Patents by Inventor Yoo Min Park

Yoo Min Park 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: 20230256429
    Abstract: A modular fluidic chip includes a body configured to have at least one flow channel formed in an inside thereof and be connected to another modular fluidic chip to allow the at least one flow channel to communicate with a flow channel provided in the other modular fluidic chip. A fluidic chip capable of performing one function is formed in the form of a module, whereby a fluidic flow system of various structures can be implemented without restriction in shape or size by connecting a plurality of fluidic chips capable of performing different functions as necessary. Through this, various and accurate experimental data can be obtained, and when a specific portion is deformed or damaged, only the fluidic chip corresponding thereto can be replaced, thereby reducing manufacture and maintenance costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Applicant: KOREA ADVANCED INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Seok Jae LEE, Moon Keun LEE, Nam Ho BAE, Tae Jae LEE, Kyoung Gyun LEE, Yoo Min PARK
  • Patent number: 11666902
    Abstract: A modular fluidic chip includes a body configured to have at least one flow channel formed in an inside thereof and be connected to another modular fluidic chip to allow the at least one flow channel to communicate with a flow channel provided in the other modular fluidic chip. A fluidic chip capable of performing one function is formed in the form of a module, whereby a fluidic flow system of various structures can be implemented without restriction in shape or size by connecting a plurality of fluidic chips capable of performing different functions as necessary. Through this, various and accurate experimental data can be obtained, and when a specific portion is deformed or damaged, only the fluidic chip corresponding thereto can be replaced, thereby reducing manufacture and maintenance costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: KOREA ADVANCED INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Seok Jae Lee, Moon Keun Lee, Nam Ho Bae, Tae Jae Lee, Kyoung Gyun Lee, Yoo Min Park
  • Publication number: 20230153993
    Abstract: A method for providing quantitative information for targets and a device using the same according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure are provided. A quantitative information providing method for targets according to the exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure includes flowing a plurality of microdroplets into a chamber or a channel including a detection region acquiring a single layer of microdroplets in which the plurality of microdroplets is present as a single layer, and providing quantitative data of targets based on the single layer image of the microdroplets, and the detection region has a height which is one time to about two times of a diameter of the plurality of microdroplets and is defined as a region in which the plurality of microdroplets is dispersed in a plurality of columns to fill the detection region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: KOREA ADVANCED INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Kyoung Gyun LEE, Seok Jae LEE, Nam Ho BAE, Dong Gee RHO, Tae Jae LEE, Moon Keun LEE, Yoo Min PARK
  • Publication number: 20230153992
    Abstract: Provided are a device for a digital assay of targets according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure and a method using the same. The digital assay method of targets according to the exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure includes acquiring an image for a plurality of microdroplets, predicting at least one region based on the image for the plurality of microdroplets using an artificial neural network-based prediction model configured to segment at least one region among positive microdroplets, negative microdroplets, and atypical microdroplets, with the image for the plurality of microdroplets as an input, determining a number for the plurality of microdroplets based on the at least one region, and providing quantitative data of targets based on the number for the plurality of microdroplets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: KOREA ADVANCED INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Kyoung Gyun LEE, Sung Gap IM, Seok Jae LEE, Youn Seong SONG, Yoo Min PARK, Nam Ho BAE
  • Patent number: 11618018
    Abstract: A modular fluid chip according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a body including at least one first hole which allows fluid to flow therethrough; and a housing receiving the body therein, and including a second hole which corresponds to the at least one first hole and allows the fluid to flow therethrough, and a fluid connection part which is connectable to another modular fluid chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Moon Keun Lee, Seok Jae Lee, Nam Ho Bae, Tae Jae Lee, Kyoung Gyun Lee, Yoo Min Park
  • Patent number: 11313606
    Abstract: A refrigerator that includes: a storage space configured to be cooled by a refrigeration cycle cooling system; a wall defines a boundary of the storage space; a low temperature case that is arranged adjacent to a portion of a first surface of the wall; a thermoelectric element module (TEM) assembly that is configured to supply cool air to the low temperature case; and a TEM accommodating part that protrudes from the first surface of the wall and that accommodates the TEM assembly, wherein the low temperature case includes an opening through which the TEM accommodating part is inserted, and wherein a sealant is provided between the low temperature case and the wall to couple the low temperature case to the first surface of the wall is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Yoo Min Park, Myeongha Yi, Jinho Son
  • Publication number: 20210308672
