Patents by Inventor Nam Woo Lee
Nam Woo Lee 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: 11975296Abstract: A pore-filled ion exchange polyelectrolyte composite membrane from which the surface ion exchange polyelectrolyte has been removed and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The ion exchange polyelectrolyte composite membrane exhibits low film resistance and low in-plane-direction swelling degree, and has a smaller film-thickness than a commercial film, and thus, can be used for various purposes. In addition, since the pore-filled ion exchange polyelectrolyte composite membrane is continuously manufactured through a roll-to-roll process, the manufacturing process is simple, and manufacturing costs can be greatly reduced.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2019Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: Toray Advanced Materials Korea Inc.Inventors: Young Woo Choi, Mi Soon Lee, Tae Young Kim, Young Gi Yoon, Beom Jun Kim, Min Ho Seo, Chi Young Jung, Jong Min Lee, Nam-jo Jeong, Seung Cheol Yang, Ji Yeon Choi
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Patent number: 11978602Abstract: A switch apparatus, includes: a base module including a base case, and a moving magnet movably mounted in the base case; and a manipulation module including a manipulation case, and a first magnet fixedly mounted in the manipulation case, wherein the moving magnet moves between a hold position and a releasable position, the hold position refers to a position in which the manipulation module is held onto the base module as an attractive force acts between the moving magnet and the first magnet, and the releasable position refers to a position in which the manipulation module is releasable from the base module as a repulsive force acts between the moving magnet and the first magnet.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2022Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, NOVATECH CO., LTD, ALPS ELECTRIC KOREA CO., LTD.Inventors: Sang Hoon Shin, Hoo Sang Lee, Jong Hyun Choi, Dae Woo Park, Youn Tak Kim, Nam I Jo, Choon Teak Oh, Hong Jun Choi, Kon Hee Chang, Woo Joo Ahn
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Publication number: 20240136162Abstract: A substrate processing apparatus may be utilized, for example, for a horizontally fixed organic material deposition equipment for manufacturing large-area displays. A substrate processing apparatus may include a titanium cooling plate having an upper surface and a lower surface; an electrostatic chuck including a first dielectric layer provided on the lower surface, an electrode layer provided on the first dielectric layer, and a second dielectric layer provided on the first dielectric layer and the electrode layer, and chucking a glass substrate using an electrostatic force; and a yoke plate positioned on the upper surface and chucking a mask using a magnetic force. The titanium cooling plate may further includes a first channel provided from the upper surface, a second channel provided from the first channel, and a titanium cover plate coupled to the first channel. The titanium cooling plate may provide a cooling flow path using the second channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Applicants: LG DISPLAY CO., LTD., ELECTRO STATIC TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Young Gon KIM, Jong Woo LIM, Nam Hui LEE, Min Choul HYUN, Dongwook KIM, Jewook KIM
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Patent number: 11961223Abstract: An apparatus for predicting performance of a wheel in a vehicle: includes a learning device that generates a latent space for a plurality of two-dimensional (2D) wheel images based on a convolutional autoencoder (CAE), extracts a predetermined number of the plurality of 2D wheel images from the latent space, and learns a dataset having the plurality of 2D wheel images and performance values corresponding to the plurality of 2D wheel images; and a controller that predicts performance for the plurality of 2D wheel images based on a performance prediction model obtained by the learning device.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION, SOOKMYUNG WOMEN'S UNIVERSITY INDUSTRY-ACADEMIC COOPERATION FOUNDATIONInventors: Jong Ho Park, Chang Gon Kim, Chul Woo Jung, Sang Min Lee, Min Kyoo Kang, Ji Un Lee, Kwang Hyeon Hwang, Nam Woo Kang, So Young Yoo, Seong Sin Kim, Sung Hee Lee
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Publication number: 20240120224Abstract: A semiconductor manufacturing equipment may include a process chamber for treating a substrate; a front-end module including a first transfer robot, wherein the first transfer robot may be configured to transport the substrate received in a container; a transfer chamber between the front-end module and the process chamber, wherein the transfer chamber may be configured to load or unload the substrate into or out of the process chamber; and a cassette capable of receiving a replaceable component capable of being used in the process chamber. The front-end module may include a seat plate configured to move in a sliding manner so as to retract or extend into or from the front-end module. The cassette may be configured to be loaded into the front-end module while the cassette is seated on the seat plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jin Hyuk CHOI, Beom Soo HWANG, Kong Woo LEE, Myung Ki SONG, Ja-Yul KIM, Kyu Sang LEE, Hyun Joo JEON, Nam Young CHO
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Publication number: 20240089754Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an active terminal detection method and an active terminal detection device that increase the performance of determining whether a terminal is active by designing a spread code to reduce a cross-correlation value of the spread code of a terminal with a high activation frequency in a massive machine-type communication environment by using deep learning.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY R&DB FOUNDATIONInventors: Nam Ik KIM, Kwang Bok LEE, Byong Hyo SHIM, Dong Woo KIM
