Patents by Inventor Sung-min Chi

Sung-min Chi 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: 9598726
    Abstract: A method for amplifying a nucleic acid amplification in the presence of an ionic liquid that suppresses an inhibitor of nucleic acid amplification, particularly when in a biological material, and a composition useful for performing the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sung-hong Kwon, Sung-min Chi, Kyu-youn Hwang, Joon-ho Kim, Sun-ok Jung, Sung-ouk Jung, Won-jong Jung
  • Patent number: 9244014
    Abstract: Provided are a multi-channel fluorescence detecting module and a nucleic acid analysis system including the multi-channel fluorescence detecting module. The nucleic acid analysis system includes: a plurality of loaders configured to accommodate a plurality of cartridges respectively, the cartridges comprising microfluidic devices; a transfer module including a linear actuator, the linear actuator including a movable unit configured to move linearly; and a fluorescence detecting module fixed to the movable unit, the fluorescence detecting module being configured to emit excitation light to the cartridges and detect fluorescence emitted from samples on the cartridges. The loaders are arranged in a row in a linearly moving direction of the movable unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kyung-ho Kim, Won-seok Chung, Sung-min Chi, Joon-ho Kim, Kak Namkoong, Chin-sung Park
  • Patent number: 9200315
    Abstract: Provided is a reagent container that can maintain stability of a reagent for a long period of time, a method of preparing the reagent container, a method of storing the reagent, and microfluidic systems for conducting cell binding, lysis, nucleic acid extraction, and amplification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sung-ouk Jung, Sung-min Chi, Soo-kwan Lee, Sung-hong Kwon, Joon-ho Kim, Kak Namkoong, Chin-sung Park, Kyu-youn Hwang
  • Publication number: 20150037876
    Abstract: Provided are a multi-channel fluorescence detecting module and a nucleic acid analysis system including the multi-channel fluorescence detecting module. The nucleic acid analysis system includes: a plurality of loaders configured to accommodate a plurality of cartridges respectively, the cartridges comprising microfluidic devices; a transfer module including a linear actuator, the linear actuator including a movable unit configured to move linearly; and a fluorescence detecting module fixed to the movable unit, the fluorescence detecting module being configured to emit excitation light to the cartridges and detect fluorescence emitted from samples on the cartridges. The loaders are arranged in a row in a linearly moving direction of the movable unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kyung-ho Kim, Won-seok Chung, Sung-min Chi, Joon-ho Kim, Kak Namkoong, Chin-sung Park
  • Publication number: 20140154688
    Abstract: Provided is a reagent container that can maintain stability of a reagent for a long period of time, a method of preparing the reagent container, a method of storing the reagent, and microfluidic systems for conducting cell binding, lysis, nucleic acid extraction, and amplification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Sung-ouk JUNG, Sung-min Chi, Soo-kwan Lee, Sung-hong Kwon, Joon-ho Kim, Kak Namkoong, Chin-sung Park, Kyu-youn Hwang
  • Publication number: 20140030719
    Abstract: A method for amplifying a nucleic acid amplification in the presence of an ionic liquid that suppresses an inhibitor of nucleic acid amplification, particularly when in a biological material, and a composition useful for performing the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventors: Sung-hong KWON, Sung-min CHI, Kyu-youn HWANG, Joon-ho KIM, Sun-ok JUNG, Sung-ouk JUNG, Won-jong JUNG
  • Patent number: 8551759
    Abstract: An oligomer probe array having improved reaction yield is provided. The oligomer probe array includes a substrate, an immobilization layer on the substrate, a plurality of nano particles coupled with a surface of the immobilization layer, and a plurality of oligomer probes coupled with surfaces of the nano particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jung-hwan Hah, Sung-min Chi, Kyoung-seon Kim, Won-sun Kim, Han-ku Cho, Sang-jun Choi, Man-hyoung Ryoo
  • Patent number: 8546130
    Abstract: An oligomer probe array with improved signal-to-noise ratio includes a substrate, a plurality of probe cell active regions formed on or in the substrate, with each of the plurality of probe cell active regions having a substantially planar surface and being coupled with at least one oligomer probe with own sequence, and a probe cell isolation region defining the probe cell active regions and having no functional groups for coupling with the oligomer probes on a surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jung-hwan Hah, Sung-min Chi, Kyoung-seon Kim, Won-sun Kim
  • Publication number: 20130052690
    Abstract: A primer or primer pair comprising a 3?-photolabile group, and a method of amplifying nucleic acids with controlled polymerization using the primer or primer pair, as well as related compositions, kits, and device for amplifying nucleic acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sung-min CHI, Sung-ouk JUNG, Sun-ok JUNG, Joon-ho KIM
  • Publication number: 20120208723
    Abstract: An oligomer probe array with improved signal-to-noise ratio and desired detection sensitivity even when a reduced design rule is employed includes a substrate, a plurality of probe cell active regions formed on or in the substrate, each of the plurality of probe cell active regions having a three-dimensional surface and being coupled with at least one oligomer probe with its own sequence, and a probe cell isolation region defining the probe cell active regions and having no functional groups for coupling with the oligomer probes on a surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventors: Jung-hwan HAH, Sung-min CHI, Kyoung-seon KIM, Won-sun KIM
