Patents by Inventor Kyoung-Nam Kim

Kyoung-Nam 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: 20250105553
    Abstract: The present invention may provide a plug for an RF coaxial cable, to which the RF coaxial cable is coupled, comprising: a first body in which the RF coaxial cable is inserted; a first conductor disposed in the first body; a coupling nut which is arranged on the outside of the first body and rotatably coupled to the first body; and a first magnet of an annular shape which is fixed in the coupling nut and rotated along with the coupling nut, wherein the first magnet has a first pole and a second pole having different polarities which are alternately arranged in the circumferential direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2022
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Inventors: Byoung Nam KIM, Kyoung II KANG, Joung Min PARK, Jong Hyup LIM, Ji Hun KANG, Ga Young CHUN
  • Publication number: 20250083217
    Abstract: An embodiment core molding system includes an upper hopper partitioned to define a first accommodating part that accommodates first core sand coated with an organic binder and a second accommodating part that accommodates pure sand, a lower hopper disposed under the upper hopper and connected to the first and second accommodating parts, the lower hopper being configured to measure weights of the first core sand and the pure sand, a mixer connected to the lower hopper, wherein the mixer is configured to allow the first core sand to pass directly therethrough and to accommodate the pure sand, a binder supply unit connected to the mixer and configured to supply an inorganic binder into the mixer, and a core mold configured to mold each of the first core sand and second core sand into a preset shape, the second core sand including the pure sand coated with the inorganic binder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2024
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Inventors: Hee Seok Jeong, Jin Shik Lee, Kyoung Yong Kim, Young Nam Jung, Jin Su Lee, Sang June Lee, Chang Il Seo
  • Patent number: 12171254
    Abstract: Provided is a coffee roasting apparatus including a roasting portion formed in a tubular shape having a predetermined length along an advancing direction and formed to have an inner space having a set temperature to roast coffee beans; a conveying portion formed to pass through the roasting portion from the front to rear thereof and installed to be rotatable from the inside to outside of the roasting portion to repeatedly rotate along the same trajectory; and a supply portion installed at an upper side of the conveying portion at the front of the roasting portion to supply coffee beans so that one or more coffee beans continuously fall onto the conveying portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Inventor: Kyoung Nam Kim
  • Publication number: 20240090560
    Abstract: Provided is a coffee roasting apparatus including a roasting portion formed in a tubular shape having a predetermined length along an advancing direction and formed to have an inner space having a set temperature to roast coffee beans; a conveying portion formed to pass through the roasting portion from the front to rear thereof and installed to be rotatable from the inside to outside of the roasting portion to repeatedly rotate along the same trajectory; and a supply portion installed at an upper side of the conveying portion at the front of the roasting portion to supply coffee beans so that one or more coffee beans continuously fall onto the conveying portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2022
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventor: Kyoung Nam KIM
  • Patent number: 11607561
    Abstract: Disclosed are a method of measuring concentration distribution of boron for boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) alone and a treatment planning method for BNCT. The methods include (a) acquiring an anatomical image of a patient and measuring a boron concentration from magnetic resonance (MR) data, (b) extracting a boron concentration change prediction parameter of the patient and predicting the concentration over time, (c) calculating and verifying a boron distribution prediction value estimated by boron imaging and spectral analysis, and (d) deriving an optimal time for BNCT based on the verified results.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Inventors: Yeun Chul Ryu, Jun-Young Chung, Sang-Yoon Lee, Tatsuo Ido, Kyoung-Nam Kim, Ye Ji Han
  • Patent number: 10444312
    Abstract: Disclosed is a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system. The disclosed MRI system includes a system controller capable of separately acquiring MR image signals of different elements existing in an object. The system controller includes a first system controller capable of acquiring an MR signal of a first element, and a second system controller capable of acquiring an MR signal of a second element different from the first element. The first system controller and the second system controller are physically separated. The first system controller and the second system controller control a first radio frequency (RF) coil element and a second RF coil element of an RF coil, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignees: Gachon University of Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation, Gil Medical Center
