Changwon, South Korea

Ju-Hyun Kim

This inventor holds 15 USPTO granted patents, plus 3 CIPO patents and 4 EPO patents, primarily in Refrigeration Technology. Top assignees: Lg Electronics Inc., Seoul National University. Active years: 2005-2018.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Ju-Hyun Kim. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/ju-hyun-kim-qvc35ksc

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

Calculating rank

% Patents Active = 46.7



Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.0

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 73(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Kyeongnam, KR (2005)
  • Gyeongsangnam-do, KR (2013)
  • Seoul, KR (2010 - 2014)
  • Jinhae-si, KR (2014 - 2016)
  • Changwon, KR (2006 - 2018)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2005-2018

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Areas of Expertise:
Ice Making Device
Supercooling Compartment
Refrigerator Design
Mobile Terminal
Rotating Input Device
Polyurethane Foam
Non-Freezing Compartment
Stent Technology
15 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations of Ju-Hyun Kim

Introduction

Ju-Hyun Kim is a prominent inventor based in Changwon, South Korea. He has made significant contributions to the field of refrigeration technology, holding a total of 15 patents. His innovative designs focus on improving the efficiency and functionality of ice-making devices in refrigerators.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is for a refrigerator featuring an ice-making device in which an ice tray rotates upside down in a tray accommodating portion. This design includes a case with an opening on one side, allowing for easy insertion and withdrawal of the tray accommodation portion. The ice tray, which contains water to be frozen into ice cubes, is coupled to the case through an accommodation portion coupling unit. This innovation addresses the conventional issue of having to carry each ice tray separately. Additionally, the design minimizes water overflow by transmitting external forces, such as hand trembling, through the tray accommodation portion.

Another notable patent involves a refrigerator with an ice-making device where the ice tray is detachably coupled. Similar to the previous design, it features a case with an opening and a tray accommodation portion. Water is poured onto the ice tray while it is accommodated in the tray accommodation portion, and then it is mounted to the case. This design also aims to solve the problem of carrying individual ice trays and reduces the risk of water overflow.

Career Highlights

Ju-Hyun Kim has worked with notable companies such as LG Electronics Inc. and has been associated with Seoul National University. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his expertise in refrigeration technology and innovation.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Ju-Hyun Kim has collaborated with talented individuals, including Cheol-Hwan Kim and Gwi-Nan Hwang.

Conclusion

Ju-Hyun Kim's innovative contributions to refrigeration technology, particularly in ice-making devices, have significantly advanced the field. His patents reflect a commitment to solving practical problems and enhancing user experience in everyday 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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