  • Publication number: 20120077683
    Abstract: A kit and method for predicting cytarabine sensitivity of patients having acute myeloid leukemia are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dae-soon SON, Kyu-sang LEE, Sung-ouk JUNG, Sung-min CHI, Kyung-hee PARK, Won-seok CHUNG, Jong-suk CHUNG, Dong-hwan KIM, Jhin-gook KIM, In-suk SOHN, Sin-ho JUNG
  • Publication number: 20110304849
    Abstract: A device for calibrating an optical scanner includes a substrate; and a pattern disposed on the substrate, the pattern comprising a photoresist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sung-min CHI, Sung-ouk JUNG, Myoung-soon KIM, Jeo-young SHIM, Tae-han JEON
  • Patent number: 8034747
    Abstract: A photolabile compound, an oligomer probe array, and a substrate for oligomer probe array comprising the same, and a manufacturing method of the same are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sung-min Chi, Jung-hwan Hah, Kyoung-seon Kim, Won-sun Kim, Man-hyoung Ryoo
  • Publication number: 20110195869
    Abstract: An apparatus for synthesizing a microarray probe, the apparatus including a capillary nozzle, and a method of synthesizing a microarray probe by using the apparatus. The probe is efficiently synthesized by using the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Myoung-soon KIM, Sung-ouk JUNG, Sung-min CHI, Sang-yup AHN
  • Patent number: 7994097
    Abstract: A microarray, a substrate for a microarray and more productive methods of fabricating the microarray and the substrate are provided. The microarray includes a substrate divided into a first region and a second region; a plurality of linkers represented by formula 1 or 2: wherein X is a site coupled to the substrate, R is a hydroxyl, aldehyde, carboxyl, amino, amide, thiol, halo, epoxy, or sulfonate group, m is an integer in the range of 3 to 16, p is an integer in the range of 1 to 30, and q is an integer in the range of 1 to 15, directly coupled to the substrate in the first region but not coupled to the substrate in the second region; and a plurality of probes coupled to the respective linkers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sun-Ok Jung, Song-Jun Choi, Man-Hyoung Ryoo, Sung-Min Chi, Jung-Hwan Hah, Kyoung-Seon Kim, Won-Sun Kim
  • Patent number: 7935519
    Abstract: A DNA chip includes a substrate, at least one first electrode and at least one second electrode on the substrate, the first electrode and the second electrode being opposite to and separated from each other, multiple oligonucleotide probes, one end of the oligonucleotide probes being immobilized on the first electrode, and a charge-carrier transport layer on the second electrode, the charge-carrier layer contacting an other end of the oligonucleotide probes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Won-sun Kim, Sung-min Chi, Jung-hwan Hah, Kyoung-seon Kim
  • Patent number: 7713634
    Abstract: A non-linear silicon compound is provided. The non-linear silicon compound may be a non-linear aromatic compound used as a linker for manufacturing an oligomer probe array. The non-linear silicon compound may reduce self-aggregation so as to form a stable and uniform monolayer. As a result, upon hybridization analysis, the fluorescent intensity may be increased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sung-min Chi, Jung-hwan Hah, Kyoung-seon Kim, Won-sun Kim, Sang-jun Choi, Man-hyoung Ryoo
  • Patent number: 7667032
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a microarray includes providing a substrate having a surface that is immobilized with a functional group protected with an acid-labile protecting group and capable of coupling with an oligomer probe, providing a photoacid generator onto the substrate, disposing on the substrate an imprint template comprising a convex region and a plurality of concave regions surrounding the convex region so that the convex region contacts with or is adjacent to an upper surface of the substrate to define a plurality of reaction zones by the upper surface of the substrate and the convex region and the concave regions of the imprint template, exposing one or more of the reaction zones to light so that an acid is generated by the photoacid generator in the one or more exposed reaction zones and a functional group in the one or more exposed reaction zones is deprotected by the acid, and providing an oligomer probe onto the substrate so that the oligomer probe couples with the deprotected functional group
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jung-hwan Hah, Sung-min Chi, Kyoung-seon Kim, Won-sun Kim
  • Patent number: 7566773
    Abstract: Provided is a substrate for an oligomer probe array to which a photolabile material having an acetylene derivative is directly attached or attached via a linker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sung-min Chi, Jung-hwan Hah, Kyoung-seon Kim, Won-sun Kim, Sang-jun Choi, Man-hyoung Ryoo
  • Publication number: 20090137426
    Abstract: A microarray, a substrate for a microarray and more productive methods of fabricating the microarray and the substrate are provided. The microarray includes a substrate divided into a first region and a second region; a plurality of linkers represented by formula 1 or 2: wherein X is a site coupled to the substrate, R is a hydroxyl, aldehyde, carboxyl, amino, amide, thiol, halo, epoxy, or sulfonate group, m is an integer in the range of 3 to 16, p is an integer in the range of 1 to 30, and q is an integer in the range of 1 to 15, directly coupled to the substrate in the first region but not coupled to the substrate in the second region; and a plurality of probes coupled to the respective linkers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2008
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sun-Ok Jung, Song-Jun Choi, Man-Hyoung Ryoo, Sung-Min Chi, Jung-Hwan Hah, Kyoung-Seon Kim, Won-Sun Kim