Patents by Inventor Weilin Tang

Weilin Tang 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: 20240098452
    Abstract: This application provides a device tracking detection method and an electronic device, and is related to the field of terminal technologies. Because when the first electronic device receives a first Bluetooth signal based on a first signal filter, it implies that a first Bluetooth peripheral is near the first electronic device; and because the first Bluetooth peripheral broadcasts the first Bluetooth signal only once every other second duration, it also implies that the first Bluetooth peripheral may be near the first electronic device within the second duration during which the first Bluetooth signal is received based on the first signal filter. Therefore, when a moving speed is greater than a preset speed threshold, recorded trajectory information of the first Bluetooth peripheral includes not only location information of the first electronic device when receiving the first Bluetooth signal, but also location information of the first electronic device within the second duration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2022
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Nengfu TANG, Weilin GONG, Bin YAN, Li SHEN, Yashu ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20220228025
    Abstract: The present application relates to a resin or polymer system suitable for two-component compositions, and a resin or polymer system configured for durable coatings with only thin coating weights. The resins and polymer systems of this invention provide high performance extremely thin, low gloss coatings with excellent adhesion, abrasion, scratch and chemical resistance The resins include a polyester component with one or more polyester polyols having a hydroxyl value of about 50 to about 300 and a polyurea component with one or more polyester polyol grafted polyurea polymers having a hydroxyl value of about 20 to about 100. These resin or polymer systems and two-component solvent borne coating compositions including such resin or polymer systems are surprisingly capable of achieving strong adhesion, excellent linear abrasion, and high chemical resistance all at the same time in a dry film thickness of about 2 mil or less, in some instances, about 1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2020
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Hong DING, Weilin TANG, Dehui HAN, Mahshid NIKNAHAD
  • Patent number: 8334347
    Abstract: A 2K basecoat clearcoat system includes a solvent borne basecoat having a low Tg branched polyester polyol, optionally, a high Tg, high molecular weight thermoplastic resin, and a hardener that includes an isocyanate functional material suitable for crosslinking the polyester polyol, and optional thermoplastic resin. The solvent borne clearcoat composition includes a low Tg linear or branched polyester polyol, at least one other multi-functional polyol, and an isocyanate functional material suitable for crosslinking the polyester and multi-functional polyols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Inventors: Hong Ding, Zhicheng Li, Weilin Tang, Ganesh S. Desai, Thomas J. Staunton, Brian J. Wayton, Heather N. Becker, Prabhjot K. Sahota
  • Publication number: 20120301726
    Abstract: A coating system for application to a substrate having a sol-gel film layer applied thereon includes a decorative color coat applied directly on top of the sol-gel film without an intervening adhesion layer. The decorative color coat may be a solvent borne composition including a resin which is the reaction product of a crosslinked polyepoxy resin and a polyamine crosslinker, and one or more opacifying pigments. Decorative designs may be formed by selectively applying more than one layer of decorative color coats having different colors. A transparent clearcoat may be applied to the decorative film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
    Inventors: Thomas J. Staunton, Weilin Tang, Brian J. Wayton
  • Patent number: 8084137
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a resin system and coating composition suitable for direct application to metal substrates. The composition may include a phosphate functional polyester. The polyester may be an unsaturated polyester polyol. The coating composition may further include a suitable curing agent, such as an isocyanate or melamine. The composition can be applied through traditional application equipment onto a variety of metal substrates and cures to an acceptable surface for further processing, such as top coating with basecoat and clearcoat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Inventors: Hong Ding, Brian J. Wayton, Weilin Tang
  • Publication number: 20100203251
    Abstract: A 2K basecoat clearcoat system includes a solvent borne basecoat having a low Tg branched polyester polyol, optionally, a high Tg, high molecular weight thermoplastic resin, and a hardener that includes an isocyanate functional material suitable for crosslinking the polyester polyol, and optional thermoplastic resin. The solvent borne clearcoat composition includes a low Tg linear or branched polyester polyol, at least one other multi-functional polyol, and an isocyanate functional material suitable for crosslinking the polyester and multi-functional polyols.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2010
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
    Inventors: Hong Ding, Zhicheng Li, Weilin Tang, Ganesh S. Desai, Thomas J. Staunton, Brian J. Wayton, Heather N. Becker, Prabhjot K. Sahota
  • Publication number: 20100098864
    Abstract: A method for refinishing a damaged area of a substrate, such as an existing finish on a vehicle which includes the steps of preparing a damaged area for refinishing, by cleaning and/or sanding, providing a multi-component coating composition which includes at least two components having functional groups reactive with each other in a crosslinking reaction and spreading the coating composition onto the area to be refinished using a squeegee applicator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2008
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Inventors: Weilin Tang, Chris S. Gercken, James E. Gillingham, Mark G. Harrelson, Kristopher M. Modrzynski, David A. McCord, Thomas J. Staunton, Kurt D. Bazil
  • Publication number: 20100093918
    Abstract: A pigment dispersing polymer comprising a backbone having one or more urea groups and having polymeric side chains extending therefrom. The dispersing polymer may be formed from the reaction of a compound having one or more carbodiimide groups with acid functional resins such as acid functional polyesters, acid functional acrylics, acid functional polyethers, and fatty acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicant: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
    Inventors: HONG DING, WEILIN TANG
  • Patent number: 7638577
    Abstract: A pigment dispersing polymer comprising a backbone having one or more urea groups and having polymeric side chains extending therefrom. The dispersing polymer may be formed from the reaction of a compound having one or more carbodiimide groups with acid functional resins such as acid functional polyesters, acid functional acrylics, acid functional polyethers, and fatty acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Inventors: Hong Ding, Weilin Tang
