Patents by Inventor Un Sek Kim

Un Sek 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: 7135254
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-layered, UV-cured polymer electrolyte and lithium secondary battery comprising the same, wherein the polymer electrolyte comprises: A) a separator layer formed of polymer electrolyte, PP, PE, PVdF or non-woven fabric, wherein the separator layer having two surfaces; B) at least one gelled polymer electrolyte layer located on at least one surface of the separator layer comprising: a) polymer obtained by curing ethyleneglycoldi(meth)acrylate oligomer of the formula (I) by UV irradiation: CH2?CR1COO(CH2CH2O)nCOCR2?CH2 wherein, R1 and R2 are independently hydrogen or methyl group, and n is a integer of 3–20; and b) at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of PVdF-based polymer, PAN-based polymer, PMMA-based polymer and PVC-based polymer; and C) organic electrolyte solution in which lithium salt is dissolved in a solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: Korea Institute of Science and Technologies
    Inventors: Kyung-Suk Yun, Byung-Won Cho, Won-Il Cho, Hyung-Sun Kim, Un-Sek Kim, Hee-Woo Rhee, Yong-Tae Kim
  • Patent number: 7097943
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a UV-cured multi-component polymer blend electrolyte, lithium secondary battery and their fabrication method, wherein the UV-cured multi-component polymer blend electrolyte, comprises: A) function-I polymer obtained by curing ethyleneglycoldi-(meth)acrylate oligomer of formula 1 by UV irradiation, CH2?CR1COO(CH2CH2O)nCOCR2?CH2 (1) wherein, R1 and R2 are independently a hydrogen or methyl group, and n is an integer of 3-20; B) function-II polymer selected from the group consisting of PAN-based polymer, PMMA-based polymer and mixtures thereof; C) function-III polymer selected from the group consisting of PVdF-based polymer, PVC-based polymer and mixtures thereof; and D) organic electrolyte solution in which lithium salt is dissolved in a solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Korea Institute of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Byung-Won Cho, Won-Il Cho, Hyung-Sun Kim, Un-Sek Kim, Hee-Woo Rhee, Yong-Tae Kim, Min-Kyu Song
  • Publication number: 20050221194
    Abstract: The present invetion relates to a UV-cured multi-component polymer blend electrolyte, lithium secondary battery and their fabrication method, wherein the UV-cured multi-component polymer blend electrolyte, comprises: A) function-I polymer obtained by curing ethyleneglycoldi-(meth)acrylate oligomer of formula 1 by UV irradiation, CH2?CR1COO(CH2CH2O)nCOCR2?CH2 (1) wherein,R1 and R2 are independently a hydrogen or methyl group, and n is an integer of 3-20;B) function-II polymer selected from the group consisting of PAN-based polymer, PMMA-based polymer and mixtures thereof; C) function-III polymer selected from the group consisting of PVdF-based polymer, PVC-based polymer and mixtures thereof; and D) organic electrolyte solution in which lithium salt is dissolved in a solvent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Publication date: October 6, 2005
    Inventors: Byung-Won Cho, Won-Il Cho, Hyung-Sun Kim, Un-Sek Kim, Hee-Woo Rhee, Yong-Tae Kim, Min-Kyu Song
  • Patent number: 6896706
    Abstract: A carbon anode active material for lithium secondary battery comprising a cluster or thin film layer of a metal or metal oxide coated onto the surface of the carbon active material, a preparation method thereof, and a metal-carbon hybrid electrode and a lithium secondary battery comprising the same. The carbon active material is prepared through a gas suspension spray coating method. An electrode comprising the carbon active material according to the present invention shows excellent conductivity, high rate charge/discharge characteristics, cycle life characteristics and electrode capacity close to theoretical value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Assignee: Korea Institute of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Joong Kee Lee, Byung Won Cho, Won Il Cho, Joo Man Woo, Hyung Sun Kim, Un Sek Kim, Dalkeun Park
  • Publication number: 20030180623
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-layered, UV-cured polymer electrolyte and lithium secondary battery comprising the same, wherein the polymer electrolyte comprises: A) a separator layer formed of polymer electrolyte, PP, PE, PVdF or non-woven fabric, wherein a the separator layer having two surfaces; B) at least one gelled polymer electrolyte layer located on at least one surface of the separator layer comprising: a) polymer obtained by curing ethyleneglycoldi(meth)acrylate oligomer of the formula (I) by UV irradiation: CH2═CR1COO(CH2CH2O)nCOCR2═CH2 wherein, R1 and R2 are independently hydrogen or methyl group, and n is a integer of 3-20; and b) at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of PVdF-based polymer, PAN-based polymer, PMMA-based polymer and PVC-based polymer; and C) organic electrolyte solution in which lithium salt is dissolved in a solvent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2003
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventors: Kyung-Suk Yun, Byung-Won Cho, Won-Il Cho, Hyung-Sun Kim, Un-Sek Kim, Hee-Woo Rhee, Yong-Tae Kim
  • Publication number: 20030138698
    Abstract: A carbon anode active material for lithium secondary battery comprising a cluster or thin film layer of a metal or metal oxide coated onto the surface of the carbon active material, a preparation method thereof, and a metal-carbon hybrid electrode and a lithium secondary battery comprising the same. The carbon active material is prepared through a gas suspension spray coating method. An electrode comprising the carbon active material according to the present invention shows excellent conductivity, high rate charge/discharge characteristics, cycle life characteristics and electrode capacity close to theoretical value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2002
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Applicant: Korea Institute of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Joong Kee Lee, Byung Won Cho, Won Il Cho, Joo Man Woo, Hyung Sun Kim, Un Sek Kim, Dalkeun Park
  • Patent number: 6355380
    Abstract: A homogeneous solid polymer alloy electrolyte comprises a total 100 weight % of mixture of (a) from 5 to 90 weight % comprising one of polyacrylonitrile-based (PAN-based) solid polymers and poly(methyl methacrylate)-based (PMMA-based) solid polymers which have superior adhesion and ion conductivity, (b) from 5 to 80 weight % comprising one of poly(vinylidene fluoride)-based (PVdF-based) solid polymers and the PMMA-based solid polymers which have superior compatibility with an organic solvent electrolyte, (c) from 5 to 80 weight % comprising one of poly(vinyl chloride)-based (PVC-based) solid polymers and the PVdF-based solid polymers which have superior mechanical strength. The solid polymer alloy electrolyte has superior ion conductivity, compatibility with an organic solvent and mechanical strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2002
    Assignee: Korea Institute of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Kyung Suk Yun, Byung Won Cho, Won Il Cho, Chi Hum Paik, Hyung Sun Kim, Un Sek Kim