Patents by Inventor Kwoang-joe Seorl
Kwoang-joe Seorl 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).
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Patent number: 9152096Abstract: An image forming apparatus including: a body housing; a paper feeding unit accommodated in the body housing and providing a recording medium; an image forming unit accommodated in the body housing and forming an image on the recording medium; a fixing unit accommodated in the body housing and fixing the image formed by the image forming unit; and a cooling unit including a channel including an inhalation part and a discharging part which are formed in the body housing for air to flow, extending between the inhalation part and the discharging part and formed adjacently to the fixing unit, and an air purification module installed in the channel and generating ions reacting to foreign substances in air traveling through the channel to purify the air, and discharging heat generated in the fixing unit to the outside.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2010Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Gun-wook Kim, Jin-ho Park, Kwoang-joe Seorl, Byung-jo Lee
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Patent number: 8818237Abstract: A structure for installing consumables of an image forming apparatus, the structure comprising: a frame; a plurality of consumables which comprises irregular installation preventing units in different locations; a plurality of irregular installation preventing keys which prevents an irregular installation of the plurality of consumables by an interaction with the irregular installation preventing units; and an installation guide member which is installed in the frame, comprising a key installation unit to guide the plurality of irregular installation preventing keys to be installed differently for each of the consumables and having the plurality of consumables installed therein.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2013Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Byung-jo Lee, Jin-ho Park, Kwoang-joe Seorl, Gun-wook Kim
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Patent number: 8774678Abstract: Disclosed herein is an image forming apparatus including a main body; a developing unit detachably mounted on the main body and having a photoconductive medium; and a cover pivotably mounted on the main body to cover and support an outer end of the developing unit. The cover may have a latch engaged with the main body by one end thereof so that the cover supports the developing unit. A member that supports a shaft of the photoconductive medium may also be included. Because the member operates in association with the latch, opening and closing of the cover may be facilitated, accordingly also facilitating separation of the developing unit from the main body.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2012Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kwoang Joe Seorl, Jae Myung Choi, Jin Ho Park
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Patent number: 8737046Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a body frame and an image reading unit mounted to the body frame. The image forming apparatus further includes a plurality of fixed supporting portions to which the image reading unit is mounted in a stationary manner, an unfixed supporting member mounted to the body frame in a vertically movable manner to support one side of the image reading unit in a vertically movable manner, and an elastic member to elastically support the unfixed supporting member. The image forming apparatus may prevent the flatness of the image reading unit from being deteriorated when the image reading unit is mounted to the body frame.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2010Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., LtdInventors: Gun Wook Kim, Jin Ho Park, Kwoang Joe Seorl, Byung Jo Lee
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Publication number: 20140064780Abstract: A structure for installing consumables of an image forming apparatus, the structure comprising: a frame; a plurality of consumables which comprises irregular installation preventing units in different locations; a plurality of irregular installation preventing keys which prevents an irregular installation of the plurality of consumables by an interaction with the irregular installation preventing units; and an installation guide member which is installed in the frame, comprising a key installation unit to guide the plurality of irregular installation preventing keys to be installed differently for each of the consumables and having the plurality of consumables installed therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Byung-jo LEE, Jin-ho PARK, Kwoang-joe SEORL, Gun-wook KIM
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Patent number: 8606146Abstract: A structure for installing consumables of an image forming apparatus, the structure comprising: a frame; a plurality of consumables which comprises irregular installation preventing units in different locations; a plurality of irregular installation preventing keys which prevents an irregular installation of the plurality of consumables by an interaction with the irregular installation preventing units; and an installation guide member which is installed in the frame, comprising a key installation unit to guide the plurality of irregular installation preventing keys to be installed differently for each of the consumables and having the plurality of consumables installed therein.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2010Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Byung-jo Lee, Jin-ho Park, Kwoang-joe Seorl, Gun-wook Kim
