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Hwaseong, South Korea

Seung Kyu Kang

This inventor holds 12 USPTO granted patents and 5 published patent applications. Top assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, Kia Motors Corporation. Active years: 2022-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Seung Kyu Kang. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/seung-kyu-kang

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 12 

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.6

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 16(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Hwaseong-si, KR (2022 - 2023)
  • Gyeonggi-do, KR (2023)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal12 out of 20,313 
 
Hyundai Motor Company
 patents
silverMedal6 out of 5,796 
 
Kia Corporation
 patents
bronzeMedal6 out of 8,094 
 
Kia Motors Corporation
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2022-2025

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12 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12451029 - Test dummy and method of verifying a passenger detection system using the same (2025-10-21),
2. 12221045 - Device for restraining passenger in relaxed position for vehicle seat and method for controlling operation thereof (2025-02-11),
3. 12175174 - Apparatus and method of optimizing a restraint specification based on a particle swarm optimization algorithm using impact analysis (2024-12-24),
4. 12145522 - Pedestrian detection system (2024-11-19),
5. 11746574 - Locking mechanism for pillarless doors (2023-09-05),
6. 11745692 - Curtain airbag apparatus for vehicle (2023-09-05),
7. 11618403 - Vehicle seat cushion airbag, control system and control method thereof (2023-04-04),
8. 11554861 - Downwash blocking apparatus for air mobility (2023-01-17),
9. 11400879 - Airbag support device for vehicle swivel seat (2022-08-02),
10. 11325507 - Tether anchorage device for swivel seat of vehicle (2022-05-10),
11. 11318905 - Side airbag apparatus (2022-05-03),
12. 11267434 - Airbag support device and control method thereof (2022-03-08),

Title: Seung Kyu Kang: Innovator in Automotive Safety Technology

Introduction

Seung Kyu Kang is a prominent inventor based in Hwaseong-si, South Korea. He has made significant contributions to automotive safety technology, holding a total of 12 patents. His innovative designs focus on enhancing passenger safety in vehicles, particularly in autonomous driving scenarios.

Latest Patents

Kang's latest patents include a test dummy designed to verify passenger detection systems. This test dummy features a dummy body, a reservoir for fluid storage, a tube unit for fluid circulation, and a heating unit to warm the fluid. Another notable invention is a device for restraining passengers in a relaxed position within vehicle seats. This device automatically operates to restrain the legs of a seated passenger when the vehicle exceeds a predetermined speed, ensuring safety during potential accidents.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Seung Kyu Kang has worked with leading automotive companies, including Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas in vehicle safety.

Collaborations

Kang has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Dae Hyun Choi and Jong Hun Choi. Their teamwork has contributed to the advancement of safety technologies in the automotive industry.

Conclusion

Seung Kyu Kang's work exemplifies the importance of innovation in automotive safety. His patents reflect a commitment to protecting passengers in increasingly automated vehicles. His contributions are vital to the future of vehicle safety technology.

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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