Patents by Inventor Tong Jin Kim

Tong Jin 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).

  • Self configuring multiple element portable electronic device
    Patent number: 7257430
    Abstract: A self configuring multiple element portable electronic device (100) and method is provided. The device comprises at least a first electronic element (104) and a second electronic element (106) and a joint (112) connecting the first electronic element and the second electronic element, with the joint allowing movement in more than one plane of the first electronic element in relation to the second electronic element, wherein the self configuring multiple element portable electronic device is capable of self configuring an operational mode based on a relative position of the first electronic element with respect to the second electronic element. The method comprises the steps of detecting a relative position of the first electronic element relative to the second electronic element, and selecting an operational mode of the device based on the relative position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Vitaly Lenchik, Casey Hill, David Kilp, Kevin Baker, John Jennings, Tong Jin Kim, Michael D. Prince
  • Abrading mechanisms
    Patent number: 6935936
    Abstract: Hand held abrading tools are disclosed. The abrading tools include clamping mechanisms to quickly and reliably secure sanding paper, bristled sheets, polishing cloths, and the like, to the tool, while at the same time providing the operator with increased agility and ability to reach relatively hard to reach or oddly shaped surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: Newell Operating Company
    Inventors: Matthew G. Goulet, Craig S. Serio, Michael M. Potempa, Brian S. Potempa, Tong Jin Kim, Michael H. Reedy, Michael D. Prince
  • Self configuring multiple element portable electronic device
    Publication number: 20040203485
    Abstract: A self configuring multiple element portable electronic device (100) and method is provided. The device comprises at least a first electronic element (104) and a second electronic element (106) and a joint (112) connecting the first electronic element and the second electronic element, with the joint allowing movement in more than one plane of the first electronic element in relation to the second electronic element, wherein the self configuring multiple element portable electronic device is capable of self configuring an operational mode based on a relative position of the first electronic element with respect to the second electronic element. The method comprises the steps of detecting a relative position of the first electronic element relative to the second electronic element, and selecting an operational mode of the device based on the relative position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2002
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventors: Vitaly Lenchik, Casey Hill, David Kilp, Kevin Baker, John Jennings, Tong Jin Kim, Michael D. Prince
  • Transcription foot control
    Patent number: D450661
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Assignee: Dictaphone Corporation
    Inventors: Sandor F. Weisz, Thomas J. Pendleton, Tong Jin Kim, Mark Colbert, Jeff Collier
  • Stapler
    Patent number: D515893
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: Acco Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: David P. Adams, Michael Prince, Tong Jin Kim, Michael Reedy, Ki Bok Song, Jeff Mathison
  • Utensil handle
    Patent number: D452632
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2002
    Assignee: World Kitchen, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Prince, Tong Jin Kim, Richard L. Sassone, John E. Armando, Nicolaus Bruns, III
  • Utensil handle
    Patent number: D452996
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2002
    Assignee: World Kitchen, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Prince, Tong Jin Kim, Richard L. Sassone, John E. Armando, Nicolaus Bruns, III
  • Stapler
    Patent number: D522825
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: ACCO Brands USA LLC
    Inventors: David P. Adams, Michael Prince, Tong Jin Kim, Michael Reedy, Ki Bok Song, Jeff Mathison
  • Utensil handle
    Patent number: D456209
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: World Kitchen, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Prince, Tong Jin Kim, Richard L. Sassone, John E. Armando, Nicolaus Bruns, III
  • Door for air filter apparatus
    Patent number: D540930
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: American Standard International Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Herschel Reedy, Stephen Craig Pennington, Tong Jin Kim, J. Mark Hagan
  • Toaster
    Patent number: D552918
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products Inc.
    Inventors: Tong Jin Kim, Taiwon Choi, Jeff Mathison, Augusto Picozza
  • Toaster
    Patent number: D552919
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Tong Jin Kim, Taiwon Choi, Jeff Mathison, Augusto Picozza
  • Toaster
    Patent number: D553421
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Tong Jin Kim, Taiwon Choi, Jeff Mathison, Augusto Picozza
  • Toaster
    Patent number: D554932
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Tong Jin Kim, Taiwon Choi, Jeff Mathison, Augusto Picozza
  • Toaster
    Patent number: D554933
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Tong Jin Kim, Taiwon Choi, Jeff Mathison, Augusto Picozza
  • Stapler
    Patent number: D557092
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: ACCO Brands USA LLC
    Inventors: Mark Harris, Bikramjeet S. Sohi, Roland Sudmalis, Tong Jin Kim
  • Stapler
    Patent number: D567609
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: ACCO Brands USA LLC
    Inventors: Roland Sudmalis, Balaji Kandasamy, Mark Harris, Tong Jin Kim, Michael Reedy
  • Medallion and housing for a barrier movement operator
    Patent number: D486841
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Reedy, Tong Jin Kim, Michael D. Prince
  • Toaster
    Patent number: D572071
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Assignee: Sunbeam Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Tong Jin Kim, Taiwon Choi, Jeff Mathison, Augusto Picozza
  • Medallion and housing for a barrier movement operator
    Patent number: D493477
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Assignee: The Chamberlian Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Reedy, Tong Jin Kim