Patents by Inventor Kwang-Seok Kim

Kwang-Seok 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: 20140231941
    Abstract: Magnetoresistive structures, memory devices including the same, and methods of manufacturing the magnetoresistive structures and the memory devices, include a plurality of free layers each having a magnetization direction that is changeable, a separation layer covering at least two of the plurality of free layers, and at least one pinned layer opposing the plurality of free layers. The separation layer is between the at least one pinned layer and the plurality of free layers. The at least one pinned layer has a magnetization direction that is fixed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Inventors: Sung-chul LEE, Kwang-seok KIM, Kee-won KIM, Young-man JANG, Ung-hwan PI
  • Patent number: 8803266
    Abstract: A storage node of a magnetic memory device includes: a lower magnetic layer, a tunnel barrier layer formed on the lower magnetic layer, and a free magnetic layer formed on the tunnel barrier. The free magnetic layer has a magnetization direction that is switchable in response to a spin current. The free magnetic layer has a cap structure surrounding at least one material layer on which the free magnetic layer is formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kwang-seok Kim, U-In Chung, Jai-kwang Shin, Kee-won Kim, Sung-chul Lee, Ung-hwan Pi
  • Publication number: 20140211552
    Abstract: A memory device using a spin hall effect, and methods of manufacturing and operating the memory device, include applying a first operational current to a bit line of the memory device such that a spin current is applied to a magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) cell coupled to the bit line due to a material in the bit line, wherein the bit line is electrically connected to a word line via the MTJ cell, and the word line intersects the bit line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Inventors: Ung-hwan PI, Kwang-seok KIM, Kee-won KIM, Sung-chul LEE, Young-man JANG
  • Patent number: 8754717
    Abstract: An oscillator and a method of operating the same are provided, the oscillator may include a free layer, a pinned layer on a first surface of the free layer, and a reference layer on a second surface of the free layer. The free layer may have a variable magnetization direction. The pinned layer may have a pinned magnetization direction. The reference layer may have a magnetization direction non-parallel to the magnetization direction of the pinned layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sung-chul Lee, Sun-ae Seo, Un-hwan Pi, Kee-won Kim, Kwang-seok Kim
  • Publication number: 20140144513
    Abstract: An apparatus for generating pulsatile flows includes a liquid vessel capable of containing a liquid, a plurality of revolving mechanisms associated with each other, and a microchannel supplied with a liquid from the liquid vessel. As the plurality of revolving mechanisms rotate, a periodically changing pressure difference occurs between the liquid vessel and the microchannel, thereby implementing a pulsatile flow having a wave functional form in the microchannel. By applying the hydraulic head difference and controlling revolution of the revolving mechanisms based on Fourier cosine series, a minute and precise pulsatile flow of a wave functional form may be implemented by means of simple configuration and fabrication, which may not easily obtained by a conventional pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2013
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: KOREA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Myung-Suk Chun, Kwang Seok Kim, Hyoung-Juhn Kim, Young Tae Byun
  • Patent number: 8729647
    Abstract: A thermally stable Magnetic Tunnel Junction (MTJ) cell, and a memory device including the same, include a pinned layer having a pinned magnetization direction, a separation layer on the pinned layer, and a free layer on the separation layer and having a variable magnetization direction. The pinned layer and the free layer include a magnetic material having Perpendicular Magnetic Anisotropy (PMA). The free layer may include a central part and a marginal part on a periphery of the central part. The free layer is shaped in the form of a protrusion in which the central part is thicker than the marginal part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sung-chul Lee, Kwang-seok Kim, Kee-won Kim, Young-man Jang, Ung-hwan Pi
  • Publication number: 20140119106
    Abstract: Magnetic memory devices, and methods of operating the same, include a magnetoresistive element, a current apply element for applying a spin transfer torque switching current to the magnetoresistive element, and a magnetic field apply element for applying a non-perpendicular magnetic field to the magnetoresistive element. The magnetic memory device writes data in the magnetoresistive element by using the spin transfer torque switching current and the non-perpendicular magnetic field. The magnetoresistive element includes a free layer and a pinned layer each having a perpendicular magnetic anisotropy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Inventors: Sung-chul LEE, Kwang-seok KIM, Kee-won KIM, Young-man JANG, Ung-hwan PI
