Patents by Inventor Gary C. Luce

Gary C. Luce 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 preparation of dihydroxy esters
    Patent number: 5041621
    Abstract: Process is disclosed for the preparation of dihydroxy esters such as hydroxypivalyl hydroxypivalate from hydroxy aldehydes such as hydroxypivaldehyde by contacting said hydroxy aldehydes with low levels of at least one elemental metal selected from a defined group of metals. Reaction product is readily recovered without the need for extensive catalysts neutralization and/or removal procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1991
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Don L. Morris, Gary C. Luce