Patents by Inventor Min-Joong Kim

Min-Joong 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: 20240116184
    Abstract: An automated gas supply system includes a gas cylinder transfer unit configured to transfer a cradle in which one or more gas cylinders storing a gas therein are stored; a gas cylinder inspection unit configured to check properties of the gas stored in the gas cylinder transferred from the gas cylinder transfer unit and check whether the gas leaks from the gas cylinder; a storage queue configured to receive the gas cylinder from the gas cylinder inspection unit by a mobile robot and configured to classify and store the transferred gas cylinders according to the properties of the gas stored in the gas cylinder; and a gas cabinet configured to receive the gas cylinder from the storage queue by the mobile robot and fasten a gas pipe, which is connected to a semiconductor manufacturing process line, to a gas spray nozzle, which is disposed at one side of the received gas cylinder, to supply the gas stored in the gas cylinder to the semiconductor manufacturing process line, wherein the gas cabinet includes a resid
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Min Sung HA, Kwang-Jun KIM, Jong Kyu KIM, Hyun-Joong KIM, Jin Ho SO, Chi-Gun AN, Ki Moon LEE, Hui Gwan LEE, Beom Soo HWANG
  • Publication number: 20240102035
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an artificially manipulated unsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis-associated factor and use thereof to increase the content of a specific unsaturated fatty acid of a plant body. More particularly, the present invention relates to a system capable of artificially controlling unsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis and a plant body produced thereby, which include an artificially manipulated unsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis-associated factor to control unsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis and a composition capable of artificially manipulating the factor. In a specific aspect, the present invention relates to artificially manipulated unsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis-associated factors such as FAD2, FAD3, FAD6, FAD7 and FAD8 and/or an unsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis controlling system by an expression product thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Seok Joong KIM, Ok Jae KOO, Min Hee JUNG, Ye Seul KIM
  • Publication number: 20240100719
    Abstract: A gripper includes a body part, a finger base part coupled to the body part, and a finger part coupled to a first side of the body part or the finger base part and coupled to the body part or the finger base part to be reciprocal, wherein the finger part comprises a first link structure and a second link structure, sides of which are coupled to the finger base part, respectively, and wherein, in the first link structure and the second link structure, a first support area of the first link structure and a second support area of the second link structure reciprocate in only one of a plurality of directions that cross a direction in which the finger part reciprocates with respect to the finger base part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Beom Su Kim, Hyun Seop Lim, Ju Young Yoon, Kyu Jung Kim, Hyo Joong Kim, Seong Taek Hwang, Ho Jun Kim, Dong Jin Hyun, Min Woong Jeung
  • Publication number: 20240100690
    Abstract: A gripper includes a body part, a finger base part coupled to the body part to be rotatable, the finger base part including a first finger base part and a second finger base part configured such that when the first finger base part is rotated in a first direction with respect to the body part, the second finger base part is provided to be rotatable in a second direction opposite the first direction with respect to the body part, and a finger part coupled to a first side of the body part or the finger base part to be reciprocal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Beom Su Kim, Hyun Seop Lim, Ju Young Yoon, Kyu Jung Kim, Hyo-Joong Kim, Seong Taek Hwang, Ho Jun Kim, Dong Jin Hyun, Min Woong Jeung
  • Patent number: 11936075
    Abstract: Disclosed are a separator for fuel cells capable of minimizing the volume of a system and the use of sealants, and a stack for fuel cells, more particularly, a stack for solid oxide fuel cells, including the same. Specifically, by adding a metal sheet having a specific shape, position and size to the separator, the stress applied to the sealant can be uniformized, and thus the oxidizing agent and fuel can be separated and electrically isolated using only a piece of sealant. Therefore, the stack for fuel cells is characterized in that there is no variation in temperature, reactant concentration, power, or the like between respective unit cells, so delamination and microcracks do not occur, the volume is minimized, and the power density per unit volume is very high.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Korea Institute of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Jong Ho Lee, Kyung Joong Yoon, Ji Won Son, Seong Kook Oh, Sang Hyeok Lee, Dong Hwan Kim, Min Jun Oh
  • Publication number: 20240083018
    Abstract: An embodiment device includes an input module including a motor configured to generate a rotational force, an output module configured to receive power from the input module to be rotatable, and a connection module having a first side coupled to the input module and a second side, opposite the first side, coupled to the output module, wherein the connection module is configured to transmit the power from the input module to the output module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Hyo-Joong Kim, Sang In Park, Ki Hyeon Bae, Ju Young Yoon, Beom Su Kim, Min Woong Jeung, Seong Taek Hwang, Ho Jun Kim, Hyun Seop Lim, Kyu Jung Kim
  • Publication number: 20240074726
    Abstract: An ultrasound diagnosis apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes an acquirer configured to acquire an ultrasound image, an analyzer configured to analyze appearances of a fetus using the image acquired in the acquirer, and a sorter configured to sort out the image of the fetus corresponding to a target of interest among the appearances of the fetus analyzed in the analyzer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Do Gyun Kim, Min Joong Park
