Patents by Inventor Sangdeog Byeon

Sangdeog Byeon 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: 11098434
    Abstract: A washing machine comprises: an outer tub containing water; an inner tub rotating on a vertical axis within the outer tub and having a first opening at the bottom; a motor providing torque; a dewatering shaft rotating by the motor; and a hub supporting the inner tub from the bottom, wherein the hub comprises: a connecting boss whose center is connected to the dewatering shaft; a plurality of spokes extending outward radially from the connecting boss and having second openings overlapping the first opening; and a circular flange connecting the outer edges of the spokes and attached to the bottom of the inner tub, wherein the spokes comprise at least one first spoke whose underside faces the bottom of the outer tub and is entirely smooth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Sangdeog Byeon, Hoon Chang
  • Publication number: 20190161898
    Abstract: A washing machine comprises: an outer tub containing water; an inner tub rotating on a vertical axis within the outer tub and having a first opening at the bottom; a motor providing torque; a dewatering shaft rotating by the motor; and a hub supporting the inner tub from the bottom, wherein the hub comprises: a connecting boss whose center is connected to the dewatering shaft; a plurality of spokes extending outward radially from the connecting boss and having second openings overlapping the first opening; and a circular flange connecting the outer edges of the spokes and attached to the bottom of the inner tub, wherein the spokes comprise at least one first spoke whose underside faces the bottom of the outer tub and is entirely smooth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2018
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: Sangdeog Byeon, Hoon Chang
  • Publication number: 20070271728
    Abstract: A bushing in a dishwasher is disclosed. The bushing in a dishwasher according to the present invention includes a hook part having a slot for its extending and contracting in a radial direction of a hole to be detachably inserted into the hole, a packing part formed as one body with the hook part for enhancing a contact force between a first securing member having the hole thereon and a second securing member corresponding to the first securing member, and a stress dispersion recess formed on a boundary portion between the slot and the packing part, extended from the slot toward the packing part for preventing a stress from being concentrated at the boundary portion when the hook part extends and contracts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2005
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventor: Sangdeog Byeon