Patents by Inventor Ki Chul Woo

Ki Chul Woo 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).

  • Publication number: 20180140283
    Abstract: Provided is an ultrasound diagnosis apparatus cooling system including: a case configured to contain hardware components for operating an ultrasound diagnosis apparatus; a cooler located in a first direction with respect to the case and configured to cause air to flow in the first direction in the case; and an air distribution layer located between the case and the cooler and configured to direct air from the case to the cooler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Alexander YUN, Sok-jae SHIN, Ki-Chul WOO
  • Patent number: 9267228
    Abstract: A laundry treating device is disclosed, which includes a cabinet that defines an exterior appearance of the device, a tub installed in the cabinet, a lower water holding part recessed in a lower portion of the tub to form a predetermined space, and a water drain hose connected with a side surface of the lower water holding part. The laundry treating device is capable of providing a sufficient water drain height, with improved inner space utilization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS
    Inventors: Na Eun Kim, Ki Chul Woo, Sung Ryong Kim, Dong Soo Lee, Sung Min Kim, Dong Won Kim
  • Patent number: 8856996
    Abstract: A laundry treating device includes two separate laundry washing mechanisms. Methods of controlling such a laundry treating device include steps for supplying water to a first tub provided in the first laundry treating device and to a second tub provided in the second laundry treating device. The water can be supplied to the two tubs simultaneously or separately. Also, the water supply steps can be alternated. Further individual hot and cold water supply steps can include simultaneously or sequentially supplying the hot and cold water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Dong Soo Lee, Ki Chul Woo, Na Eun Kim, Dong Won Kim, Sung Min Kim, Sung Ryong Kim
  • Patent number: 8627527
    Abstract: A laundry treating device includes two separate laundry washing mechanisms. Methods of controlling such a laundry treating device include steps for supplying water to a first tub provided in the first laundry treating device and to a second tub provided in the second laundry treating device. The water can be supplied to the two tubs simultaneously or separately. Also, the water supply steps can be alternated. Further individual hot and cold water supply steps can include simultaneously or sequentially supplying the hot and cold water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Dong Soo Lee, Ki Chul Woo, Na Eun Kim, Dong Won Kim, Sung Min Kim, Sung Ryong Kim
  • Patent number: 8615166
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a steam generator and a washing machine therewith. The present invention provides a steam generator including a water chamber for holding water actually, the water chamber having a heater mounted thereto for heating the water, and a steam chamber for holding steam generated as the water is heated actually, wherein the water chamber has a vertical direction length (a vertical length) relatively greater than a horizontal direction length (a horizontal length).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Jae Mun Kim, Jong Deuk Bae, Heung Gi Kim, Ki Chul Woo, In Geun Ahn, Kyeong Hwan Kim, Kyung Chul Woo, Kyu Won Lee, Young Soo Kim, Ji Maeng Kim
  • Publication number: 20130145564
    Abstract: A laundry treating device includes two separate laundry washing mechanisms. Methods of controlling such a laundry treating device include steps for supplying water to a first tub provided in the first laundry treating device and to a second tub provided in the second laundry treating device. The water can be supplied to the two tubs simultaneously or separately. Also, the water supply steps can be alternated. Further individual hot and cold water supply steps can include simultaneously or sequentially supplying the hot and cold water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2013
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventors: Dong Soo Lee, Ki Chul Woo, Na Eun Kim, Dong Won Kim, Sung Min Kim, Sung Ryong Kim
  • Patent number: 8418511
    Abstract: A laundry machine includes a first laundry treating device, and a second laundry treating device arranged adjacent to the first laundry treating device. The second laundry treating device is operable independently of the first laundry treating device. A first draining pipe guides water discharged from the first laundry treating device, and a second draining pipe guides water discharged from the second laundry treating device. A joining pipe is connected to the first and second draining pipes at a joining point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Sung Ryong Kim, Ki Chul Woo, Dong Soo Lee, Dong Won Kim, Sung Min Kim, Na Eun Kim
  • Patent number: 8136896
