Patents by Inventor Sam Hong

Sam Hong 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).

  • Patent number: 7990481
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a display device. A display device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a first substrate, a second substrate facing the first substrate, a sensing electrode disposed on the first substrate or the second substrate, and at least one touch sensor protrusion facing the sensing electrode. The touch sensor protrusion includes an organic material and carbon nanotubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Seung-Hyun Hur, Kweon-Sam Hong, Yeo Geon Yoon, Dong-Wuuk Seo, Jun-Hyup Lee
  • Publication number: 20110170045
    Abstract: A liquid crystal display (LCD) capable of easily implementing a repairing process is provided under a circumstance where a width of a sustain electrode line is reduced or even no sustain electrode line is provided for the purpose of ensuring an increased aperture ratio, and a method for repairing the liquid crystal display is provided. The LCD includes a gate line, extending in a first direction, and a data wiring being insulated from the gate line. The data wiring includes a source electrode, a drain electrode, and a data line extending in a second direction. A pixel electrode is connected to the drain electrode via a contact hole, and a sustain electrode line is formed in a substantially the same plane as the gate line and has a sustain electrode overlapped by the contact hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sang-Kueon Lee, Yun-Seok Lee, Kweon-Sam Hong, Byeong-Hee Won
  • Patent number: 7920243
    Abstract: A color filter substrate includes a transparent substrate, a light-blocking layer, a color filter layer, a first cell gap maintaining member and a second cell gap maintaining member. The transparent substrate has a plurality of pixel regions. Each of the pixel regions includes first and second regions. The light-blocking layer is disposed over the transparent substrate. The light-blocking layer blocks light that leaks through boundaries of the pixel regions. The color filter layer is disposed over the transparent substrate. The color filter layer has a first thickness at the first region and a second thickness that is smaller than the first thickness at the second region. The first cell gap maintaining member is disposed at the first region. The second cell gap maintaining member is disposed at the second region. Therefore, a height difference between the main column spacer and the sub column spacer may be easily adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jeong-Ho Lee, Kye-Hun Lee, Kweon-Sam Hong, Bae-Heuk Yim
  • Publication number: 20110075078
    Abstract: A liquid crystal display according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a substrate, a gate line formed on the substrate, a data line intersecting the gate line and including a source electrode, a drain electrode facing the source electrode, a passivation layer formed on the data line and the drain electrode, a color filter formed on the passivation layer, a cover formed on the color filter and having a contact hole exposing the drain electrode, and a pixel electrode formed on the cover and connected to the drain electrode through the contact hole, wherein the cover includes a dummy hole exposing the color filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventors: YOUNG-JE CHO, Yoon-Jang Kim, Yun-Jung Cho, Kweon-Sam Hong, Yong-Jo Kim, Kee-Bum Park, Seon-Kyoon Mok, Woo-Jung Shin, Dong-Ho Shin, Kook-Hyun Choi
  • Patent number: 7916234
    Abstract: A liquid crystal display (LCD) capable of preventing light leakage includes first and second gate lines which extend in a horizontal direction, a data line which is insulated from the first and second gate lines and crosses the first and second gate lines, first and second thin film transistors (TFTs) which are respectively connected to the first and second gate lines and are connected to the data line, and a pixel electrode which extends in zigzag fashion at an inclination to the first and second gate lines and is divided into a first area and a second area in a direction in which the pixel electrode extends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Seung-hyun Hur, Back-won Lee, Chae-woo Chung, Sahng-ik Jun, Kweon-sam Hong, Sang-gun Choi, Yong-woo Lee, Yong-jo Kim, Hyun-duck Son
  • Patent number: 7916244
    Abstract: A liquid crystal display (LCD) having high luminance and color renditions is provided. The liquid crystal display includes a first insulating substrate, a gate line and a data line crossing each other on the first insulating substrate to define a pixel. First and second sub-pixel electrodes divide the pixel into two parts. A first switching element drives the first sub-pixel electrode and a second switching element drives the second sub-pixel electrode. A second insulating substrate faces the first insulating substrate. A color pattern is arranged on the second insulating substrate and overlaps the first sub-pixel electrode. A contrast pattern overlaps the second sub-pixel electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Seung-Hyun Hur, Kweon-Sam Hong, Woo-Sung Sohn, Bae-Heuk Yim, Hyun-Ho Kang, Jae-Yong Shin
  • Patent number: 7903204