    Abstract: A modular fluid chip according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a body including at least one first hole which allows fluid to flow therethrough; and a housing receiving the body therein, and including a second hole which corresponds to the at least one first hole and allows the fluid to flow therethrough, and a fluid connection part which is connectable to another modular fluid chip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: Moon Keun LEE, Seok Jae LEE, Nam Ho BAE, Tae Jae LEE, Kyoung Gyun LEE, Yoo Min PARK
  • Publication number: 20210046472
    Abstract: A modular fluidic chip according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a body configured to have at least one flow channel formed in an inside thereof and be connected to another modular fluidic chip to allow the at least one flow channel to communicate with a flow channel provided in the other modular fluidic chip. According to the embodiment of the present disclosure, a fluidic chip capable of performing one function is formed in the form of a module, whereby a fluidic flow system of various structures can be implemented without restriction in shape or size by connecting a plurality of fluidic chips capable of performing different functions as necessary. Through this, various and accurate experimental data can be obtained, and when a specific portion is deformed or damaged, only the fluidic chip corresponding thereto can be replaced, thereby reducing manufacture and maintenance costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Applicant: KOREA ADVANCED INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Seok Jae LEE, Moon Keun LEE, Nam Ho BAE, Tae Jae LEE, Kyoung Gyun LEE, Yoo Min PARK
  • Publication number: 20210002546
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of manufacturing lanthanide fluorescent silica nanoparticles, including a complex synthesis step of synthesizing a silane-lanthanide chelate complex, an emulsion formation step of forming a water-in-oil microemulsion by dispersing micelles, the water-phase core of which is introduced with the silane-lanthanide chelate complex, in an oil-phase solvent, a silica introduction step of introducing a silica precursor into the microemulsion, and a nanoparticle synthesis step of synthesizing fluorescent silica nanoparticles by crosslinking the silica precursor and the silane-lanthanide chelate complex in the micelles. The lanthanide fluorescent silica nanoparticles thus manufactured can be utilized in fluorescence analysis of inorganic materials or bio-derived materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2017
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Applicant: AJOU UNIVERSITY INDUSTRY-ACADEMIC COOPERATION FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Hyun C. YOON, Ka Ram KIM, Yong Duk HAN, Yoo Min PARK, Hyeong Jin CHUN
  • Publication number: 20200340731
    Abstract: A refrigerator that includes: a storage space configured to be cooled by a refrigeration cycle cooling system; a wall defines a boundary of the storage space; a low temperature case that is arranged adjacent to a portion of a first surface of the wall; a thermoelectric element module (TEM) assembly that is configured to supply cool air to the low temperature case; and a TEM accommodating part that protrudes from the first surface of the wall and that accommodates the TEM assembly, wherein the low temperature case includes an opening through which the TEM accommodating part is inserted, and wherein a sealant is provided between the low temperature case and the wall to couple the low temperature case to the first surface of the wall is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventors: Yoo Min PARK, Myeongha YI, Jinho SON
  • Patent number: 10731913
    Abstract: A refrigerator that includes: a storage space configured to be cooled by a refrigeration cycle cooling system; a wall defines a boundary of the storage space; a low temperature case that is arranged adjacent to a portion of a first surface of the wall; a thermoelectric element module (TEM) assembly that is configured to supply cool air to the low temperature case; and a TEM accommodating part that protrudes from the first surface of the wall and that accommodates the TEM assembly, wherein the low temperature case includes an opening through which the TEM accommodating part is inserted, and wherein a sealant is provided between the low temperature case and the wall to couple the low temperature case to the first surface of the wall is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Yoo Min Park, Myeongha Yi, Jinho Son
  • Publication number: 20180187946
    Abstract: A refrigerator that includes: a storage space configured to be cooled by a refrigeration cycle cooling system; a wall defines a boundary of the storage space; a low temperature case that is arranged adjacent to a portion of a first surface of the wall; a thermoelectric element module (TEM) assembly that is configured to supply cool air to the low temperature case; and a TEM accommodating part that protrudes from the first surface of the wall and that accommodates the TEM assembly, wherein the low temperature case includes an opening through which the TEM accommodating part is inserted, and wherein a sealant is provided between the low temperature case and the wall to couple the low temperature case to the first surface of the wall is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Yoo Min PARK, Myeongha YI, Jinho SON
  • Patent number: 9897920
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a sensor for detecting saccharide and manufacturing method thereof and detection method of glycated hemoglobin using the same wherein the sensor for detecting saccharide includes a reactive layer synthesized with hydrogel having a boronic acid-modified 3D mesh structure. A selective and sensitive detection of the glycated protein including glucose or glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in blood through high level of signal may be enabled, and the durability of the sensor for detecting saccharide may be enhanced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignees: LG ELECTRONICS INC., AJOU UNIVERSITY INDUSTRY—ACADEMIC COOPERATION FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Yunhee Ku, Moosub Kim, Yongju Yang, Seung Yeon Song, Kang Sun Lee, Hyun Chul Yoon, Yong Duk Han, Yoo Min Park
