Patents by Inventor Kon Kim

Kon 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).

  • Publication number: 20200300771
    Abstract: A nitrogen molecular sensor according to an embodiment of the present invention detects the nitrogen content in a plant. The nitrogen molecular sensor is manufactured by a novel method that includes the isolation of new nitrogen-sensitive genes. Transgenic rice plant containing the nitrogen sensor eventually may respond to nitrogen with high sensitivity. The biological nitrogen sensor can be applied to develop the crops improved nitrogen use efficiency through overcoming the current limitation of the phenotype characterization related to nitrogen metabolism in plants. As a result, it can be used as a core technology for isolating and analyzing industrially valuable genes involving in crop nitrogen use efficiency using a mutant pool harboring nitrogen sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Ju-Kon KIM, Dong-Keun LEE
  • Patent number: 10777742
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are disclosed for implementing semiconductor memory using variable resistance elements for storing data. In one aspect, an electronic device is provided to comprise a semiconductor memory unit including: a substrate; an interlayer dielectric layer disposed over the substrate; and a variable resistance element including a seed layer formed over the interlayer dielectric layer, a first magnetic layer formed over the seed layer, a tunnel barrier layer formed over the first magnetic layer, and a second magnetic layer formed over the tunnel barrier layer, wherein the seed layer includes a conductive material having a metallic property and an oxygen content of 1% to approximately 10%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: SK hynix Inc.
    Inventors: Won-Joon Choi, Ki-Seon Park, Cha-Deok Dong, Bo-Mi Lee, Guk-Cheon Kim, Seung-Mo Noh, Min-Suk Lee, Chan-Sik Park, Jae-Heon Kim, Choi-Dong Kim, Jae-Hong Kim, Yang-Kon Kim, Jong-Koo Lim
  • Patent number: 10765531
    Abstract: Disclosed is a cage which is inserted between vertebral bodies of a cervical vertebra or spine during an operation for treating a cervical disc disease, myelosis, or fracture of the cervical vertebra or spine, and more particularly, to a cage with spikes, including upper and lower spikes which are attached to a clip inserted into a main body of the cage, unfolded upward and downward from the main body, and locked to vertebral bodies of a cervical vertebra or spine positioned at the top and bottom of the cage such that the cage is fixed and locked between the vertebral bodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: LDR Medical, S.A.S.
    Inventors: Seo-Kon Kim, Il Kim
  • Patent number: 10760051
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing astrocytes comprising obtaining neural progenitor cells from stem cells so as to continuously produce astrocytes with high purity and same traits, followed by two steps of differentiating the neural progenitor cells into the astrocytes, and astrocytes produced therefrom. Since the method of preparing the astrocytes provided in the present invention enables not only production of the astrocytes with high purity and faster production of the astrocytes with same characteristics, but also rapid differentiation of the astrocytes using the neural progenitor cells when necessary, it can be widely used for effectively treating a patient with a disease which requires transplantation of the astrocytes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology
    Inventors: Baek Soo Han, Sang Chul Lee, Kwang-Hee Bae, Cheonok Lee, Won Kon Kim, Kyoung Jin Oh
  • Publication number: 20200268644
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing a low-molecular weight horse placenta enzyme hydrolysate. According to the present invention, through development of pretreatment and optimal enzymatic treatment, the horse placenta extract can be modified to a low-molecular weight. The low-molecular weight horse placenta hydrolysate obtained according to the present invention can exhibit excellent skin permeability due to low molecular weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2018
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Applicant: SJ INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD
    Inventors: Yong Hwan OH, Myeon CHOE, Kyoung Kon KIM, Tae Woo KIM
  • Patent number: 10734600
    Abstract: A display device includes: a first substrate including a first region, a third region spaced apart from and surrounding the first region, and a second region located between the first region and the third region; a second substrate opposite to the first substrate; a display element including a first electrode on the first substrate, a light emitting layer provided on the first electrode, and a second electrode provided on the light emitting layer; a touch sensing part disposed on the second substrate; and a sealing member provided on the third region of the first substrate, the sealing member joining the first substrate and the second substrate, wherein the second electrode overlaps the touch sensing part, and an end of the second electrode is spaced apart from an end of the touch sensing part in the direction of the sealing member in the second region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Tae Kon Kim
  • Publication number: 20200238472
    Abstract: A recycled polishing pad includes an upper layer pad and a supplementary pad. The upper layer pad includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The first surface has a plurality of first grooves and the second surface has a plurality of second grooves. The upper layer pad further includes a connecting body connecting the first grooves and the second grooves. The supplementary pad is in contact with the second surface of the upper layer pad. A depth of each of the first grooves is less than a depth of each of the second grooves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Bong Su Ahn, Pal Kon Kim, Young Jun Yoo, Si Hyeong Kim, Yoon Ho Kim, Jin Ok Moon, Seung Taek Oh
  • Patent number: 10685692
    Abstract: An electronic device may include a semiconductor memory, and the semiconductor memory may include a free layer including a CoFeBAl alloy and having a variable magnetization direction; a pinned layer having a pinned magnetization direction; and a tunnel barrier layer interposed between the free layer and the pinned layer, wherein the CoFeBAl alloy may have an Al content less than 10 at %.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: SK hynix Inc.
