Patents by Inventor On Kim

On 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: 20200158401
    Abstract: Provided is a refrigerator including a cabinet having a refrigerating compartment and a freezing compartment defined therein, and an ice maker disposed in the freezing compartment, wherein the ice maker includes an upper tray made of an elastic material, and having a plurality of hemispherical upper chambers defined therein, a lower tray made of an elastic material, wherein the lower tray comes into contact with the upper tray by pivoting to define a plurality of spherical ice chambers therebetween, a driver for pivoting the lower tray to open and close the upper tray and the lower tray, and each rib formed along a circumference of each upper chamber or each lower chamber in contact with each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Yonghyun KIM, Jinil HONG, Hyunji PARK
  • Publication number: 20200160878
    Abstract: An electronic device and method of recognizing an audio scene are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hoon HEO, Sunmin KIM, Kiwoong KANG, Kibeom KIM, Inwoo HWANG
  • Publication number: 20200163123
    Abstract: Provided are a method of performing random access procedure and a device supporting the method. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method for performing random access procedure in a wireless communication system includes: initiating a first random access procedure for system information (SI) request; triggering a state transition of the UE, before the first random access procedure is completed; stopping the first random access procedure; and initiating a second random access procedure for the state transition of the UE.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2018
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Youngdae LEE, Sangwon KIM
  • Publication number: 20200156521
    Abstract: A lumbar support apparatus for a vehicle seat includes: a seatback frame having an adjustable inclination angle; an operating mechanism disposed at an upper portion of the seatback frame, the operating mechanism including a connector generating an operating force in a vertical direction by being in contact with a fixture fixed to a vehicle body when the inclination angle of the seatback frame is adjusted; and a support mechanism disposed at a lower portion of the seatback frame, connected to the connector, receiving the operating force generated from the connecting mechanism, and configured to slide in a front and rear direction depending on an application direction of the operating force, such that when the inclination angle of the seatback frame is adjusted to be directed rearward, the support mechanism receives the operating force of the operating mechanism and is advanced forward to support a waist of an occupant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2019
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Suk Won HONG, Jun Yong KIM, Seon Chae NA, Ji Sun LEE, Chan Ho JUNG
  • Publication number: 20200161583
    Abstract: An organic light-emitting display device characterized by improved reliability is disclosed. The organic light-emitting display device is configured such that each of an organic encapsulation layer, which is disposed on a light-emitting element, and an upper inorganic encapsulation layer, which is disposed on the organic encapsulation layer, are divided into a plurality of parts. Even when cracks are formed in a subpixel due to an external impact or when external moisture or oxygen permeates into the subpixel, therefore, it is possible to prevent the cracks, the moisture, or the oxygen from diffusing to an adjacent subpixel, whereby the reliability and lifespan of the display device are improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Seung-Han PAEK, Joon-Suk LEE, Seong-Woo PARK, Saemleenuri LEE, Do-Hyung KIM, Seung-Won YOO
  • Publication number: 20200161754
    Abstract: A semiconductor-based beamforming antenna is provided. The beamforming antenna includes: a waveguide having a silicon medium formed between metal and forming a waveguide path; at least one diode array disposed in the waveguide, the at least one diode array being driven according to an applied electrical signal to reflect an incident signal by acting as a conductive reflecting wall; a radiator connected to the waveguide and radiating a beam corresponding to a signal reflected by the at least one diode array or an incident signal; and a feeder for supplying an electrical signal into the waveguide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2019
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Young Kyun CHO, Cheol Ho KIM, Bong Hyuk PARK, Kwangchun LEE, Seok Bong HYUN
  • Publication number: 20200154938
    Abstract: Aspects relating to a method and apparatus for venting a heater tank of a beverage forming apparatus using a vent valve that is opened and closed based on an operation to move a brew chamber lid between an open lid position and a closed lid position are provided. In one aspect, the vent valve may be positioned on a vent line distinct from a delivery line that delivers heated liquid from the heater tank to the brew chamber. In another aspect, at least a portion of the delivery line may extend downwardly from the top of the heater tank to a location between the top and the bottom of the heater tank. In another aspect, the at least a portion of the vent valve may be attached to the handle for movement with the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2018
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Applicant: Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.