  • Publication number: 20240022692
    Abstract: Provided is a network camera including a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor, the processor executing the instructions to perform: an operation of capturing a video using an imaging device; an operation of publishing a topic related to the captured video to a message broker; an operation of receiving a search request message regarding the published topic from the message broker; an operation of searching the stored video according to the search request message; and an operation of generating a response message regarding the search request message based on the search result and sending the response message to the message broker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2023
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Applicant: HANWHA VISION CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sujith KUNHI RAMAN, Ju Young JO, Ji Hye LEE, Dae Woo CHOI, Hyun Hee LEE, Min Joong KIM
  • Patent number: 11752878
    Abstract: A vehicle is described that includes a multi-mode powertrain system having a first drive unit and a second drive unit. A controller is arranged to monitor the high-voltage DC power bus and is in communication with and operatively connected to first and second inverters. The controller is able to detect operation of one of the first inverter or the second inverter in an uncontrolled generating (UCG) mode, determine a driveline torque associated with the operating of the one of the first inverter or the second inverter in the UCG mode, and determine a compensating torque that is needed to counteract the driveline torque associated with the operating of the one of the first inverter or the second inverter in the UCG mode. The controller can further operate to detect a fault that may induce unintended lateral motion (ULM), and control torque outputs of the inverters based thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Min-Joong Kim, Debanjan Deep, Jinming Liu, Anno Yoo, Daniel J. Berry
  • Publication number: 20230203679
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for fabricating a membrane-electrode assembly for PEM water electrolysis, whereby the electrode layer can be improved in electrical conductivity. Specifically, a membrane-electrode assembly for PEM water electrolysis, comprising: a polymer electrolyte membrane; an anode disposed on one surface of the polymer electrolyte membrane and containing an anode catalyst; a cathode disposed on another surface of the polymer electrolyte membrane and containing a cathode catalyst; and a platinum layer disposed on the anode, and a fabrication method therefor are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2022
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: KOREA INSTITUTE OF ENERGY RESEARCH
    Inventors: Sang Kyung KIM, Won Chul CHO, Hyun Seok CHO, Min Joong KIM, Chang Soo LEE, Jae Hun LEE, Se Chan LEE
  • Publication number: 20220097531
    Abstract: A vehicle is described that includes a multi-mode powertrain system having a first drive unit and a second drive unit. A controller is arranged to monitor the high-voltage DC power bus and is in communication with and operatively connected to first and second inverters. The controller is able to detect operation of one of the first inverter or the second inverter in an uncontrolled generating (UCG) mode, determine a driveline torque associated with the operating of the one of the first inverter or the second inverter in the UCG mode, and determine a compensating torque that is needed to counteract the driveline torque associated with the operating of the one of the first inverter or the second inverter in the UCG mode. The controller can further operate to detect a fault that may induce unintended lateral motion (ULM), and control torque outputs of the inverters based thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Min-Joong Kim, Debanjan Deep, Jinming Liu, Anno Yoo, Daniel J. Berry
  • Patent number: 10300905
    Abstract: An electric vehicle drive system includes an electric motor, first and second planetary gear sets, including sun gear, carrier and ring gear members, first and second output shafts, and a housing. The members of the first planetary gear set are connected with the electric motor, the first output shaft, and a member of the second planetary gear set. The members of the second planetary gear set are connected with the first planetary gear set, the housing, and the second output shaft. The first planetary gear set provides differential reduction and the second planetary gear set provides reversal and reduction. Optional clutches can provide the function of a limited slip differential and distribute torque preferentially to one output shaft or the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Alan G. Holmes, Min-Joong Kim, Edward A. Rapa, Jr., Brendan M. Conlon, Joseph R. Littlefield, Donald L. Dusenberry
  • Publication number: 20190044154
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a nanocatalyst for a fuel cell electrode, capable of carrying metal catalyst nanoparticles on a polymer carrier without using a carbon carrier, includes steps of impregnating a conductive polymer carrier with a metal catalyst precursor solution; vacuum-drying the conductive polymer carrier; and heat-treating the conductive polymer carrier at a temperature of 160 to 300° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2017
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Youjung SONG, Won Jung KIM, Min Joong KIM, Jeong Hoon LIM, Sangjae LEE, Yeon Sik JUNG, Eun Ae CHO
  • Publication number: 20180345949
    Abstract: An electric vehicle drive system includes an electric motor, first and second planetary gear sets, including sun gear, carrier and ring gear members, first and second output shafts, and a housing. The members of the first planetary gear set are connected with the electric motor, the first output shaft, and a member of the second planetary gear set. The members of the second planetary gear set are connected with the first planetary gear set, the housing, and the second output shaft. The first planetary gear set provides differential reduction and the second planetary gear set provides reversal and reduction. Optional clutches can provide the function of a limited slip differential and distribute torque preferentially to one output shaft or the other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2017
