Patents by Inventor Sam Ick Son

Sam Ick Son 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: 20260162972
    Abstract: An all solid state battery includes a cathode current collector, a cathode active material layer disposed on the cathode current collector, and including a cathode active material, a solid electrolyte layer disposed on the cathode active material layer, an anode disposed on the solid electrolyte layer, and a sacrificial cathode layer including a sacrificial active material, and disposed between the cathode current collector and the cathode active material layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2025
    Publication date: June 11, 2026
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION, IUCF-HYU (Industry-University Cooperation Foundation Hanyang University)
    Inventors: Ki Yoon Bae, Sang Heon Lee, Sam Ick Son, Ji Young Kim, Kyu Seok Kim, Da Young Jun, Yun Jung Lee
  • Patent number: 12586820
    Abstract: An electrolyte for lithium secondary batteries includes an ionic liquid and cosolvents and a lithium secondary battery includes the same. The electrolyte includes a mixed solvent including the ionic liquid and the cosolvents, and at least one electrolyte salt, the cosolvents include a carbonate-based solvent and a nitrile-based solvent, and the mixed solvent includes 50-80 vol % of the ionic liquid, 15-45 vol % of the carbonate-based solvent, and 5-10 vol % of the nitrile-based solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2026
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, Hanbat National University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation
    Inventors: Sam Ick Son, Sun Yul Ryou, Phiri Isheunesu, Hyeong Su Bae
  • Publication number: 20260066298
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a metal-organic framework, a metal-organic framework manufactured therefrom, and an all-solid-state battery anode including the metal-organic framework are provided. The method includes preparing a precursor solution by introducing a basic additive into a mixed solution including a Co precursor and an organic ligand (S1), introducing an Ni precursor into the precursor solution and obtaining a precipitate (S2), and obtaining the metal-organic framework by cleaning and drying the precipitate (S3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2025
    Publication date: March 5, 2026
    Inventors: Ki Yoon Bae, Sang Heon Lee, Sam Ick Son, Ji Young Kim, Jong Hyeok Park, Min Je Ryu
  • Publication number: 20260066308
    Abstract: Provided are an anode for an all-solid-state battery, a method for preparing the same, and an all-solid-state battery including the anode. The anode includes an anode current collector, a lithium-friendly metal layer stacked on the anode current collector, and an anode active material layer stacked on the lithium-friendly metal layer, in which the anode active material layer includes a Si-based anode active material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2025
    Publication date: March 5, 2026
    Inventors: Ji Young Kim, Sam Ick Son, Ki Yoon Bae, Sang Heon Lee, Jang Wook Choi, Ji Hoon Oh, Do Hun Kwon, Noh Joon Lee, Ye Eun Sohn
  • Publication number: 20250259986
    Abstract: An embodiment method of manufacturing a pre-lithiated anode includes preparing an anode assembly including an anode current collector and an intermediate layer disposed on a surface of the anode current collector, wherein the intermediate layer includes silver particles and a carbon material, applying an electrolyte solution to the intermediate layer, manufacturing a pressurization structure by stacking a lithium supply layer on the intermediate layer coated with the electrolyte solution, and performing pre-lithiation to convert the intermediate layer into a coating layer by applying pressure to the pressurization structure in a stacking direction thereof to form the pre-lithiated anode, wherein the coating layer includes a ?3 phase Li—Ag alloy formed by reacting the silver particles with lithium in performing the pre-lithiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2024
    Publication date: August 14, 2025
    Inventors: Ki Yoon Bae, Sam Ick Son, Ji Young Kim, Ju Hyeon Lee, Ji Hoon Lee
  • Publication number: 20250246673
    Abstract: A liquid additive for an all-solid-state battery capable of operating under conditions of room temperature and low pressure, and an all-solid-state battery including the same. Specifically, by adding a liquid additive having low reactivity with a solid electrolyte and high lithium ion conductivity to an anode layer, a cathode layer, or a solid electrolyte layer, ionic conductivity and current density robustness of the all-solid-state battery can be improved under conditions of room temperature and low pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2024
    Publication date: July 31, 2025
    Inventors: Ji Young Kim, Sam Ick Son, Ki Yoon Bae, Jang Wook Choi, Noh Joon Lee, Ji Hoon Oh, Ye Eun Sohn
  • Publication number: 20250158059
