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Seongnam, South Korea

Dong Kyu Jang

This inventor holds 11 USPTO granted patents and 5 published patent applications. Top assignee: Livsmed Inc.. Active years: 2021-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Dong Kyu Jang. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/dong-kyu-jang

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 11 

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.6

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 32(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Seongnam-si, KR (2021 - 2022)
  • Seoul, KR (2022)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal11 out of 103 
 
Livsmed Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2021-2025

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11 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12419708 - Robot arm for surgery (2025-09-23),
2. 12414788 - End tool of surgical instrument and surgical instrument including the same (2025-09-16),
3. 12390266 - End tool of surgical instrument and electrocauterization surgical instrument comprising same (2025-08-19),
4. 12137999 - Methods for laparoscopic surgery with assist robot and controlling methods for laparoscopic surgery system with assist robot (2024-11-12),
5. D952447 - Pulley for surgical instrument (2022-05-24),
6. D951445 - Trocar for surgical instrument (2022-05-10),
7. D951442 - Handle for surgical instrument (2022-05-10),
8. D951073 - Pulley for surgical instrument (2022-05-10),
9. 11278302 - End tool of surgical instrument and surgical instrument including the same (2022-03-22),
10. D938018 - Surgical instrument (2021-12-07),
11. 11129637 - Instrument for surgery (2021-09-28),

Title: The Innovative Contributions of Dong Kyu Jang

Introduction

Dong Kyu Jang is a prominent inventor based in Seongnam-si, South Korea. He has made significant contributions to the field of surgical robotics, holding a total of 11 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the precision and effectiveness of minimally invasive surgical procedures.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a revolutionary robot arm designed for surgery. This robot arm features a modular structure that allows for a yaw axis of an active arm to be rotatable relative to a setup arm, which is inclined with respect to a roll axis of the surgical instrument. This innovative design prevents the gimbal lock phenomenon, enabling the configuration of various remote centers of motion (RCMs) and allowing for multiple entry angles. Another notable patent is for a surgical instrument that includes an end tool designed to intuitively match the motion of a manipulation portion. This instrument features an end tool with various degrees of freedom, a manipulation portion that facilitates intuitive control, and a driving force transmission portion that ensures the end tool operates as intended.

Career Highlights

Dong Kyu Jang is currently associated with Livsmed Inc., where he continues to develop cutting-edge technologies in the medical field. His work has garnered attention for its potential to improve surgical outcomes and patient safety.

Collaborations

He collaborates with talented individuals such as Jung Joo Lee and Hee Jin Kim, who contribute to the innovative projects at Livsmed Inc. Their teamwork enhances the development of advanced surgical instruments and robotic systems.

Conclusion

Dong Kyu Jang's contributions to surgical robotics exemplify the impact of innovation in medicine. His patents reflect a commitment to improving surgical techniques and patient care through technology.

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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