    Abstract: A polarizing plate formed with an antistatic film preventing the formation of stains caused by the generation of static electricity and a liquid crystal display panel comprising the same. The polarizing plate includes a polarizer polarizing incident light. a first and a second protection film formed on opposing surfaces of the polarizer, respectively, and protecting the polarizer, a first antistatic film formed on the first protection film and an adhesive layer formed on the first antistatic film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyun Duck Son, Kweon Sam Hong, Sang Gun Choi
  • Publication number: 20100270555
    Abstract: A thin film transistor array panel includes: first and second gate lines disposed on a substrate and separated from each other; a data line intersecting the first and second gate lines; first and second thin film transistors connected to the first gate line and the data line; a third thin film transistor connected to the second gate line and having a drain electrode; and a pixel electrode including a first subpixel electrode and a second subpixel electrode, wherein the first subpixel electrode is connected to the first and third thin film transistor, the second subpixel electrode is connected to the second thin film transistor and includes a projection overlapping the drain electrode, and the projection has a first pair of edge portions that meet a first edge of the drain electrode and are substantially parallel to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2010
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jang-Il KIM, Kweon-Sam HONG, Doo-Hwan YOU, In-Ho PARK, Hyun-Duck SON
  • Publication number: 20100243098
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for manufacturing a barrel coil spring make it possible to coil opposite sides of a spring material at the same time so as to considerably reduce manufacturing processing, thereby remarkably reducing the time required to manufacture the coil barrel spring, thus improving productivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2008
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: Dae Won Kang Up Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chan-Gi Jung, Soon-Sam Hong
  • Patent number: 7777823
    Abstract: A thin film transistor array panel includes: first and second gate lines disposed on a substrate and separated from each other; a data line intersecting the first and second gate lines; first and second thin film transistors connected to the first gate line and the data line; a third thin film transistor connected to the second gate line and having a drain electrode; and a pixel electrode including a first subpixel electrode and a second subpixel electrode, wherein the first subpixel electrode is connected to the first and third thin film transistor, the second subpixel electrode is connected to the second thin film transistor and includes a projection overlapping the drain electrode, and the projection has a first pair of edge portions that meet a first edge of the drain electrode and are substantially parallel to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jang-Il Kim, Kweon-Sam Hong, Doo-Hwan You, In-Ho Pakr, Hyun-Duck Son
  • Patent number: 7777837
    Abstract: A light polarizer for use in an LCD includes a polarizing film, a retardation film, and an auxiliary film. The auxiliary film increases the total thickness of the polarizer such that the polarizer can be easily detached from the LCD for rework without damaging the LCD.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sang-Gun Choi, Kweon-Sam Hong
  • Publication number: 20100134745
    Abstract: A liquid crystal display (LCD) includes a first substrate including a display area displaying images and a peripheral area surrounding the display area, a common pad formed in the peripheral area of the first substrate, an insulating layer formed on the common pad and having a common contact hole exposing the common pad, an assistance common pad formed on the insulating layer of the peripheral area and contacting the common pad through the common contact hole, a second substrate corresponding to the first substrate, and a common electrode formed on the second substrate, and a conductive sealant disposed between the assistance common pad and the common electrode of the peripheral area, the conductive sealant electrically connecting the assistance common pad and the common electrode, wherein the common contact hole is disposed between the conductive sealant and the display area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventors: Sang-Kueon Lee, Kweon-Sam Hong, Hyun Park, Seung-Hwan Kim
  • Publication number: 20090237369
    Abstract: A display having a touch panel capability is provided. The display includes a first substrate and a second substrate opposing each other, a thin-film transistor for pixel driving formed on the first substrate, and a thin-film transistor for touch position detection including a source electrode and a drain electrode formed on the first substrate, and a gate electrode formed on the second substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventors: Seung-Hyun Hur, Kweon-Sam Hong, Sang-Gun Choi, Hyun-Ho Kang, Jae-Yong Shin
  • Publication number: 20090207328
