Patents by Inventor Limin Sun

Limin Sun has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20250130494
    Abstract: The components and methods disclosed herein are directed to positive type photosensitive resin compositions, which are comprised of an alkynyl containing polymer, a benzophenone type DNQ, and solvents. The alkynyl containing polymer is prepared by the condensation reaction of alkynyl containing dianhydrides and hydroxyl containing diamines, and alkynyl containing end cappers. The advantage of this formulation is that the resulting photosensitive resin composition is comprised of only a polymer, a benzophenone type DNQ PAC, and solvents that generates high resolution patterned films with good thermal and physical properties without using additional additives. This composition also enables film curing at relatively low temperatures without additional additives, simplifying the composition. After curing, the alkynyl units in the polymer chain and the chain ends give the cured film excellent solvent resistance and film retention due to intra and/or inter-molecular crosslinking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2024
    Publication date: April 24, 2025
    Applicant: Akron Polymer Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Yufeng Zhu, Lang Hu, Zhen Li, Limin Sun, Dong Zhang, Xiaoliang Zheng
  • Publication number: 20250122346
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for the preparation of an aromatic polyimide substrate for optical displays that can be carried out during the manufacture of the display, The process includes the steps of applying a solution of an aromatic tetracarboxylic acid or an aromatic tetracarboxylic acid derivative and a low molecular weight polyamic acid on a solid support and heating to 425° C. to 450° C. The polyamic acid is prepared from non-stoichiometric amounts of BPDA and PDA. The tetracarboxylic acid is BPTA or PMA. The solution has a solids content of 15 to 25 wt % and an apparent viscosity of 2,000 to 10,000 cPs. The substrate has an elongation to break of greater than 30%, a modulus greater than 8 GPa, a maximum stress to break greater than 400 MPa, and a yellowness factor b*<25. For display manufacturing, the substrate has a softening temperature above 450° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2024
    Publication date: April 17, 2025
    Applicant: Akron Polymer Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhen Li, Lang Hu, Limin Sun, Frank W. Harris, Dong Zhang
  • Patent number: 12110372
    Abstract: The present invention is directed toward transparent films prepared from soluble aromatic copolyamides with glass transition temperatures greater than 300° C. The copolyamides, which contain pendant carboxylic groups are solution cast into films using N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMAc), N-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone (NMP), or other polar solvents. The films are thermally cured at temperatures near the copolymer glass transition temperature. After curing, the polymer films display transmittances >80% from 400 to 750 nm, have coefficients of thermal expansion of less than 20 ppm, and are solvent resistant. The films are useful as flexible substrates for microelectronic devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: Akron Polymer Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Limin Sun, Frank W. Harris, Jiaokai Jing, Haci B. Erdem, John D. Harvey, Dong Zhang
  • Publication number: 20240264352
    Abstract: An optical compensation film with unique retardation including a compatible blend of a positive birefringent (C+) component, a negative birefringent (C?) component and a compatibilizing component may be prepared as follows: a block copolymer is prepared containing one of the birefringent materials, for example a negative birefringent material, and a less birefringent component. The copolymer is then blended with the second birefringent material, for example a positive birefringent material to form a compatible blend, even though the two birefringent materials are not compatible. The less birefringent component of the copolymer does not have to be compatible with the birefringent component in the copolymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2023
    Publication date: August 8, 2024
    Applicant: Akron Polymer Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhikuan Lu, Lang Hu, Limin Sun
  • Patent number: 11808475
    Abstract: The invention discloses an air conditioner and an electric heating control method and a control device thereof. An electric heating module and an indoor fan are arranged in an indoor unit of the air conditioner, the electric heating module comprises an electric heating unit and an electric heating control circuit, and an auxiliary fan is further arranged in the indoor unit; the electric heating control method comprises the following steps that when an electric heating starting condition is met, and the electric heating unit and the auxiliary fan are operated; after the auxiliary fan operates, heat generated by the electric heating unit is blown out from an air outlet of the indoor unit. According to the electric heating control method, the normal start of electric heating can be ensured to the maximum degree, and the requirement for auxiliary heating by electric heating is met.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignees: QINGDAO HAIER AIR CONDITIONER GENERAL CORP., LTD., HAIER SMART HOME CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Fengchun Wang, Limin Sun, Sue Liu
  • Publication number: 20220349610
    Abstract: The invention discloses an air conditioner and an electric heating control method and a control device thereof. An electric heating module and an indoor fan are arranged in an indoor unit of the air conditioner, the electric heating module comprises an electric heating unit and an electric heating control circuit, and an auxiliary fan is further arranged in the indoor unit; the electric heating control method comprises the following steps that when an electric heating starting condition is met, and the electric heating unit and the auxiliary fan are operated; after the auxiliary fan operates, heat generated by the electric heating unit is blown out from an air outlet of the indoor unit. According to the electric heating control method, the normal start of electric heating can be ensured to the maximum degree, and the requirement for auxiliary heating by electric heating is met.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2019