    Inventors: Jun-Young Chung, Kyoung-Nam Kim, Yuenchul Ryu, Yeji Han
  • Patent number: 10444307
    Abstract: A surface coil for a magnetic resonance imaging system includes a first plane coil placed on a first plane. A first curved surface coil is disposed symmetrically to the first place coil and disposed on one curved surface. The first plane coil is disposed tangentially to the first curved surface coil, wherein the first plane coil and the first curved surface coil are electrically connected to each other through at least two surface portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kyoung Nam Kim
  • Publication number: 20190282833
    Abstract: Disclosed are a method of measuring concentration distribution of boron for boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) alone and a treatment planning method for BNCT. The methods include (a) acquiring an anatomical image of a patient and measuring a boron concentration from magnetic resonance (MR) data, (b) extracting a boron concentration change prediction parameter of the patient and predicting the concentration over time, (c) calculating and verifying a boron distribution prediction value estimated by boron imaging and spectral analysis, and (d) deriving an optimal time for BNCT based on the verified results.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Applicants: GACHON UNIVERSITY OF INDUSTRY-ACADIMIC COOPERATION FOUNDATION, GIL MEDICAL CENTER
    Inventors: Yeun Chul RYU, Jun-Young CHUNG, Sang-Yoon LEE, Tatsuo IDO, Kyoung-Nam KIM, Ye Ji HAN
  • Patent number: 10338181
    Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) coil assembly for magnetic resonance imaging includes a transmit only (Tx only) RF coil to apply an RF signal to an object, and a receive only (Rx only) RF coil to receive a magnetic resonance signal from a region of interest of the object excited by the applied RF signal. The Tx only RF coil and the Rx only RF coil are disposed such that a first center of the Tx only RF coil and a second center of the Rx only RF coil are spaced apart from each other by a distance identical to a distance between a first peak point of a first magnetic field generated by the Tx only RF coil and a second peak point of a second magnetic field generated by the Rx only RF coil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kyoung-nam Kim, Jung-hee Lee, Geun-ho Im
  • Publication number: 20170315192
    Abstract: Disclosed is a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system. The disclosed MRI system includes a system controller capable of separately acquiring MR image signals of different elements existing in an object. The system controller includes a first system controller capable of acquiring an MR signal of a first element, and a second system controller capable of acquiring an MR signal of a second element different from the first element. The first system controller and the second system controller are physically separated. The first system controller and the second system controller control a first radio frequency (RF) coil element and a second RF coil element of an RF coil, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Jun-Young CHUNG, Kyoung-Nam KIM, Yuenchul RYU, Yeji HAN
  • Patent number: 9782166
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a suturing bead, a suturing needle, a side suction cap and to an endoscopic organ suturing implement using same. More specifically, the present invention relates to an endoscopic organ suturing implement comprising a suturing bead which can be naturally rested lying against the organ wall during discharge, a suturing needle by means of which it is possible to control discharge of the suturing bead, and a side suction cap constituted in such a way as to be able to prevent damage to other organs during surgery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Korea University Research And Business Foundation
    Inventors: Dae Hie Hong, Byung Gon Kim, Kyoung Nam Kim, Yoon Jin Kim, Hoon Jai Chun, Bo Ra Keum, Hyuk Soon Choi
  • Publication number: 20170261570
    Abstract: A surface coil for a magnetic resonance imaging system includes: a first plane coil unit placed on a plane; and a first curved surface coil unit placed symmetrically to the first plane coil unit and placed on one curved surface, wherein the first plane coil unit and the first curved surface coil unit are electrically connected to each other in at least two parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Kyoung Nam KIM
  • Publication number: 20160341809
    Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) coil assembly for magnetic resonance imaging includes a transmit only (Tx only) RF coil to apply an RF signal to an object, and a receive only (Rx only) RF coil to receive a magnetic resonance signal from a region of interest of the object excited by the applied RF signal. The Tx only RF coil and the Rx only RF coil are disposed such that a first center of the Tx only RF coil and a second center of the Rx only RF coil are spaced apart from each other by a distance identical to a distance between a first peak point of a first magnetic field generated by the Tx only RF coil and a second peak point of a second magnetic field generated by the Rx only RF coil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kyoung-nam KIM, Jung-hee LEE, Geun-ho IM
