Patents by Inventor Myongsun KIM
Myongsun 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).
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Patent number: 11925175Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a water supplier for a pet and a control method thereof, that is, a water supplier for a pet that operates a thermoelectric element by sensing the temperature of water stored in a water tub through a water temperature sensor, operates a warning unit by sensing the level of the water stored in a water tub through a water level sensor, operates a pump by sensing a pet within a predetermined distance range through a proximity sensor, and cuts power or keeps the inclination of a water dispenser horizontal by sensing the inclination of the water tub through a gyro sensor, and a method of controlling the water supplier.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2019Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Hyunsun Yoo, Sungkyung Kim, Joogyeom Kim, Yousook Eun, Jaehung Chun, Myongsun Kim
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Patent number: 11871732Abstract: A pet water dispenser may be configured such that water may fall or may flow along a surface. The pet water dispenser may include a water tank, a pump, a water supply pipe connected to the pump, and a water supply hole communicating with the water supply pipe. A water supply plate having an upper surface over which water supplied from the water supply hole flows and a plate support supporting the water supply plate to be above the water tank. The plate support may be an inclined surface or a vertical surface. When a large amount of water is pumped from the pump, water may drop directly from an edge of the water supply plate through a water guide back into the water tank. When a small amount of water is pumped, water may flow along an outer circumferential surface of the plate support to the water guide.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2019Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Hyunsun Yoo, Jaehung Chun, Yousook Eun, Joogyeom Kim, Sungkyung Kim, Myongsun Kim
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Patent number: 11871879Abstract: A method of controlling a dryer stand, which includes a receptacle on which a dryer for discharging drying air is mounted and which is rotatable in a horizontal direction, and an air purification unit, are provided. The method includes detecting the dryer mounted on the receptacle, charging a battery provided in the dryer when the dryer mounted on the receptacle is detected, determining whether a predetermined condition for air purification operation is satisfied, and operating the air purification unit when it is determined that the predetermined condition for air purification operation is satisfied, whereby it is possible to purify indoor air. A method of controlling the dryer while it is not on the stand is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2022Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Jekwang Youn, Youngdon Kim, Hyunsun Yoo, Jaehung Chun, Yousook Eun, Joogyeom Kim, Sungkyung Kim, Myongsun Kim
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Publication number: 20230418393Abstract: A display apparatus can include a receiver to receive a signal; a display; a user input interface to receive a user input to move a cursor; and a controller to control the display to display contents in a first area, control the display to display at least a first function button in a second area, in response to the user input moving the cursor in the first area, control the cursor with a first moving speed, in response to the user input moving the cursor in the second area and when the cursor is a first distance from the first function button, control the cursor with a second moving speed toward the first function button, and in response to the user input moving the cursor in the second area and when the cursor is a second distance from the first function button, control the cursor with a third moving speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Jayoen KIM, Myongsun KIM, Jungho YEOM, Joohyeon OH
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Patent number: 11839202Abstract: A liquid dispenser may include a container having an upper opening, a pump provided in the container, a pipe through which liquid discharged from the pump is transferred, a top plate having an upper surface over which liquid flows, a filter assembly provided below the top plate, a base provided below the container, and a thermoelectric element provided in the base to cool the liquid in the container.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2019Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Jekwang Youn, Youngdon Kim, Hyunsun Yoo, Jaehung Chun, Yousook Eun, Joogyeom Kim, Sungkyung Kim, Myongsun Kim
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Patent number: 11793160Abstract: A pet water dispenser may include a water tank having an upper opening, a pump installed inside the water tank, a water supply pipe connected to the pump to transfer water, and a water supply plate having a water supply hole through which water is supplied from the water supply pipe. The water supply plate may include a plate body inclined upward from the water supply hole to an edge of the water supply plate. Water ejected from the water supply hole may form a ring or a water wall that pets may consume from all angles around the pet water dispenser.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2019Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Hyunsun Yoo, Jaehung Chun, Yousook Eun, Joogyeom Kim, Sungkyung Kim, Myongsun Kim