    Abstract: A liquid crystal display (LCD) having high luminance and color renditions is provided. The liquid crystal display includes a first insulating substrate, a gate line and a data line crossing each other on the first insulating substrate to define a pixel. First and second sub-pixel electrodes divide the pixel into two parts. A first switching element drives the first sub-pixel electrode and a second switching element drives the second sub-pixel electrode. A second insulating substrate faces the first insulating substrate. A color pattern is arranged on the second insulating substrate and overlaps the first sub-pixel electrode. A contrast pattern overlaps the second sub-pixel electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2009
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Inventors: Seung-Hyun HUR, Kweon-Sam HONG, Woo-Sung SOHN, Bae-Heuk YIM, Hyun-Ho KANG, Jae-Yong SHIN
  • Publication number: 20090191654
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a color filter substrate includes forming a plurality of trenches having a predetermined depth by etching a surface of a transparent substrate, disposing a color filter material in the plurality of trenches to form a color filter layer, and forming a transparent electrode on the transparent substrate including the color filter layer therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2009
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventors: Se-Hwan Yu, Byoung-Joo Kim, Hyang-Shik Kong, Kweon-Sam Hong, Yoon-Ho Kang, Young-Joo Choi
  • Publication number: 20090190054
    Abstract: A display substrate includes a plurality of transistors, a plurality of color filters, a plurality of pixel electrodes, a plurality of supporting members, and a plurality of filling members. The transistors are connected to a plurality of gate lines extending in a first direction on a base substrate and a plurality of data lines extending in a second direction crossing the first direction. The color filters are disposed over the transistors, and have a plurality of holes. The pixel electrodes are disposed on the color filters, and electrically connect to the transistors. The supporting members are disposed on the color filters, and maintain a gap between the base substrate and a substrate opposing the base substrate. The filling members are comprised of the same material as the supporting members, and fill the holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventors: Yong-Jo KIM, Jang-Soo Kim, Byoung-Joo Kim, Kweon-Sam Hong, Jae-Hyoung Youn, Yui-Ku Lee, Sahng-Ik Jun, Woo-Sung Sohn, Jin-Seuk Kim
  • Publication number: 20090115690
    Abstract: A gate drive circuit includes a shift register, a clock wiring and a start wiring. The shift resister includes a plurality of stages arranged in a first direction on a base substrate to output a plurality of gate signals. The clock wiring is extended along the first direction. The clock wiring is electrically connected to a plurality of clock connecting wirings extended in a second direction crossing the first direction to deliver a clock signal to the stages. The start wiring includes a first wiring extended along the first direction and a second wiring connected to the first wiring and extended in the first direction to cross with the clock connecting wirings so as to deliver a vertical start signal to a first stage. Therefore, a structure of a signal wiring delivering a vertical start signal is changed, thereby protecting the gate drive circuit from static electricity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2008
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jong-Woong Chang, Kweon-Sam Hong
  • Publication number: 20080174712
    Abstract: A thin film transistor array panel includes: first and second gate lines disposed on a substrate and separated from each other; a data line intersecting the first and second gate lines; first and second thin film transistors connected to the first gate line and the data line; a third thin film transistor connected to the second gate line and having a drain electrode; and a pixel electrode including a first subpixel electrode and a second subpixel electrode, wherein the first subpixel electrode is connected to the first and third thin film transistor, the second subpixel electrode is connected to the second thin film transistor and includes a projection overlapping the drain electrode, and the projection has a first pair of edge portions that meet a first edge of the drain electrode and are substantially parallel to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2008
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jang-Il KIM, Kweon-Sam HONG, Doo-Hwan YOU, In-Ho PAKR, Hyun-Duck SON
  • Patent number: 7369197
    Abstract: Red, green, blue color filters are arranged in sequence in pixel areas of an LCD according to the present invention. Filters, which are scattering particles of a scattering layer, are distributed in a net, and they are distributed in a diagonal direction such that the concentration of the fillers is lower in border areas located between the pixel areas than in the pixel areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Young-Goo Song, Kweon-Sam Hong, Han-Ju Lee, Yoon-Sung Um
  • Publication number: 20080100590
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a display device. A display device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a first substrate, a second substrate facing the first substrate, a sensing electrode disposed on the first substrate or the second substrate, and at least one touch sensor protrusion facing the sensing electrode. The touch sensor protrusion includes an organic material and carbon nanotubes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seung-Hyun HUR, Kweon-Sam HONG, Yeo Geon YOON, Dong-Wuuk SEO, Jun-Hyup LEE