  • Publication number: 20140069931
    Abstract: Provided are an LNG storage container with an inner shell, which is capable of efficiently storing LNG or pressurized LNG (PLNG) pressurized at a predetermined pressure and supplying the LNG or PLNG to a consumption place, and capable of reducing manufacturing costs by minimizing the use of a metal having excellent low temperature characteristic, and a method for manufacturing the same. The LNG storage container includes: an inner shell configured to store LNG inside; an outer shell configured to enclose the outside of the inner shell such that a space is formed between the inner shell and the outer shell; a support installed in the space between the inner shell and the outer shell to support the inner shell and the outer shell; and a heat insulation layer part installed in the space between the inner shell and the outer shell and configured to reduce a heat transfer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: DAEWOO SHIPBUILDING & MARINE ENGINEERING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yong Tai Kim, Joong Kyoo Kang, Jung Han Lee, Seong Woo Park, Young Bin Kwon, Jung Sub Shin, Kwang Seok Kim, Haeng Sung Heo
  • Patent number: 8659930
    Abstract: A non-volatile memory device includes a memory cell including a resistance variable device and a switching unit for controlling a current flowing through the resistance variable device; a read reference voltage generator configured to generate a reference voltage according to a skew occurring in the switching unit; and a sense amplifier configured to sense a voltage corresponding to the current that flows through the resistance variable device based on the reference voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Hynix Semiconductor Inc.
    Inventors: Hyuck-Sang Yim, Kwang-Seok Kim, Taek-Sang Song, Chul-Hyun Park
  • Publication number: 20140015073
    Abstract: A thermally stable Magnetic Tunnel Junction (MTJ) cell, and a memory device including the same, include a pinned layer having a pinned magnetization direction, a separation layer on the pinned layer, and a free layer on the separation layer and having a variable magnetization direction. The pinned layer and the free layer include a magnetic material having Perpendicular Magnetic Anisotropy (PMA). The free layer may include a central part and a marginal part on a periphery of the central part. The free layer is shaped in the form of a protrusion in which the central part is thicker than the marginal part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sung-chul LEE, Kwang-seok KIM, Kee-won KIM, Young-man JANG, Ung-hwan PI
  • Publication number: 20130343118
    Abstract: Magnetic memory devices, and methods of operating the same, include a magnetoresistive element including a free layer, a pinned layer, and a separation layer between the free layer and the pinned layer. The devices, and methods, further include a first conductive line connected to the free layer and configured to apply a Rashba field to, or induce the Rashba field in, the free layer, and a second conductive line spaced apart from the free layer and configured to apply an external magnetic field to the free layer. A magnetization direction of the free layer is switchable by application of the Rashba field and the external magnetic field to the free layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventors: Kwang-seok KIM, Ung-hwan PI, Kee-won KIM, Sung-chul LEE, Young-man JANG
  • Patent number: 8598957
    Abstract: Oscillators and methods of manufacturing and operating an oscillator are provided, the oscillators include a base free layer having a variable magnetization direction, and at least one oscillation unit on the base free layer. The oscillation unit may include a free layer element contacting the base free layer and having a width less than a width of the base free layer, a pinned layer element separated from the free layer element, and a separation layer element between the free layer element and the pinned layer element. A plurality of oscillation units may be arranged on the base free layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sung-chul Lee, Ung-hwan Pi, Kee-won Kim, Kwang-seok Kim
  • Publication number: 20130307098
    Abstract: Magnetoresistive elements, and memory devices including the same, include a pinned layer having a fixed magnetization direction, a free layer corresponding to the pinned layer, and a protruding element protruding from the free layer and having a changeable magnetization direction. The free layer has a changeable magnetization direction. The protruding element is shaped in the form of a tube. The protruding element includes a first protruding portion and a second protruding portion protruding from ends of the free layer facing in different directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sung-chul LEE, Ung-hwan PI, Kwang-seok KIM, Kee-won KIM, Young-man JANG
  • Publication number: 20130299501
