Patents by Inventor Kyung T. Kim

Kyung T. 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: 20110263145
    Abstract: A shutter assembly for an electrical receptacle comprises a plurality of apertures, each configured to be in communication with a different one of at least three terminals of the electrical receptacle. The shutter assembly is configured to block access to each of the terminals upon insertion of a foreign object into only one of the apertures. The shutter assembly is also configured to allow access to two of the terminals upon simultaneous insertion of two prongs of a plug into two of the apertures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2009
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventor: Kyung T. Kim
  • Publication number: 20110028013
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and devices for the use of electricity. The methods and devices generally relate to receptacles and plugs in which two electrical sockets share a circuit forming aperture 2030. This not only saves space, but, depending upon the configuration and wiring of the device, allows for new uses. Disclosed are methods and device for inserting oversized plugs into a socket without covering another socket. Disclosed are methods and devices for allowing access to two different circuits at a single receptacle. This can be achieved without having to, exclusively dedicate each socket of a receptacle to only a single circuit. Disclosed are methods and devices for providing/obtaining two-phase power from a tri-aperture dual socket receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Inventor: Kyung T. Kim
  • Patent number: 7789686
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and devices for the use of electricity. The methods and devices generally relate to receptacles and plugs in which two electrical sockets share a circuit forming aperture 2030. This not only saves space, but, depending upon the configuration and wiring of the device, allows for new uses. Disclosed are methods and device for inserting oversized plugs into a socket without covering another socket. Disclosed are methods and devices for allowing access to two different circuits at a single receptacle. This can be achieved without having to exclusively dedicate each socket of a receptacle to only a single circuit. Disclosed are methods and devices for providing/obtaining two-phase power from a tri-aperture dual socket receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Inventor: Kyung T Kim
  • Publication number: 20090203242
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and devices for the use of electricity. The methods and devices generally relate to receptacles and plugs in which two electrical sockets share a circuit forming aperture 2030. This not only saves space, but, depending upon the configuration and wiring of the device, allows for new uses. Disclosed are methods and device for inserting oversized plugs into a socket without covering another socket. Disclosed are methods and devices for allowing access to two different circuits at a single receptacle. This can be achieved without having to exclusively dedicate each socket of a receptacle to only a single circuit. Disclosed are methods and devices for providing/obtaining two-phase power from a tri-aperture dual socket receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2007
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventor: Kyung T. Kim
  • Patent number: 7547221
    Abstract: The low voltage electricity distribution circuit of the present invention is an electrical outlet that includes a receptacle mounted to a recess including either a plurality of wires or a bus bar system. The receptacle has at least one continuously live power socket and at least one switched power socket disposed on it. Each of the power sockets is capable of receiving an appliance plug. The receptacle is movable along the recess to a different location to allow for appliances, for example lamps or computers, to be located at many different points along the wall. In other forms of the distribution circuit a stand-alone unit that is fixed in place may be provided. Additionally, accessories for the above receptacles and sockets are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Inventors: Kyung T. Kim, Kyung H Kim
  • Patent number: 7214079
    Abstract: The low voltage electricity distribution circuit of the present invention is an electrical outlet that includes a receptacle mounted to a recess including either a plurality of wires or a bus bar system. The receptacle has at least one continuously live power socket and at least one switched power socket disposed on it. Each of the power sockets is capable of receiving an appliance plug. The receptacle is movable along the recess to a different location to allow for appliances, for example lamps or computers, to be located at many different points along the wall. In other forms of the distribution circuit a stand-alone unit that is fixed in place may be provided. Additionally, accessories for the above receptacles and sockets are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Inventors: Kyung T. Kim, Kyung H. Kim
  • Patent number: 7071414
    Abstract: A cover plate for an electrical outlet or electrical switch unit includes an attachment element having one surface attached to an inside surface of the cover plate and another surface configured to be removably secured to a surface of the outlet or switch unit. Advantageously, this attachment method of the cover plate onto the outlet or switch unit conceals unsightly screws. In one embodiment, the attachment element comprises magnets to connect the cover plate to the outlet or switch unit. In another embodiment, mating VELCROâ„¢ portions are used to connect the cover plate to the outlet or switch unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Inventor: Kyung T. Kim
  • Patent number: 7052299
    Abstract: The low voltage electricity distribution circuit of the present invention is an electrical outlet that includes a receptacle mounted to a recess including either a plurality of wires or a bus bar system. The receptacle has at least one continuously live power socket and at least one switched power socket disposed on it. Each of the power sockets is capable of receiving an appliance plug. The receptacle is movable along the recess to a different location to allow for appliances, for example lamps or computers, to be located at many different points along the wall. In other forms of the distribution circuit a stand-alone unit that is fixed in place may be provided. Additionally, accessories for the above receptacles and sockets are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Inventors: Kyung T. Kim, Kyung H. Kim
  • Patent number: 5468487
    Abstract: The present invention provides a extracted substance from a mixture of a non-fat starch from Ricini Semen and a root of Coptis sp. This substance is suitable for use in the therapeutic applications of AIDS.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1995
    Assignees: Young Bok Han, Korean Association of Creation Research
    Inventors: Young B. Han, Jeong J. Mun, Hong K. Kyung, Jong B. Kim, Kyung T. Kim, Hae R. Kim, Jeong H. Kim, Hyun G. Shin, Kyung R. Kim, Eun K. Hong, Choon W. Kim
  • Patent number: D532375
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Inventors: Kyung T. Kim, Kyung H. Kim
  • Patent number: D376968
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1996
    Assignee: LG Industrial Systems Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kyung T. Kim