Patents by Inventor Min-Gyu Seo

Min-Gyu Seo 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: 20250043409
    Abstract: A deposition apparatus includes a mask frame, a mask disposed on the mask frame, a crucible disposed below the mask frame, and a nozzle coupled to the crucible, and disposed between the crucible and the mask frame. The nozzle includes a body part including a coupling opening, and a spray part disposed in the coupling opening and including a hole overlapping the coupling opening. A thermal expansion coefficient of the spray part is greater than a thermal expansion coefficient of the body part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2024
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Applicant: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: DONGKIUN SEO, MIN-GYU SEO, SANGMIN JUNG, GANYOUNG PARK, CHULHWAN AN, HWAPYEONG JEONG
  • Publication number: 20240376589
    Abstract: A deposition source includes a crucible, a plurality of nozzles, a housing, a lower heater module, an upper heater module, a first electrode, a second electrode, and a power supply. The crucible accommodates a deposition material. The plurality of nozzles is disposed on the crucible and spaced apart from each other along a first direction. The housing accommodates the crucible and the plurality of nozzles. The lower heater module is disposed in an inner space of the housing to surround the crucible. The upper heater module is disposed on the lower heater module. The first electrode extends in a second direction crossing the first direction and is connected to the lower heater module. The second electrode extends in the second direction. The second electrode is connected to the upper heater module. The power supply is electrically connected to the first electrode and the second electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2024
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Inventors: SANGMIN JUNG, MIN- GYU SEO, EUGENE KANG, HWAPYEONG JEONG, DONGKIUN SEO, CHULHWAN AN
  • Publication number: 20240141474
    Abstract: A deposition source includes a first crucible, a second crucible disposed inside the first crucible, a block disposed inside the first crucible, the block being disposed on at least a portion of the second crucible, and a cover covering a top surface of the first crucible, the cover being disposed on the block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicant: Samsung Display Co., LTD.
    Inventors: Jonghyun CHOI, Min-Gyu SEO, Jaewan SEOL, Intaek YOON
  • Publication number: 20240141475
    Abstract: A deposition apparatus includes a chamber providing an inner space and a deposition source including an accommodation module accommodating a deposition material and a heater module providing heat to the deposition material. The deposition source is accommodated in the inner space to provide the deposition material. The heater module includes a first heater cover including a surface facing the accommodation module, including an insulating material, and provided with a first through hole, a second heater cover including an insulating material and provided with a second through hole, a heater disposed between the first and second heater covers, a fixing frame coupled with the second heater cover to fix the second heater cover and provided with a fastening hole, a coupling member inserted into the first and second through holes and the fastening hole, and a shielding cover covering an end of the coupling member and including an insulating material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: JAEWAN SEOL, MIN-GYU SEO, INTAEK YOON, JONGHYUN CHOI
  • Patent number: 10907245
    Abstract: A linear evaporation source and a deposition apparatus having the same are disclosed. In one aspect, the linear evaporation source includes i) a crucible being open on one side thereof and configured to store a deposition material and ii) a plurality of partitions dividing an internal space of the crucible, wherein each of the partitions has at least one opening in a lower portion thereof. The source further includes i) a nozzle section located on the open side of the crucible and comprising a plurality of nozzles, ii) a heater configured to heat the crucible and iii) a housing configured to accommodate the crucible, the nozzle section, and the heater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Min-Gyu Seo, Sang-Jin Han, Cheol-Lae Roh, Jae-Hong Ahn
  • Publication number: 20190323119
    Abstract: A linear evaporation source and a deposition apparatus having the same are disclosed. In one aspect, the linear evaporation source includes i) a crucible being open on one side thereof and configured to store a deposition material and ii) a plurality of partitions dividing an internal space of the crucible, wherein each of the partitions has at least one opening in a lower portion thereof. The source further includes i) a nozzle section located on the open side of the crucible and comprising a plurality of nozzles, ii) a heater configured to heat the crucible and iii) a housing configured to accommodate the crucible, the nozzle section, and the heater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Min-Gyu SEO, Sang-Jin HAN, Cheol-Lae ROH, Jae-Hong AHN
  • Patent number: 10364488
    Abstract: A linear evaporation source and a deposition apparatus having the same are disclosed. In one aspect, the linear evaporation source includes i) a crucible being open on one side thereof and configured to store a deposition material and ii) a plurality of partitions dividing an internal space of the crucible, wherein each of the partitions has at least one opening in a lower portion thereof. The source further includes i) a nozzle section located on the open side of the crucible and comprising a plurality of nozzles, ii) a heater configured to heat the crucible and iii) a housing configured to accommodate the crucible, the nozzle section, and the heater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Min-Gyu Seo, Sang-Jin Han, Cheol-Lae Roh, Jae-Hong Ahn
  • Patent number: 10081867
    Abstract: A linear evaporation source and a deposition apparatus having the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the linear evaporation source includes i) a crucible being open on one side thereof and configured to store a deposition material and ii) a plurality of partitions dividing an internal space of the crucible, wherein each of the partitions has at least one opening in a lower portion thereof. The source further includes i) a nozzle section located on the open side of the crucible and comprising a plurality of nozzles, ii) a heater configured to heat the crucible and iii) a housing configured to accommodate the crucible, the nozzle section, and the heater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Min-Gyu Seo, Sang-Jin Han, Cheol-Lae Roh, Jae-Hong Ahn
  • Publication number: 20180155831
