Seoul, South Korea

Nam-Gi Lee

This inventor holds 7 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications and 4 EPO patents. Top assignee: Lg Electronics Inc.. Active years: 2008-2013.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Nam-Gi Lee. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/nam-gi-lee-zntwy2ue

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 7 

% Patents Active = 57.1

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.7

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 36(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Seoul, KR (2008 - 2013)
  • Pohang-si, KR (2013)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2008-2013

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7 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations by Inventor Nam-Gi Lee

Introduction

Nam-Gi Lee is a prominent inventor based in Seoul, South Korea. He has made significant contributions to the field of refrigeration technology, holding a total of 7 patents. His innovative designs focus on enhancing the functionality and reliability of ice dispensers and refrigerators.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is for an auger in an ice bin and a refrigerating machine having the same. This invention features an auger designed to rotate multiple spiral-shaped transfer blades, allowing for efficient ice transfer. The design ensures that a specific amount of ice can be dispensed without overwhelming the user, while also preventing ice from being crushed during transfer. Another notable patent involves a refrigerator that includes a hot water supply unit, which heats water and supplies it outside the refrigerator in response to a start signal. This technology enhances user convenience by integrating hot water functionality into the refrigerator.

Career Highlights

Nam-Gi Lee is currently employed at LG Electronics Inc., a leading company in the electronics and home appliance industry. His work at LG has allowed him to develop and patent innovative solutions that improve everyday appliances.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Nam-Gi Lee has collaborated with talented individuals such as Seong-Jae Kim and Yong-Su Kim. These collaborations have contributed to the advancement of technology in the refrigeration sector.

Conclusion

Nam-Gi Lee's contributions to refrigeration technology exemplify the impact of innovative thinking in everyday appliances. His patents not only enhance functionality but also improve user experience, showcasing the importance of continuous innovation in the industry.

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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