Patents by Inventor Pil Kim
Pil 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: 11522200Abstract: The present disclosure is a method for manufacturing a catalyst for a fuel cell using the blood of slaughtered livestock. The method for manufacturing a catalyst for a fuel cell using the blood of slaughtered livestock of the present disclosure allows preparation of a catalyst for a fuel cell exhibiting high redox reaction activity and very superior durability as compared to a commercially available platinum catalyst through a very simple process of purification of the blood of slaughtered livestock and hydrothermal synthesis. In addition, the method is very economical in that a catalyst is prepared using the pure blood of livestock only without an artificial additive, waste disposal cost can be reduced by recycling the blood of livestock and a high-performance catalyst capable of replacing the expensive platinum catalyst can be prepared.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2019Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Korea Institute of Science and TechnologyInventors: Sung Jong Yoo, Hee-Young Park, So Young Lee, Hyun Seo Park, Jin Young Kim, Jong Hyun Jang, Hyoung-Juhn Kim, Pil Kim, Yeonsun Sohn, Jiho Lee
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Patent number: 11214497Abstract: Disclosed are a perovskite compound, a method for producing the perovskite compound, a catalyst for a fuel cell including the perovskite compound, and a method for producing the catalyst. The perovskite compound overcomes the low stability of palladium due to its perovskite structural properties. Therefore, the perovskite compound can be used as a catalyst material for a fuel cell. In addition, the use of palladium in the catalyst instead of expensive platinum leads to an improvement in the price competitiveness of fuel cells. The catalyst is highly durable and catalytically active due to its perovskite structure.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2019Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignees: Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Industrial Cooperation Foundation Chonbuk National University, Global Frontier Center for Multiscale Energy SystemsInventors: Sung Jong Yoo, Sehyun Lee, Hee-Young Park, So Young Lee, Hyun Seo Park, Jin Young Kim, Jong Hyun Jang, Hyoung-Juhn Kim, Pil Kim, Jae Young Jung, Yeonsun Sohn
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Publication number: 20200411880Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for manufacturing a catalyst for a fuel cell using the blood of slaughtered livestock. The method for manufacturing a catalyst for a fuel cell using the blood of slaughtered livestock of the present disclosure allows preparation of a catalyst for a fuel cell exhibiting high redox reaction activity and very superior durability as compared to a commercially available platinum catalyst through a very simple process of purification of the blood of slaughtered livestock and hydrothermal synthesis. In addition, the method is very economical in that a catalyst is prepared using the pure blood of livestock only without an artificial additive, waste disposal cost can be reduced by recycling the blood of livestock and a high-performance catalyst capable of replacing the expensive platinum catalyst can be prepared.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2019Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Sung Jong YOO, Hee-Young Park, So Young Lee, Hyun Seo Park, Jin Young Kim, Jong Hyun Jang, Hyoung-Juhn Kim, Pil Kim, Yeonsun Sohn, Jiho Lee
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Publication number: 20200283307Abstract: Disclosed are a perovskite compound, a method for producing the perovskite compound, a catalyst for a fuel cell including the perovskite compound, and a method for producing the catalyst. The perovskite compound overcomes the low stability of palladium due to its perovskite structural properties. Therefore, the perovskite compound can be used as a catalyst material for a fuel cell. In addition, the use of palladium in the catalyst instead of expensive platinum leads to an improvement in the price competitiveness of fuel cells. The catalyst is highly durable and catalytically active due to its perovskite structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2019Publication date: September 10, 2020Applicants: KOREA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, INDUSTRIAL COOPERATION FOUNDATION CHONBUK NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, GLOBAL FRONTIER CENTER FOR MULTISCALE ENERGY SYSTEMSInventors: Sung Jong YOO, Sehyun Lee, Hee-Young Park, So Young Lee, Hyun Seo Park, Jin Young Kim, Jong Hyun Jang, Hyoung-Juhn Kim, Pil Kim, Jae Young Jung, Yeonsun Sohn
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Patent number: 9334513Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for biologically producing heme-iron through microorganism cultivation, and to an iron supplementing composition containing the heme-iron produced by the same. The present invention provides a method for biologically producing heme-iron through microorganism cultivation, making it possible to economically produce heme-iron or heme-iron preparations which can be safely used as an iron supplement.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2009Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignees: Catholic University Industry Academic Cooperation Foundation, iNtRON Biotechnology, Inc.Inventor: Pil Kim