    Abstract: A LNG storage container includes: an inner shell made of a metal withstanding a low temperature of the LNG and configured to store the LNG inside; an outer shell made of a steel withstanding an internal pressure of the inner shell and configured to enclosing the outside of the inner shell such that a space is formed between the inner shell and the outer shell; and a heat insulation layer part installed in the space between the inner shell and the outer shell and configured to reduce a heat transfer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: DAEWOO SHIPBUILDING & MARINE ENGINEERING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jung Han Lee, Seong Woo Park, Jae Yeol Lee, Kwang Seok Kim, Yoo II Kim, Joong Kyoo Kang
  • Patent number: 8574730
    Abstract: Information storage devices and methods of manufacturing the same are provided. A magnetic track of the information storage device includes a magnetic layer in which at least one magnetic domain forming region and at least one magnetic domain wall forming region are alternately disposed in a lengthwise direction. The at least one magnetic domain forming regions has a different magnetic anisotropic energy relative to the at least one magnetic domain wall forming region. An intermediate layer is formed under the magnetic layer. The intermediate layer includes at least one first material region and at least one second material region. Each of the at least one first material regions and the at least one second material regions corresponds to one of the at least one magnetic domain forming regions and the at least one magnetic domain wall forming regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Young-jin Cho, Sung-chul Lee, Kwang-seok Kim, Ji-young Bae, Sun-ae Seo, Chang-won Lee
  • Patent number: 8559279
    Abstract: A data storage device using magnetic domain wall motion may include a first magnetic layer having a plurality of magnetic domains. A second magnetic layer may be connected to the first magnetic layer, and a connection layer may be disposed between the first and second magnetic layers. A resistive magnetic layer may be disposed between each of the first and second magnetic layers and the connection layer. Accordingly, when current is supplied to the data storage device to move a magnetic domain wall, the leakage of current in a connection between the magnetic layers may be reduced or prevented, thus conserving power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sung-chul Lee, Sung-hoon Choa, Kwang-seok Kim
  • Publication number: 20130235647
    Abstract: The resistive random access memory (ReRAM) device includes a first amplifier configured to amplify a sensing current corresponding to data sensed in a memory cell, and a second amplifier configured to store the sensing current amplified by the first amplifier, and amplify electric charges when storing the amplified sensing current.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: SK hynix Inc.
    Inventor: Kwang Seok KIM
  • Patent number: 8509004
    Abstract: A nonvolatile logic circuit includes a latch unit including a pair of first and second latch nodes; and a pair of first and second nonvolatile memory cells electrically connected to the first and second of latch nodes, respectively. A write operation is performed on the first and second nonvolatile memory cells according to a direction of a current flowing through the first and second nonvolatile memory cells when a write enable signal is activated. The direction of flow of current determined based on data on the respective first and second latch nodes, and a logic value written on the first nonvolatile memory cells is different from a logic value written on the second nonvolatile memory cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ho-jung Kim, Jai-kwang Shin, Kwang-seok Kim, Kee-won Kim
  • Publication number: 20130175646
    Abstract: Magnetic structures, methods of forming the same, and memory devices including a magnetic structure, include a magnetic layer, and a stress-inducing layer on a first surface of the magnetic layer, a non-magnetic layer on a second surface of the magnetic layer. The stress-inducing layer is configured to induce a compressive stress in the magnetic layer. The magnetic layer has a lattice structure compressively strained due to the stress-inducing layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2012
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kwang-seok Kim, Sung-chul Lee
  • Publication number: 20130161769
    Abstract: Magnetoresistive elements, and memory devices including the same, include a free layer having a changeable magnetization direction, a pinned layer facing the free layer and having a fixed magnetization direction, and an auxiliary element on a surface of the pinned layer. The auxiliary element has a width smaller than a width of the pinned layer, and a magnetization direction fixed to a direction the same as a direction of the fixed magnetization direction of the pinned layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sung-chul LEE, Kwang-seok KIM, Kee-won KIM, Young-man JANG, Ung-hwan PI