Patents by Inventor Yeong Kyun Kim

Yeong Kyun 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: 11278249
    Abstract: Disclosed are an intraoral sensor and an X-ray imaging system. The intraoral sensor includes a sensor panel, a circuit unit, a memory, a battery, a casing, a first connector, and a power terminal. The X-ray imaging system includes a docking station with the intraoral sensor docked thereto, the docking station configured to provide a second connector connected to the first connector to perform at least one function of receiving the image signal stored in the memory, and charging the battery, or includes a transmission cable detachably connected to the intraoral sensor, and configured to provide a third connector connected to the first connector to transmit the image signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignees: RAYENCE Co., Ltd., VATECH EWOO Holdings Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tae Woo Kim, Yu Sung Jeon, Yeong Kyun Kim, Jung Do Kim
  • Patent number: 10786336
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a combined model scanning and oral cavity scanning apparatus. The combined model scanning and oral cavity scanning apparatus includes an optical three-dimensional measurement unit configured to generate light, acquire intraoral shape information, and acquire model shape information, a data processor configured to generate three-dimensional tooth data, a data transmission unit configured to transmit the three-dimensional tooth data, a main body accommodating the optical three-dimensional measurement unit, the data processor, and the data transmission unit, and at least two intraoral scanning tips configured to be alternately detachable to the main body and provide light paths, wherein the at least two intraoral scanning tips includes a model scanning tip for scanning a dental model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignees: VATECH Co., Ltd., VATECH EWOO Holdings Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: An O Moon, Yeong Kyun Kim
  • Patent number: 10772586
    Abstract: Disclosed are a backscattered ray shielding mechanism and a portable X-ray generating device comprising the same. The backscattered ray shielding mechanism according to the present invention is mounted on a portable X-ray generating hand-held device to emit X-rays and blocking backscattered X-rays during X-ray emission and includes a lead-free lightweight shielding member, which is detachably or foldably mounted as a convertible form on an X-ray emitting unit of the portable X-ray generating device and partially supported by the X-ray emitting unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignees: VATECH Co., Ltd., VATECH EWOO Holdings Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yeong Kyun Kim, Tae Woo Kim, Min Seok Yun
  • Patent number: 10687775
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a cephalometric X-ray image acquisition device. More particularly, the present invention relates to a cephalometric X-ray image acquisition device capable of providing a three-dimensional facial optical image and a cephalometric X-ray image of a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignees: VATECH Co., Ltd., VATECH EWOO Holdings Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yeong Kyun Kim, Tae Woo Kim, Sung Il Choi
  • Patent number: 10674988
    Abstract: Disclosed are a charging cradle and a portable radiography device including the same, which is capable of displaying the residual battery capacity when the portable radiography device is being charged and even when not being charged and, more specifically, displaying the possible number of times of radiography in real time by using the residual battery capacity, such that a user can exactly determine when to charge. The portable radiography device includes a radiography device main body having a rechargeable battery, a first communication unit provided in the main body to transmit battery charging state information, a charging cradle configured to receive external power to supply charging power to the battery, a second communication unit provided in the charging cradle to receive the battery charging state information from the first communication unit, and a display unit provided in the charging cradle to display the battery charging state information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignees: VATECH Co., Ltd., VATECH EWOO Holdings Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yeong Kyun Kim, Tae Woo Kim
  • Patent number: 10617373
    Abstract: Disclosed is a dental X-ray imaging apparatus having a radiographing housing so as to provide a stable radiographing environment to an examinee. The dental X-ray radiographing apparatus includes a radiographing unit including a rotary arm, an X-ray generator, and an X-ray sensor, and a radiographing housing for covering an upper part, an outside and an inside of an operating range of the radiographing unit. The imaging apparatus further includes a lifter configured to move the radiographing housing, and a handle frame disposed at a lower part of the radiographing housing with a variable height and including a chin rest, wherein the lifter moves the radiographing housing such that the distance between the chin rest and the radiographing housing is constant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignees: VATECH Co., Ltd., VATECH EWOO Holdings Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Byung Jun Ahn, Jung In Lee, Yeong Kyun Kim, Chi Taek Oh
