Patents by Inventor Kyongho HONG

Kyongho HONG 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: 20240084433
    Abstract: A stage unit includes a stage that provides a seating surface and has an opening formed through the seating surface, a first support unit disposed below the opening and coupled to the stage, a second support unit disposed below the opening and coupled to the stage, where the second support unit is spaced apart from the first support unit on a plane, and a flatness measurement unit supported by the first support unit. Each of the first support unit and the second support unit provides a support surface that crosses the seating surface, and the support surface of the first support unit and the support surface of the second support unit are movable in a direction toward and away from the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: KYONGHO HONG, SUNGHO PARK, JUNGSEOB LEE, JUNHYEUK KO, EUIGYU KIM, SANG MIN YI, SANGJIN HAN
  • Publication number: 20240076771
    Abstract: A mask stage includes a stage inclined with respect to a vertical direction perpendicular to a plane defined by a first direction and a second direction intersecting each other, a plurality of first support units disposed between the stage and a mask frame disposed above the stage, and a plurality of second support units disposed on the stage and being adjacent to a lower side of the mask frame. The lower side of the mask frame extends in a first direction, and the second support units are respectively disposed under end portions of the lower side of the mask frame, which are opposite to each other in the first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: KYONGHO HONG, MYUNGKYU KIM, SUNGHO PARK, CHANG-KON PARK, SUKBEOM YOU, DONGJAE LEE
  • Patent number: 11819941
    Abstract: A laser processing apparatus includes: a laser light source configured to emit a laser beam; an optical scanner located along a path of the laser beam and configured to adjust the path of the laser beam; a lens unit located along the path of the laser beam, the lens unit being configured to condense the laser beam; a first adapter located between the lens unit and the optical scanner and coupled to the lens unit; and a second adapter located between the first adapter and the optical scanner, the second adapter being coupled to the first adapter and the optical scanner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jinwon Baek, Seokjoo Lee, Sangsun Han, Kyongho Hong
  • Publication number: 20230363245
    Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing a display device includes: a mask assembly tilted with respect to a plane parallel to the ground; a deposition source facing the mask assembly; and a carrier facing the mask assembly and configured to support a display substrate. The mask assembly includes: a mask frame having a flat surface; and a mask sheet having an end on the flat surface of the mask frame and coupled to the mask frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Youngsun Cho, Jaemin Hong, Myungkyu Kim, Jangwoo Kim, Jongsung Park, Sangshin Lee, Jungseob Lee, Kyunghoon Chung, Eunjoung Jung, Kyongho Hong
  • Publication number: 20230292482
    Abstract: A mapping device includes: a substrate engraved with an alignment pattern; an electrostatic chuck under the substrate and in contact with the substrate; and an anti-separation frame on the substrate and preventing the substrate from being separated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Inventors: MYUNGKYU KIM, KYONGHO HONG, CHANG-KON PARK, SUKBEOM YOU, DONGJAE LEE
  • Publication number: 20230189625
    Abstract: A mask stage includes plates disposed adjacent to each other, the plates forming a closed loop in a plan view, and a connection portion connecting adjacent ones among the plates to each other, the connection portion being detachable from the plates. The mask stage supports a mask frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2022
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Myungkyu KIM, Changkon PARK, Sukbeom YOU, Dongjae LEE, Kyongho HONG
  • Patent number: 11660702
    Abstract: A laser apparatus including a stage. A target substrate is mounted on the stage. The laser apparatus further includes a coupling unit disposed below the stage and coupled with a conveying unit, the conveying unit conveying the stage. The laser apparatus additionally includes a discharge unit disposed at a predetermined position for laser machining, configured to communicate with the coupling unit when docked with the coupling unit, and configured to discharge foreign matter that is generated during laser machining.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kyongho Hong, Dokyun Kwon, Seokjoo Lee, Jeongho Yi
  • Publication number: 20230161242
    Abstract: A mask assembly according to an embodiment includes a support frame including at least four sides, a first frame disposed on the support frame and extending in a first direction, a second frame disposed on the support frame and extending in a second direction intersecting the first direction, and a mask sheet disposed on the support frame and including at least one opening. At least a side of the support frame includes a first protruding portion disposed at a first edge of the side, a second protruding portion disposed at a second edge of the side, and a recess portion disposed between the first protruding portion and the second protruding portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2022
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Applicant: Samsung Display Co., LTD.