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Publication number: 20240090328Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-component host material and an organic electroluminescent device comprising the same. By comprising a specific combination of the multi-component host compounds, the organic electroluminescent device according to the present invention can provide high luminous efficiency and excellent lifespan characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Hee-Choon AHN, Young-Kwang KIM, Su-Hyun LEE, Ji-Song JUN, Seon-Woo LEE, Chi-Sik KIM, Kyoung-Jin PARK, Nam-Kyun KIM, Kyung-Hoon CHOI, Jae-Hoon SHIM, Young-Jun CHO, Kyung-Joo LEE
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Patent number: 11930179Abstract: An image encoding/decoding method is provided. An image decoding method of the present invention may comprise deriving an intra-prediction mode of a current luma block, deriving an intra-prediction mode of a current chroma block based on the intra-prediction mode of the current luma block, generating a prediction block of the current chroma block based on the intra-prediction mode of the current chroma block, and the deriving of an intra-prediction mode of a current chroma block may comprise determining whether or not CCLM (Cross-Component Linear Mode) can be performed for the current chroma block.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2019Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignees: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, INDUSTRY ACADEMY COOPERATION FOUNDATION OF SEJONG UNI, CHIPS & MEDIA, INC, INDUSTRY-UNIVERSITY COOPERATION FOUNDATION KOREA AEROSPACE UNIVERSITYInventors: Sung Chang Lim, Jung Won Kang, Ha Hyun Lee, Jin Ho Lee, Hui Yong Kim, Yung Lyul Lee, Ji Yeon Jung, Nam Uk Kim, Myung Jun Kim, Yang Woo Kim, Dae Yeon Kim, Jae Gon Kim, Do Hyeon Park
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Publication number: 20240014414Abstract: A fuel cell system includes: an oxygen concentration module to produce oxygen-enriched air by separating nitrogen from air, and a first air supply line connected to the oxygen concentration module to supply air to the oxygen concentration module. The fuel cell system further includes: a heating unit provided in the first air supply line to selectively heat air by using waste heat discharged from an external heat source provided outside a fuel cell stack, a second air supply line connected to the oxygen concentration module and configured to supply air to the oxygen concentration module independently of the first air supply line, a cooling unit provided in the second air supply line and configured to selectively cool air by using outside cold energy, and a stack connection line which connects the oxygen concentration module and the fuel cell stack and supplies the oxygen-enriched air to the fuel cell stack.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2022Publication date: January 11, 2024Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATIONInventors: Jin Young Park, Hee Sung Yoon, Sang Hoon Ahn, Nam Woo Lee, Tae Woo Kim
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Patent number: 11843145Abstract: An apparatus and method for reducing an exhaust hydrogen concentration in a fuel cell system includes a first air cut-off valve (ACV) blocking ambient air supplied to a cathode, a second ACV blocking exhaust hydrogen discharged from the cathode, and an air suction valve (ASV) operating in a first mode connecting the cathode and an intake port of an air compressor and in a second mode blocking connection between the cathode and the intake port of the air compressor. The apparatus also includes a controller for operating the ASV in the first mode to store air of the cathode while the first ACV is opened and the second ACV is closed when hydrogen is supplied to an anode, and for operating the ASV in the second mode to discharge ambient air through an exhaust line while the first ACV is opened and the second ACV is opened when ambient air is supplied to the cathode.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2020Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA MOTORS CORPORATIONInventors: Won Uk Lee, Nam Woo Lee
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Patent number: 11843141Abstract: A thermal management system for a fuel cell vehicle includes a first line including a coolant pump and a fuel cell stack, a second line including a coolant heater and a phase change material (PCM) and connected to the first line to form a first loop in which the coolant pump, the stack, the coolant heater, and the PCM are arranged, a third line including a radiator and connected to the first line to form a second loop in which the coolant pump, the stack, and the radiator are arranged, and an opening and closing valve opening and closing each of the first line, the second line, and the third line to allow the coolant to circulate in at least one of the first loop and the second loop, wherein the PCM is configured to be heat-exchanged with the coolant heater and the coolant.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2021Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATIONInventors: Hyuck Roul Kwon, Nam Woo Lee, Sung Wook Na
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Patent number: 11799107Abstract: An oxygen supply apparatus and method for a fuel cell of an aircraft are provided. The oxygen supply apparatus includes a compressor that generates compressed air by compressing air in the atmosphere and supplies the compressed air to a fuel cell stack, an oxygen tank having a predetermined amount of oxygen stored therein. An aircraft monitoring device monitors the aircraft and determines whether oxygen supply from the oxygen tank is required, and an oxygen supply means switching device switches an oxygen supply means for the fuel cell stack from the compressor to the oxygen tank, or vice versa depending on an outcome of the monitoring.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia CorporationInventors: Joung Ho Lee, Nam Woo Lee, Hee Sung Yoon
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Patent number: 11777112Abstract: A heat exchange apparatus for cooling water of a fuel cell includes a body, through which a cooling water pipe having cooling water flowing therethrough to be supplied to a fuel cell stack, passes; and a heat accumulator provided in an interior of the body and filled with a PCM heat accumulation material that exchanges heat with the cooling water. The body includes a medium space provided between the cooling water pipe and the heat accumulator such that the heat accumulator is spaced apart from the cooling water pipe. The PCM heat accumulation material exchanges heat with the cooling water by a medium of the medium space.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2022Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATIONInventors: Nam Woo Lee, Hyuck Roul Kwon, Sung Wook Na
