Patents by Inventor Kyung-Mi An

Kyung-Mi An 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).

  • Lithium secondary battery
    Patent number: 10826063
    Abstract: The present invention may improve the lifetime characteristics of a lithium secondary battery, and particularly, may provide a non-aqueous electrolyte solution or cathode including a phosphate-based compound which may exhibit stable and excellent lifetime characteristics at high temperature and high voltage regardless of the moisture content or the presence of a pressing process of the electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Sung Hoon Yu, Kyung Mi Lee, Doo Kyung Yang, Yoo Sun Kang, Jung Hoon Lee
  • IL-21 (heterodimeric Fc-fused IL-21) fused to immunoglobulin heavy chain constant region heterodimer (heterodimeric Fc), and pharmaceutical composition comprising same
    Patent number: 10800825
    Abstract: A heterodimeric Fc-fused protein and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the heterodimeric Fc-fused protein are disclosed. The heterodimeric Fc-fused protein comprises first and second Fc regions of an immunoglobulin heavy chain constant region (Fc) pair and in which IL-21 is bound to at least one of the N-terminus or the C-terminus of the first Fc region and/or the second Fc region, wherein CH3 domains of the first Fc region and the second Fc region are mutated such that the formation of a heterodimer is promoted. When the heterodimeric Fc-fused protein according to the present invention is used, an in vivo half-life of IL-21 included in the heterodimeric Fc-fused protein may be significantly increased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignees: Korea University Research and Business Foundation, AJOU UNIVERSITY INDUSTRY-ACADEMIC COOPERATION FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Kyung-Mi Lee, Seon Ah Lim, Yong Sung Kim, Ye Jin Kim
  • Method for detecting biomaterial using linear upconversion fluorescent property
    Patent number: 10761025
    Abstract: A method for detecting biomaterial by means of a dye having a linear upconversion fluorescent property is provided. The method includes the steps of: i) preparing a fluorophore having a linear upconversion fluorescent property; ii) reacting the fluorophore and biomaterial to obtain a reaction complex thereof; iii) exciting the reaction complex by means of a light source having a longer wavelength than the maximum light-emitting wavelength of the fluorophore; and iv) detecting and measuring the light-emitting signal having a shorter wavelength than the wavelength of the excited light emitted from the excited reaction complex. A system and a kit for detecting biomaterial using a dye having a linear upconversion fluorescent property are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignees: BIONANO HEALTH GUARD RESEARCH CENTER, KOREA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Sehoon Kim, Bong Hyun Chung, Youngsun Kim, Kyung Mi Park, Young Hun Seo
  • Non-Aqueous Electrolyte Solution for Lithium Secondary Battery and Lithium Secondary Battery Including the Same
    Publication number: 20200251777
    Abstract: A non-aqueous electrolyte solution for a lithium secondary battery, and a lithium secondary battery including the same are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a non-aqueous electrolyte solution includes a lithium salt, a non-aqueous solvent including a carbonate-based solvent and propyl propionate, and a compound represented by Formula 1. In some embodiments, the carbonate-based solvent is ethylene carbonate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2018
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Young Min Lim, Kyung Mi Lee, Chul Haeng Lee
  • NOVEL PHENYL PROPIONIC ACID DERIVATIVES AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20200223833
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the compounds according to Formula (1), the racemates, enantiomers, diastereomers thereof or pharmaceutical acceptable salts thereof, or pharmaceutical compositions comprising these, for the treatment or prevention of metabolic disorders. The compounds according to Formula (1) are, as GPR40 agonists, available for oral administration with glucose-dependent insulin secretion mechanism, which exhibit excellent glucose lowering efficacy without the risk of hypoglycemia. Thus, the compounds and/or pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds as effective components are useful in treating and/or preventing symptoms of type 2 diabetes through adequate control of blood glucose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Jae-Hoon Kang, Hong-Sub Lee, Kyung-Mi An, Chang-Hee Hong, Hyun-Jung Kwak, Shuo-Lin Cui, Hyo-Jung Song
  • Method and apparatus for determining tool mark identity using machine learning
    Patent number: 10697899
    Abstract: According to an embodiment, a method of determining tool mark identity using machine learning may include: obtaining surface height data of at least two tool strip marks by photographing tool strip marks generated using at least two tools with a three-dimensional (3D) microscope; generating a data set by calculating a cross-correlation coefficient for the surface height data of the tool strip marks; separating the data set into a training set for machine learning training and a test set for verifying a machine learning result; performing the machine learning training to determine whether the tool strip marks are identical using the training set; and verifying a result of the machine learning training using the test set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: REPUBLIC OF KOREA (MANAGEMENT NATIONAL FORENSIC SERVICE DIRECTOR, MINISTRY OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SECURITY)