    Inventors: Suk Beom YOU, Kyongho HONG, Myungkyu KIM, Chang-Kon PARK, Dongjae LEE
  • Publication number: 20230147723
    Abstract: A loading apparatus for a deposition mask includes a clamper that clamps the mask extending in a direction, a first adsorption part, a second adsorption part, and a connection part connected to the first adsorption part and the second adsorption part, and includes a picker that transfers the mask. In case that the picker transfers the mask, the first adsorption part adsorbs ends of the mask, the second adsorption unit adsorbs a portion between the ends of the mask, and the clamper clamps the mask between the first adsorption part and the second adsorption part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2022
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Applicant: Samsung Display Co., LTD.
    Inventors: Kyongho HONG, Myungkyu KIM, Chang-Kon PARK, Sukbeom YOU, Dongjae LEE
  • Patent number: 11565354
    Abstract: A stage for cutting a substrate includes: a body member; a plurality of first discharging members, each including a first suction portion in the body member and a first partition wall portion connected to the first suction portion and protruding from a top surface of the body member, each of the first discharging members defining a first space connected to an outside; a plurality of second discharging members, each including a second suction portion in the body member and a second partition wall portion connected to the second suction portion and protruding from the top surface of the body member, each of the second discharging members defining a second space connected to the outside; a plurality of connecting pipes each connected to the first partition wall portion and the second partition wall portion; and a plurality of supply pipes connected to the connecting pipes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kyongho Hong, Jinwon Baek, Jeongho Yi, Jinpyung Lee
  • Patent number: 11565351
    Abstract: A substrate processing apparatus includes the following: a support frame, first stage, a suction part, and a plurality of island-type second stages. The support frame is disposed on the first stage. The height of the support frame is lower than the height of the first stage. A plurality of island-type second stages are disposed on the support frame on the same plane as the first stage. The suction part is disposed on the support frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Toshinaru Suzuki, Dokyun Kwon, Jaebum Pahk, Jinwon Baek, Jeongho Yi, Jinpyung Lee, Kyongho Hong
  • Publication number: 20220241906
    Abstract: A laser processing apparatus includes a stage configured to transfer a target substrate and including an opening, an electrostatic chuck disposed on the stage and including a plurality of holes, and a laser irradiation unit disposed above the stage and spaced apart from the stage and configured to irradiate a laser beam on the target substrate. A surface of the electrostatic. chuck is in contact with the target substrate, the target substrate includes a plurality of etching regions to be etched by the laser beam and a non-etching region surrounding the plurality of etching regions of the target substrate, and the plurality of holes of the electrostatic chuck overlap the opening of the stage and the plurality of etching regions of the target substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2021
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Kyu-Bum Kim, Jaeseok Park, Jungseob Lee, Kyongho Hong, Inho Lee, Bosuck Jeon
  • Patent number: 11351632
    Abstract: A particle removal device includes: a stage on which a target substrate is disposed; an inner case defining a first discharge opening through which the stage is exposed to an internal space of the inner case; an outer case including: a side wall portion surrounding the inner case, a protrusion portion protruded from the side wall portion toward the inner case, and a second discharge opening in fluid connection with the first discharge opening; a suction pump connected to the second discharge opening; an air injector in fluid connection with the internal space; and an intake opening in fluid connection with the first and second discharge openings. A width of the intake opening as a distance between the distal end of the inner case and the distal end of the protrusion portion is smaller than a width of the first discharge opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jaebum Pahk, Jeongho Yi, Dokyun Kwon, Kyongho Hong, Jihun Kang, Cheollae Roh, Gyoowan Han
  • Publication number: 20220140294
