Patents by Inventor Weiqian Yi

Weiqian Yi 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).

  • Patent number: 9086344
    Abstract: A 4-in-1 antique identification method combines visual inspection, a colorimetric method, microscopic observation, and a density comparison method to form conclusions as to the date of an antique object. Among them the density comparison is to detect the identified object's unit weight, and compare it to known data of historical unit weights of objects, to determine the age of the object being measured. This combines the antique's inherent physical constant to confirm its age. This is repeated for each step, to provide a number of estimated age results for the object. If the results are in agreement, the result can be considered reliable and the object can be deemed authentic. This method especially applies to the identification of porcelain, jade and bronze with less equipment and easier operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Inventor: Weiqian Yi
  • Publication number: 20140233018
    Abstract: A 4-in-1 antique identification method combines visual inspection, a colorimetric method, microscopic observation, and a density comparison method to form conclusions as to the date of an antique object. Among them the density comparison is to detect the identified object's unit weight, and compare it to known data of historical unit weights of objects, to determine the age of the object being measured. This combines the antique's inherent physical constant to confirm its age. This is repeated for each step, to provide a number of estimated age results for the object. If the results are in agreement, the result can be considered reliable and the object can be deemed authentic. This method especially applies to the identification of porcelain, jade and bronze with less equipment and easier operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Inventor: Weiqian Yi
  • Publication number: 20130050682
    Abstract: The present invention makes Yi's 4-in-1 antique identification method known to the public. It combines visual inspection, colorimetric method, microscopic observation and density comparison to one method. Among them the density comparison is to detect the object's unit weight, contrast the unit weight of object to determine the age. This invention combines the antique's inherent physical constant to confirm its age. The present invention may be used for the identification of porcelain, jade and bronze. The user then obtains more accurate results by using this easy, simple and cost-effective method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: International Art & Antiques Research Association, Inc
    Inventor: Weiqian Yi