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Publication number: 20110213142Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for biologically producing heme-iron through microorganism cultivation, and to an iron supplementing composition containing the heme-iron produced by the same. The present invention provides a method for biologically producing heme-iron through microorganism cultivation, making it possible to economically produce heme-iron or heme-iron preparations which can be safely used as an iron supplement.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2009Publication date: September 1, 2011Applicant: Catholic University Industry Academic Cooperation FoundationInventor: Pil Kim
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Patent number: 7838458Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a highly dispersed supported platinum catalyst, which comprises the step of adding a reducing agent to a mixture of a platinum precursor and a carbon support, wherein the reducing agent is prepared by mixing ethylene glycol and sodium borohydride.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2006Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Hyundai Motor CompanyInventors: In Chul Hwang, Jong Heop Yi, Pil Kim, Ji Bong Joo
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Patent number: 7713902Abstract: The present invention provides methods of preparing an improved platinum catalyst for use in fuel cells. The method includes preparing a platinum-loaded template of mesoporous alumina, and preparing a platinum catalyst using said alumina template. To prepare the template, a platinum solution and an aluminum alkoxide-butanol solution are combined to form a mixture and the mixture is then subjected to hydration and condensation reactions. To prepare the platinum catalyst, the template and carbon precursors are subjected to polymerization, and the resultant composite subjected to heat treatment. Due to the uniform platinum particle size and high specific surface area achieved, the method of the invention can produce a platinum catalyst with high catalytic activity and thermal stability and in turn improve the performance of the fuel cell in which the catalyst is used.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2005Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: Hyundai Motor CompanyInventors: Jongheop Yi, Pil Kim, Heesoo Kim
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Patent number: 7557057Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for synthesizing highly dispersed supported platinum catalyst. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method of synthesizing highly dispersed supported platinum catalyst comprising: dissolving a reducing agent in a solvent to produce a solution, dissolving a platinum chloride to the same solvent; adding a carbon support and platinum in a predetermined ratio to the above mixed solution, agitating the mixture, performing ultrasonic treatment, and performing heat treatment; and adding a HCl solution, agitating the mixture, separating the precipitates via filtration to produce a catalyst, and then washing the catalyst with distilled water, thereby obtaining an active highly dispersed supported platinum catalyst which has excellent electric charge activity, uniformly-sized platinum particles and relatively high specific surface area.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2006Date of Patent: July 7, 2009Assignee: Hyundai Motor CompanyInventors: Jong Hyun Lee, Young Min Kim, Jong heop Yi, Pil Kim, Ji Bong Joo
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Publication number: 20090041653Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a porous graphite carbon with high crystallinity, which comprises the steps of: (a) hydrothermally treating sucrose (i.e. carbon precursor), transitional metal precursor and uniform-sized silica particles at the same time to prepare a polymer; and (b) carbonizing the polymer, which can provide a porous graphite carbon with remarkably improved crystallinity suitable for a catalyst support for a fuel cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2007Publication date: February 12, 2009Applicant: Hyundai Motor CompanyInventors: In Chul Hwang, Jong Heop Yi, Ji Bong Joo, Nak Hyun Kwon, Pil Kim
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Publication number: 20080073134Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a highly dispersed supported platinum catalyst, which comprises the step of adding a reducing agent to a mixture of a platinum precursor and a carbon support, wherein the reducing agent is prepared by mixing ethylene glycol and sodium borohydride.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2006Publication date: March 27, 2008Applicant: Hyundai Motor CompanyInventors: In Chul Hwang, Jong heop Yi, Pil Kim, Ji Bong Joo