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Patent number: 8483596Abstract: An image forming apparatus having a consumable detachably installed in the main body is disclosed. The image forming apparatus includes a main body having a first opening, a consumable which is detachably installed in the main body, a door mounted on the main body to open and close the first opening, and locking members operable in association with the movement of the door to secure the consumable in place as the door is closed. Possible damages due to the movement of the consumable such as a photosensitive cartridge during shipping and/or transporting of the image forming apparatus can be prevented by the locking members.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2012Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., LtdInventors: Kwoang Joe Seorl, Myoung Sub Jang
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Publication number: 20120301183Abstract: An image forming apparatus having a consumable detachably installed in the main body is disclosed. The image forming apparatus includes a main body having a first opening, a consumable which is detachably installed in the main body, a door mounted on the main body to open and close the first opening, and locking members operable in association with the movement of the door to secure the consumable in place as the door is closed. Possible damages due to the movement of the consumable such as a photosensitive cartridge during shipping and/or transporting of the image forming apparatus can be prevented by the locking members.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., LtdInventors: Kwoang Joe SEORL, Myoung Sub JANG
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Patent number: 8320796Abstract: Disclosed herein is an image forming apparatus including a main body; a developing unit detachably mounted on the main body and having a photoconductive medium; and a cover pivotably mounted on the main body to cover and support an outer end of the developing unit. The cover may comprises a latch engaged with the main body by one end thereof so that the cover supports the developing unit. A member that supports a shaft of the photoconductive medium may also be included. Because the member operates in association with the latch, opening and closing of the cover may be facilitated, accordingly also facilitating separation of the developing unit from the main body.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2010Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kwoang Joe Seorl, Jae Myoung Choi, Jin Ho Park
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Patent number: 8238789Abstract: An image forming apparatus having a consumable detachably installed in the main body is disclosed. The image forming apparatus includes a main body having a first opening, a consumable which is detachably installed in the main body, a door mounted on the main body to open and close the first opening, and locking members operable in association with the movement of the door to secure the consumable in place as the door is closed. Possible damages due to the movement of the consumable such as a photosensitive cartridge during shipping and/or transporting of the image forming apparatus can be prevented by the locking members.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2008Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kwoang Joe Seorl, Myoung Sub Jang
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Patent number: 8145098Abstract: An image forming apparatus disclosed includes a body, a cover to open and close an opening of the body, a plurality of photosensitive members provided in the body, a light scanning device to irradiate a light beam to the plurality of photosensitive members, the light scanning device including a plurality of passage windows corresponding to the plurality of photosensitive members, and a shutter device to open and close the respective passage windows in accordance with opening and closing movements of the cover.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2008Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kwoang Joe Seorl, Myoung Sub Jang
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Publication number: 20110255895Abstract: An image forming apparatus including: a body housing; a paper feeding unit accommodated in the body housing and providing a recording medium; an image forming unit accommodated in the body housing and forming an image on the recording medium; a fixing unit accommodated in the body housing and fixing the image formed by the image forming unit; and a cooling unit including a channel including an inhalation part and a discharging part which are formed in the body housing for air to flow, extending between the inhalation part and the discharging part and formed adjacently to the fixing unit, and an air purification module installed in the channel and generating ions reacting to foreign substances in air traveling through the channel to purify the air, and discharging heat generated in the fixing unit to the outside.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2010Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Gun-wook Kim, Jin-ho Park, Kwoang-joe Seorl, Byung-jo Lee
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Publication number: 20110255881Abstract: A structure for installing consumables of an image forming apparatus, the structure comprising: a frame; a plurality of consumables which comprises irregular installation preventing units in different locations; a plurality of irregular installation preventing keys which prevents an irregular installation of the plurality of consumables by an interaction with the irregular installation preventing units; and an installation guide member which is installed in the frame, comprising a key installation unit to guide the plurality of irregular installation preventing keys to be installed differently for each of the consumables and having the plurality of consumables installed therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2010Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Byung-jo Lee, Jin-ho Park, Kwoang-joe Seorl, Gun-wook Kim