  • Publication number: 20160016192
    Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing a wavelength conversion part and a method for manufacturing a wavelength conversion part using the same are provided. According to an exemplary embodiment of the disclosed technology, an apparatus for manufacturing a wavelength conversion part of a light emitting apparatus is provided to include: a dispenser including a first storing part configured to store materials including a resin and phosphors; and a first temperature adjusting part connected to the dispenser, wherein the first temperature adjusting part includes a temperature sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Byeong Ho Yang, Young Ju Lee, Kyoung Nam Kim
  • Publication number: 20150127023
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a suturing bead, a suturing needle, a side suction cap and to an endoscopic organ suturing implement using same. More specifically, the present invention relates to an endoscopic organ suturing implement comprising a suturing bead which can be naturally rested lying against the organ wall during discharge, a suturing needle by means of which it is possible to control discharge of the suturing bead, and a side suction cap constituted in such a way as to be able to prevent damage to other organs during surgery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2012
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: Korea University Research and Business Foundation
    Inventors: Dae Hie Hong, Byung Gon Kim, Kyoung Nam Kim, Yoon Jin Kim, Hoon Jai Chun, Bo Ra Keum, Hyuk Soon Choi
  • Patent number: 8644092
    Abstract: A semiconductor memory device includes a memory cell array including first memory cells for storing data and second memory cells for storing chip identification (ID) information, a data comparison circuit configured to compare input data and the stored data of the first memory cells and to output comparison data, and output circuits configured to output the comparison data received in parallel from the data comparison circuit. The comparison data is outputted through a selected one of the output circuits according to an enable signal generated based on the chip ID information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Hynix Semiconductor Inc.
    Inventors: Kyoung Nam Kim, Beom Ju Shin
  • Patent number: 8564341
    Abstract: A delayed lock loop (DLL) circuit includes: a phase conversion control unit configured to latch and drive a phase comparison signal in response to the input of a delay enable signal, and output the driven signal as a phase conversion control signal. A phase converting unit configured to control the phase of a delay clock on the basis of the phase conversion control signal, and transmit the controlled delay clock to a delay compensating unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Hynix Semiconductor Inc.
    Inventor: Kyoung Nam Kim
  • Patent number: 8488407
    Abstract: A nonvolatile memory apparatus includes a memory device including a configuration information storage block for storing configuration data groups. A configuration information processing circuit is configured to determine majorities of configuration data groups, which are outputted from the memory device during a first period as an initial stage of a power-up operation, under the control of a first control clock signal. The configuration information processing circuit is also configured to determine majorities of configuration data groups, which are outputted from the memory device during a second period after the first period, under the control of a second control clock signal having a cycle shorter than the first control clock signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: SK Hynix Inc.
    Inventor: Kyoung Nam Kim
  • Patent number: 8437203
    Abstract: A nonvolatile memory apparatus includes a memory device having a configuration information storage block for storing a first configuration data group and a second configuration data group having fewer bits than the first configuration data group and a configuration information processing circuit configured to determine a majority of the first configuration data group outputted from the memory device, during a first period of a power-up operation, and determine a majority of the second configuration data group outputted from the memory device, during a second period after the first period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: SK Hynix Inc.
    Inventors: Kyoung Nam Kim, Beom Ju Shin
  • Patent number: 8344754
    Abstract: A multi-chip package includes a plurality of chips coupled in parallel to an I/O pad and an output driver circuit included in each of the chips and configured to transmit output data to the I/O pad. The driving force of the output driver circuit is controlled on the basis of stack information indicative of the number of chips being activated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Hynix Semiconductor Inc.
    Inventors: Kyoung Nam Kim, Beom Ju Shin