    Inventors: Jong-Koo Lim, Yang-Kon Kim, Ku-Youl Jung, Guk-Cheon Kim, Jeong-Myeong Kim
  • Publication number: 20200122655
    Abstract: A system for determining a state of a power relay assembly includes: a power relay assembly for determining electrical connection states of first and second input-output ports; a relay controller outputting a control signal; a battery management system for determining a connection state of the relay and directing a connection state adjustment of the relay; and a voltage sensor for sensing a voltage of the first input-output port and outputting a state signal. By determining the state of the power relay assembly, it is possible to take quick action against trouble by subdividing and distinguishing a type of abnormality of the power relay assembly, and to prevent a larger problem from occurring by diagnosing relay abnormality in advance and quickly taking a fail safe operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventor: Do Kon Kim
  • Publication number: 20200098984
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are disclosed for implementing semiconductor memory using variable resistance elements for storing data. In one aspect, an electronic device is provided to comprise a semiconductor memory unit including: a substrate; an interlayer dielectric layer disposed over the substrate; and a variable resistance element including a seed layer formed over the interlayer dielectric layer, a first magnetic layer formed over the seed layer, a tunnel barrier layer formed over the first magnetic layer, and a second magnetic layer formed over the tunnel barrier layer, wherein the seed layer includes a conductive material having a metallic property and an oxygen content of 1% to approximately 10%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventors: Won-Joon Choi, Ki-Seon Park, Cha-Deok Dong, Bo-Mi Lee, Guk-Cheon Kim, Seung-Mo Noh, Min-Suk Lee, Chan-Sik Park, Jae-Heon Kim, Choi-Dong Kim, Jae-Hong Kim, Yang-Kon Kim, Jong-Koo Lim
  • Patent number: 10586917
    Abstract: Provided is a method for fabricating an electronic device including a variable resistance element which includes a free layer formed over a substrate and having a changeable magnetization direction, a pinned layer having a pinned magnetization direction, a tunnel barrier layer interposed between the free layer and the pinned layer, and a magnetic correction layer suitable for reducing the influence of a stray field generated by the pinned layer. The method may include: cooling the substrate; and forming the magnetic correction layer over the cooled substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignees: SK hynix Inc., TOSHIBA MEMORY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jong-Koo Lim, Won-Joon Choi, Guk-Cheon Kim, Yang-Kon Kim, Ku-Youl Jung, Toshihiko Nagase, Youngmin Eeh, Daisuke Watanabe, Kazuya Sawada, Makoto Nagamine
  • Publication number: 20200067011
    Abstract: A display device includes: a first substrate including a first region, a third region spaced apart from and surrounding the first region, and a second region located between the first region and the third region; a second substrate opposite to the first substrate; a display element including a first electrode on the first substrate, a light emitting layer provided on the first electrode, and a second electrode provided on the light emitting layer; a touch sensing part disposed on the second substrate; and a sealing member provided on the third region of the first substrate, the sealing member joining the first substrate and the second substrate, wherein the second electrode overlaps with the touch sensing part when viewed on a plane, and an end of the second electrode is spaced apart from an end of the touch sensing part at a certain distance in the direction of the sealing member in the second region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventor: Tae Kon KIM
  • Publication number: 20200058892
    Abstract: A display device includes: a first substrate including a first region, a third region spaced apart from and surrounding the first region, and a second region located between the first region and the third region; a second substrate opposite to the first substrate; a display element including a first electrode on the first substrate, a light emitting layer provided on the first electrode, and a second electrode provided on the light emitting layer; a touch sensing part disposed on the second substrate; and a sealing member provided on the third region of the first substrate, the sealing member joining the first substrate and the second substrate, wherein the second electrode overlaps with the touch sensing part when viewed on a plane, and an end of the second electrode is spaced apart from an end of the touch sensing part at a certain distance in the direction of the sealing member in the second region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventor: Tae Kon KIM
  • Publication number: 20200040122
    Abstract: The present application may provide a block copolymer and a use thereof. The present application may provide a block copolymer and a use thereof. The block copolymer of the present application may have excellent self-assembly properties or phase separation characteristics and simultaneously have characteristics capable of changing the self-assembly structure formed once, or provide a block copolymer capable of forming a pattern of phase separation structures in a polymer membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2017
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: No Jin Park, Jin Kon Kim, Chung Ryong Choi, Sung Soo Yoon
  • Publication number: 20200033280
    Abstract: A transformer hydrogen gas monitoring system according to an embodiment of the present invention may comprise: a sensor module, which is disposed to allow at least a part thereof to meet hydrogen gas in a transformer and measures a resistance value of a member having a variable resistance value according to a hydrogen concentration in the transformer; and a multi-task module for receiving a sensing result of the sensor module, generating hydrogen concentration information corresponding to resistance value information included in the sensing result, and remotely transmitting information corresponding to the generated hydrogen concentration information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2017
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Seok-Kon KIM, Jeong-Yeol HAN, You-Jin LEE, Tea-Kyun KIM, Yong-Ho AN, Byung-Tae JANG, Jong-Kee CHOI, Nam-Ho LEE, Nam-Dae KIM
  • Patent number: 10516099
    Abstract: An electronic device and a method for fabricating the same are provided. An electronic device according to an implementation of the disclosed technology is an electronic device including a semiconductor memory, wherein the semiconductor memory includes a magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) structure including: a free layer having a changeable magnetization direction; a pinned layer having a pinned magnetization direction; and a tunnel barrier layer sandwiched between the free layer and the pinned layer, wherein the free layer includes a CoFeAlB alloy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: SK hynix Inc.
