Patents by Inventor Bruce M. Novak

Bruce M. Novak 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).

  • Ring opening methathesis polymerization of strained cyclic ethers
    Patent number: 4945144
    Abstract: A process is provided for the polymerization of 7-oxanorbornene and its derivatives. The process involves the ring opening metathesis of 7-oxanorbornene and its derivatives, preferably using water as the solvent. Such materials may be homopolymerized or, alternatively, copolymerized with other cyclic olefins such as norbornene. The resulting polymers are also novel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 31, 1990
    Assignee: California Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Robert H. Grubbs, Bruce M. Novak
  • Ring opening metathesis polymerization of strained cyclic ethers
    Patent number: 4883851
    Abstract: A process is provided for the polymerization of 7-oxanorbornene and its derivatives. The process involves the ring opening metathesis of 7-oxanorbornene and its derivatives, preferably using water as the solvent. Such materials may be homopolymerized or, alternatively, copolymerized with other cyclic olefins such as norbornene. The resulting polymers are also novel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1989
    Assignee: California Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Robert H. Grubbs, Bruce M. Novak