    Abstract: A laundry treating machine is provided which includes a cabinet that forms an external appearance of the laundry treating machine, a washing tub mounted in the cabinet, a housing mounted in the cabinet below the washing tub, the housing defining a predetermined space, and a movable body received in the housing such that the movable body can move in forward-and-rearward directions with respect to the cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Ki Chul Woo, Na Eun Kim, Dong Won Kim
  • Patent number: 8028548
    Abstract: A laundry machine includes a height increasing member between a washing tub and an installation surface of a cabinet. The height increasing member includes a housing with an opening to support the washing tub in the cabinet, a body with a storage space that moves in and out of the opening in the housing, and a door panel to hide a servicing section when the body is moved into the opening and to expose the servicing section when the movable body is moved out from the opening. The servicing section may include or otherwise provide access to a filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Ki Chul Woo, Na Eun Kim, Dong Won Kim
  • Patent number: 8015646
    Abstract: A laundry treating device includes a first laundry treating device and a second laundry treating device adjacent to the first laundry treating device. A first heater provided in the first laundry treating device and a second heater provided in the second laundry treating device can be selectively and alternatively operated to heat washing water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Dong Soo Lee, Ki Chul Woo, Na Eun Kim, Dong Won Kim, Sung Min Kim, Sung Ryong Kim
  • Patent number: 7992951
    Abstract: A door opening and closing device for a refrigerator includes plural doors for opening and closing a refrigerator main body; a hinge unit for connecting the corresponding door to the refrigerant main body so that the door can perform rotational motion or translational motion against the refrigerant main body; first interference units provided between the corresponding door and the refrigerant main body, and contacting from a state in which the door is closed to a state in which the door is opened to a designated angle for separating the doors; and second interference units provided between the corresponding door and the refrigerant main body, and contacting from the state in which the door is opened above the designated angle for separating the doors. The door opening and closing device reduces noise and impact generated by the opening and closing of the doors, allowing a user to open and close the doors more softly and smoothly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Seong Jae Kim, Jang Ho Shim, Ki Chul Woo, Sang Yeul Lee, Joon Hwan Oh, Seung Yup Kim, Jong Ho Hong
  • Patent number: 7954344
    Abstract: A steam generator includes a water chamber for holding water, the water chamber having a heater mounted thereto for heating the water, a steam chamber for holding steam generated as the water is heated, a water supply line for supplying the water to the water chamber, and a steam discharge line for discharging steam from the steam chamber, wherein the water chamber has a vertical direction length relatively greater than a horizontal direction length and the steam chamber has a horizontal direction length relatively greater than the horizontal length of the water chamber. A dryer or washing machine may include the steam generator described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Jae Mun Kim, Jong Deuk Bae, Heung Gi Kim, Ki Chul Woo, In Geun Ahn, Kyeong Hwan Kim, Kyung Chul Woo, Kyu Won Lee, Young Soo Kim, Ji Maeng Kim
  • Patent number: 7950257
    Abstract: A dryer or a washing machine includes a cabinet which forms an exterior of the dryer or the washing machine. A drum is rotatably mounted in the cabinet and a steam generator is provided outside the drum to supply steam to the drum, where the steam generator includes a water chamber to hold water, the water chamber having a heater mounted thereto for heating the water. The steam chamber is provided above the water chamber to hold steam generated as the water is heated, where the steam chamber has a steam discharge opening for discharging the steam, where the steam discharge opening is provided with a separator for isolating a steam discharge area from other areas and where the water chamber has a vertical direction length relatively greater than a horizontal direction length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Jae Mun Kim, Jong Deuk Bae, Heung Gi Kim, Ki Chul Woo, In Geun Ahn, Kyeong Hwan Kim, Kyung Chul Woo, Kyu Won Lee, Young Soo Kim, Ji Maeng Kim
  • Patent number: 7850627
