Dong Hoon Nam

This inventor holds 18 USPTO granted patents and 13 published patent applications and 2 EPO patents. Top assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Kia Corporation. Active years: 2018-2025.

USPTO Granted Patents = 18 (Patent Applications = 13)

% Patents Active = 100.0

EPO Patents = 2 (Patent Applications = 4)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.3

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 6(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Gyeonggi-do, KR (2019)
Whasung-Si, KR (2019)
Suwon-si, KR (2018 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

18 out of 20,217

Hyundai Motor Company

patents

8 out of 8,093

Kia Motors Corporation

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

patents

7. 1 out of 2,248

Korea Institute of Science and Technology

patents

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2018-2025

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18 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12460775 - Hydrogen storage system (2025-11-04),

2. 12460774 - Fuel storage system and method for detecting residual quantity of fuel (2025-11-04),

3. 12385674 - Hydrogen compression system (2025-08-12),

4. 12338949 - Hydrogen storage device (2025-06-24),

5. 12319572 - Hydrogen storage composite material and manufacturing method thereof (2025-06-03),

6. 12275639 - Method for preparing hydrogen gas (2025-04-14),

7. 12181048 - Apparatus and method for assembling solid hydrogen storage system (2024-12-31),

8. 11761713 - Heat conduction fin and solid state hydrogen storage device having same (2023-09-19),

9. 11655147 - System and method for generating hydrogen through ammonia adsorption (2023-05-23),

10. 11466814 - Solid hydrogen storage device (2022-10-11),

11. 11431006 - System for supplying hydrogen using waste heat of fuel cell and method for controlling the same (2022-08-30),

12. 11320093 - Heat circulation hydrogen storing method using solid state hydrogen storage material (2022-05-03),

13. 11273425 - Dehydrogenation chemical reactor (2022-03-15),

14. 10826086 - Thermal management system for fuel cell vehicle (2020-11-03),

15. 10581101 - Solid state hydrogen storage device (2020-03-03),

Title: Innovations of Dong Hoon Nam

Introduction

Dong Hoon Nam is a prominent inventor based in Suwon-si, South Korea. He has made significant contributions to the field of hydrogen technology, holding a total of 16 patents. His work focuses on improving energy efficiency and safety in hydrogen storage and compression systems.

Latest Patents

One of his latest innovations is a hydrogen compression system. This system includes a heat pump part that allows a refrigerant to circulate, a hydrogen compression part that compresses hydrogen through repeated heating and cooling, and circulation lines for both refrigerant and cooling fluid. This design minimizes electric power consumption and enhances energy efficiency. Another notable patent is a hydrogen storage device, which features a storage container with two different metal hydride materials. This design effectively stores hydrogen at varying pressures, enhancing safety and reliability by restraining excessive pressure rises within the storage container.

Career Highlights

Dong Hoon Nam has worked with notable companies in the automotive industry, including Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to apply his innovative ideas in practical applications, contributing to advancements in hydrogen technology.

Collaborations

He has collaborated with talented individuals such as Hoon Mo Park and Kyung Moon Lee, further enriching his work and expanding the impact of his inventions.

Conclusion

Dong Hoon Nam's contributions to hydrogen technology through his patents and collaborations highlight his role as a key innovator in the field. His work not only advances energy efficiency but also enhances safety in hydrogen storage and compression systems.