Patents by Inventor Kyung Moon Ji

Kyung Moon Ji 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).

  • Patent number: 11957166
    Abstract: A cartridge for an aerosol generating device is provided, which includes a storage configured to store an aerosol generating material; a heating element configured to generate aerosol by heating the aerosol generating material; an aerosol discharge passage configured to discharge the aerosol in one direction; and a cap coupled to one end of the storage to seal the storage; and a droplet accommodation portion formed in the cap and located on an extension line of the aerosol discharge passage to accommodate droplets formed from the aerosol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: KT&G CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jong Sub Lee, Kyung Moon Ji
  • Patent number: 11950628
    Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating device including a case in which a heater for heating a cigarette is installed, a bracket for supporting components installed inside the case, a fastening member for fastening the case and the bracket, and a cap that is installed on an outer surface of the case in an inseparable manner to conceal the fastening member in the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: KT&G CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hwi Kyeong An, Kyung Moon Ji, In Seoung Chun, Won Hui Shin
  • Patent number: 11925209
    Abstract: There is provided an aerosol generating device including: an aerosol generating material delivery element configured to absorb an aerosol generating material stored in the cartridge; a heating element configured to heat the aerosol generating material; a support that includes a through-hole and accommodates the heating element and the aerosol generating material delivery element such that an end of the heating element passes through the through-hole and is exposed to an outside of the support; and a connector comprising a terminal providing power, and coupled to the support such that the end of the heating element contacts the terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: KT&G CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jong Sub Lee, Kyung Moon Ji
  • Publication number: 20230107756
    Abstract: There is provided an aerosol generating device including: an aerosol generating material delivery element configured to absorb an aerosol generating material stored in the cartridge; a heating element configured to heat the aerosol generating material; a support that includes a through-hole and accommodates the heating element and the aerosol generating material delivery element such that an end of the heating element passes through the through-hole and is exposed to an outside of the support; and a connector comprising a terminal providing power, and coupled to the support such that the end of the heating element contacts the terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Applicant: KT&G CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jong Sub LEE, Kyung Moon JI
  • Patent number: 11547148
    Abstract: An aerosol generating device includes a case, a cover having a metallic body and configured to be coupled to the case, a heater configured to heat an aerosol generating material, a magnetic force generator arranged in the case and configured to generate magnetic force acting on the metallic body according to a current applied thereto, and a controller configured to adjust coupling force between the cover and the case arising, which is generated by the magnetic force, by controlling the current applied to the magnetic force generator based on an operating state of the heater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: KT&G CORPORATION
    Inventors: Seung Won Lee, Jae Min Lee, In Seoung Chun, Sung Rok Oh, Kyung Moon Ji
  • Publication number: 20220369707
    Abstract: A cartridge for an aerosol generating device is provided, which includes a storage configured to store an aerosol generating material; a heating element configured to generate aerosol by heating the aerosol generating material; an aerosol discharge passage configured to discharge the aerosol in one direction; and a cap coupled to one end of the storage to seal the storage; and a droplet accommodation portion formed in the cap and located on an extension line of the aerosol discharge passage to accommodate droplets formed from the aerosol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2020
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Applicant: KT&G Corporation
    Inventors: Jong Sub LEE, Kyung Moon JI
  • Patent number: 11399566
    Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating device including a case in which a heater for heating a cigarette is installed, a bracket for supporting components installed inside the case, a fastening member for fastening the case and the bracket, and a cap that is installed on an outer surface of the case in an inseparable manner to conceal the fastening member in the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: KT&G CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hwi Kyeong An, Kyung Moon Ji, In Seoung Chun, Won Hui Shin
  • Patent number: 11369139
    Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating device including a case in which a heater for heating a cigarette is installed, a bracket for supporting components installed inside the case, a fastening member for fastening the case and the bracket, and a cap that is installed on an outer surface of the case in an inseparable manner to conceal the fastening member in the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: KT&G CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hwi Kyeong An, Kyung Moon Ji, In Seoung Chun, Won Hui Shin
  • Patent number: 11311045
    Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating device including a case in which a heater for heating a cigarette is installed, a bracket for supporting components installed inside the case, a fastening member for fastening the case and the bracket, and a cap that is installed on an outer surface of the case in an inseparable manner to conceal the fastening member in the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: KT&G CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hwi Kyeong An, Kyung Moon Ji, In Seoung Chun, Won Hui Shin
  • Publication number: 20220079220
    Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating device including a case in which a heater for heating a cigarette is installed, a bracket for supporting components installed inside the case, a fastening member for fastening the case and the bracket, and a cap that is installed on an outer surface of the case in an inseparable manner to conceal the fastening member in the case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Applicant: KT&G CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hwi Kyeong AN, Kyung Moon JI, In Seoung CHUN, Won Hui SHIN
  • Patent number: 11272735
    Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating device including a case in which a heater for heating a cigarette is installed, a bracket for supporting components installed inside the case, a fastening member for fastening the case and the bracket, and a cap that is installed on an outer surface of the case in an inseparable manner to conceal the fastening member in the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: KT&G CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hwi Kyeong An, Kyung Moon Ji, In Seoung Chun, Won Hui Shin
  • Publication number: 20210059300
    Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating device including a case in which a heater for heating a cigarette is installed, a bracket for supporting components installed inside the case, a fastening member for fastening the case and the bracket, and a cap that is installed on an outer surface of the case in an inseparable manner to conceal the fastening member in the case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2019
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Applicant: KT&G CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hwi Kyeong AN, Kyung Moon JI, In Seoung CHUN, Won Hui SHIN
  • Publication number: 20200352230
    Abstract: Provided is an aerosol generating device including a case in which a heater for heating a cigarette is installed, a bracket for supporting components installed inside the case, a fastening member for fastening the case and the bracket, and a cap that is installed on an outer surface of the case in an inseparable manner to conceal the fastening member in the case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Applicant: KT&G CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hwi Kyeong AN, Kyung Moon Ji, In Seoung CHUN, Won Hui SHIN