    Inventors: Choon Meng Teo, Yee Leong Pang, Kim Lai Wong, John Couture, Richard Pasquini
  • Publication number: 20200157733
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a travel hamper which can fit into a suitcase, travel container, or the like, if necessary. It is wire spring loaded to have a compressed mode and an expanded mode, having handles and containing a plurality of dividers which can fold flat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2020
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventor: Kim Holderness
  • Publication number: 20200158395
    Abstract: An ice maker of a refrigerator includes an upper assembly having an upper tray that defines upper portions of a plurality of ice making chambers as well as a lower assembly located vertically below the upper assembly that is configured to rotate relative to the upper assembly. The lower assembly includes a lower tray that defines lower portions of the plurality of ice making chambers. Each of the plurality of ice making chambers is configured to receive water when the lower assembly rotates relative to the upper assembly and generate an ice piece within when the upper and lower portions of the ice making chambers are joined. The lower tray includes a deformable portion that is configured to, based on an outward expansion of the ice piece within the ice making chamber during ice generation, change from a first shape to a second shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2019
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Jinil Hong, Yonghyun Kim
  • Publication number: 20200161308
    Abstract: A semiconductor device and methods of manufacturing the same are provided. The semiconductor device includes a substrate, buried semiconductor layers, a word line, a bit line, buried contacts, and insulation spacers, and a charge storage. The substrate has active regions and field regions. The buried semiconductor layers are buried in the substrate at the active regions. The word line is buried in the substrate and crosses one of the active regions. The bit line is disposed in one of the active regions. The buried contacts are disposed on the active regions and the field regions. The insulation spacers are disposed on the substrate and on a sidewall of the buried contacts, respectively. The charge storage is disposed on one or more of the buried contacts. The buried semiconductor layers contact, respectively, one of the buried contacts and one of the insulation spacers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2020
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Applicant: SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME
    Inventors: Jin-A KIM, Yong-Kwan Kim, Se-Keun Park, Joo-Young Lee, Cha-Won Koh, Yeong-Cheol Lee
  • Publication number: 20200155032
    Abstract: Disclosed is a glucose measuring apparatus including a pressure measurer having an elastic part or a pressure sensor, that measures a pressure applied to an object, a film that comprises a first optical waveguide configured to be close to the object, a near infrared ray (NIR) irradiator that irradiates an NIR to the first optical waveguide if the measured pressure is greater than or equal to a preset value, an NIR receiver that receives an attenuated total reflection NIR (ATR-NIR) from the first optical waveguide, and an analyzer that measures a blood glucose level based on the ATR-NIR, wherein the film is an independent module that can be combined with and separated from the glucose measuring apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2020
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Seong-je Cho, Kwang-bok Kim, Sun-tae Jung, Jae-geol Cho, Chul-ho Cho, Seung-min Lee, Jeong-gun Lee, In-jo Jeong
  • Publication number: 20200161204
    Abstract: A fan-out semiconductor package includes a semiconductor chip, an encapsulant covering the semiconductor chip, a connection structure disposed below the semiconductor chip, and first and second metal pattern layers disposed on different levels on the semiconductor chip, wherein the first metal pattern layer is provided to electrically connect to an electrical connection member such as a frame, provided for electrical connection of the package in a vertical direction by a path via the second metal pattern layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Joonsung Kim, Doohwan Lee, Jinseon Park
  • Publication number: 20200161491
    Abstract: A pattern-glass, according to one embodiment of the present invention, can comprise: a base plate unit coupled to a support body; and a pattern unit provided in the base plate unit, and comprising a transmission area to which light transmits while an angle, formed between an entrance direction and a deviation direction in a light path formed by the light emitted from a light source, forms an obtuse angle range, and a reflection area in which an angle, formed between an entrance direction and a deviation direction in a light path of vision light transferred to an observer, forms an acute angle range so as to have reflectivity bigger than that in the transmission area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2018
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Tae-Won Kim, Tae-Joon Park, A-Rong Kim, Ji-Sang Park, Kun-Hoon Baek
  • Publication number: 20200154966