  • Publication number: 20200038154
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a combined model scanning and oral cavity scanning apparatus. The combined model scanning and oral cavity scanning apparatus includes an optical three-dimensional measurement unit configured to generate light, acquire intraoral shape information, and acquire model shape information, a data processor configured to generate three-dimensional tooth data, a data transmission unit configured to transmit the three-dimensional tooth data, a main body accommodating the optical three-dimensional measurement unit, the data processor, and the data transmission unit, and at least two intraoral scanning tips configured to be alternately detachable to the main body and provide light paths, wherein the at least two intraoral scanning tips includes a model scanning tip for scanning a dental model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Applicants: VATECH Co., Ltd., VATECH EWOO Holdings Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: An O MOON, Yeong Kyun KIM
  • Patent number: 10456097
    Abstract: Disclosed is an X-ray generation apparatus for intra-oral X-ray imaging, a guide holder, and an X-ray imaging system comprising the same. The X-ray generation apparatus includes a body and a plurality of X-ray sources disposed in different positions of the body, and configured to irradiate X-rays to a field of view, wherein the body moves along a predetermined trajectory for the field of view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignees: VATECH Co., Ltd., VATECH EWOO Holdings Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yeong Kyun Kim, Tae Woo Kim, Sung Il Choi
  • Publication number: 20190027262
    Abstract: The present invention relates to radiation-shielding clothing for limiting the radiation exposure of radiographers and assistants at the time of radiography by using a lightweight lead-free sheet shielding X-rays, the radiation-shielding clothing including: a top main body including a torso portion; and a shielding sheet, at least a part thereof being capable of being coupled to or detached from the top main body using attachment and detachment means, wherein the shielding sheet contains a substrate of a resin material and tungsten or tungsten oxide powder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2017
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Applicants: VATECH Co., Ltd., VATECH EWOO Holdings Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Min-seok YUN, Yeong Kyun KIM, Hyunsuk KIM
  • Publication number: 20190015066
    Abstract: Disclosed are a charging cradle and a portable radiography device including the same, which is capable of displaying the residual battery capacity when the portable radiography device is being charged and even when not being charged and, more specifically, displaying the possible number of times of radiography in real time by using the residual battery capacity, such that a user can exactly determine when to charge. The portable radiography device includes a radiography device main body having a rechargeable battery, a first communication unit provided in the main body to transmit battery charging state information, a charging cradle configured to receive external power to supply charging power to the battery, a second communication unit provided in the charging cradle to receive the battery charging state information from the first communication unit, and a display unit provided in the charging cradle to display the battery charging state information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2017
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Applicants: VATECH Co., Ltd., VATECH EWOO Holdings Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yeong Kyun KIM, Tae Woo KIM
  • Publication number: 20180344267
    Abstract: Disclosed are a backscattered ray shielding mechanism and a portable X-ray generating device comprising the same. The backscattered ray shielding mechanism according to the present invention is mounted on a portable X-ray generating hand-held device to emit X-rays and blocking backscattered X-rays during X-ray emission and includes a lead-free lightweight shielding member, which is detachably or foldably mounted as a convertible form on an X-ray emitting unit of the portable X-ray generating device and partially supported by the X-ray emitting unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2016
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Applicants: VATECH Co., Ltd., VATECH EWOO Holdings Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yeong Kyun KIM, Tae Woo KIM, Min Seok YUN
  • Publication number: 20180344278
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a cephalometric X-ray image acquisition device. More particularly, the present invention relates to a cephalometric X-ray image acquisition device capable of providing a three-dimensional facial optical image and a cephalometric X-ray image of a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2016
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Applicants: VATECH Co., Ltd., VATECH EWOO Holdings Co.? Ltd.
