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Gyeonggi, South Korea

Kyu-Hyun Lee

This inventor holds 15 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Choongwae Pharma Corporation, Lg Electronics Inc.. Active years: 1999-2016.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Kyu-Hyun Lee. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/kyu-hyun-lee

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 15

% Patents Active = 86.7

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.9

ph-index = 8

Forward Citations = 190(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Suwon, KR (2002 - 2003)
  • Kyunggi-do, KR (1999 - 2006)
  • Hwaseong-si, KR (2014 - 2016)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal13 out of 132,108 
 
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 25 
 
Choongwae Pharma Corporation
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 51,830 
 
Lg Electronics Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 1999-2016

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15 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 9443734 - Semiconductor memory devices and manufacturing methods thereof (2016-09-13),
2. 8729675 - Semiconductor device having line-type trench to define active region and method of forming the same (2014-05-20),
3. 7153727 - Semiconductor device and method of manufacturing the same (2006-12-26),
4. 6777812 - Semiconductor devices having protected plug contacts and upper interconnections (2004-08-17),
5. 6730975 - DRAM device (2004-05-04),
6. 6607983 - Method of processing a defect source at a wafer edge region in a semiconductor manufacturing (2003-08-19),
7. 6607955 - Method of forming self-aligned contacts in a semiconductor device (2003-08-19),
8. 6602773 - Methods of fabricating semiconductor devices having protected plug contacts and upper interconnections (2003-08-05),
9. 6485743 - Method and composition of an oral preparation of itraconazole (2002-11-26),
10. 6451651 - Method of manufacturing DRAM device invention (2002-09-17),
11. 6432795 - Method of fabricating a cylindrical capacitor storage node having HSG silicon on inner wall thereof in a semiconductor device (2002-08-13),
12. 6337275 - Method for forming a self aligned contact in a semiconductor device (2002-01-08),
13. 6235623 - Methods of forming integrated circuit contact holes using blocking layer patterns (2001-05-22),
14. 6168992 - Methods for forming electrodes including sacrificial layers (2001-01-02),
15. 5990998 - Active matrix liquid crystal display and related method (1999-11-23),

Title: Inventor Profile: Kyu-Hyun Lee

Introduction

Kyu-Hyun Lee is a distinguished inventor based in Kyunggi-do, South Korea, known for his significant contributions to the field of semiconductor technology. With a remarkable portfolio of 15 patents, he has established himself as a prominent figure in the innovation landscape.

Latest Patents

Among his latest inventions are innovative semiconductor memory devices and their manufacturing methods. One notable patent entails a semiconductor memory device featuring a substrate that defines cell and peripheral areas. This invention incorporates a first gate insulating layer on the peripheral area and a poly gate layer, forming a combined stack that is absent from the cell area.

Another significant patent is for a semiconductor device characterized by line-type trenches that define the active region and its method of formation. This design includes multiple parallel-trenches and intersect-trenches that create confined active regions, along with lower and upper conductive lines that facilitate data storage functionality.

Career Highlights

Kyu-Hyun Lee has made substantial strides in his career, particularly during his time at leading companies in the electronics sector. His work at Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and LG Electronics Inc. has been pivotal in advancing semiconductor technologies, making invaluable contributions to the industry.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Kyu-Hyun Lee has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Byung-Jun Park and Yoon-Soon Chun. These collaborations have further enhanced the innovation process, allowing for the exchange of ideas and fostering a creative research environment.

Conclusion

Kyu-Hyun Lee exemplifies the spirit of innovation through his dedication to the advancement of semiconductor technologies. With his impressive patent portfolio and collaborations with industry leaders, he continues to drive forward the boundaries of what is possible in the field of electronics. His work not only contributes to technological progress but also inspires future generations of inventors.

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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