system including a cable and securing device, the latter configured to be attached to an end of an enlarged receiving end, and a pressure-applying device for forcing the first and second core elements together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Applicant: LINK-PIPE, INC
    Inventors: Lembit Maimets, Kenneth Kim Enriquez
  • Publication number: 20190280279
    Abstract: The present invention provides a battery module, which includes: a plurality of battery cells which include electrode tabs, respectively; and one or more bus bars connected to the electrode tabs for electrically connecting the plurality of battery cells with each other, wherein each of the one or more bus bars includes a plate having one or more openings formed therein, and a plurality of adjacent electrode tabs among the electrode tabs are inserted into any one of the one or more openings of the plate to be electrically connected with each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventors: Tae Gu LEE, Kenneth KIM, Yun Joo NOH
  • Patent number: 5127690
    Abstract: A striker plate assembly having a striker plate attachable to a door jamb and provided with a curved impact segment projecting forwardly of the jamb and a central opening for insertably receiving a sliding bolt. The striker plate further includes a mounting flange normal to the plate with securement slots and a pair of apertures located at the joint of the flange and the plate. A pair of adjustment plates form fit to a jamb shoulder and include spikes for penetrating the jamb and jamb shoulder for securement of the assembly. Recessed fastener openings are provided in the plates for positive fastening of the plates to the door jamb. The adjustment plates include angular cross-over slots for fastening adjustment to the width of the jamb shoulder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1992
    Inventors: Kenneth Kim, Doo W. Sur
  • Patent number: D434291
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Inventor: Kenneth Kim