    Inventors: Nam Kyu Park, Jae Mo Goh, Jin Pyo Kim, Young Il Seo, Eun Ah Joo, Je Hyun Lee, Sang Yoon Lee, Dong A Lim, Kyung Mi Kim
  • DISPLAY APPARATUS, VOICE ACQUIRING APPARATUS AND VOICE RECOGNITION METHOD THEREOF
    Publication number: 20200184989
    Abstract: Disclosed are a display apparatus, a voice acquiring apparatus and a voice recognition method thereof, the display apparatus including: a display unit which displays an image; a communication unit which communicates with a plurality of external apparatuses; and a controller which includes a voice recognition engine to recognize a user's voice, receives a voice signal from a voice acquiring unit, and controls the communication unit to receive candidate instruction words from at least one of the plurality of external apparatuses to recognize the received voice signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2020
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jong-hyuk JANG, Chan-hee CHOI, Hee-seob RYU, Kyung-mi PARK, Seung-kwon PARK, Jae-hyun BAE
  • Optical device and light source module including the same
    Patent number: 10678036
    Abstract: An optical device is provided. The optical device includes a first surface that defines a concave light incident surface facing a central axis and a light source; a second surface disposed opposite the first surface which is configured to reflect light incident on the concave light incident surface; and an inclined light exit surface between the first surface and the second surface. The second surface includes a concave first reflective portion curving toward the first surface, and a substantially flat second reflective portion which portion is interposed between a first reflective portion edge of the first reflective portion and an outer second surface edge of the second surface. The first reflective portion is configured to totally reflect light incident at a predetermined angle or more with respect to a top surface of the light source once to the light exit surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sang Woo Ha, Tetsuo Ariyoshi, Kyung Mi Moon, Jong Sup Song, Jong Pil Won
  • Secondary battery with improved life characteristics
    Patent number: 10673045
    Abstract: The present disclosure refers to a secondary battery which comprises a high-voltage cathode active material and a separator whose pores are not obstructed even though being used together with the high-voltage cathode active material, thereby preventing the obstruction of pores in the separator and the formation of a dendrite in the anode and eventually providing good battery life performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignees: LG Chem, Ltd., TORAY INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Sung-Hoon Yu, Jung-Don Suk, Seok-Koo Kim, Doo-Kyung Yang, Yoo-Sun Kang, Kyung-Mi Lee, Jin-Hyun Park
  • Non-aqueous electrolyte additive, and non-aqueous electrolyte for lithium secondary battery comprising the same and lithium secondary battery
    Patent number: 10601069
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-aqueous electrolyte additive, and a non-aqueous electrolyte for a lithium secondary battery including the same and a lithium secondary battery, and particularly, to a non-aqueous electrolyte additive having a nitrile group and a propargyl group, and a non-aqueous electrolyte for a lithium secondary battery and a lithium secondary battery, which include the non-aqueous electrolyte additive so that capacity and cycle lifespan characteristics at high temperature can be improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Sung Hoon Yu, Kyung Mi Lee
  • Display apparatus, voice acquiring apparatus and voice recognition method thereof
    Patent number: 10586554
    Abstract: Disclosed are a display apparatus, a voice acquiring apparatus and a voice recognition method thereof, the display apparatus including: a display unit which displays an image; a communication unit which communicates with a plurality of external apparatuses; and a controller which includes a voice recognition engine to recognize a user's voice, receives a voice signal from a voice acquiring unit, and controls the communication unit to receive candidate instruction words from at least one of the plurality of external apparatuses to recognize the received voice signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jong-hyuk Jang, Chan-hee Choi, Hee-seob Ryu, Kyung-mi Park, Seung-kwon Park, Jae-hyun Bae
  • Fluid analysis cartridge and fluid analysis cartridge assembly having the same
    Patent number: 10556232
    Abstract: A fluid analysis cartridge with improved test reliability and an associated fluid analysis cartridge assembly are disclosed herein. A fluid analysis cartridge assembly includes a sample collecting member having a sample collecting chamber and a fluid analysis cartridge configured to be connected to the sample collecting member. The fluid analysis cartridge includes a sample receiving chamber configured to receive a sample collected by the sample collecting member and at least one hole arranged on one side of the sample receiving chamber and opened by connection of the sample collecting member to the fluid analysis cartridge to the at least one hole. The sample receiving chamber stores a buffer solution to be mixed with the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hong-Geun Kim, Seung Hyun Kim, Sung Ha Park, Ji Young Park, Kyung-Mi Song, Dae Sun Lee, Jong Gun Lee, Jong Yup Choi, Yu Kyung Tak
  • Non-aqueous electrolyte solution for lithium secondary battery and lithium secondary battery comprising the same
    Patent number: 10541445
