Patents by Inventor Sung-Guen Kim
Sung-Guen 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: 10605443Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for attaching and detaching a handle of a surgical light which is a medical lighting apparatus. The device, in the handle which is inserted into or separated from a surgical light shaft in a female-male coupling manner, comprises: a lock pin which protrudes in the axial direction of the surgical light shaft and is inserted into a lock hole formed on the handle so as to prevent the handle from being separated; a pin spring, supported on the surgical light shaft, for providing elastic force so that the lock pin protrudes to the outside of the surgical light shaft; a separation button which is provided on the outside of the handle and, when an external force for separating the handle from the surgical light shaft is applied, is pushed so as to enable the lock pin to be separated from the lock hole of the handle; and a button support body for supporting the separation button on the handle so that the separation button is movable to a certain degree.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2015Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: DENTIS CO., LTD.Inventors: Sung Guen Kim, Yoon Sang Oh, Jung Il Kim, Jae Min Yun, Myung Gyu Sim, Jeong Su Kim, Hyun Ki Hong, Duk Ho Kong
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Publication number: 20180231225Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for attaching and detaching a handle of a surgical light which is a medical lighting apparatus. The device, in the handle which is inserted into or separated from a surgical light shaft in a female-male coupling manner, comprises: a lock pin which protrudes in the axial direction of the surgical light shaft and is inserted into a lock hole formed on the handle so as to prevent the handle from being separated; a pin spring, supported on the surgical light shaft, for providing elastic force so that the lock pin protrudes to the outside of the surgical light shaft; a separation button which is provided on the outside of the handle and, when an external force for separating the handle from the surgical light shaft is applied, is pushed so as to enable the lock pin to be separated from the lock hole of the handle; and a button support body for supporting the separation button on the handle so that the separation button is movable to a certain degree.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2015Publication date: August 16, 2018Inventors: Sung Guen KIM, Yoon Sang OH, Jung Il KIM, Jae Min YUN, Myung Gyu SIM, Jeong Su KIM, Hyun Ki HONG, Duk Ho KONG
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Patent number: 9210739Abstract: Foil-based PTC heaters are self-regulating, i.e. do not need any electronic control unit (ECU) to limit the maximum heating current. In order to establish different heating power levels the present invention proposes to choose different PTC ratio/onset characteristics. In addition, the print design of the PTC ink can be adjusted accordingly.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2013Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: IEE INTERNATIONAL ELECTRONICS & ENGINEERING S.A.Inventors: Driss Chabach, Raphael Bennes, Alain Schumacher, Werner Bieck, Matthias Massing, Joost Ortjens, Sung-Guen Kim
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Publication number: 20150195870Abstract: Foil-based PTC heaters are self-regulating, i.e. do not need any electronic control unit (ECU) to limit the maximum heating current. In order to establish different heating power levels the present invention proposes to choose different PTC ratio/onset characteristics. In addition, the print design of the PTC ink can be adjusted accordingly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2013Publication date: July 9, 2015Inventors: Driss Chabach, Raphael Bennes, Alain Schumacher, Werner Bieck, Matthias Massing, Joost Ortjens, Sung-Guen Kim
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Patent number: 8973210Abstract: Provided is a robot cleaner. In an embodiment, the robot cleaner for avoiding obstacles and sucking foreign materials using a plurality of sensors and a suction motor is characterized in that a drive suppression unit for detecting obstacles having a corresponding height is integrated with a base for forming a lower portion of a main body in order to not climb obstacles of a constant height during a driving period of the robot cleaner. The present disclosure according to the embodiment improves drive stability of the robot cleaner by sensing a threshold in erroneous state of the sensor for sensing the threshold.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2009Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Sung-Guen Kim, In-Bo Shim, Byung-Doo Yim, Ji-Hoon Sung, Bong-Ju Kim
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Patent number: 8874268Abstract: Provided is a robot cleaner, and more particularly to a robot cleaner which detest whether a foreign material storage unit is separated. The robot cleaner includes a main body including a suction motor, a foreign material storage unit separably disposed within the main body, the foreign material storage unit storing foreign materials contained in sucked air, a foreign material cover for selectively shielding one side of the foreign material storage unit, and a detection unit for detecting whether the foreign material cover is opened.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2009Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Bong-Ju Kim, In-Bo Shim, Ji-Hoon Sung, Byung-Doo Yim, Sung-Guen Kim
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Patent number: 8832902Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an installation structure for an agitator installed in a dust suction unit of a robot cleaner to scatter foreign substances distributed in a working area comprises: a holder which is connected to a driving motor for providing a torque to the agitator and has a part exposed to the inside of the dust suction unit; and a fixing shaft for forming a rotation shaft of the agitator and having a shape of a polygonal pillar or a shape of a pillar including at least one projection, wherein a shaft insertion part is formed in the holder, has a dented shape corresponding to the shape of the fixing shaft, and can be engaged and rotated with the fixing shaft while the fixing shaft is inserted into and installed at the holder. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the easy separation and installation of the agitator and the enablement of simultaneous rotation of the agitator and a side brush can improve user satisfaction.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2009Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Sung-Guen Kim, In-Bo Shim, Byung-Doo Yim, Ji-Hoon Sung, Bong-Ju Kim