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Alan G. HOLMES, Min-Joong KIM, Edward A. RAPA, JR., Brendan M. CONLON, Joseph R. LITTLEFIELD, Donald L. DUSENBERRY
  • Publication number: 20170305405
    Abstract: A hybrid powertrain system includes an internal combustion engine and a transmission arranged in a parallel configuration with a non-combustion torque machine to transfer traction power to a driveline. A method of controlling the hybrid powertrain system includes monitoring vehicle speed and an accelerator pedal position and determining a traction power command based thereon. A motor power that is input to the driveline from the torque machine is determined, and an adjusted engine power command is determined based upon the traction power command and the motor power from the torque machine. An adjusted accelerator pedal position is determined based upon the adjusted engine power command and the vehicle speed, and a preferred transmission state is determined based upon the adjusted accelerator pedal position and the vehicle speed. The transmission is controlled to the preferred transmission state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Min-Joong Kim, Norman K. Bucknor
  • Patent number: 9772028
    Abstract: An electric motor damping module includes an electric motor, a motor damper continuously interconnected with the electric motor, and an input member continuously interconnected with the motor damper. A transmission includes these elements, plus an output member, first, second, and third planetary gear sets each having first, second and third members, a first interconnecting member continuously interconnecting the third member of the first planetary gear set with the second member of the second planetary gear set, a second interconnecting member continuously interconnecting the second member of the first planetary gear set and the output member with the third member of the third planetary gear set, and a third interconnecting member continuously interconnecting the third member of the second planetary gear set with the second member of the third planetary gear set. The transmission also includes six torque transmitting mechanisms and a hydraulic pump. A sealing assembly is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Norman Schoenek, Shawn H. Swales, Min-Joong Kim, Leonid Basin
  • Publication number: 20170246266
    Abstract: The present invention relates to: a novel cell penetrating peptide; a cell penetrating botulinum toxin recombinant protein composition in which the cell penetrating peptide and the light chain of a botulinum toxin are fused; and a use thereof and, more specifically, to a composition enabling the transdermal delivery of a cell penetrating botulinum toxin recombinant protein and capable of being locally used for various treatments of the skin and cosmetic purposes. The cell penetrating peptide-botulinum toxin recombinant protein of the present invention can be transdermally delivered, thereby having the intrinsic effect of a botulinum toxin and simultaneously having greater convenience of use, and thus can be effectively applied as a local agonist for the treatment of various diseases and aesthetic and/or cosmetic purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventors: Byung Kyu Lee, Kang Jin Lee, Min Joong Kim, Hong Gyu Park
  • Patent number: 9517706
    Abstract: A method for controlling a powertrain system includes deactivating a motor disconnect clutch during vehicle operation. Motor speed is decreased to a first inactive speed threshold and an inverter circuit is controlled to an inactive state while monitoring the motor speed. The inverter circuit is deactivated, and when the motor speed decreases to a second inactive speed threshold, the inverter circuit is pulse-activated to operate the electric machine to increase motor speed to the first inactive speed threshold, and then deactivated. The inverter circuit is activated to increase the motor speed to synchronize with speed of the driveline prior to activating the motor disconnect clutch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Min-Joong Kim, Yo Chan Son, Norman K. Bucknor, R Travis Schwenke
  • Publication number: 20160332534
    Abstract: A method for controlling a powertrain system includes deactivating a motor disconnect clutch during vehicle operation. Motor speed is decreased to a first inactive speed threshold and an inverter circuit is controlled to an inactive state while monitoring the motor speed. The inverter circuit is deactivated, and when the motor speed decreases to a second inactive speed threshold, the inverter circuit is pulse-activated to operate the electric machine to increase motor speed to the first inactive speed threshold, and then deactivated. The inverter circuit is activated to increase the motor speed to synchronize with speed of the driveline prior to activating the motor disconnect clutch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2015
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Min-Joong Kim, Yo Chan Son, Norman K. Bucknor, R. Travis Schwenke
  • Patent number: 9481262
    Abstract: A vehicle includes an electric motor, a direct current power source, and an inverter operatively connected to the direct current power source and the electric motor. The inverter is configured to convert direct current from the power source to alternating current and to transmit the alternating current to the electric motor. The inverter is characterized by an on status and an off status. A controller is operatively connected to the inverter and is configured to control whether the inverter is on or off. The controller is configured to selectively cause the inverter to enter a mode of operation in which the inverter cycles between being on and off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Min-Joong Kim, Jinming Liu, Sean W. McGrogan