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Publication number: 20070135299Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for synthesizing highly dispersed supported platinum catalyst. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method of synthesizing highly dispersed supported platinum catalyst comprising:dissolving a reducing agent in a solvent to produce a solution, dissolving a platinum chloride to the same solvent; adding a carbon support and platinum in a predetermined ratio to the above mixed solution, agitating the mixture, performing ultrasonic treatment, and performing heat treatment; and adding a HCl solution, agitating the mixture, separating the precipitates via filtration to produce a catalyst, and then washing the catalyst with distilled water, thereby obtaining an active highly dispersed supported platinum catalyst which has excellent electric charge activity, uniformly-sized platinum particles and relatively high specific surface area.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2006Publication date: June 14, 2007Inventors: Jong Hyun Lee, Young Min Kim, Jong Heop Yi, Pil Kim, Ji Bong Joo
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Patent number: 7195918Abstract: An Actinobacillus succinogenes plasmid vector which provides a means to overexpress proteins in A. succinogenes. The plasmid can be transformed efficiently by electroporation, and replicates in a stable manner in A. succinogenes. The plasmid comprises at least one marker gene, operably linked to a first promoter functional in Actinobacillus succinogenes, an origin of replication functional in Actinobacillus succinogenes, a second promoter isolated from Actinobacillus succinogenes, and a cloning site downstream from the second promoter. Plasmids pLGZ901, pLGZ920, pLGZ921, and pLGZ922 are disclosed. The pckA gene polypeptide sequence and nucleic acid sequence of Actinobacillus succinogenes, including the promoter and ribosome binding site, is disclosed. Furthermore, a method for producing a recombinant Actinobacillus succinogenes is described, including a method of transformation.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2005Date of Patent: March 27, 2007Assignee: Board of Trustees of Michigan State UniversityInventors: J. Gregory Zeikus, Maris Laivenieks, Claire Vieille, Pil Kim
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Patent number: 7192761Abstract: An Actinobacillus succinogenes plasmid vector which provides a means to overexpress proteins in A. succinogenes. The plasmid can be transformed efficiently by electroporation, and replicates in a stable manner in A. succinogenes. The plasmid comprises at least one marker gene, operably linked to a first promoter functional in Actinobacillus succinogenes, an origin of replication functional in Actinobacillus succinogenes, a second promoter isolated from Actinobacillus succinogenes, and a cloning site downstream from the second promoter. Plasmids pLGZ901, pLGZ920, pLGZ921, and pLGZ922 are disclosed. The pckA gene polypeptide sequence and nucleic acid sequence of Actinobacillus succinogenes, including the promoter and ribosome binding site, is disclosed. Furthermore, a method for producing a recombinant Actinobacillus succinogenes is described, including a method of transformation.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2005Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Assignee: Board of Trustees of Michigan State UniversityInventors: J. Gregory Zeikus, Maris Laivenieks, Claire Vieille, Pil Kim
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Patent number: 7163812Abstract: An Actinobacillus succinogenes plasmid vector which provides a means to overexpress proteins in A. succinogenes. The plasmid can be transformed efficiently by electroporation, and replicates in a stable manner in A. succinogenes. The plasmid comprises at least one marker gene, operably linked to a first promoter functional in Actinobacillus succinogenes, an origin of replication functional in Actinobacillus succinogenes, a second promoter isolated from Actinobacillus succinogenes, and a cloning site downstream from the second promoter. Plasmids pLGZ901, pLGZ920, pLGZ921, and pLGZ922 are disclosed. The pckA gene polypeptide sequence and nucleic acid sequence of Actinobacillus succinogenes, including the promoter and ribosome binding site, is disclosed. Furthermore, a method for producing a recombinant Actinobacillus succinogenes is described, including a method of transformation.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2004Date of Patent: January 16, 2007Assignee: Board of Trustees of Michigan State UniversityInventors: J. Gregory Zeikus, Maris Laivenieks, Claire Vieille, Pil Kim
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Patent number: 7105329Abstract: An Actinobacillus succinogenes plasmid vector which provides a means to overexpress proteins in A. succinogenes. The plasmid can be transformed efficiently by electroporation, and replicates in a stable manner in A. succinogenes. The plasmid comprises at least one marker gene, operably linked to a first promoter functional in Actinobacillus succinogenes, an origin of replication functional in Actinobacillus succinogenes, a second promoter isolated from Actinobacillus succinogenes, and a cloning site downstream from the second promoter. Plasmids pLGZ901, pLGZ920, pLGZ921, and pLGZ922 are disclosed. The pckA gene polypeptide sequence and nucleic acid sequence of Actinobacillus succinogenes, including the promoter and ribosome binding site, is disclosed. Furthermore, a method for producing a recombinant Actinobacillus succinogenes is described, including a method of transformation.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2005Date of Patent: September 12, 2006Assignee: Board of Trustees of Michigan State UniversityInventors: J. Gregory Zeikus, Maris Laivenieks, Claire Vieille, Pil Kim