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Patent number: 8825256Abstract: A charging device of a robot cleaner is provided. The charging device of a robot cleaner according to the embodiment includes at least one cover forming an appearance of the charging device, a base which is coupled with the cover and includes a terminal unit for charging the robot cleaner, an induction signal generating unit disposed at a side of the cover or the base to transmit a return induction signal to the robot cleaner, and an induction signal guide member disposed at a side of the induction signal generating unit to enhance a docking performance of the robot cleaner by improving linearity of the induction signal. The charging device according to the embodiment can guide the path for the return of the robot cleaner and recharge the robot cleaner stably.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2009Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Bong-Ju Kim, In-Bo Shim, Ji-Hoon Sung, Byung-Doo Yim, Sung-Guen Kim
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Patent number: 8732901Abstract: Provided is a robot cleaner, and more particularly to a robot cleaner for shielding particularly an air inlet of a foreign material storage unit. The robot cleaner includes a main body including a drive unit for providing a suction force, a main cover for shielding a side of the main body, a foreign material storage unit separably disposed on the main cover, the foreign material storage unit having an air inlet for introducing air containing foreign materials, a foreign material cover disposed on the main cover, the foreign material cover selectively shielding a side of the foreign material storage unit, and a shield member disposed on the foreign material storage unit, the shield member selectively shielding the air inlet.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2009Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: In-Bo Shim, Sung-Guen Kim, Byung-Doo Yim, Bong-Ju Kim, Ji-Hoon Sung
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Publication number: 20120143428Abstract: A charging device of a robot cleaner is provided. The charging device of a robot cleaner according to the embodiment includes at least one cover forming an appearance of the charging device, a base which is coupled with the cover and includes a terminal unit for charging the robot cleaner, an induction signal generating unit disposed at a side of the cover or the base to transmit a return induction signal to the robot cleaner, and an induction signal guide member disposed at a side of the induction signal generating unit to enhance a docking performance of the robot cleaner by improving linearity of the induction signal. The charging device according to the embodiment can guide the path for the return of the robot cleaner and recharge the robot cleaner stably.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2009Publication date: June 7, 2012Inventors: Bong-Ju Kim, In-Bo Shim, Ji-Hoon Sung, Byung-Doo Yim, Sung-Guen Kim
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Publication number: 20120090126Abstract: Provided is a robot cleaner. In an embodiment, the robot cleaner for avoiding obstacles and sucking foreign materials using a plurality of sensors and a suction motor is characterized in that a drive suppression unit for detecting obstacles having a corresponding height is integrated with a base for forming a lower portion of a main body in order to not climb obstacles of a constant height during a driving period of the robot cleaner. The present disclosure according to the embodiment improves drive stability of the robot cleaner by sensing a threshold in erroneous state of the sensor for sensing the threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2009Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Sung-Guen Kim, In-Bo Shim, Byung-Doo Yim, Ji-Hoon Sung, Bong-Ju Kim
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Publication number: 20120095597Abstract: Provided is a robot cleaner, and more particularly to a robot cleaner which detest whether a foreign material storage unit is separated. The robot cleaner includes a main body including a suction motor, a foreign material storage unit separably disposed within the main body, the foreign material storage unit storing foreign materials contained in sucked air, a foreign material cover for selectively shielding one side of the foreign material storage unit, and a detection unit for detecting whether the foreign material cover is opened.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2009Publication date: April 19, 2012Inventors: Bong-Ju Kim, In-Bo Shim, Ji-Hoon Sung, Byung-Doo Yim, Sung-Guen Kim
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Publication number: 20120090133Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an installation structure for an agitator installed in a dust suction unit of a robot cleaner to scatter foreign substances distributed in a working area comprises: a holder which is connected to a driving motor for providing a torque to the agitator and has a part exposed to the inside of the dust suction unit; and a fixing shaft for forming a rotation shaft of the agitator and having a shape of a polygonal pillar or a shape of a pillar including at least one projection, wherein a shaft insertion part is formed in the holder, has a dented shape corresponding to the shape of the fixing shaft, and can be engaged and rotated with the fixing shaft while the fixing shaft is inserted into and installed at the holder. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the easy separation and installation of the agitator and the enablement of simultaneous rotation of the agitator and a side brush can improve user satisfaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2009Publication date: April 19, 2012Inventors: Sung-Guen Kim, In-Bo Shim, Byung-Doo Yim, Ji-Hoon Sung, Bong-Ju Kim
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Publication number: 20120023699Abstract: Provided is a robot cleaner, and more particularly to a robot cleaner for shielding particularly an air inlet of a foreign material storage unit. The robot cleaner includes a main body including a drive unit for providing a suction force, a main cover for shielding a side of the main body, a foreign material storage unit separably disposed on the main cover, the foreign material storage unit having an air inlet for introducing air containing foreign materials, a foreign material cover disposed on the main cover, the foreign material cover selectively shielding a side of the foreign material storage unit, and a shield member disposed on the foreign material storage unit, the shield member selectively shielding the air inlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2009Publication date: February 2, 2012Inventors: In-Bo Shim, Sung-Guen Kim, Byung-Doo Yim, Bong-Ju Kim, Ji-Hoon Sung
