Patents by Inventor Phil-Kyu Choi
Phil-Kyu Choi 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: 6867961Abstract: A portable computer having a main body generating a video signal, and an LCD assembly receiving the video signal from the main body and displaying a picture. The computer further having a hinge part including a hollow swiveling part extending toward the main body, and a pair of tilting parts radially extended from the swiveling part and rotatably connecting the LCD assembly and the main body; a rotation supporting part provided on the main body and rotatably supporting the swiveling part of the hinge part; and a video signal transmission member having a first end connected to the main body and a second end connected to the LCD assembly while being accommodated inside of the swiveling part of the hinge part and the rotation supporting part, and transmitting the video signal from the main body to the LCD assembly.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2002Date of Patent: March 15, 2005Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Phil-kyu Choi
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Patent number: 6839228Abstract: A portable computer is disclosed having a casing formed with a hard disk drive accommodating part, a main board accommodated in the casing, a hard disk drive connector electrically connected with the main board in the hard disk drive accommodating part, a hard disk drive assembly having a connecting pin part sliding into the hard disk drive accommodating part to detachably engage with the hard disk drive connector, and a location guide part having a guide projection and an accommodating guide. The guide projection is provided at either the hard disk drive assembly or the hard disk drive accommodating part. The accommodating guide engages with the guide projection when the hard disk drive assembly is slid into the hard disk drive accommodating part. The disclosed portable computer allows for a connector pin part of a hard disk drive to accurately engage with a hard disk drive connector of a hard disk drive accommodating part to prevent damage of the connector pin part.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2001Date of Patent: January 4, 2005Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Phil-Kyu Choi
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Publication number: 20030193773Abstract: A portable computer having a main body generating a video signal, and an LCD assembly receiving the video signal from the main body and displaying a picture. The computer further having a hinge part including a hollow swiveling part extending toward the main body, and a pair of tilting parts radially extended from the swiveling part and rotatably connecting the LCD assembly and the main body; a rotation supporting part provided on the main body and rotatably supporting the swiveling part of the hinge part; and a video signal transmission member having a first end connected to the main body and a second end connected to the LCD assembly while being accommodated inside of the swiveling part of the hinge part and the rotation supporting part, and transmitting the video signal from the main body to the LCD assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2002Publication date: October 16, 2003Inventor: Phil-kyu Choi
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Patent number: 6563699Abstract: A portable computer of this invention includes a locking mechanism capable of inserting a lug into a display panel when the display panel is opened from a base. The locking mechanism comprises a pocket, a slider, and a knob. The pocket is formed in the display panel, and has both sides extended from a face of the display panel and a side connecting the both sides. The slider is located in the pocket to be movable in a straight-line motion between the both sides of the pocket, and is formed to make the lug inserted into an inside. The knob is inserted from the face of the display panel to be coupled to the slider, and operates the slider to protrude the lug from the slider toward a front of the display panel.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2000Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Phil-Kyu Choi
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Publication number: 20020085346Abstract: A portable computer is disclosed having a casing formed with a hard disk drive accommodating part, a main board accommodated in the casing, a hard disk drive connector electrically connected with the main board in the hard disk drive accommodating part, a hard disk drive assembly having a connecting pin part sliding into the hard disk drive accommodating part to detachably engage with the hard disk drive connector, and a location guide part having a guide projection and an accommodating guide. The guide projection is provided at either the hard disk drive assembly or the hard disk drive accommodating part. The accommodating guide engages with the guide projection when the hard disk drive assembly is slid into the hard disk drive accommodating part. The disclosed portable computer allows for a connector pin part of a hard disk drive to accurately engage with a hard disk drive connector of a hard disk drive accommodating part to prevent damage of the connector pin part.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventor: Phil-Kyu Choi
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Patent number: 6385041Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic device with a battery pack and, more particularly to lap-top type or note book type computers with a batter pack. An electronic device comprising a main body including an upper housing and a lower housing, a display panel attached pivotally on the upper housing of the main body, a pair of hinge portions disposed at the rear portion of the main body and spaced at each other, wherein each of opposite sides of hinge portions has at least one protrusion member, and a battery pack incorporated to be detachable between hinge portions, wherein at least one protrusion member is formed to be coupled securely to the hinge portions at each side end of the battery pack, and the protrusion members are engaged with the protrusion member when the battery pack is coupled to the portable computer. The battery pack is designed for easy manufacturability and simplicity of components for attachment and detachment of the battery pack from the main body of the portable computer.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2000Date of Patent: May 7, 2002Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., LTDInventor: Phil-Kyu Choi