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Publication number: 20230076223Abstract: An embodiment driving distribution apparatus of a drone unit includes a first drone unit located on a first end of a vehicle and a second drone unit located on a second end of the vehicle, wherein each of the first and second drone units includes a sensor unit configured to measure a gradient traveling environment of the vehicle, a driving unit configured to apply a driving force of the vehicle, and a control unit configured to control driving amounts of the first drone unit and the second drone unit based on the gradient traveling environment of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2022Publication date: March 9, 2023Inventors: Yong Lip Kim, Nam Woo Lee, Seong Jae Shin
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Publication number: 20230063325Abstract: An embodiment apparatus for complementing a braking force of a vehicle includes a driving unit configured to drive an autonomous drone, a braking complement system connected with the driving unit and configured to complement the braking force, and a controller configured to determine a braking complement condition of the vehicle and to drive the braking complement system based on the braking complement condition. An embodiment braking complement system includes a compressor, wherein the driving unit is configured to apply an electric driving force to the compressor, an air tank in which compressed air discharged from the compressor is stored, and a braking complement unit connected with a discharge end of the air tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2022Publication date: March 2, 2023Inventors: Joung-Ho Lee, Nam Woo Lee, Gil Ho Kim
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Publication number: 20220393194Abstract: A heat exchange apparatus for cooling water of a fuel cell includes a body, through which a cooling water pipe having cooling water flowing therethrough to be supplied to a fuel cell stack, passes; and a heat accumulator provided in an interior of the body and filled with a PCM heat accumulation material that exchanges heat with the cooling water. The body includes a medium space provided between the cooling water pipe and the heat accumulator such that the heat accumulator is spaced apart from the cooling water pipe. The PCM heat accumulation material exchanges heat with the cooling water by a medium of the medium space.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATIONInventors: Nam Woo LEE, Hyuck Roul KWON, Sung Wook NA
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Patent number: 11476474Abstract: A heat exchange apparatus for cooling water of a fuel cell includes a body, through which a cooling water pipe having cooling water flowing therethrough to be supplied to a fuel cell stack, passes; and a heat accumulator provided in an interior of the body and filled with a PCM heat accumulation material that exchanges heat with the cooling water. The body includes a medium space provided between the cooling water pipe and the heat accumulator such that the heat accumulator is spaced apart from the cooling water pipe. The PCM heat accumulation material exchanges heat with the cooling water by a medium of the medium space.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2020Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA MOTORS CORPORATIONInventors: Nam Woo Lee, Hyuck Roul Kwon, Sung Wook Na
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Publication number: 20220231315Abstract: An oxygen supply apparatus and method for a fuel cell of an aircraft are provided. The oxygen supply apparatus includes a compressor that generates compressed air by compressing air in the atmosphere and supplies the compressed air to a fuel cell stack, an oxygen tank having a predetermined amount of oxygen stored therein. An aircraft monitoring device monitors the aircraft and determines whether oxygen supply from the oxygen tank is required, and an oxygen supply means switching device switches an oxygen supply means for the fuel cell stack from the compressor to the oxygen tank, or vice versa depending on an outcome of the monitoring.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2021Publication date: July 21, 2022Applicant: Kia CorporationInventors: Joung Ho Lee, Nam Woo Lee, Hee Sung Yoon
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Patent number: 11329302Abstract: A control method and system of a fuel cell system are provided. The control method includes draining the voltage of a fuel cell stack by charging a high voltage battery. In addition, the method includes draining the voltage of the fuel cell stack by connecting a fuel cell load device to the fuel cell stack, which is performed when the voltage of the fuel cell stack decreased by the first draining process is less than a predetermined first reference voltage.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2018Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors CorporationInventors: Sang Uk Kwon, Nam Woo Lee, Sung Gone Yoon
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Publication number: 20210384534Abstract: A thermal management system for a fuel cell vehicle includes a first line including a coolant pump and a fuel cell stack, a second line including a coolant heater and a phase change material (PCM) and connected to the first line to form a first loop in which the coolant pump, the stack, the coolant heater, and the PCM are arranged, a third line including a radiator and connected to the first line to form a second loop in which the coolant pump, the stack, and the radiator are arranged, and an opening and closing valve opening and closing each of the first line, the second line, and the third line to allow the coolant to circulate in at least one of the first loop and the second loop, wherein the PCM is configured to be heat-exchanged with the coolant heater and the coolant.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATIONInventors: Hyuck Roul KWON, Nam Woo LEE, Sung Wook NA