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Publication number: 20060142150Abstract: The present invention provides methods of preparing an improved platinum catalyst for use in fuel cells. The method includes preparing a platinum-loaded template of mesoporous alumina, and preparing a platinum catalyst using said alumina template. To prepare the template, a platinum solution and an aluminum alkoxide-butanol solution are combined to form a mixture and the mixture is then subjected to hydration and condensation reactions. To prepare the platinum catalyst, the template and carbon precursors are subjected to polymerization, and the resultant composite subjected to heat treatment. Due to the uniform platinum particle size and high specific surface area achieved, the method of the invention can produce a platinum catalyst with high catalytic activity and thermal stability and in turn improve the performance of the fuel cell in which the catalyst is used.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2005Publication date: June 29, 2006Inventors: Jongheop Yi, Pil Kim, Heesoo Kim
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Publication number: 20050164346Abstract: An Actinobacillus succinogenes plasmid vector which provides a means to overexpress proteins in A. succinogenes. The plasmid can be transformed efficiently by electroporation, and replicates in a stable manner in A. succinogenes. The plasmid comprises at least one marker gene, operably linked to a first promoter functional in Actinobacillus succinogenes, an origin of replication functional in Actinobacillus succinogenes, a second promoter isolated from Actinobacillus succinogenes, and a cloning site downstream from the second promoter. Plasmids pLGZ901, pLGZ920, pLGZ921, and pLGZ922 are disclosed. The pckA gene polypeptide sequence and nucleic acid sequence of Actinobacillus succinogenes, including the promoter and ribosome binding site, is disclosed. Furthermore, a method for producing a recombinant Actinobacillus succinogenes is described, including a method of transformation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2005Publication date: July 28, 2005Applicant: Board of Trustees of Michigan State UniversityInventors: J. Zeikus, Maris Laivenieks, Claire Vieille, Pil Kim
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Publication number: 20050164360Abstract: An Actinobacillus succinogenes plasmid vector which provides a means to overexpress proteins in A. succinogenes. The plasmid can be transformed efficiently by electroporation, and replicates in a stable manner in A. succinogenes. The plasmid comprises at least one marker gene, operably linked to a first promoter functional in Actinobacillus succinogenes, an origin of replication functional in Actinobacillus succinogenes, a second promoter isolated from Actinobacillus succinogenes, and a cloning site downstream from the second promoter. Plasmids pLGZ901, pLGZ920, pLGZ921, and pLGZ922 are disclosed. The pckA gene polypeptide sequence and nucleic acid sequence of Actinobacillus succinogenes, including the promoter and ribosome binding site, is disclosed. Furthermore, a method for producing a recombinant Actinobacillus succinogenes is described, including a method of transformation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2005Publication date: July 28, 2005Applicant: Board of Trustees of Michigan State UniversityInventors: J. Zeikus, Maris Laivenieks, Claire Vieille, Pil Kim
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Publication number: 20050164347Abstract: An Actinobacillus succinogenes plasmid vector which provides a means to overexpress proteins in A. succinogenes. The plasmid can be transformed efficiently by electroporation, and replicates in a stable manner in A. succinogenes. The plasmid comprises at least one marker gene, operably linked to a first promoter functional in Actinobacillus succinogenes, an origin of replication functional in Actinobacillus succinogenes, a second promoter isolated from Actinobacillus succinogenes, and a cloning site downstream from the second promoter. Plasmids pLGZ901, pLGZ920, pLGZ921, and pLGZ922 are disclosed. The pckA gene polypeptide sequence and nucleic acid sequence of Actinobacillus succinogenes, including the promoter and ribosome binding site, is disclosed. Furthermore, a method for producing a recombinant Actinobacillus succinogenes is described, including a method of transformation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2005Publication date: July 28, 2005Applicant: Board of Trustees of Michigan State UniversityInventors: J. Zeikus, Maris Laivenieks, Claire Vieille, Pil Kim