  • Publication number: 20160109370
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a sensor for detecting saccharide and manufacturing method thereof and detection method of glycated hemoglobin using the same wherein the sensor for detecting saccharide includes a reactive layer synthesized with hydrogel having a boronic acid-modified 3D mesh structure. A selective and sensitive detection of the glycated protein including glucose or glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in blood through high level of signal may be enabled, and the durability of the sensor for detecting saccharide may be enhanced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Applicants: LG ELECTRONICS INC., AJOU UNIVERSITY INDUSTRY-ACADEMIC COOPERATION FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Yunhee KU, Moosub KIM, Yongju YANG, Seung Yeon SONG, Kang Sun LEE, Hyun Chul YOON, Yong Duk HAN, Yoo Min PARK
  • Patent number: 9228769
    Abstract: A refrigerator includes a main body having a storage chamber, a door provided to the main body, including an outer door and a door liner. The door liner includes support steps, a liner plate, and a seating step that define an installation space. An ice maker is located at least partially in the installation space. A cold air duct is provided in one side of the storage chamber to supply the ice maker with cold air. An ice maker cover is provided having a cold air inlet on a top portion thereof and a viewing window on a lower portion thereof. The viewing window allows the ice maker to be seen from outside of the ice maker cover. An ice bank is removably located below the ice maker to transfer ice received from the ice maker to a dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Myung-Soo Kim, Yoo-Min Park, Oh-Chul Kwon, Jong-Gon Kim, Bon-Young Koo, Young-Hoon Gwak, Hyeon-Po Cho
  • Patent number: 8814285
    Abstract: A refrigerator capable of preventing the drooping of a bin when the bin is pulled out of the storage space is provided. The refrigerator does not need to fit a guide device when users push the bin into the storage space, since the bin is completely separated from the guide device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Yoo-Min Park, Jong-Gon Kim, Young-Hoon Gwak, Bon-Young Koo, Myung-Soo Kim, Hyeon-Po Cho, Oh-Chul Kwon
  • Publication number: 20140083128
    Abstract: A refrigerator includes a main body having a storage chamber, a door provided to the main body, including an outer door and a door liner. The door liner includes support steps, a liner plate, and a seating step that define an installation space. An ice maker is located at least partially in the installation space. A cold air duct is provided in one side of the storage chamber to supply the ice maker with cold air. An ice maker cover is provided having a cold air inlet on a top portion thereof and a viewing window on a lower portion thereof. The viewing window allows the ice maker to be seen from outside of the ice maker cover. An ice bank is removably located below the ice maker to transfer ice received from the ice maker to a dispenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Myung-Soo KIM, Yoo-Min PARK, Oh-Chul KWON, Jong-Gon KIM, Bon-Young KOO, Young-Hoon GWAK, Hyeon-Po CHO
  • Patent number: 8677776
    Abstract: A refrigerator including a main body having a storage chamber, a door provided to the main body to selectively open or close the storage chamber, the door including an outer door defining a front external appearance of the door, and a door liner defining a rear external appearance of the door, the door liner including support steps vertically extending along both sides of the door liner, a liner plate interconnecting the support steps, and a seating step horizontally extending from the door liner, the support steps and the seating step defining an installation space, an ice bank removably located on the door liner, and an ice maker cover located above the ice bank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Myung-Soo Kim, Yoo-Min Park, Oh-Chul Kwon, Jong-Gon Kim, Bon-Young Koo, Young-Hoon Gwak, Hyeon-Po Cho
  • Patent number: 8667809
    Abstract: A refrigerator includes a main body having a storage chamber, a door provided to the main body, including an outer door and a door liner. The door liner includes support steps, a liner plate, and a seating step that define an installation space. An ice maker is located at least partially in the installation space. A cold air duct is provided in one side of the storage chamber to supply the ice maker with cold air. An ice maker cover is provided having a cold air inlet on a top portion thereof and a viewing window on a lower portion thereof. The viewing window allows the ice maker to be seen from outside of the ice maker cover. An ice bank is removably located below the ice maker to transfer ice received from the ice maker to a dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Myung-Soo Kim, Yoo-Min Park, Oh-Chul Kwon, Jong-Gon Kim, Bon-Young Koo, Young-Hoon Gwak, Hyeon-Po Cho
  • Patent number: 8375739
    Abstract: A refrigerator includes a main body having a storage chamber, a door provided to the main body, including an outer door and a door liner. The door liner includes support steps, a liner plate, and a seating step that define an installation space. An ice maker is located at least partially in the installation space. A cold air duct is provided in one side of the storage chamber to supply the ice maker with cold air. An ice maker cover is provided having a cold air inlet on a top portion thereof and a viewing window on a lower portion thereof. The viewing window allows the ice maker to be seen from outside of the ice maker cover. An ice bank is removably located below the ice maker to transfer ice received from the ice maker to a dispenser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Myung-Soo Kim, Yoo-Min Park, Oh-Chul Kwon, Jong-Gon Kim, Bon-Young Koo, Young-Hoon Gwak, Hyeon-Po Cho