Patents by Inventor Woong Yong Choi

Woong Yong Choi 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).

  • Publication number: 20180181023
    Abstract: A developing cartridge is disposed in an image forming apparatus. The developing cartridge includes a developing portion; a toner storing portion; a partition wall positioned between the developing portion and the toner storing portion and provided with a toner supply section; a first agitating member inside the developing portion; and a second agitating member inside the toner storing portion, wherein at least one of the first agitating member and the second agitating member comprises an elastic member to be in contact with the partition wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Applicant: S-PRINTING SOLUTION CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ho-jin JANG, Jong-in KIM, Seong-woong YANG, Woong-yong CHOI, Jin-hwa HONG
  • Patent number: 9658571
    Abstract: A developing device includes: a photosensitive body on which an electrostatic latent image is formed; a development chamber; a development roller that faces the photosensitive body and transfers toner to the electrostatic latent image; a supply roller that supplies toner from the development chamber to the development roller; and an agitating member that is disposed under the supply roller in the development chamber and agitates the toner that is in the development chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: S-PRINTING SOLUTION CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jong-in Kim, Dong-uk Kim, Seung-gweon Lee, Woong-yong Choi
  • Patent number: 9651894
    Abstract: Provided is a developer cartridge attachable to and detachable from a main body of an image forming apparatus. The developer cartridge includes: a memory unit including a contact portion moved to a first position hidden inside the developer cartridge and a second position protruding outside the developer cartridge; an operating portion configured to move the contact portion to the first position and the second position; an outlet configured to discharge a developer; and a first shutter having an opening position and a closing position for opening and closing the outlet and moved to the closing position and the opening position when the contact portion is moved to the first position and the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dong-uk Kim, Jong-in Kim, Chan-su Park, Ki-hyun Yoo, Woong-yong Choi
  • Publication number: 20160357126
    Abstract: Provided is a developer cartridge attachable to and detachable from a main body of an image forming apparatus. The developer cartridge includes: a memory unit including a contact portion moved to a first position hidden inside the developer cartridge and a second position protruding outside the developer cartridge; an operating portion configured to move the contact portion to the first position and the second position; an outlet configured to discharge a developer; and a first shutter having an opening position and a closing position for opening and closing the outlet and moved to the closing position and the opening position when the contact portion is moved to the first position and the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dong-uk KIM, Jong-in KIM, Chan-su PARK, Ki-hyun YOO, Woong-yong CHOI
  • Patent number: 9465357
    Abstract: A cartridge that is attached to or detached from a main body of an image forming apparatus. The cartridge includes a memory unit that includes a contact portion via which the cartridge is connected to the main body and is connected to the main body to transmit information of the cartridge to the main body. The contact portion is moved to a first position at which the contact portion is hidden inside the cartridge and a second position at which the contact portions is protruded out of the cartridge to be connected to a connection portion provided in the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ji-won Moon, Ho-jin Jang, Woong-yong Choi, Oh-dug Kwon, Yun-kyu Sim, Jong-in Kim
  • Publication number: 20160103403
    Abstract: A developing device includes: a photosensitive body on which an electrostatic latent image is formed; a development chamber; a development roller that faces the photosensitive body and transfers toner to the electrostatic latent image; a supply roller that supplies toner from the development chamber to the development roller; and an agitating member that is disposed under the supply roller in the development chamber and agitates the toner that is in the development chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: Jong-in KIM, Dong-uk KIM, Seung-gweon LEE, Woong-yong CHOI
  • Publication number: 20150261181
    Abstract: A cartridge that is attached to or detached from a main body of an image forming apparatus. The cartridge includes a memory unit that includes a contact portion via which the cartridge is connected to the main body and is connected to the main body to transmit information of the cartridge to the main body. The contact portion is moved to a first position at which the contact portion is hidden inside the cartridge and a second position at which the contact portions is protruded out of the cartridge to be connected to a connection portion provided in the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ji-won Moon, Ho-Jin Jang, Woong-yong Choi, Oh-dug Kwon, Yun-kyu Sim, Jong-in Kim