    Abstract: An all-solid-state battery having a coating layer includes a layered carbon material and a manufacturing method thereof. The all-solid-state battery has improved life characteristics depending on repetition of a charge and discharge cycle due to case in diffusion of lithium ions into the coating layer during charging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2024
    Publication date: May 15, 2025
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, Kia Corporation, Research & Business Foundation SUNGKYUNKWAN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Ki Yoon Bae, Ji Young Kim, Sam Ick Son, Hyung Mo Jeong, Woo Hyeong SIM, Dong Hyoung Kim
  • Publication number: 20250125372
    Abstract: Disclosed are an all-solid-state battery and a method of manufacturing the same, in which the all-solid-state battery includes a coating layer configured such that the surface of a porous network formed by intertwining fibrous carbon is coated with an inorganic electrolyte, thus improving charge/discharge efficiency and lifespan characteristics thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2024
    Publication date: April 17, 2025
    Inventors: Ji Young Kim, Sam Ick Son, Ki Yoon Bae, Young Jin Jeong, Jo Moon, Gyo Sik Kim, Hae Joo Kim
  • Publication number: 20250118791
    Abstract: Disclosed is an all-solid-state battery assembly including an all-solid-state battery including a plurality of electrode layers and a plurality of solid-electrolyte layers laminated in a lamination direction; a housing accommodating the all-solid-state battery; a constraining pad between a first inner surface of the housing and the all-solid-state battery in the lamination direction; and a driving unit connected to the constraining pad to cause the constraining pad to control a magnitude of a pressure applied to the all-solid-state battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Inventors: Ji Young Kim, Sam Ick Son, Ki Yoon Bae
  • Publication number: 20250118876
    Abstract: Disclosed is an all-solid-state battery assembly including an all-solid-state battery configured such that a plurality of electrode layers and a plurality of solid-electrolyte layers are laminated in a lamination direction, a housing accommodating the all-solid-state battery, a pressure adjusting part that adjusts a pressure applied to the all-solid-state battery, and a displacement acquisition unit that measures, determines or acquires a change in a thickness of the all-solid-state battery in the lamination direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Inventors: Ji Young Kim, Sam Ick Son, Ki Yoon Bae, Hyun Wook Lee, Chan Hee Lee
  • Publication number: 20250096221
    Abstract: An embodiment all-solid-state battery includes an anode current collector, a double layer disposed on the anode current collector, a solid electrolyte layer disposed on the double layer, the solid electrolyte layer including a solid electrolyte, a cathode layer disposed on the solid electrolyte layer, the cathode layer including a cathode active material, and a cathode current collector disposed on the cathode layer, wherein the double layer includes a protective layer disposed on the anode current collector and a metal alloy layer disposed on the protective layer, wherein the protective layer includes a reaction product of a conductive material containing a first functional group and a binder containing a second functional group, and wherein the metal alloy layer includes a metal capable of forming an alloy with lithium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Inventors: Ji Young Kim, Sam Ick Son, Ki Yoon Bae, Jang Wook Choi, Ji Hoon Oh
  • Publication number: 20250029980
    Abstract: Disclosed is an all-solid-state battery including an anode layer that expands and accommodates lithium metal during charging, and a method of operation thereof. The all-solid battery includes an anode current collector, an anode layer disposed on the anode current collector, a solid electrolyte layer disposed on the anode layer, a cathode active material layer disposed on the solid electrolyte layer, and a cathode current collector disposed on the cathode active material layer. The anode layer comprises particles comprising a metal capable of allying with lithium and interparticular pores.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2024
    Publication date: January 23, 2025
    Inventors: Ki Yoon BAE, Sam Ick SON, Ji Young KIM, Yun Jung LEE, Da Young JUN, Se Hwan PARK, Ji Eun JUNG
  • Publication number: 20250015342
    Abstract: An all-solid-state battery and a method of manufacturing an all solid-state battery are disclosed. The all solid-state battery includes a metal oxide and a metal capable of alloying with lithium, thus uniformly depositing lithium during charging and enabling operation at room temperature (e.g., 20-25° C.).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2023
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION, Seoul National University R&DB Foundation
    Inventors: Ji Young Kim, Kyu Joon Lee, Ga Hyeon Im, Ki Yoon Bae, Yun Sung Kim, Sam Ick Son, Jang Wook Choi, Ji Eun Lee, Ye Eun Sohn, Ji Hoon Oh, Tae Guen Lee, Noh Joon Lee
