Patents by Inventor Tak-soo Kim

Tak-soo 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: 11229332
    Abstract: A vacuum cleaner that includes a first cleaner module and a second cleaner module that is removably coupled to the first cleaner module. The first cleaner module includes a first body and a first dust collection unit, and the second cleaner module includes a second body and a second dust collection unit. Thus, when done in an upright mode, cleaning can be done with a sufficiently great suction force. When done in a handy mode after the second cleaner module is separated, cleaning can be easily done using the second cleaner module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Tae Woon Lim, Tae Gwang Kim, Jeong Hee Cho, Tak Soo Kim, Dong Hun Yoo, Byung Jo Lee, Yun Won Jung
  • Publication number: 20190008337
    Abstract: A vacuum cleaner that includes a first cleaner module and a second cleaner module that is removably coupled to the first cleaner module. The first cleaner module includes a first body and a first dust collection unit, and the second cleaner module includes a second body and a second dust collection unit. Thus, when done in an upright mode, cleaning can be done with a sufficiently great suction force. When done in a handy mode after the second cleaner module is separated, cleaning can be easily done using the second cleaner module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tae Woon LIM, Tae Gwang KIM, Jeong Hee CHO, Tak Soo KIM, Dong Hun YOO, Byung Jo LEE, Yun Won JUNG
  • Patent number: 10105022
    Abstract: A vacuum cleaner that includes a first cleaner module and a second cleaner module that is removably coupled to the first cleaner module. The first cleaner module includes a first body and a first dust collection unit, and the second cleaner module includes a second body and a second dust collection unit. Thus, when done in an upright mode, cleaning can be done with a sufficiently great suction force. When done in a handy mode after the second cleaner module is separated, cleaning can be easily done using the second cleaner module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tae Woon Lim, Tae Gwang Kim, Jeong Hee Cho, Tak Soo Kim, Dong Hun Yoo, Byung Jo Lee, Yun Won Jung
  • Patent number: 10085603
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a vacuum cleaner including a first cleaning module to perform a cleaning of a floor and a second cleaning module detachably coupled to the first cleaning module and configured to perform a cleaning in a handheld manner while detached from the first cleaning module, wherein the second cleaning module includes a connecting pipe to deliver inlet force to an inlet of the first cleaning module while connected to the first cleaning module, a handle connected to one side of the connecting pipe, having an inside space, and provided in a shape in which a rear surface thereof is open, a connecting hose connecting the connecting pipe to a dust collector, and a connector having a hose support provided to support the connecting hose, and to connect the connecting pipe to the connecting hose, and the hose support is disposed to support the connecting hose rounded along an inner side of the handle in a state that the connector is coupled to an inside space of the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONIC CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tak Soo Kim, Joo Seok Jeong, Oh Kyu Kwon, Dong Houn Yang, Dong Hun Yoo, Sang-Woo Lee, Yun Won Jung
  • Publication number: 20160081521
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a vacuum cleaner including a first cleaning module to perform a cleaning of a floor and a second cleaning module detachably coupled to the first cleaning module and configured to perform a cleaning in a handheld manner while detached from the first cleaning module, wherein the second cleaning module includes a connecting pipe to deliver inlet force to an inlet of the first cleaning module while connected to the first cleaning module, a handle connected to one side of the connecting pipe, having an inside space, and provided in a shape in which a rear surface thereof is open, a connecting hose connecting the connecting pipe to a dust collector, and a connector having a hose support provided to support the connecting hose, and to connect the connecting pipe to the connecting hose, and the hose support is disposed to support the connecting hose rounded along an inner side of the handle in a state that the connector is coupled to an inside space of the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tak Soo KIM, Joo Seok JEONG, Oh Kyu KWON, Dong Houn YANG, Dong Hun YOO, Sang-Woo LEE, Yun Won JUNG
  • Patent number: 9254069
    Abstract: A vacuum cleaner that includes an upright main body, an upright fan motor generating a suction force, and a wheel assembly that is mounted on the upright main body and guides movement and rotation of the upright main body. The upright main body includes a first housing that is installed on the wheel assembly so as to be rotatable in a leftward/rightward direction, and a second housing that is installed in the first housing so as to be rotatable in a forward/backward direction. The vacuum cleaner can be moved and rotated by freely moving an extension frame extending upward from the second housing in forward, backward, leftward, and rightward directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tae Gwang Kim, Tak Soo Kim, Oh Kyu Kwon, Dong Hun Yoo, Joo Seok Jeong, Tae Woon Lim, Byung Jo Lee, Yun Won Jung, Jeong Hee Cho, Jung Hoon Hong
  • Publication number: 20150059118
