Ji Duk Kim

Title: Ji Duk Kim and Disc Cartridge Innovations.

Introduction

Ji Duk Kim is an inventor based in Seoul, South Korea, associated with LG Electronics Inc. His patent work includes two inventions focused on disc cartridge design and usability.

Latest Patents

Kim’s listed patents address ways to protect and access discs while making them easier to load and remove.

- **Disc cartridge.** This invention describes a cartridge with a lower housing that includes a window for a recorder or reader to access the disc’s read-out surface. An upper housing holds the disc between the two housings and has a portion that rotates upward to allow the disc to be ejected.

- **Disc cartridge assembly.** This design combines upper and lower cases with a rotating ring that receives the disc’s outer edge. A shutter opens or closes the drive-access window as the ring rotates, while an exposure window reveals the disc’s label face. The assembly is designed to support use both as a cartridge and as a standalone disc.

Career Highlights

Kim’s listed portfolio comprises 2 patents. The inventions demonstrate a focus on disc-handling mechanisms, including cartridge protection, drive access, and convenient loading and unloading.

Collaborations

Kim’s listed coworkers include In Seop Eom and Jin Yong Kim. His work is associated with LG Electronics Inc.

Conclusion

Ji Duk Kim’s patent work centers on practical disc cartridge designs that combine protection with easier access and handling.