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Patent number: 11789547Abstract: A display apparatus is disclosed. A display apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a display to display a pointer; a user input interface unit to receive a user input to move the pointer; and a controller to move the pointer while fixing the pointer in a specific direction, when real coordinates of the pointer, which are matched to the user input, are positioned in a menu region and when the user input to move the pointer is received.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2018Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Jayoen Kim, Myongsun Kim, Jungho Yeom, Joohyeon Oh
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Patent number: 11771058Abstract: A pet water dispenser may include a water tank having an opening, a pump provided inside the water tank, a water supply pipe connected to the pump to transport water, a water supply plate supplying water from the water supply pipe, and an illumination assembly to illuminate water falling from the water supply plate.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2019Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Hyunsun Yoo, Jaehung Chun, Yousook Eun, Joogyeon Kim, Sungkyung Kim, Myongsun Kim
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Patent number: 11766026Abstract: A liquid dispenser may include a container having an upper opening, a pump provided in the container, a pipe through which liquid discharged from the pump is transferred, a top plate having an upper surface over which liquid flows, a filter assembly provided below the top plate, a base provided below the container, and a thermoelectric element provided in the base to cool the liquid in the container.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2019Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Jekwang Youn, Youngdon Kim, Hyunsun Yoo, Jaehung Chun, Yousook Eun, Joogyeom Kim, Sungkyung Kim, Myongsun Kim
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Patent number: 11744228Abstract: A water supplier for a pet according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a water tub being open upward and having a side wall; a pump installed in the water tub; a water supply pipe connected to the pump to deliver water; and a water supply plate disposed higher than the water tub, having a water supply hole communicating with the water supply pipe, and passing water supplied from the water supply hole, in which a floor plate of the water tub has a first drain.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2019Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Hyunsun Yoo, Sungkyung Kim, Joogyeom Kim, Yousook Eun, Jaehung Chun, Myongsun Kim
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Patent number: 11707164Abstract: A dryer includes a fan configured to input and blow air, a heater configured to heat the blown air, an external temperature sensor configured to detect a body temperature of a drying target, an air temperature sensor configured to detect a temperature of the heated air, and a controller configured to enter a pre-warm mode when the body temperature is lower than a reference temperature, and to control the heater so that drying is performed at a pre-warm temperature higher than the body temperature and lower than the reference temperature in the pre-warm mode.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2019Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Hyunsun Yoo, Jaehung Chun, Yousook Eun, Joogyeom Kim, Sungkyung Kim, Myongsun Kim
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Patent number: 11678777Abstract: A dryer includes a hollow casing having an open front, a fan configured to introduce air into the casing and blow the air, a heater configured to heat the air introduced into the casing, a discharge tube disposed at a downstream side of the fan to be thereby rotatable inside the casing, and having an air inlet formed at a rear and an air outlet formed at a front, a motor configured to generate power for driving the discharge tube, and having a rotation shaft, and a connector connected to the rotation shaft so as to enable the discharge tube to be rotated about a first axial line of the rotation shaft, and connected to the discharge tube so as to enable the discharge tube to be rotated about a second axial line forming a predetermined angle relative to the first axial line.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2019Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Hyunsun Yoo, Jaehung Chun, Yousook Eun, Joogyeom Kim, Sungkyung Kim, Myongsun Kim
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Patent number: 11672385Abstract: A dryer stand may include a base, a body having a first end connected to the base and a second end spaced upward from the base, a receptacle in which a dryer for discharging drying air may be mounted, a receptacle located in the second end of the body, the receptacle capable of receiving a dryer for discharging drying air, a fan located in the body to cause a flow of air to be introduced into the body and to be discharged outside the body, and an air purifier disposed in a flow path of the flow of air. The base may be provided with a suction hole or a discharge hole through which air sucked into the body by the fan passes, thereby purifying indoor air.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2019Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Jekwang Youn, Youngdon Kim, Hyunsun Yoo, Jaehung Chun, Yousook Eun, Joogyeom Kim, Sungkyung Kim, Myongsun Kim