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Patent number: 6195265Abstract: A device that prevents electromagnetic interference between a portable computer and a docking station, that are electrically connected via interface ports, while the portable computer is used with the docking station may be integrated with a computer system. The computer system may be constructed using a first conduction member that may be made of a conductive metal strip material that is mounted on the docking station while also being grounded to the docking station. A second conduction member that is made of a conductive material is inserted in the bottom side of a portable computer and is also grounded to the portable computer. The first conduction member is electrically connected to the second conduction member while the portable computer is engaged with the docking station. Together, the first and second conduction members join the grounds of the portable computer and the docking station to effectively prevent the leakage of electromagnetic waves between the devices.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 1998Date of Patent: February 27, 2001Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Phil-Kyu Choi
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Patent number: 6142593Abstract: A portable computer docking station provided with adjustable guide rails. The guiding device effectively guides various portable computers on the docking station irrespective of different widths or differently positioned computer ports. Thus, the present invention allows users to buy a docking station regardless of the types of portable computers that will be interfaced with the docking station. The present invention also allows a user to use an existing docking station when the user changes a currently used portable computer for a new one. The invention further allows computer manufacturers to disregard specifically designing docking stations every time a new portable computer is developed.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 1998Date of Patent: November 7, 2000Assignee: SamSung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tae-Yong Kim, Phil-Kyu Choi
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Patent number: 5964599Abstract: This invention relates to a peripheral port cover that interlocks with a peripheral port so that it cannot be accidentally opened by the movement of a peripheral device. This prevents the accidental separation of peripheral devices from the computer and the corresponding data and power losses that occur.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 1997Date of Patent: October 12, 1999Assignee: SamSung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Phil-Kyu Choi
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Patent number: 5844772Abstract: An anti-shock and water-resistant housing for enclosing the internal structure of a portable electronic apparatus comprising a hard housing body molded of plastic material whose mechanical strength is sturdy when shaped and finished, and resilient layer on said hard housing body in conformity with the shape of the outer surface of the housing body. The resilient layer is molded of synthetic resin which shows resilient characteristic like rubber when shaped and finished.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 1995Date of Patent: December 1, 1998Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Cheon-Yeol Lee, Phil-Kyu Choi
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Patent number: 5740012Abstract: A computer system has a structure for assembling and disassembling of peripheral components, comprising a computer and a peripheral component capable of being connected and disconnected to the computer. An aperture secures the peripheral component after a connection to the computer. A latch allows the peripheral components to be connected or disconnected to the computer upon user manipulation of a lever controlling the position of a protrusion, the position of the protrusion being in and out of the aperture.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 1996Date of Patent: April 14, 1998Assignee: SamSung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Phil-Kyu Choi
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Patent number: 5722268Abstract: A burglar-proofing device for a computer includes a rear panel having a first pair of grooves and a hole formed therein, and a cover having a second pair of grooves and a fastening receptacle formed therein. A ring screw having a fastening portion formed on a first end and a projecting portion formed on a second end positioned opposite the first end is provided so that the fastening portion is connected within the fastening receptacle when the computer is in an assembled state. A bracket having a slot formed in a center portion and first and second arms extending outwardly from the center portion is provided so that the first arm is inserted through a first one of the first pair of grooves and a first one of the second pair of grooves, the second arm is inserted through a second one of the first pair of grooves and a second one of the second pair of grooves and the projecting portion is inserted through the slot when the computer is in the assembled state.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 1996Date of Patent: March 3, 1998Assignee: SamSung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Phil-Kyu Choi