Patents by Inventor Shayna D. Sung

Shayna D. Sung 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).

  • Phase selective polymer supports for catalysis
    Patent number: 7211705
    Abstract: Phase-selective soluble polymer supports for catalysts are described. The catalysts utilize polystyrene copolymers having enhanced solubility in nonpolar solvents. Other catalysts of the invention utilize polyisobutylene supports. Methods of catalyzing chemical reactions using latent biphasic solvents are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: David E. Bergbreiter, Chunmei Li, Jacqueline O. Besinaiz, Jun Li, Shayna D. Sung
  • Phase selective polymer supports for catalysis
    Publication number: 20040082463
    Abstract: Phase-selective soluble polymer supports for catalysts are described. The catalysts utilize polystyrene copolymers having enhanced solubility in nonpolar solvents. Other catalysts of the invention utilize polyisobutylene supports. Methods of catalyzing chemical reactions using latent biphasic solvents are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2003
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Applicant: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: David E. Bergbreiter, Chunmei Li, Jacqueline O. Besinaiz, Jun Li, Shayna D. Sung