  • Publication number: 20250015290
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an all-solid-state battery having an anode layer including a solid electrolyte metal-organic framework; a solid electrolyte layer disposed on the anode layer; and a cathode layer disposed on the solid electrolyte layer. The all-solid-state battery may further include a lithium layer interposed between the anode layer and the solid electrolyte layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2023
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Inventors: Ki Yoon Bae, Sam Ick Son, Ji Young Kim, Jong Hyeok Park, Min Je Ryu
  • Publication number: 20240047754
    Abstract: An electrolyte for lithium secondary batteries includes an ionic liquid and cosolvents and a lithium secondary battery includes the same. The electrolyte includes a mixed solvent including the ionic liquid and the cosolvents, and at least one electrolyte salt, the cosolvents include a carbonate-based solvent and a nitrile-based solvent, and the mixed solvent includes 50-80 vol % of the ionic liquid, 15-45 vol % of the carbonate-based solvent, and 5-10 vol % of the nitrile-based solvent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2022
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION, Hanbat National University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation
    Inventors: Sam Ick Son, Sun Yul Ryou, Phiri Isheunesu, Hyeong Su Bae
  • Publication number: 20240029910
    Abstract: An anode for betavoltaic batteries and a method for manufacturing the anode are described. In the anode, quantum dots including a radioactive isotope are provided to a radiation absorber so as to be introduced as a beta source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2022
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: Sam Ick Son, Su Il In, Hong Soo Kim, Jun Ho Lee, Yun Ju Hwang
  • Publication number: 20230369685
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cathode material for a lithium-air battery and a method of manufacturing a cathode using the same. The cathode material of the present invention includes a solvent component and thus includes an electrolyte in a small amount compared to a conventional cathode material, thereby reducing the weight of a cathode manufactured using the cathode material, ultimately increasing the energy density of a lithium-air battery including the cathode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Sam Ick Son, Young Joon Bae, Hyeok Jun Park, Ki Suk Kang, Young Min Ko, Sung Kwan Park
  • Publication number: 20230317914
    Abstract: Disclosed are an all-solid-state battery having an anode layer including interparticular pores and a driving method thereof. The all-solid-state battery may include: an anode current collector; an anode layer which is positioned on the anode current collector and includes particles that do not have lithium ion conductivity and interparticular pores formed between the particles; a solid electrolyte layer positioned on the anode layer; a cathode active material layer positioned on the solid electrolyte layer; and a cathode current collector positioned on the cathode active material layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2022
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Ki Yoon Bae, Sam Ick Son, Yun Jung Lee, Se Hwan Park, Da Young Jun, Seong Gyu Lee
  • Patent number: 11757151
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cathode material for a lithium-air battery and a method of manufacturing a cathode using the same. The cathode material of the present invention includes a solvent component and thus includes an electrolyte in a small amount compared to a conventional cathode material, thereby reducing the weight of a cathode manufactured using the cathode material, ultimately increasing the energy density of a lithium-air battery including the cathode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Seoul National University R&DB Foundation
    Inventors: Sam Ick Son, Young Joon Bae, Hyeok Jun Park, Ki Suk Kang, Young Min Ko, Sung Kwan Park
  • Publication number: 20230268559
    Abstract: Disclosed are an anodeless lithium secondary battery having improved lithium utilization and a method of manufacturing the same. The lithium secondary battery includes an anode current collector, a composite layer disposed on the anode current collector, an intermediate layer disposed on the composite layer, a cathode active material layer disposed on the intermediate layer, and a cathode current collector disposed on the cathode active material layer. The composite layer includes a carbon component, metal particles capable of alloying with lithium, a polymer binder capable of binding to the metal particles through electrostatic attraction, and a solid electrolyte interfacial layer coated on the metal particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2022
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: Sam Ick Son, Ki Yoon Bae, Sung Jin Cho, Soo Jin Park