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: FENGCHUN WANG, LIMIN SUN, SUE LIU
  • Publication number: 20220267539
    Abstract: The present invention is directed toward transparent films prepared from soluble aromatic copolyamides with glass transition temperatures greater than 300° C. The copolyamides, which contain pendant carboxylic groups are solution cast into films using N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMAc), N-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone (NMP), or other polar solvents. The films are thermally cured at temperatures near the copolymer glass transition temperature. After curing, the polymer films display transmittances >80% from 400 to 750 nm, have coefficients of thermal expansion of less than 20 ppm, and are solvent resistant. The films are useful as flexible substrates for microelectronic devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Limin Sun, Frank W. Harris, Jiaokai Jing, Haci B. Erdem, John D. Harvey, Dong Zhang
  • Patent number: 11084906
    Abstract: A class of solvent resistant, flexible copolyimide substrates having high optical transparency (>80% from 400 to 750 nm) that is retained after brief exposure to 300° C., near-zero birefringence (<0.001) and a maximum CTE of approximately 60 ppm/° C. is disclosed. The copolyimides are prepared from alicyclic dianhydrides, aromatic cardo diamines, and aromatic diamines containing free carboxyl groups. The substrates are manufactured from solutions of the copolyimides containing multifunctional epoxides in the form of single layer films, multilayer laminates and glass fiber reinforced composite films. The substrates can be used in the construction of flexible optical displays, and other microelectronic and photovoltaic devices that require their unique combination of properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Akron Polymer Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Limin Sun, Dong Zhang, Jiaokai Jing, Frank W. Harris
  • Patent number: 11059742
    Abstract: A flexible substrate with a high optical transparency (>80% from 400 to 750 nm) that is retained after exposure to 300° C., near-zero birefringence (<±0.001), and a relatively low CTE (<60 ppm/° C.) is disclosed. The substrate may be manufactured as single layer, polyimide films and as a multi-layer laminate comprising a polyimide layer and a thin glass layer. The polyimides may include alicyclic dianhydrides and aromatic, cardo diamines. The films formed of the polyimides can serve as flexible substrates for optical displays and other applications that require their unique combination of properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Akron Polymer Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Limin Sun, Dong Zhang, Jiaokai Jing, Frank W. Harris, Zhikuan Lu, Xiaoliang Zheng
  • Patent number: 11046825
    Abstract: The present invention is directed toward transparent films prepared from soluble aromatic copolyamides with glass transition temperatures greater than 300 C. The copolyamides, which contain pendant carboxylic groups are solution cast into films using N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMAc), N-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone (NMP), or other polar solvents. The films are thermally cured at temperatures near the copolymer glass transition temperature. After curing, the polymer films display transmittances >80% from 400 to 750 nm, have coefficients of thermal expansion of less than 20 ppm, and are solvent resistant. The films are useful as flexible substrates for microelectronic devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Inventors: Limin Sun, Frank W. Harris, Jiaokai Jing, Haci B. Erdem, John D. Harvey, Dong Zhang
  • Publication number: 20200399469
    Abstract: Films with optical transmittance of >80% between 400 and 750 nm and with coefficient of thermal expansion less than 20 ppm/° C. are prepared from aromatic polyamides that are soluble in polar organic solvents yet have glass transition temperatures>300° C. The films are cross-linked in the solid state by heating at elevated temperatures for short periods of time in the presence of multifunctional epoxides. Surprisingly, the optical and thermal properties of the films do not change significantly during the curing process. The temperature required for the crosslinking process to take place can be reduced by the presence of a few free, pendant carboxyl groups along the polyamide backbones. The films are useful as flexible substrates for electronic displays and photovoltaic devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Applicant: Akron Polymer Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Limin Sun, Dong Zhang, Frank W. Harris, Jiaokai Jing
  • Patent number: 10759940
    Abstract: Films with optical transmittance of >80% between 400 and 750 nm and with coefficient of thermal expansion less than 20 ppm/° C. are prepared from aromatic polyamides that are soluble in polar organic solvents yet have glass transition temperatures >300° C. The films are cross-linked in the solid state by heating at elevated temperatures for short periods of time in the presence of multifunctional epoxides. Surprisingly, the optical and thermal properties of the films do not change significantly during the curing process. The temperature required for the crosslinking process to take place can be reduced by the presence of a few free, pendant carboxyl groups along the polyamide backbones. The films are useful as flexible substrates for electronic displays and photovoltaic devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Akon Polymer Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Limin Sun, Dong Zhang, Frank W. Harris, Jiaokai Jing
  • Patent number: 9963548
    Abstract: Solvent resistant, transparent films prepared from solutions of aromatic polyamides and multi-functional carboxylic acids in polar aprotic solvents are described herein. Solvent resistance is achieved by heating the films for a short time above 300° C. near the polyamide Tg. The films have CTEs less than 40 ppm/° C. and are optically clear displaying transmittance above 75% between 400 and 750 nm. The films are useful as substrates for flexible electronic devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Akron Polymer Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Limin Sun, Dong Zhang, Frank W. Harris, Jiaokai Jing
  • Publication number: 20180094135