  • Patent number: 8977162
    Abstract: A developing device that attaches/detaches to/from a main body of an image forming apparatus includes a first frame that supports a photosensitive member, a second frame that supports a developing roller, and a connecting bracket in which a fixed supporter couples to a side portion of the first frame, a flexible supporter that couples to a side portion of the second frame, and an elastic arm connecting the fixed supporter and the flexible supporter to each other to provide an elastic force that may elastically bias the developing roller toward the photosensitive member, are integrally formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong-in Kim, Woong-yong Choi, Dong-uk Kim, Jong-hwa Joo
  • Patent number: 8831474
    Abstract: A developing roller including a housing containing toner; and a developing roller installed in the housing and supplies the toner to an electrostatic latent image formed on a photoconductor, the developing roller including a cylindrical unit in the form of a hollow pipe and a power transmission unit connected to one end of the cylindrical unit and connected to a power transmission member for rotating the developing roller. Both ends of the cylindrical unit are supported by the housing and the power transmission unit is not restricted by the housing. Both ends of the cylindrical unit are supported by the housing and the power transmission unit is not restricted by the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong-hwa Joo, In-cheol Jeon, Woong-yong Choi, Ki-jae Do, Jun-ho Kim, Sang-jin Park, Jong-uk Kim
  • Publication number: 20130129384
    Abstract: A developing device that attaches/detaches to/from a main body of an image forming apparatus includes a first frame that supports a photosensitive member, a second frame that supports a developing roller, and a connecting bracket in which a fixed supporter couples to a side portion of the first frame, a flexible supporter that couples to a side portion of the second frame, and an elastic arm connecting the fixed supporter and the flexible supporter to each other to provide an elastic force that may elastically bias the developing roller toward the photosensitive member, are integrally formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong-in KIM, Woong-yong CHOI, Dong-uk KIM, Jong-hwa JOO
  • Publication number: 20120163879
    Abstract: A developing roller including a housing containing toner; and a developing roller installed in the housing and supplies the toner to an electrostatic latent image formed on a photoconductor, the developing roller including a cylindrical unit in the form of a hollow pipe and a power transmission unit connected to one end of the cylindrical unit and connected to a power transmission member for rotating the developing roller. Both ends of the cylindrical unit are supported by the housing and the power transmission unit is not restricted by the housing. Both ends of the cylindrical unit are supported by the housing and the power transmission unit is not restricted by the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jong-hwa Joo, In-cheol Jeon, Woong-yong Choi, Ki-jae Do, Jun-ho Kim, Sang-jin Park, Jong-uk Kim
  • Patent number: 8126370
    Abstract: Disclosed are a developing unit, in which a developing agent storing part is closed by an agitating member, and an image forming apparatus having the same. The developing unit includes a developing agent storing part to store a developing agent, a developing part connected to the developing agent storing part, and an agitating member rotatably provided in a channel between the developing agent storing part and the developing part to transfer the developing agent stored in the developing agent storing part to the developing part, wherein the channel is closed by the agitating member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Woong Yong Choi, Jong Pil Jun
  • Publication number: 20090245877
    Abstract: Disclosed are a developing unit, in which a developing agent storing part is closed by an agitating member, and an image forming apparatus having the same. The developing unit includes a developing agent storing part to store a developing agent, a developing part connected to the developing agent storing part, and an agitating member rotatably provided in a channel between the developing agent storing part and the developing part to transfer the developing agent stored in the developing agent storing part to the developing part, wherein the channel is closed by the agitating member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Woong Yong CHOI, Jong Pil Jun
  • Patent number: D705349
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Woong-Yong Choi, Dong-Uk Kim, Jong-Hwa Joo
  • Patent number: D706339
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Woong-Yong Choi, Jong-Uk Kim, Jong-Hwa Joo
  • Patent number: D832340
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: S-Printing Solution Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Seong-Woong Yang, Jong-In Kim, Yun-Kyu Shim, Sang-Hoon Lee, Seung-Gweon Lee, Ho-Jin Jang, Woong-Yong Choi, Jin-Hwa Hong
  • Patent number: D833520
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: S-Printing Solution Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Seong-Woong Yang, Jong-In Kim, Yun-Kyu Shim, Sang-Hoon Lee, Seung-Gweon Lee, Ho-Jin Jang, Woong-Yong Choi, Jin-Hwa Hong