Patents by Inventor Connie Lu

Connie Lu 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).

  • Anionic borate ligands and zwitterionic complexes formed therefrom
    Patent number: 6649801
    Abstract: This invention provides an anionic borate ligand, and its synthesis. Zwitterionic complexes formed by the ligand and a metal, and Group 9 and 10 metals in particular, are described. Uses of the complexes in stoichiometric and catalytic reaction chemistry are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: California Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Jonas C. Peters, John C. Thomas, Connie Lu, Theodore A. Betley
  • Anionic borate ligands and zwitterionic complexes formed therefrom
    Publication number: 20030050493
    Abstract: This invention provides an anionic borate ligand, and its synthesis. Zwitterionic complexes formed by the ligand and a metal, and Group 9 and 10 metals in particular, are described. Uses of the complexes in stoichiometric and catalytic reaction chemistry are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2002
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Inventors: Jonas C. Peters, John C. Thomas, Connie Lu, Theodore A. Betley