    Abstract: Films with optical transmittance of >80% between 400 and 750 nm and with coefficient of thermal expansion less than 20 ppm/° C. are prepared from aromatic polyamides that are soluble in polar organic solvents yet have glass transition temperatures >300° C. The films are cross-linked in the solid state by heating at elevated temperatures for short periods of time in the presence of multifunctional epoxides. Surprisingly, the optical and thermal properties of the films do not change significantly during the curing process. The temperature required for the crosslinking process to take place can be reduced by the presence of a few free, pendant carboxyl groups along the polyamide backbones. The films are useful as flexible substrates for electronic displays and photovoltaic devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Applicant: Akron Polymer Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Limin Sun, Dong Zhang, Frank W. Harris, Jiaokai Jing
  • Patent number: 9873763
    Abstract: The present disclosure, in one aspect, relates to a polyamide solution including an aromatic polyamide and a solvent, wherein the aromatic polyamide includes at least two types of constitutional units, and a change rate of coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of a cast film produced by casting the polyamide solution on a glass plate and CTE of the same cast film after being subjected to a heat treatment at temperature of 200° C. to 450° C. (=CTE after heat treatment/CTE before heat treatment) is 1.3 or less.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignees: AKRON POLYMER SYSTEMS, INC., SUMITOMO BAKELITE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Limin Sun, Dong Zhang, Jiaokai Jing, Frank W. Harris, Hideo Umeda, Ritsuya Kawasaki, Toshihiko Katayama, Yusuke Inoue, Jun Okada, Mizuho Inoue, Manabu Naito
  • Patent number: 9856376
    Abstract: Films with optical transmittance of >80% between 400 and 750 nm and with coefficient of thermal expansion less than 20 ppm/° C. are prepared from aromatic polyamides that are soluble in polar organic solvents yet have glass transition temperatures >300° C. The films are crosslinked in the solid state by heating at elevated temperatures for short periods of time in the presence of multifunctional epoxides. Surprisingly, the optical and thermal properties of the films do not change significantly during the curing process. The temperature required for the crosslinking process to take place can be reduced by the presence of a few free, pendant carboxyl groups along the polyamide backbones. The films are useful as flexible substrates for electronic displays and photovoltaic devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Akron Polymer Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Limin Sun, Dong Zhang, Frank W. Harris, Jiaokai Jing
  • Publication number: 20170298198
    Abstract: A process for manufacturing a display device, an optical device or an illuminating device includes casting a polyamide solution onto a base at temperature below 200° C. to obtain a film, heating the film on the base at temperature sufficient to make the film solvent resistant and obtain a polyamide film, forming on a surface of the polyamide film one of a display element, an optical element and an illumination element to form a display device, an optical device or an illumination device, and de-bonding the base from the display device, the optical device or the illuminating device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Applicants: SUMITOMO BAKELITE CO., LTD., AKRON POLYMER SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: FRANK W. HARRIS, DONG ZHANG, LIMIN SUN, JIAOKAI JING, HIDEO UMEDA, JUN OKADA
  • Patent number: 9597668
    Abstract: A selective nickel-based hydrogenation catalyst and the preparation thereof, characterized in that: provided that the catalyst is weighed 100%, it comprises nickel oxide 14-20% as active component, lanthanum oxide and/or cerium oxide 2-8%, and VIB element oxide 1-8% as aids, 2-8% silica, 1-8% alkaline earth metal oxides, and alumina as the balance. The catalyst specific surface area is 60-150 m2/g, and the pore volume is 0.4-0.6 ml/g. The catalyst has good hydrogenation performance, especially impurity and colloid resistance and hydrogenation stability. The catalyst can be applied to the diolefin selective hydrogenation of medium or low-distillate oil, especially of the full-distillates pyrolysis gasoline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: PETROCHINA COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Shunqin Liang, Ying Qian, Longgang Lv, Limin Sun, Yundi Zheng, Tinghai Wang, Jie Wu, Fengxia Cao
  • Publication number: 20170022336
    Abstract: The present invention is directed toward transparent films prepared from soluble aromatic copolyamides with glass transition temperatures greater than 300 C. The copolyamides, which contain pendant carboxylic groups are solution cast into films using N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMAc), N-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone (NMP), or other polar solvents. The films are thermally cured at temperatures near the copolymer glass transition temperature. After curing, the polymer films display transmittances >80% from 400 to 750 nm, have coefficients of thermal expansion of less than 20 ppm, and are solvent resistant. The films are useful as flexible substrates for microelectronic devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Limin Sun, Frank W. Harris, Jiaokai Jing, Haci B. Erdem, John D. Harvey, Dong Zhang
  • Patent number: 9457496
    Abstract: The present invention is directed toward transparent films prepared from soluble aromatic copolyamides with glass transition temperatures greater than 300 C. The copolyamides, which contain pendant carboxylic groups are solution cast into films using N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMAc), N-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone (NMP), or other polar solvents. The films are thermally cured at temperatures near the copolymer glass transition temperature. After curing, the polymer films display transmittances >80% from 400 to 750 nm, have coefficients of thermal expansion of less than 20 ppm, and are solvent resistant. The films are useful as flexible substrates for microelectronic devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: Akron Polymer Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Limin Sun, Frank W. Harris, Jiaokai Jing, Haci B. Erdem, John D. Harvey, Dong Zhang