    Abstract: An exercise machine is provided. The exercise machine includes a support defining a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction, a first motion unit coupled to the support to provide a combined translational and pivotal movement of the first motion unit in the transverse direction, a second motion unit coupled to the first motion unit to provide one of a translational movement and a pivotal movement of the second motion unit in the longitudinal direction, and a driving source configured to impart movement to the first and second motion units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Ki Chul Woo, Jin Ho Chang, Seon Woong Hwang, Hyung Kyu Youk
  • Publication number: 20100142935
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a steam generator and a washing machine therewith. The present invention provides a steam generator including a water chamber for holding water actually, the water chamber having a heater mounted thereto for heating the water, and a steam chamber for holding steam generated as the water is heated actually, wherein the water chamber has a vertical direction length (a vertical length) relatively greater than a horizontal direction length (a horizontal length).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2007
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Jae Mun Kim, Jong Deuk Bae, Heung Gi Kim, Ki-Chul Woo, In Geun Ahn, Kyeong Hwan Kim, Kyung Chul Woo, Kyu Won Lee, Young Soo Kim, Ji Maeng Kim
  • Patent number: 7703307
    Abstract: A driving unit for a washing machine, and method for controlling the same. The driving unit includes a bearing housing fixedly secured to an outer tub. A motor is mounted on the bearing housing. A ring gear shaft is rotatably mounted to the bearing housing and is coupled to an inner tub. A carrier shaft is rotatably mounted in the ring gear shaft, with a driving shaft rotatably mounted in the carrier shaft. The driving shaft is coupled to the motor. A reduction gear is positioned between the ring gear shaft and the carrier shaft to reduce a speed of the ring gear shaft. A one directional holding device that holds the carrier shaft when the driving shaft rotates in a first direction, and holds two of the carrier shaft, the ring gear shaft, and the driving shaft when the driving shaft rotates in a second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Dong Won Kim, Ki Chul Woo
  • Publication number: 20100016124
    Abstract: An exercise machine is provided. The exercise machine includes a support defining a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction, a first motion unit coupled to the support to provide a combined translational and pivotal movement of the first motion unit in the transverse direction, a second motion unit coupled to the first motion unit to provide one of a translational movement and a pivotal movement of the second motion unit in the longitudinal direction, and a driving source configured to impart movement to the first and second motion units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Ki Chul WOO, Jin Ho Chang, Seon Woong Hwang, Hyung Kyu Youk
  • Publication number: 20090199601
    Abstract: A laundry treating device is disclosed, which includes a cabinet that defines an exterior appearance of the device, a tub installed in the cabinet, a lower water holding part recessed in a lower portion of the tub to form a predetermined space, and a water drain hose connected with a side surface of the lower water holding part. The laundry treating device is capable of providing a sufficient water drain height, with improved inner space utilization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2008
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventors: Na Eun KIM, Ki Chul Woo, Sung Ryong Kim, Dong Soo Lee, Sung Min Kim, Dong Won Kim
  • Publication number: 20090158784
    Abstract: A laundry machine includes a first laundry treating device, and a second laundry treating device arranged adjacent to the first laundry treating device. The second laundry treating device is operable independently of the first laundry treating device. A first draining pipe guides water discharged from the first laundry treating device, and a second draining pipe guides water discharged from the second laundry treating device. A joining pipe is connected to the first and second draining pipes at a joining point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventors: Sung Ryong KIM, Ki Chul Woo, Dong Soo Lee, Dong Won Kim, Sung Min Kim, Na Eun Kim
  • Publication number: 20090139275
    Abstract: A laundry machine capable of washing and/or drying laundry is provided. The laundry machine includes a first washing tub provided in a cabinet, a housing having a space formed therein, the housing being insertable into and withdrawable from the cabinet, a second washing tub provided in the housing to receive laundry separately from the first washing tub, and a fixing member that fixes the second washing tub to restrict movement of the second washing tub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventors: Sung Ryoung KIM, Ki Chul Woo, Dong Soo Lee, Dong Won Kim, Sung Min Kim, Na Eun Kim