    Abstract: A vacuum cleaner that includes a first cleaner module and a second cleaner module that is removably coupled to the first cleaner module. The first cleaner module includes a first body and a first dust collection unit, and the second cleaner module includes a second body and a second dust collection unit. Thus, when done in an upright mode, cleaning can be done with a sufficiently great suction force. When done in a handy mode after the second cleaner module is separated, cleaning can be easily done using the second cleaner module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tae Woon Lim, Tae Gwang Kim, Jeong Hee Cho, Tak Soo Kim, Dong Hun Yoo, Byung Jo Lee, Yun Won Jung
  • Publication number: 20150059122
    Abstract: A vacuum cleaner that includes an upright main body, an upright fan motor generating a suction force, and a wheel assembly that is mounted on the upright main body and guides movement and rotation of the upright main body. The upright main body includes a first housing that is installed on the wheel assembly so as to be rotatable in a leftward/rightward direction, and a second housing that is installed in the first housing so as to be rotatable in a forward/backward direction. The vacuum cleaner can be moved and rotated by freely moving an extension frame extending upward from the second housing in forward, backward, leftward, and rightward directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tae Gwang KIM, Tak Soo Kim, Oh Kyu Kwon, Dong Hun Yoo, Joo Seok Jeong, Tae Woon Lim, Byung Jo Lee, Yun Won Jung, Jeong Hee Cho, Jung Hoon Hong
  • Patent number: 8926723
    Abstract: A dust collecting apparatus having a dust removing unit. The dust collecting apparatus includes a first cyclone unit which rotates air introduced from outside to separate dust from the air; a second cyclone unit including a second centrifugal separation chamber into which dust discharged from the first cyclone unit is introduced, and second cyclone discharge pipe for passage of air discharged from the second centrifugal separation chamber; a filter assembly including a filter member arranged in the upper portion of the second cyclone unit to separate fine dust from air discharged from the second cyclone unit; and a dust removing unit which separates dust from the filter member, wherein the dust separated from the filter member passes through the second cyclone discharge pipe and is collected in the second centrifugal separation chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Tak-Soo Kim
  • Publication number: 20140215753
    Abstract: A vacuum cleaner provided with a dust separating apparatus which has an improved aesthetic quality and has an increased size without increasing the height of the vacuum cleaner. The dust-separating apparatus is easily detachable with respect to a vacuum cleaner body, and is provided with a cover that is easily detachable when dirt collected in the dust collecting compartment is discarded. The vacuum cleaner includes a first cyclone part and a second cyclone part, and a first dust collecting compartment configured to collect dirt separated from the first cyclone part is formed at a lower side of the first cyclone part and the second cyclone part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tak Soo KIM, Cheol Ho CHOI, Jun Won SEO, Jin Ho LEE, Keon Soo CHOI
  • Patent number: 8763201
    Abstract: A vacuum cleaner having a dust removing apparatus includes a main body in which a dust collecting unit is disposed, a filter disposed inside the dust collecting unit, the dust removing apparatus to dust off the filter, a rotating handle that allows the dust removing apparatus to be rotated, the rotating handle disposed in an outer surface of the dust collecting unit, and a body cover in which a rotating-handle exposing hole is formed for the rotating handle to be exposed outside in a state that the dust collecting unit is disposed in the main body, the body cover rotatably disposed at the main body. The vacuum cleaner can remove dust from filter regardless whether the dust collecting unit is disposed in or separated from the main body. The vacuum cleaner also can remove dust from the filter while the vacuum cleaner operates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tak-Soo Kim, Keon-soo Choi, Young-Jun Cho
  • Patent number: 8728186
    Abstract: A vacuum cleaner provided with a dust separating apparatus which has an improved aesthetic quality and has an increased size without increasing the height of the vacuum cleaner. The dust-separating apparatus is easily detachable with respect to a vacuum cleaner body, and is provided with a cover that is easily detachable when dirt collected in the dust collecting compartment is discarded. The vacuum cleaner includes a first cyclone part and a second cyclone part, and a first dust collecting compartment configured to collect dirt separated from the first cyclone part is formed at a lower side of the first cyclone part and the second cyclone part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tak Soo Kim, Cheol Ho Choi, Jun Won Seo, Jin Ho Lee, Keon Soo Choi
  • Patent number: 8728188
    Abstract: Disclosed is a dust-collecting apparatus with a packing member. The disclosed dust-collecting apparatus for separating dust from introduced air comprises: a dust-collecting receptacle with an open bottom; a dust discharge cover arranged at the bottom of the dust-collecting receptacle such that that the dust discharge cover can be opened/closed; and a packing member for sealing the dust-collecting receptacle and the dust discharge cover, wherein the packing member presses the dust discharge cover in the direction of opening the dust discharge cover. Thus, the dust discharge cover can be opened from the bottom of the dust-collecting receptacle in an easier manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tak Soo Kim, Keon Soo Choi, Young Jun Cho
