Seongnam, South Korea

Bon-Chang Koo

This inventor holds 15 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application and 1 EPO patent. Top assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Kia Corporation. Active years: 2007-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Bon-Chang Koo. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/bon-chang-koo

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 15 

% Patents Active = 86.7

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.1

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 5(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Hwaseong-si, KR (2007)
  • Gyeonggi-do, KR (2019 - 2022)
  • Seongnam-si, KR (2016 - 2023)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2007-2026

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15 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Bon-Chang Koo: Innovator in Automotive Technology

Introduction

Bon-Chang Koo is a prominent inventor based in Seongnam, South Korea. He has made significant contributions to the field of automotive technology, holding a total of 15 patents. His work focuses on enhancing vehicle performance and diagnostics, particularly in valve control systems and exhaust management.

Latest Patents

Among his latest innovations is a patent for a method of verifying continuously variable valve duration (CVVD) location learning results. This system includes a controller that determines whether a learning value in the CVVD system needs verification during various hardware and learning value abnormalities. The controller can switch from learning value verification to re-learning control when necessary. Another notable patent is for an EHC line leakage diagnosis method, which allows for the diagnosis of exhaust line leaks without operating the engine, thus preventing the generation of exhaust gas.

Career Highlights

Bon-Chang Koo has worked with leading automotive companies, including Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas, contributing to advancements in vehicle technology.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Koo has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Jung-Sup Byun and Hyun Hong Kim. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that has led to the development of groundbreaking automotive technologies.

Conclusion

Bon-Chang Koo's contributions to automotive technology through his patents and collaborations highlight his role as a key innovator in the industry. His work continues to influence advancements in vehicle performance and diagnostics.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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