This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Lg Electronics Inc.. Active years: 2001.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2001
Title: In Hwan Lee: Inventor of an Optical Disk Guide Apparatus.
Introduction
In Hwan Lee is an inventor associated with Anyang, South Korea, and LG Electronics Inc. His work includes a patent for an optical disk playback system designed to prevent disks from being inserted incorrectly.
Latest Patents
Lee’s listed patent is “Disk Guide Apparatus for Optical Disk Playback System to Prevent Misinsertions.” The apparatus uses a pinion gear with at least one non-toothed portion, two guide plates with gear portions that engage the pinion, and a spring that restores the plates elastically. Its design helps prevent erroneous disk insertion and supports loading and unloading with fewer parts. The patent describes a simplified structure intended to ease assembly, reduce production costs, and improve workability. Lee is credited with 1 patent in the information provided.
Career Highlights
Lee’s patent reflects an engineering focus on practical improvements to optical disk playback equipment. By combining the gear, guide plates, and spring in a compact mechanism, the design addresses both reliable disk handling and manufacturing considerations.
Collaborations
Lee is associated with LG Electronics Inc. His listed coworkers include Tae Hyoung Kim and Seong Sik Kang.
Conclusion
In Hwan Lee’s optical disk guide apparatus illustrates how a relatively simple mechanical design can help prevent misinsertions while supporting efficient assembly and disk handling.
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