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).
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Patent number: 11229332Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 13, 2018Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: 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
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Publication number: 20190008337Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2018Publication date: January 10, 2019Applicant: 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
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Patent number: 10105022Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 3, 2014Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: 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
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Patent number: 10085603Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 1, 2015Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: 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
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Publication number: 20160081521Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2015Publication date: March 24, 2016Applicant: 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
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Patent number: 9254069Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 3, 2014Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: 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
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Publication number: 20150059118Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Applicant: 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
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Publication number: 20150059122Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Applicant: 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
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Patent number: 8926723Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 21, 2010Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Tak-Soo Kim
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Publication number: 20140215753Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Tak Soo KIM, Cheol Ho CHOI, Jun Won SEO, Jin Ho LEE, Keon Soo CHOI
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Patent number: 8763201Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 9, 2010Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tak-Soo Kim, Keon-soo Choi, Young-Jun Cho
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Patent number: 8728186Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 31, 2012Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tak Soo Kim, Cheol Ho Choi, Jun Won Seo, Jin Ho Lee, Keon Soo Choi
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Patent number: 8728188Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 9, 2010Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tak Soo Kim, Keon Soo Choi, Young Jun Cho
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Patent number: 8591615Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 28, 2010Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tak-Soo Kim, Joo-Seok Jeong
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Publication number: 20130055691Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2012Publication date: March 7, 2013Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tak Soo Kim, Cheol Ho Choi, Jun Won Seo, Jin Ho Lee, Keon Soo Choi
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Patent number: 8344562Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 18, 2010Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Tak-Soo Kim
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Publication number: 20120233971Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2010Publication date: September 20, 2012Inventor: Tak-Soo Kim
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Patent number: 8187355Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 2, 2009Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tak-Soo Kim, Young-Jun Cho, Kyong-Hui Jeon
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Publication number: 20120047858Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2010Publication date: March 1, 2012Inventors: Tak Soo Kim, Keon Soo Choi, Young Jun Cho
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Publication number: 20120047683Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2010Publication date: March 1, 2012Inventors: Tak-Soo Kim, Keon-soo Choi, Young-Jun Cho