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Publication number: 20110157795Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a body frame and an image reading unit mounted to the body frame. The image forming apparatus further includes a plurality of fixed supporting portions to which the image reading unit is mounted in a stationary manner, an unfixed supporting member mounted to the body frame in a vertically movable manner to support one side of the image reading unit in a vertically movable manner, and an elastic member to elastically support the unfixed supporting member. The image forming apparatus may prevent the flatness of the image reading unit from being deteriorated when the image reading unit is mounted to the body frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2010Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., LtdInventors: Gun Wook KIM, Jin Ho Park, Kwoang Joe Seorl, Byung Jo Lee
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Patent number: 7949286Abstract: A development cartridge and an electrophotographic image forming apparatus using the same are provided. The development cartridge includes a reception unit including at least one auger. A toner supply unit is disposed on the reception unit and connects a toner cartridge with the reception unit. A transfer means transfers the toner supplied from the toner cartridge to the reception unit. The transfer means engages the at least one auger, and includes a plurality of main wings arranged radially about a rotation axis.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2006Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kwoang-joe Seorl
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Patent number: 7865123Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a photosensitive medium on which an electrostatic latent image is formed, an exposure unit to irradiate light onto the photosensitive medium, a developing device to apply toner to the photosensitive medium having the electrostatic latent image formed thereon, a cleaning device to remove waste toner remaining in the photosensitive medium, and a waste toner collecting device to store the waste toner removed from the photosensitive medium. The waste toner collecting device is provided with a supporting rail to support the developing device. The waste toner collecting device includes the supporting rail that supports the developing device, so that additional components to support the developing device are not needed, and the whole size of the image forming apparatus is reduced.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2008Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Myoung Sub Jang, Kwoang Joe Seorl
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Publication number: 20100178075Abstract: Disclosed herein is an image forming apparatus including a main body; a developing unit detachably mounted on the main body and having a photoconductive medium; and a cover pivotably mounted on the main body to cover and support an outer end of the developing unit. The cover may comprises a latch engaged with the main body by one end thereof so that the cover supports the developing unit. A member that supports a shaft of the photoconductive medium may also be included. Because the member operates in association with the latch, opening and closing of the cover may be facilitated, accordingly also facilitating separation of the developing unit from the main body.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2010Publication date: July 15, 2010Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Kwoang Joe SEORL, Jae Myoung Choi, Jin Ho Park
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Publication number: 20090175649Abstract: An image forming apparatus disclosed includes a body, a cover to open and close an opening of the body, a plurality of photosensitive members provided in the body, a light scanning device to irradiate a light beam to the plurality of photosensitive members, the light scanning device including a plurality of passage windows corresponding to the plurality of photosensitive members, and a shutter device to open and close the respective passage windows in accordance with opening and closing movements of the cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2008Publication date: July 9, 2009Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Kwoang Joe Seorl, Myoung Sub Jang
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Publication number: 20090016768Abstract: An image forming apparatus having a consumable detachably installed in the main body is disclosed. The image forming apparatus includes a main body having a first opening, a consumable which is detachably installed in the main body, a door mounted on the main body to open and close the first opening, and locking members operable in association with the movement of the door to secure the consumable in place as the door is closed. Possible damages due to the movement of the consumable such as a photosensitive cartridge during shipping and/or transporting of the image forming apparatus can be prevented by the locking members.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2008Publication date: January 15, 2009Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Kwoang Joe Seorl, Myoung Sub Jang
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Publication number: 20090010694Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a photosensitive medium on which an electrostatic latent image is formed, an exposure unit to irradiate light onto the photosensitive medium, a developing device to apply toner to the photosensitive medium having the electrostatic latent image formed thereon, a cleaning device to remove waste toner remaining in the photosensitive medium, and a waste toner collecting device to store the waste toner removed from the photosensitive medium. The waste toner collecting device is provided with a supporting rail to support the developing device. The waste toner collecting device includes the supporting rail that supports the developing device, so that additional components to support the developing device are not needed, and the whole size of the image forming apparatus is reduced.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2008Publication date: January 8, 2009Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Myoung Sub JANG, Kwoang Joe Seorl