Patents by Inventor Bruce G. Lovelace

Bruce G. Lovelace 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).

  • Preparation of N-(2-mercaptoethyl)alkanamides
    Patent number: 4251459
    Abstract: The title compounds are prepared by the reaction of a 2-alkyl-2-oxazoline with hydrogen sulfide in a continuous process wherein both reactants are maintained in the liquid phase throughout the reaction by the use of superatmospheric pressure. This continuous process reduces the reaction time substantially compared to prior art process and also reduces the quantity of by-products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1979
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1981
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: Kim G. Bargeron, Thad S. Hormel, David K. Winegardner, Bruce G. Lovelace