    Abstract: The apparatus for manufacturing a display apparatus includes: a carrier; a support arranged to be spaced apart from the carrier; a driver connected to the support to linearly move the support; and an elastic portion arranged between the driver and the support to provide an elastic force to the support, wherein the support includes: a first surface on which a substrate is to be mounted; and a second surface projecting upward from the first surface to selectively contact the carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2021
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Kyongho Hong, Donghyeon Kim, Byunghun Sung, Jungseob Lee, Jinwon Chang
  • Publication number: 20200086423
    Abstract: A laser processing apparatus includes: a laser light source configured to emit a laser beam; an optical scanner located along a path of the laser beam and configured to adjust the path of the laser beam; a lens unit located along the path of the laser beam, the lens unit being configured to condense the laser beam; a first adapter located between the lens unit and the optical scanner and coupled to the lens unit; and a second adapter located between the first adapter and the optical scanner, the second adapter being coupled to the first adapter and the optical scanner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Jinwon Baek, Seokjoo Lee, Sangsun Han, Kyongho Hong
  • Publication number: 20190308276
    Abstract: A substrate processing apparatus includes the following: a support frame, first stage, a suction part, and a plurality of island-type second stages. The support frame is disposed on the first stage. The height of the support frame is lower than the height of the first stage. A plurality of island-type second stages are disposed on the support frame on the same plane as the first stage. The suction part is disposed on the support frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2019
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Inventors: TOSHINARU SUZUKI, DOKYUN KWON, JAEBUM PAHK, JINWON BAEK, JEONGHO YI, JINPYUNG LEE, KYONGHO HONG
  • Publication number: 20190247954
    Abstract: A particle removal device includes: a stage on which a target substrate is disposed; an inner case defining a first discharge opening through which the stage is exposed to an internal space of the inner case; an outer case including: a side wall portion surrounding the inner case, a protrusion portion protruded from the side wall portion toward the inner case, and a second discharge opening in fluid connection with the first discharge opening; a suction pump connected to the second discharge opening; an air injector in fluid connection with the internal space; and an intake opening in fluid connection with the first and second discharge openings. A width of the intake opening as a distance between the distal end of the inner case and the distal end of the protrusion portion is smaller than a width of the first discharge opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Jaebum PAHK, Jeongho YI, Dokyun KWON, Kyongho HONG, Jihun KANG, Cheollae ROH, Gyoowan HAN
  • Publication number: 20190217427
    Abstract: A stage for cutting a substrate includes: a body member; a plurality of first discharging members, each including a first suction portion in the body member and a first partition wall portion connected to the first suction portion and protruding from a top surface of the body member, each of the first discharging members defining a first space connected to an outside; a plurality of second discharging members, each including a second suction portion in the body member and a second partition wall portion connected to the second suction portion and protruding from the top surface of the body member, each of the second discharging members defining a second space connected to the outside; a plurality of connecting pipes each connected to the first partition wall portion and the second partition wall portion; and a plurality of supply pipes connected to the connecting pipes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2019
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Kyongho HONG, Jinwon BAEK, Jeongho YI, Jinpyung LEE
  • Publication number: 20190217414
    Abstract: A laser apparatus including a stage. A target substrate is mounted on the stage. The laser apparatus further includes a coupling unit disposed below the stage and coupled with a conveying unit, the conveying unit conveying the stage. The laser apparatus additionally includes a discharge unit disposed at a predetermined position for laser machining, configured to communicate with the coupling unit when docked with the coupling unit, and configured to discharge foreign matter that is generated during laser machining.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2019
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Kyongho HONG, Dokyun KWON, Seokjoo LEE, Jeongho YI