Patents by Inventor David Michael Findlay

David Michael Findlay 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).

  • Process for the methylation of hydroxybenzene derivatives
    Patent number: 4065504
    Abstract: A method is disclosed of alkylating substituted hydroxybenzenes, particularly substituted hydroxybenzaldehydes, by reacting the hydroxybenzene compound with a dialkylsulfate in the presence of an alkali metal carbonate, substantially in the absence of a solvent. The alkoxylated product is obtained in yields substantially close to theoretical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1976
    Date of Patent: December 27, 1977
    Assignee: Domtar Limited
    Inventor: David Michael Findlay