Patents by Inventor B. Brian Smith

B. Brian Smith 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).

  • Method for amide preparation
    Patent number: 5587498
    Abstract: A method for amidation of carboxylic acids using a supported transition metal catalyst. The amides prepared by this inventive method are available in high-yield and excellent purity, without catalytic residue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1996
    Assignee: Exxon Chemical Patents, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Krogh, Anita R. Mokadam, B. Brian Smith