    Abstract: A linear evaporation source and a deposition apparatus having the same are disclosed. In one aspect, the linear evaporation source includes i) a crucible being open on one side thereof and configured to store a deposition material and ii) a plurality of partitions dividing an internal space of the crucible, wherein each of the partitions has at least one opening in a lower portion thereof. The source further includes i) a nozzle section located on the open side of the crucible and comprising a plurality of nozzles, ii) a heater configured to heat the crucible and iii) a housing configured to accommodate the crucible, the nozzle section, and the heater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Min-Gyu SEO, Sang-Jin HAN, Cheol-Lae ROH, Jae-Hong AHN
  • Patent number: 9515263
    Abstract: A device for depositing an organic material includes a substrate; a mask having an opening portion and a shield portion; a fixing member for fixing the substrate and the mask to each other; a deposition source comprising a plurality of nozzles arranged in a first direction and configured to spray the organic material; and a plurality of shield plates near the plurality of nozzles on the deposition source. An angle ? between the substrate and a line extended from a distal end of one of the nozzles to a center of a distal end of a corresponding one of the shield plates is greater than or equal to a taper angle ? of the shield portion of the mask.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Seung-Ho Choi, Hyun Choi, Sung-Gon Kim, Min-Gyu Seo
  • Publication number: 20140373784
    Abstract: A linear evaporation source and a deposition apparatus having the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the linear evaporation source includes i) a crucible being open on one side thereof and configured to store a deposition material and ii) a plurality of partitions dividing an internal space of the crucible, wherein each of the partitions has at least one opening in a lower portion thereof. The source further includes i) a nozzle section located on the open side of the crucible and comprising a plurality of nozzles, ii) a heater configured to heat the crucible and iii) a housing configured to accommodate the crucible, the nozzle section, and the heater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Min-Gyu SEO, Sang-Jin HAN, Cheol-Lae ROH, Jae-Hong AHN
  • Publication number: 20140349433
    Abstract: A device for depositing an organic material includes a substrate; a mask having an opening portion and a shield portion; a fixing member for fixing the substrate and the mask to each other; a deposition source comprising a plurality of nozzles arranged in a first direction and configured to spray the organic material; and a plurality of shield plates near the plurality of nozzles on the deposition source. An angle ? between the substrate and a line extended from a distal end of one of the nozzles to a center of a distal end of a corresponding one of the shield plates is greater than or equal to a taper angle ? of the shield portion of the mask.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Seung-Ho Choi, Hyun Choi, Sung-Gon Kim, Min-Gyu Seo
  • Patent number: 8845807
    Abstract: A linear evaporation source and a deposition apparatus having the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the linear evaporation source includes i) a crucible being open on one side thereof and configured to store a deposition material and ii) a plurality of partitions dividing an internal space of the crucible, wherein each of the partitions has at least one opening in a lower portion thereof. The source further includes i) a nozzle section located on the open side of the crucible and comprising a plurality of nozzles, ii) a heater configured to heat the crucible and iii) a housing configured to accommodate to the crucible, the nozzle section, and the heater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Min-Gyu Seo, Sang-Jin Han, Cheol-Lae Roh, Jae-Hong Ahn
  • Patent number: 8802489
    Abstract: A device for depositing an organic material includes a substrate; a mask having an opening portion and a shield portion; a fixing member for fixing the substrate and the mask to each other; a deposition source comprising a plurality of nozzles arranged in a first direction and configured to spray the organic material; and a plurality of shield plates near the plurality of nozzles on the deposition source. An angle ? between the substrate and a line extended from a distal end of one of the nozzles to a center of a distal end of a corresponding one of the shield plates is greater than or equal to a taper angle ? of the shield portion of the mask.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Seung-Ho Choi, Hyun Choi, Sung-Gon Kim, Min-Gyu Seo
  • Publication number: 20120094025
    Abstract: A substrate depositing system comprises a substrate loading chamber for receiving a substrate, a substrate unloading chamber for withdrawing the substrate, at least one process chamber disposed between the substrate loading chamber and the substrate unloading chamber for processing the substrate, and a mask keeping chamber connected to one side of the process chamber(s). A substrate depositing method comprises inputting a substrate into a process chamber, transferring a mask to the process chamber from a mask keeping chamber connected to the process chamber, aligning the substrate and the mask, depositing a depositing material on the substrate while moving a deposition source in the process chamber, and withdrawing the substrate from the process chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: SAMSUNG MOBILE DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sun-Ho Kim, Cheol-Lae Roh, Suk-Won Jung, Hyun Choi, Min-Gyu Seo
  • Publication number: 20120064663
    Abstract: A device for depositing an organic material includes a substrate; a mask having an opening portion and a shield portion; a fixing member for fixing the substrate and the mask to each other; a deposition source comprising a plurality of nozzles arranged in a first direction and configured to spray the organic material; and a plurality of shield plates near the plurality of nozzles on the deposition source. An angle ? between the substrate and a line extended from a distal end of one of the nozzles to a center of a distal end of a corresponding one of the shield plates is greater than or equal to a taper angle ? of the shield portion of the mask.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventors: Seung-Ho Choi, Hyun Choi, Sung-Gon Kim, Min-Gyu Seo
  • Publication number: 20110146579
    Abstract: A linear evaporation source and a deposition apparatus having the same are disclosed. In one embodiment ,the linear evaporation source includes i) a crucible being open on one side thereof and configured to store a deposition material and ii) a plurality of partitions dividing an internal space of the crucible, wherein each of the partitions has at least one opening in a lower portion thereof. The source further includes i) a nozzle section located on the open side of the crucible and comprising a plurality of nozzles, ii) a heater configured to heat the crucible and iii) a housing configured to accommodate to the crucible, the nozzle section, and the heater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: Samsung Mobile Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Min-Gyu Seo, Sang-Jin Han, Cheol-Lae Roh, Jae-Hong Ahn