    Inventors: Seung-Mo Noh, Yang-Kon Kim, Ku-Youl Jung, Bo-Mi Lee
  • Publication number: 20190380843
    Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for inserting a cage between vertebrae, according to the inventive concept, includes a body accommodating an inner rod coupled to the cage, which is to be inserted between vertebrae, a push bar installed in the body to be slid and configured to push one side of the cage as the push bar is moved forwards from the body, a support bar supporting an opposite side of the cage and installed in the body to be slid to move rearwards when the push bar is moved forwards, and an adjustment unit installed in the body to be manipulated and configured to adjust movements of the push bar and the support bar such that a rotation amount of the cage is adjusted according to manipulation by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2017
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Seo Kon Kim, Il Kim, Myung Heon Ha
  • Patent number: 10490741
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are disclosed for implementing semiconductor memory using variable resistance elements for storing data. In one aspect, an electronic device is provided to comprise a semiconductor memory unit including: a substrate; an interlayer dielectric layer disposed over the substrate; and a variable resistance element including a seed layer formed over the interlayer dielectric layer, a first magnetic layer formed over the seed layer, a tunnel barrier layer formed over the first magnetic layer, and a second magnetic layer formed over the tunnel barrier layer, wherein the seed layer includes a conductive material having a metallic property and an oxygen content of 1% to approximately 10%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: SK hynix Inc.
    Inventors: Won-Joon Choi, Ki-Seon Park, Cha-Deok Dong, Bo-Mi Lee, Guk-Cheon Kim, Seung-Mo Noh, Min-Suk Lee, Chan-Sik Park, Jae-Heon Kim, Choi-Dong Kim, Jae-Hong Kim, Yang-Kon Kim, Jong-Koo Lim
  • Publication number: 20190344242
    Abstract: A method is provided for preparing a super absorbent polymer capable of exhibiting an excellent absorption rate by including a uniform porous structure through a simple and economical process. The method includes: performing a crosslinking polymerization of a water-soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomer to form a hydrogel polymer; drying and pulverizing the hydrogel polymer; classifying the pulverized polymer into polymer particles having a particle size of at least 10 to 150 ?m, polymer particles having a particle size of 150 to 200 ?m, and polymer particles having a particle size of 200 to 850 ?m to form a base polymer powder having a particle size of 150 to 850 ?m; and surface-crosslinking the base polymer powder, wherein in the crosslinking polymerization step, the foaming polymerization proceeds in the presence of polymer particles having an average particle size of 10 to 200 ?m obtained in the classifying step and an anionic surfactant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Moo Kon Kim, Sang Gi Lee, Hye Mi Nam, Chang Hun Lee, Tae Yun Kim
  • Patent number: 10476027
    Abstract: A display device includes: a first substrate including a first region, a third region spaced apart from and surrounding the first region, and a second region located between the first region and the third region; a second substrate opposite to the first substrate; a display element including a first electrode on the first substrate, a light emitting layer provided on the first electrode, and a second electrode provided on the light emitting layer; a touch sensing part disposed on the second substrate; and a sealing member provided on the third region of the first substrate, the sealing member joining the first substrate and the second substrate, wherein the second electrode overlaps the touch sensing part, and an end of the second electrode is spaced apart from an end of the touch sensing part in the direction of the sealing member in the second region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD
    Inventor: Tae Kon Kim