    Inventors: Yeong Kyun KIM, Tae Woo KIM, Sung Il CHOI
  • Patent number: 10098718
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a dental scanner holding apparatus and a dental scanner system including the same. The apparatus may include a holding unit configured to have a dental scanner held therein, a holding detection unit configured to detect whether the dental scanner has been held in the holding unit, a humidity detection unit configured to detect humidity within the holding unit, a control unit configured to generate a sterilization signal based on a result of the detection of the holding detection unit regarding whether the dental scanner has been held in the holding unit and to generate a dehumidification signal based on the humidity detected by the humidity detection unit, an ultraviolet sterilization unit configured to radiate ultraviolet rays into the holding unit in response to the sterilization signal, and a ventilation unit configured to send air into the holding unit in response to the dehumidification signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignees: VATECH Co., Ltd., VATECH EWOO Holdings Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yeong Kyun Kim, An O Moon
  • Publication number: 20180263580
    Abstract: Disclosed are an intraoral sensor and an X-ray imaging system. The intraoral sensor includes a sensor panel, a circuit unit, a memory, a battery, a casing, a first connector, and a power terminal. The X-ray imaging system includes a docking station with the intraoral sensor docked thereto, the docking station configured to provide a second connector connected to the first connector to perform at least one function of receiving the image signal stored in the memory, and charging the battery, or includes a transmission cable detachably connected to the intraoral sensor, and configured to provide a third connector connected to the first connector to transmit the image signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Applicants: Rayence Co., Ltd., VATECH EWOO Holdings Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tae Woo KIM, Yu Sung JEON, Yeong Kyun KIM, Jung Do KIM
  • Publication number: 20180070896
    Abstract: The present invention provides an intraoral sensor device comprising: a sensor module containing a sensor panel; and a light-emitting device for radiating visible light or an infrared ray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2016
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Applicants: Rayence Co., Ltd., VATECH EWOO Holdings Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yeong Kyun KIM, Tae Woo KIM
  • Publication number: 20170319308
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a combined model scanning and oral cavity scanning apparatus. The combined model scanning and oral cavity scanning apparatus includes an optical three-dimensional measurement unit configured to generate light, acquire intraoral shape information , and acquire model shape information, a data processor configured to generate three-dimensional tooth data, a data transmission unit configured to transmit the three-dimensional tooth data, a main body accommodating the optical three-dimensional measurement unit, the data processor, and the data transmission unit, and at least two intraoral scanning tips configured to be alternately detachable to the main body and provide light paths, wherein the at least two intraoral scanning tips includes a model scanning tip for scanning a dental model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2015
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicants: Vatech Co., Ltd., Vatech Ewood Holdings Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: An O MOON, Yeong Kyun KIM
  • Publication number: 20170319158
    Abstract: Disclosed is a dental X-ray imaging apparatus having a radiographing housing so as to provide a stable radiographing environment to an examinee. The dental X-ray radiographing apparatus includes a radiographing unit including a rotary arm, an X-ray generator, and an X-ray sensor, and a radiographing housing for covering an upper part, an outside and an inside of an operating range of the radiographing unit. The imaging apparatus further includes a lifter configured to move the radiographing housing, and a handle frame disposed at a lower part of the radiographing housing with a variable height and including a chin rest, wherein the lifter moves the radiographing housing such that the distance between the chin rest and the radiographing housing is constant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicants: VATECH Co., Ltd., VATECH EWOO Holdings Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Byung Jun AHN, Jung In LEE, Yeong Kyun KIM, Chi Taek OH
  • Publication number: 20170311911
    Abstract: Disclosed is an X-ray generation apparatus for intra-oral X-ray imaging, a guide holder, and an X-ray imaging system comprising the same. The X-ray generation apparatus includes a body and a plurality of X-ray sources disposed in different positions of the body, and configured to irradiate X-rays to a field of view, wherein the body moves along a predetermined trajectory for the field of view.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicants: VATECH Co., Ltd., VATECH EWOO Holdings Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yeong Kyun KIM, Tae Woo KIM, Sung Il CHOI
  • Publication number: 20170100225
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a dental scanner holding apparatus and a dental scanner system including the same. The apparatus may include a holding unit configured to have a dental scanner held therein, a holding detection unit configured to detect whether the dental scanner has been held in the holding unit, a humidity detection unit configured to detect humidity within the holding unit, a control unit configured to generate a sterilization signal based on a result of the detection of the holding detection unit regarding whether the dental scanner has been held in the holding unit and to generate a dehumidification signal based on the humidity detected by the humidity detection unit, an ultraviolet sterilization unit configured to radiate ultraviolet rays into the holding unit in response to the sterilization signal, and a ventilation unit configured to send air into the holding unit in response to the dehumidification signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2015
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Applicants: VATECH Co., Ltd., VATECH EWOO Holdings Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yeong Kyun KIM, An O MOON
  • Patent number: 8844138
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a dental prosthesis is disclosed. The method includes a first step of photographing a patient's mouth with a dental cone beam CT, a second step of converting CT data photographed at the first step into a CAD file, a third step of designing a shape of the dental prosthesis with the CAD file using CAD software, a fourth step of correcting the shape of the designed prosthesis using occlusion simulation software, a fifth step of converting the shape of the prosthesis which is designed finally into manufacturing data, and a sixth step of transmitting the manufacturing data to a dental prosthesis manufacturing machine, thus manufacturing the dental prosthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Vatech. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jae Doc Kim, Yeong Kyun Kim, Sung Kuk Kim, Heon Joo Kim, Jae Yun Park