  • Publication number: 20090246534
    Abstract: This invention relates to a curable composition comprising a solvent solution of a mixture comprising: (i) at least one hydroxy-functional acrylic polymer having a Tg of about 25° C. or lower; and (ii) at least one hydroxy-functional polyester having a Tg of 0° C. or lower; (iii) at least one polyisocyanate having an average functionality of ?4; (iv) a metal catalyst, such as a tin compound, for accelerating the isocyanate/hydroxyl reaction; and (v) optionally a pot-life extending amount of propionic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
    Inventors: Thomas J. Staunton, Zhicheng Li, Robert W. Green, Weilin Tang
  • Publication number: 20090182083
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a resin system and coating composition suitable for direct application to metal substrates. The composition may include a phosphate functional polyester. The polyester may be an unsaturated polyester polyol. The coating composition may further include a suitable curing agent, such as an isocyanate or melamine. The composition can be applied through traditional application equipment onto a variety of metal substrates and cures to an acceptable surface for further processing, such as top coating with basecoat and clearcoat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Applicant: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
    Inventors: Hong Ding, Brian J. Wayton, Weilin Tang
  • Publication number: 20090182084
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a metal coating composition that includes a resin system with at least one unsaturated polyester polyol and a curing agent such as an isocyanate or a melamine. The compositions are suitable as a primer and provide good adhesion and moisture resistance to metal substrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Applicant: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
    Inventors: Hong Ding, Brian J. Wayton, Weilin Tang
  • Publication number: 20080305266
    Abstract: A polyurethane coating composition, sprayable onto a substrate by means of conventional spray equipment at pressures of less than about 100 psi and at temperatures of between ambient to about 50° C., in one or more layers to a film thickness of up to about 30 mils, comprises a resin component having hydroxyl functionality, which may be substantially free of amine functionality, an isocyanate functional curing component, an organotin catalyst, and a catalyst inhibiting amount of a volatile organic acid. The composition may optionally include a fibrous reinforcing material, and a colorant. Advantageously, the coating compositions of the present invention provide polyurethane films having excellent physical properties, solvent and UV resistance, and adhesion to clear coated substrates without the need for adhesion promoting primer coats or chemical pretreatments. The compositions are particular useful to form sprayable vehicle bedliners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
    Inventors: Zhicheng Li, Thomas J. Staunton, Weilin Tang
  • Publication number: 20080113091
    Abstract: A method for refinishing a damaged area of a substrate, such as an existing finish on a vehicle which includes the steps of preparing a damaged area for refinishing, by cleaning and/or sanding, providing a multi-component coating composition which includes at least two components having functional groups reactive with each other in a crosslinking reaction and spreading the coating composition onto the area to be refinished using a squeegee applicator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
    Inventors: Weilin Tang, Chris Gercken, James Gillingham, Mark Harrelson, Kristopher Modrzynski, David McCord, Thomas Staunton, Kurt Bazil
  • Publication number: 20080011197
    Abstract: A pigment dispersing polymer comprising a backbone having one or more urea groups and having polymeric side chains extending therefrom. The dispersing polymer may be formed from the reaction of a compound having one or more carbodiimide groups with acid functional resins such as acid functional polyesters, acid functional acrylics, acid functional polyethers, and fatty acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Applicant: The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Inventors: Hong Ding, Weilin Tang
  • Patent number: 7279525
    Abstract: This invention relates to a curable composition comprising a solvent solution of a mixture comprising: (i) at least one hydroxy-functional acrylic-polymer; and (ii) at least one low molecular weight polyol reactive diluent; (iii) at least one polyisocyanate; (iv) a metal catalyst, such as a tin compound, for accelerating the isocyanate/hydroxyl reaction; and (v) propionic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Inventors: Thomas J. Staunton, Weilin Tang
  • Publication number: 20060198951
    Abstract: A method for refinishing a damaged area of a substrate, such as an existing finish on a vehicle which includes the steps of preparing a damaged area for refinishing, by cleaning and/or sanding, providing a multi-component coating composition which includes at least two components having functional groups reactive with each other in a crosslinking reaction and spreading the coating composition onto the area to be refinished using a squeegee applicator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2005
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Inventors: Weilin Tang, Chris Gercken, James Gillingham, Mark Harrelson, Kristopher Modrzynski, David McCord, Thomas Staunton, Kurt Bazil
  • Publication number: 20060052525
    Abstract: This invention relates to a curable composition comprising a solvent solution of a mixture comprising: (i) at least one hydroxy-functional acrylic-polymer; and (ii) at least one low molecular weight polyol reactive diluent; (iii) at least one polyisocyanate; (iv) a metal catalyst, such as a tin compound, for accelerating the isocyanate/hydroxyl reaction; and (v) propionic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2005
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventors: Thomas Staunton, Weilin Tang
  • Publication number: 20040192817
    Abstract: This invention relates to a curable composition comprising a solvent solution of a mixture comprising:
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventors: Thomas J. Staunton, Weilin Tang
  • Patent number: 6297320
    Abstract: A multi-component curable composition which is reactive upon admixing of the components and which comprises: (i) an acrylic polymer having acetoacetoxy functionality; and (ii) an acetoacetoxy functional derivative of a low molecular weight polyol; and (iii) a crosslinking component comprising at least one imine functional compound having an average of at least two imine groups per molecule which are reactive with acetoacetoxy functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2001
    Assignee: The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Inventors: Weilin Tang, Hong Ding, Michael J. D'Errico, David P. Leonard