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Suwon, South Korea

Hyung-Kyoon Kim

This inventor holds 10 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.. Active years: 2000-2008.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Hyung-Kyoon Kim. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/hyung-kyoon-kim

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 10

% Patents Active = 30.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.2

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 85(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Seoul, KR (2000)
  • Suwon, KR (2002 - 2008)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal10 out of 132,108 
 
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
 patents

Years Active: 2000-2008

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10 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 7322065 - Washing machine and method of controlling the same (2008-01-29),
2. 7171828 - Washing machine (2007-02-06),
3. 7171714 - Method of controlling a washing machine (2007-02-06),
4. 7146671 - Method of controlling washing machine (2006-12-12),
5. 7047583 - Washing machine and method of controlling the same (2006-05-23),
6. 6986271 - Washing machine (2006-01-17),
7. 6874191 - Washing machine and controlling method thereof (2005-04-05),
8. 6789404 - Washing machine and controlling method therof (2004-09-14),
9. 6370926 - Washing machine (2002-04-16),
10. 6043950 - Apparatus of controlling disk drive during initial stages of wake-up (2000-03-28),

Title: Innovations by Hyung-Kyoon Kim

Introduction

Hyung-Kyoon Kim is a prominent inventor based in Suwon, South Korea. He has made significant contributions to the field of home appliances, particularly in washing machine technology. With a total of 10 patents, his work has greatly influenced the efficiency and functionality of modern washing machines.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is a disinfecting washing machine and method of controlling the same. This innovative washing machine includes a disinfecting liquid dispenser, a drive unit, and a control unit. The disinfecting liquid dispenser supplies a disinfecting liquid to disinfect laundry. The drive unit outputs first and second voltages to determine the concentration of the disinfecting liquid. The control unit detects the concentration of the disinfecting liquid and controls the drive unit to maintain the concentration within a preset range. Another notable patent is a method of controlling a washing machine. This method executes a washing process with a wobbling device. It alternates the operation of causing a washboard to wobble and rotating a spin-drying tub during the washing process. This technique ensures that both upper and lower laundry are uniformly washed, thus improving cleaning performance and preventing entangled laundry from being rinsed.

Career Highlights

Hyung-Kyoon Kim is currently employed at Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., where he continues to innovate and develop new technologies. His work has been instrumental in enhancing the user experience and efficiency of household appliances.

Collaborations

He has collaborated with notable coworkers such as Sang-Yeon Pyo and Chan-Woo Park, contributing to various projects that aim to improve washing machine technology.

Conclusion

Hyung-Kyoon Kim's contributions to the field of washing machines demonstrate his commitment to innovation and excellence. His patents reflect a deep understanding of consumer needs and technological advancements in home appliances.

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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