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Patent number: 7146680Abstract: A caster structure for a vacuum cleaner is provided which allows the main body of the vacuum cleaner to be stably positioned at an incline. The caster structure is rotatably supported on a front portion of a bottom surface of the main body of the vacuum cleaner, and includes a caster body which has a planar rear surface, and a caster roller rotatably installed in the caster body 52. The planar rear surface of the caster body includes a slip-prevention protrusion which extends across the planar rear surface to prevent slippage of the main body of the vacuum cleaner when the main body is positioned at an incline. The caster structure may include a single caster, or a pair of casters positioned side by side on the bottom surface of the main body of the vacuum cleaner.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2003Date of Patent: December 12, 2006Assignee: LG Electronics, Inc.Inventor: Sung-Guen Kim
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Patent number: 7036184Abstract: An accessory tool for a vacuum cleaner is provided which allows a small crevice to be easily cleaned, and for accessory tools to be easily changed based on places to be cleaned. The accessory tool includes a crevice tool detachably coupled to a brush tool. The crevice tool includes a plurality of suction tubes made of a flexible material extending from a front portion of an inlet, and a brush provided along a periphery of each of the suction tubes. A coupling portion is formed to the rear of the inlet, and is detachably coupled with an inlet formed at a front portion of the brush tool. A brush is provided along a periphery of the inlet, and connecting portion formed to the rear of the inlet connects to an end of an extension tube of the vacuum cleaner.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2003Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventor: Sung-Guen Kim
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Patent number: 6845543Abstract: A motor housing is provided which is configured to be installed within a main body of a vacuum cleaner. The motor housing includes a dust collection unit capable of filtering out foreign substances. The motor housing further comprises a casing, an upper portion of which is open, a cover hingedly coupled to a side of the casing for opening and closing the casing, a fastening device configured to maintain a state in which the cover of the casing is closed, a suction portion which is formed at a side surface of the casing and through which air can be introduced from the dust collection unit into the motor housing, and an exhaust portion which is formed at the other side surface of the casing and through which the air introduced into the motor housing can be exhausted to the exterior.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2002Date of Patent: January 25, 2005Assignee: LG Electronics, Inc.Inventor: Sung-Guen Kim
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Publication number: 20040066771Abstract: The present invention relates to an accessory tool for a vacuum cleaner by which a small crevice can be easily cleaned and exchange of accessory tools depending on places to be cleaned can be simplified. In the accessory tool of the present invention, an inlet 62 with a plurality of suction tubes 64 made of a flexible material is provided at a front portion of an octopus-leg like tool 60 for use in suction of dirt in a small crevice. Further, a brush 66 is provided along a periphery of each of the suction tubes 64. A coupling portion 68 is formed in the rear of the inlet 62 to communicate therewith. The coupling portion 68 is detachably coupled with an inlet 72 formed at a front portion of a brush tool 70, and a brush 74 is provided along a periphery of the inlet 72. A connecting portion 76 is formed in the rear of the inlet 72 to be connected to an end of an extension tube of the vacuum cleaner and to communicate with the inlet 72.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2003Publication date: April 8, 2004Applicant: LG Electronics Inc.Inventor: Sung-Guen Kim
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Patent number: RE47264Abstract: A charging device of a robot cleaner is provided. The charging device of a robot cleaner according to the embodiment includes at least one cover forming an appearance of the charging device, a base which is coupled with the cover and includes a terminal unit for charging the robot cleaner, an induction signal generating unit disposed at a side of the cover or the base to transmit a return induction signal to the robot cleaner, and an induction signal guide member disposed at a side of the induction signal generating unit to enhance a docking performance of the robot cleaner by improving linearity of the induction signal. The charging device according to the embodiment can guide the path for the return of the robot cleaner and recharge the robot cleaner stably.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2015Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Bong-Ju Kim, In-Bo Shim, Ji-Hoon Sung, Byung-Doo Yim, Sung-Guen Kim
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Patent number: RE47265Abstract: A charging device of a robot cleaner is provided. The charging device of a robot cleaner according to the embodiment includes at least one cover forming an appearance of the charging device, a base which is coupled with the cover and includes a terminal unit for charging the robot cleaner, an induction signal generating unit disposed at a side of the cover or the base to transmit a return induction signal to the robot cleaner, and an induction signal guide member disposed at a side of the induction signal generating unit to enhance a docking performance of the robot cleaner by improving linearity of the induction signal. The charging device according to the embodiment can guide the path for the return of the robot cleaner and recharge the robot cleaner stably.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2015Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Bong-Ju Kim, In-Bo Shim, Ji-Hoon Sung, Byung-Doo Yim, Sung-Guen Kim