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an additive for a non-aqueous electrolyte solution including a compound represented by Formula 1 below, a non-aqueous electrolyte solution for a lithium secondary battery including the same, and a lithium secondary battery including the non-aqueous electrolyte solution. NC—(R)n—CN??[Formula 1] (in Formula 1, R is a cycloalkylene group having 3 to 6 carbon atoms in which at least one cyano group (—CN) is substituted or unsubstituted, a haloalkylene group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms in which at least one cyano group (—CN) is substituted or unsubstituted, or an alkylene group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms in which at least one cyano group (—CN) is substituted, and n is an integer of 1 to 5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Sung Hoon Yu, Yoo Sun Kang, Kyung Mi Lee
  • Electrolyte for Lithium Secondary Battery and Lithium Secondary Battery Including the Same
    Publication number: 20190356021
    Abstract: An electrolyte for a lithium secondary battery of the present invention may improve high-rate charge and discharge characteristics and high-temperature storage and life characteristics of a lithium secondary battery and may achieve an effect of increasing reversible capacity by simultaneously including lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide (LiFSI) and a second lithium salt, as a lithium salt, while including a second additive as well as a novel borate-based lithium compound, as an additive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Young Min Lim, Chul Haeng Lee, Kyung Mi Lee
  • Non-Aqueous Electrolyte Solution And Lithium Secondary Battery Including The Same
    Publication number: 20190348713
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-aqueous electrolyte solution for a lithium secondary battery, which includes a compound capable of suppressing an electrolyte solution side reaction in a high-temperature and high-voltage environment, and a lithium secondary battery in which cycle characteristics and stability are improved even during high-temperature and high-voltage charging by including the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Sung Hoon Yu, Kyung Mi Lee, Shul Kee Kim, Hyun Yeong Lee, Yoo Sun Kang
  • Non-Aqueous Electrolyte Solution For Lithium Secondary Battery And Lithium Secondary Battery Including The Same
    Publication number: 20190341654
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-aqueous electrolyte solution for a lithium secondary battery which includes a compound acting as a HF scavenger, and a lithium secondary battery in which cycle life characteristics and high-temperature storage characteristics are improved by including the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2018
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Sung Hoon Yu, Kyung Mi Lee, Shul Kee Kim, Hyun Yeong Lee, Yoo Sun Kang
  • Additive For Non-aqueous Electrolyte Solution, And Non-aqueous Electrolyte Solution For Lithium Secondary Battery And Lithium Secondary Battery Which Include The Same
    Publication number: 20190334207
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an additive for a non-aqueous electrolyte solution, which may suppress the generation of metallic foreign matter causing a side effect in a battery while forming a stable film on the surface of an electrode, a non-aqueous electrolyte solution for a lithium secondary battery which includes the additive, and a lithium secondary battery including the non-aqueous electrolyte solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Sung Hoon Yu, Kyung Mi Lee, Shul Kee Kim, Hyun Yeong Lee, Yoo Sun Kang
  • Non-aqueous electrolyte additive, non-aqueous electrolyte comprising the same, and lithium secondary battery including non-aqueous electrolyte
    Patent number: 10454138
    Abstract: The present invention relates to: a non-aqueous electrolyte additive comprising, as a substituent, at least one cyano group and/or at least one fluorine element; a non-aqueous electrolyte for a lithium secondary battery, comprising the same; and a lithium secondary battery including the non-aqueous electrolyte.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Sung Hoon Yu, Yoo Sun Kang, Kyung Mi Lee
  • DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REGISTRATION OF USER COMMAND
    Publication number: 20190279638
    Abstract: A display apparatus includes an input unit configured to receive a user command; an output unit configured to output a registration suitability determination result for the user command; and a processor configured to generate phonetic symbols for the user command, analyze the generated phonetic symbols to determine registration suitability for the user command, and control the output unit to output the registration suitability determination result for the user command. Therefore, the display apparatus may register a user command which is resistant to misrecognition and guarantees high recognition rate among user commands defined by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Nam-yeong KWON, Kyung-mi PARK
  • BOLT ASSEMBLY HAVING NON-LOOSENING NUT
    Publication number: 20190271351
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a bolt assembly having a non-loosening nut and, more particularly, a bolt assembly having a non-loosening nut in which a pair of non-loosening nuts that move along a male thread pitch of a bolt are prepared so that the pair of non-loosening nuts press and spread to each side a pair of adjacent male threads of the bolt, thereby restricting the rotation of the bolt to suppress the loosening of the bolt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2017
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Applicant: FINDMOLD CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yeo Been Yoon, Sang Il Kim, Kyung Mi Song