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Patent number: 11666188Abstract: A home appliance including a dryer to discharge drying air and a stand is provided. The dryer includes a casing, a fan located in the casing, a heater located in the casing, a grip connected to the casing, and a dryer positioner located at the grip. The stand includes a receptacle to detachably mount an end of the grip of the dryer and a stand positioner located at the receptacle, the stand positioner cooperating with the dryer positioner when the grip is mounted in the receptacle to align the grip in a predetermined position. At least one of a magnetic force or a physical contact occurs between the dryer positioner and the stand positioner.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2019Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Hyunsun Yoo, Jaehung Chun, Yousook Eun, Joogyeom Kim, Sungkyung Kim, Myongsun Kim
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Patent number: 11659812Abstract: A pet water dispenser may include a water tank having an upper opening, a pump, a water supply pipe connected to the pump to transfer water, and a water supply hole formed in a water supply plate communicating with the water supply pipe. A removable inner assembly may include the pump, the water supply pipe, and the water supply plate, and may further include a wireless power receiver to receive power from a wireless power transmitter, which may include a plurality of partially overlapping coils.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2019Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Hyunsun Yoo, Jaehung Chun, Yousook Eun, Joogyeom Kim, Sungkyung Kim, Myongsun Kim
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Patent number: 11659813Abstract: A pet water dispenser may include a water tank having a space to store water and an upper opening, a pump installed in the space, a water supply pipe to transfer water discharged from the pump, and a water supply plate to which water is supplied from the water supply pipe. The water tank may include a wall defining the space and a water tank base supporting the wall from below. An upper end of the wall may be smaller than a lower end of the wall, as the wall may be inclined inward from the lower end to the upper end.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2019Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Hyunsun Yoo, Jaehung Chun, Yousook Eun, Joogyeom Kim, Sungkyung Kim, Myongsun Kim
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Patent number: 11653627Abstract: A liquid dispenser may include a tank having a bottom plate, an inner assembly detachably coupled to the tank and containing a pump, and a docking station provided below the bottom plate that receives external power. A wireless power receiver may be provided above the bottom plate and may be electrically connected to a wireless power transmitter provided below the bottom plate. A supply plate may coupled to a supply pipe that supplies liquid pumped from the pump, and liquid falling from the supply plate may be guided back to the tank via a liquid guide. The docking station may apply external power to the pump via the wireless power transmitter and receiver.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2019Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Hyunsun Yoo, Jaehung Chun, Yousook Eun, Joogyeom Kim, Sungkyung Kim, Myongsun Kim
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Patent number: 11617348Abstract: A liquid dispenser may include a container having an upper opening, a pump provided in the container, a pipe through which liquid discharged from the pump is transferred, a top plate having an upper surface over which liquid flows, a filter assembly provided below the top plate, a base provided below the container, and a thermoelectric element provided in the base to cool the liquid in the container.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2019Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Jekwang Youn, Youngdon Kim, Hyunsun Yoo, Jaehung Chun, Yousook Eun, Joogyeom Kim, Sungkyung Kim, Myongsun Kim
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Patent number: 11596127Abstract: A pet water dispenser may include a water guide and filter surrounding a pump such that water is well-circulated throughout the pet water dispenser. The pet water dispenser may include a water tank, a water supply pipe to which water discharged from the pump is transferred, and a water supply plate having an upper surface over which water flows. The water guide may catch water falling from the upper surface to discharge the water back to the water tank.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2019Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Hyunsun Yoo, Jaehung Chun, Yousook Eun, Joogyeom Kim, Sungkyung Kim, Myongsun Kim
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Patent number: 11589555Abstract: A liquid dispenser may include a container having an upper opening, a pump provided in the container, a pipe through which liquid discharged from the pump is transferred, a top plate having an upper surface over which liquid flows, a filter assembly provided below the top plate, a base provided below the container, and a thermoelectric element provided in the base to cool the liquid in the container.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2019Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Jekwang Youn, Youngdon Kim, Hyunsun Yoo, Jaehung Chun, Yousook Eun, Joogyeom Kim, Sungkyung Kim, Myongsun Kim