Patents by Inventor Shae-Kwang Kim

Shae-Kwang 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).

  • Patent number: 11149332
    Abstract: An aluminum alloy including aluminum, about 6 to about 17.4 weight percent by weight magnesium, and at least one of chromium up to about 0.2 percent by weight, zirconium up to about 0.2 percent by weight and manganese up to about 0.3 percent by weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignees: The Boeing Company, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology
    Inventors: Donald S. Shih, Paul N. Wilson, Shae-Kwang Kim, Bong-Hwan Kim, Young-Ok Yoon
  • Patent number: 11098391
    Abstract: An aluminum alloy including aluminum, about 2.5 to about 17.4 weight percent by weight magnesium, about 50 to about 3000 ppm calcium, and at least one of chromium up to about 0.2 percent by weight, zirconium up to about 0.2 percent by weight and manganese up to about 0.3 percent by weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignees: The Boeing Company, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology
    Inventors: Donald S. Shih, Paul N. Wilson, Shae-Kwang Kim, Bong-Hwan Kim, Young-Ok Yoon
  • Publication number: 20180298478
    Abstract: An aluminum alloy including aluminum, about 6 to about 17.4 weight percent by weight magnesium, and at least one of chromium up to about 0.2 percent by weight, zirconium up to about 0.2 percent by weight and manganese up to about 0.3 percent by weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2017
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Applicants: The Boeing Company, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology
    Inventors: Donald S. Shih, Paul N. Wilson, Shae-Kwang Kim, Bong-Hwan Kim, Young-Ok Yoon
  • Publication number: 20180298473
    Abstract: An aluminum alloy including aluminum, about 2.5 to about 17.4 weight percent by weight magnesium, about 50 to about 3000 ppm calcium, and at least one of chromium up to about 0.2 percent by weight, zirconium up to about 0.2 percent by weight and manganese up to about 0.3 percent by weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2017
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Applicants: The Boeing Company, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology
    Inventors: Donald S. Shih, Paul N. Wilson, Shae-Kwang Kim, Bong-Hwan Kim, Young-Ok Yoon
  • Patent number: 9901981
    Abstract: Provided are an alloy production method that may easily distribute a compound in a matrix of an alloy while maintaining the quality of a molten metal, and an alloy produced by the same. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the method includes forming a molten metal in which a mother alloy including at least one kind of first compound and a casting metal are melted, and casting the molten metal, wherein the mother alloy is a magnesium mother alloy or aluminum mother alloy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: KOREA INSTITUTE OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
    Inventor: Shae-Kwang Kim
  • Publication number: 20170266721
    Abstract: Provided are an alloy production method that may easily distribute a compound in a matrix of an alloy while maintaining the quality of a molten metal, and an alloy produced by the same. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the method includes forming a molten metal in which a mother alloy including at least one kind of first compound and a casting metal are melted, and casting the molten metal, wherein the mother alloy is a magnesium mother alloy or aluminum mother alloy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Inventor: Shae-Kwang KIM
  • Patent number: 9657377
    Abstract: Provided are an aluminum alloy and a production method thereof. In accordance with an embodiment, an aluminum-based mother material is melted to form a molten metal. An additive including silicon oxide is added to the molten metal. At least a portion of the silicon oxide is exhausted in the molten metal. The molten metal is cast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: KOREA INSTITUTE OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Shae-Kwang Kim, Young-Ok Yoon, Jeong-Ho Seo
  • Patent number: 9657376
    Abstract: Provided are an aluminum alloy improving mechanical characteristics by allowing a magnesium-silicon compound to be distributed in an aluminum matrix without performing a heat treatment, and a production method thereof. In accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a method of producing an aluminum alloy, including: melting a magnesium mother alloy including a magnesium-silicon compound, and aluminum to form a molten metal; and casting the molten metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: KOREA INSTITUTE OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Shae-Kwang Kim, Young-Ok Yoon, Jeong-Ho Seo
  • Patent number: 9200348
    Abstract: Provided are an aluminum alloy and a manufacturing method thereof. In the method, aluminum and a master alloy containing a calcium (Ca)-based compound are provided. A melt is prepared, in which the master alloy and the Al are melted. The aluminum alloy may be manufactured by casting the melt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: KOREA INSTITUTE OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Shae-Kwang Kim, Jin-Kyu Lee, Min-Ho Choi, Jeong-Ho Seo
  • Patent number: 9080225
    Abstract: Provided are an aluminum alloy and a manufacturing method thereof. In the method, aluminum and a magnesium (Mg) master alloy containing a calcium (Ca)-based compound are provided. A melt is prepared, in which the Mg master alloy and the Al are melted. The aluminum alloy may be manufactured by casting the melt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: KOREA INSTITUTE OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Shae-Kwang Kim, Jin-Kyu Lee, Min-Ho Choi, Young-Ok Yoon
  • Publication number: 20150158110
    Abstract: Provided are a resistance spot welding electrode including a projection protruding from an opposing surface that faces a base metal, surrounding a center of the opposing surface, and including a round-shaped end that is capable of contacting the base metal, in order to expand a welding area, minimize expulsion, and significantly increase weld strength, and a resistance spot welding method using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Inventors: Mun Jin Kang, Dong Cheol Kim, Cheol Hee Kim, Shae Kwang Kim, Hoi Soo Yoo, Hyun Jun Yun
  • Publication number: 20140199205
    Abstract: Provided are an aluminum alloy and a production method thereof. In accordance with an embodiment, an aluminum-based mother material is melted to form a molten metal. An additive including silicon oxide is added to the molten metal. At least a portion of the silicon oxide is exhausted in the molten metal. The molten metal is cast.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: KOREA INSTITUTE OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Shae-Kwang Kim, Young-Ok Yoon, Jeong-Ho Seo
  • Publication number: 20110123391
    Abstract: Provided are an aluminium alloy and a manufacturing method thereof. In the method, aluminium and a magnesium (Mg) master alloy containing a calcium (Ca)-based compound are provided. A melt is prepared, in which the Mg master alloy and the Al are melted. The aluminum alloy may be manufactured by casting the melt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: KOREA INSTITUTE OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Shae-Kwang KIM, Jin-Kyu LEE, Min-Ho CHOI, Young-Ok YOON
  • Publication number: 20110123390
    Abstract: Provided are an aluminium alloy and a manufacturing method thereof. In the method, aluminium and a master alloy containing a calcium (Ca)-based compound are provided. A melt is prepared, in which the master alloy and the Al are melted. The aluminum alloy may be manufactured by casting the melt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: KOREA INSTITUTE OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Shae-Kwang KIM, Jin-Kyu LEE, Min-Ho CHOI, Jeong-Ho SEO
  • Publication number: 20050167072
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for producing a mold using a semisolid rapid tooling (SRT) are disclosed. The apparatus includes a die set, a mold flask, a means for heating the die set, a pressurization plunger, a graphite heat insulating board and a pressure control means. The method includes steps of forming die steel having a lot of slits, heating the die steel to a semisolid state where a liquid phase and a solid phase are mixed, filling the semisolid die steel into a mold flask by pressurizing the semisolid die steel; and cooling the die steel filled in the mold flask.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Inventors: Koo-Dong Kim, Young--Jig Kim, Shae-Kwang Kim