  • Patent number: 8591615
    Abstract: A dust collecting apparatus for a vacuum cleaner is provided. The dust collecting apparatus includes a centrifugal separating portion, a dust receptacle to collect dust which is separated by the centrifugal separating portion and a filter portion having a filter unit separating dust from an air current discharged from the centrifugal separating portion. The filtering portion further includes a dust removing unit to detach the filter dust caught in the filter unit, and a dust discharge member to move the filter dust to an upstream of the centrifugal separating portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tak-Soo Kim, Joo-Seok Jeong
  • Publication number: 20130055691
    Abstract: A vacuum cleaner provided with a dust separating apparatus which has an improved aesthetic quality and has an increased size without increasing the height of the vacuum cleaner. The dust-separating apparatus is easily detachable with respect to a vacuum cleaner body, and is provided with a cover that is easily detachable when dirt collected in the dust collecting compartment is discarded. The vacuum cleaner includes a first cyclone part and a second cyclone part, and a first dust collecting compartment configured to collect dirt separated from the first cyclone part is formed at a lower side of the first cyclone part and the second cyclone part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tak Soo Kim, Cheol Ho Choi, Jun Won Seo, Jin Ho Lee, Keon Soo Choi
  • Patent number: 8344562
    Abstract: A fan motor apparatus for a vacuum cleaner is provided. The fan motor apparatus may include a fan motor, an outer casing surrounding at least a part of the fan motor, wherein the outer casing includes a discharge portion having a discharge port; and, a noise-absorbent member is supported by the discharge port such that the port is closed, wherein the noise-absorbent member changes its shape to form a leakage space when internal exhaust pressure of the fan motor exceeds a predetermined degree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Tak-Soo Kim
  • Publication number: 20120233971
    Abstract: A dust collecting apparatus having a dust removing unit. The dust collecting apparatus includes a first cyclone unit which rotates air introduced from outside to separate dust from the air; a second cyclone unit including a second centrifugal separation chamber into which dust discharged from the first cyclone unit is introduced, and second cyclone discharge pipe for passage of air discharged from the second centrifugal separation chamber; a filter assembly including a filter member arranged in the upper portion of the second cyclone unit to separate fine dust from air discharged from the second cyclone unit; and a dust removing unit which separates dust from the filter member, wherein the dust separated from the filter member passes through the second cyclone discharge pipe and is collected in the second centrifugal separation chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventor: Tak-Soo Kim
  • Patent number: 8187355
    Abstract: A filter assembly for a vacuum cleaner is provided, and the filter assembly comprises a discharge grill formed on a discharge passage, a filter member mounted on the discharge grill, and a gasket member that is detachably connected between the discharge grill and the filter member and seals a space between the discharge grill and the filter member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tak-Soo Kim, Young-Jun Cho, Kyong-Hui Jeon
  • Publication number: 20120047858
    Abstract: Disclosed is a dust-collecting apparatus with a packing member. The disclosed dust-collecting apparatus for separating dust from introduced air comprises: a dust-collecting receptacle with an open bottom; a dust discharge cover arranged at the bottom of the dust-collecting receptacle such that that the dust discharge cover can be opened/closed; and a packing member for sealing the dust-collecting receptacle and the dust discharge cover, wherein the packing member presses the dust discharge cover in the direction of opening the dust discharge cover. Thus, the dust discharge cover can be opened from the bottom of the dust-collecting receptacle in an easier manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventors: Tak Soo Kim, Keon Soo Choi, Young Jun Cho
  • Publication number: 20120047683
    Abstract: A vacuum cleaner having a dust removing apparatus includes a main body in which a dust collecting unit is disposed, a filter disposed inside the dust collecting unit, the dust removing apparatus to dust off the filter, a rotating handle that allows the dust removing apparatus to be rotated, the rotating handle disposed in an outer surface of the dust collecting unit, and a body cover in which a rotating-handle exposing hole is formed for the rotating handle to be exposed outside in a state that the dust collecting unit is disposed in the main body, the body cover rotatably disposed at the main body. The vacuum cleaner can remove dust from filter regardless whether the dust collecting unit is disposed in or separated from the main body. The vacuum cleaner also can remove dust from the filter while the vacuum cleaner operates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventors: Tak-Soo Kim, Keon-soo Choi, Young-Jun Cho