    Abstract: A cleaner and a method for controlling the same. The cleaner includes a brush module comprising a brush configured to scatter foreign substances on a floor, and a brush motor configured to rotate the brush. The cleaner includes a suction module configured to suction the foreign substances; a sensor configured to detect a load applied to the brush; and a controller configured to control suction force of the suction module based on the load detected by the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2020
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Jea Yun SO, Yeon Kyu JEONG, Sang Sik YOON, Shin KIM
  • Publication number: 20200156158
    Abstract: The present invention relates to silver particles capable of having a uniform particle distribution, preventing agglomeration of a powder, and significantly improving dispersibility, the silver particles each having pores therein, and to a manufacturing method therefor and, more specifically, to a manufacturing method for silver particles, the method comprising a silver-complex forming step, a silver slurry preparing step, and a silver particle obtaining step, and to silver particles manufactured therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2018
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Sangwoo KIM, Chiho YOON, Youngho LEE, Jong Chan LIM, Moohyun LIM, Wonjun JO
  • Publication number: 20200161276
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a stretchable display device, including a lower substrate as a first substrate, the lower substrate having an active area and a non-active area surrounding the active area; a plurality of second substrates positioned on the lower substrate and horizontally separated from each other; a transistor disposed on the second substrate; a plurality of light emitting elements disposed above the transistor and above the plurality of second substrates; a plurality of connecting substrate positioned between the plurality of second substrates to interconnect two adjacent second substrates. With this structure of the display, especially to the structure of the connecting substrate and the connection line, the stress applied to the stretchable display the connecting lines may be attenuated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Kihan Kim, Hyokang Lee
  • Publication number: 20200159481
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for controlling a display of a vehicle and an electronic device therefor, the method including acquiring display configuration information related to multiple displays in a vehicle, identifying an access right to access a target display which is at least two of the multiple displays, based on the display configuration information, acquiring first source information, generating second source information to be displayed on the target display, from the first source information based on the access right, and controlling to transmit the second source information to the target display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Juyeon YOU, Dohyoung Kim, Yongjun Lim, Kyusung Kim, Sungkwon Kim, Yeonee Choi, Jinyoung Choi
  • Publication number: 20200161579
    Abstract: A display device is provided. The display device includes a plurality of pixels; a first base; an organic light emitting element on the first base and in each of the pixels; a second base facing the first base; and a filling pattern layer between the organic light emitting elements and the second base, the filling pattern layer including a first pattern portion and a second pattern portion alternately arranged along a same direction in a plan view, wherein the first pattern portion is in each of the pixels, the second pattern portion is at a boundary of each of the pixels and contacts the first pattern portion, and a refractive index of the second pattern portion is smaller than that of the first pattern portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2019
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Yo Han KIM, Yoon Hyeung CHO, Yong Tack KIM, Jong Jin PARK, Seung In BAEK, Yun Ah CHUNG, Young Cheol JOO
  • Publication number: 20200158929
    Abstract: A monolithic double diffractive kinoform doublet and a method for making such optical element is disclosed. In one embodiment, the optical element includes a first lens and a second lens. The first lens has a first refractive index. The first lens also has a first surface and a second surface. The first surface is a continuous, potentially flat surface for optical radiation to enter. The second lens has a second refractive index different from the first refractive index. The second lens has a first surface and a second surface. The first surface is in contact with the second surface of the first lens. The optical element has a peak diffraction efficiency at a first wavelength and at a second wavelength different than the first wavelength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2019
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventor: Kim W. Larsen
  • Publication number: 20200157121
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a preparation method of a methionine-metal chelate, and the methionine-metal chelate, which is prepared by first reacting Ca(OH)2 and methionine and adding metal chloride salts, can be used as feeds and feed additives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2018
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Jun-Woo KIM, Min Kyu KANG, Gyeonghwan KIM, Il Chul KIM, Juun PARK, Yong Bum SEO, In Sung LEE, Jun Young JUNG, Je-won HONG