Sung Kyun Kim

This inventor holds 18 USPTO granted patents and 9 published patent applications and 12 EPO patents. Top assignee: Lg Chem, Ltd. Active years: 2014-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Sung Kyun Kim. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/sung-kyun-kim-eobyxuyn

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 18 (Patent Applications = 9)

% Patents Active = 100.0

EPO Patents = 12 (Patent Applications = 14)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.7

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 14(Granted Patents)

Company Filing History:

18 out of 8,625

Lg Chem, Ltd

patents

Years Active: 2014-2025

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18 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12398086 - Method for preparing isopropyl alcohol (2025-08-26),

2. 12296288 - Multi-component mixture separation system (2025-05-13),

3. 11746072 - Method of refining raffinate-2 (2023-09-05),

4. 11427522 - Isopropyl alcohol purification method (2022-08-30),

5. 11065556 - Method for separating and purifying mixture having small difference in boiling points (2021-07-20),

6. 11040929 - Raffinate-2 refining method (2021-06-22),

7. 10918968 - Selective distillation apparatus and distillation method (2021-02-16),

8. 10464866 - Apparatus and method for purifying cumene (2019-11-05),

9. 10392323 - Apparatus and method for purifying cumene (2019-08-27),

10. 10384146 - Divided wall distillation column (2019-08-20),

11. 10266461 - Apparatus and method for purifying cumene (2019-04-23),

12. 9919238 - Distillation apparatus (2018-03-20),

13. 9895624 - Distillation device (2018-02-20),

14. 9849402 - Trihalosilane refining device having divided wall distillation column (2017-12-26),

15. 8992737 - Trihalosilane refining method (2015-03-31),

Title: Innovations of Sung Kyun Kim

Introduction

Sung Kyun Kim is a prominent inventor based in Daejeon, South Korea. He has made significant contributions to the field of chemical engineering, particularly in the area of separation processes. With a total of 18 patents to his name, Kim has established himself as a leading figure in his industry.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is a method for preparing isopropyl alcohol. This innovative method involves reacting a propylene monomer with water in a reactor to produce a reaction product that includes isopropyl alcohol. The reaction product stream is then separated into unreacted propylene monomer and high-purity isopropyl alcohol using an absorption column, a first gas purification column, a second gas purification column, and an inert gas removal column. Another notable patent is the multi-component mixture separation system. This system features a distillation column with a first section and a second section separated by a partition wall. It includes a phase separator that receives a lower discharge stream from the second section, separating it into an aqueous phase and an oil phase. A portion of the separated phases is refluxed to the first section, which is designed to separate high-boiling point components effectively.

Career Highlights

Sung Kyun Kim is currently employed at LG Chem, Ltd., a leading chemical company known for its innovative solutions and products. His work at LG Chem has allowed him to develop and refine his patented technologies, contributing to advancements in chemical processes.

Collaborations

Some of his notable coworkers include Sung Kyu Lee and Joon Ho Shin. Their collaborative efforts have further enhanced the research and development initiatives within their team.

Conclusion

Sung Kyun Kim's contributions to the field of chemical engineering through his patents and innovative methods have made a significant impact. His work continues to influence advancements in separation technologies and chemical processes.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.