Patents by Inventor Joseph M. E. Vaerman

Joseph M. E. Vaerman 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 oxidation of paraffins
    Patent number: 4038322
    Abstract: Straight-chain paraffins are nondestructively and selectively oxidized to introduce oxy and oxo functions predominantly at the 2 position by an oxidizing system comprising a compound of group II - VI metals in higher valent form and an acidic activator of dissociation constant greater than 5.10.sup.-.sup.3 or boron trifluoride, with or without molecular oxygen and with or without a solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1976
    Date of Patent: July 26, 1977
    Inventors: Pierre M. J. G. DE Radzitzky d'Ostrowick, Jacques D. V. Hanotier, Joseph M. E. Vaerman
  • Selective halogenation of paraffins
    Patent number: 3935289
    Abstract: Paraffins are selectively chlorinated or brominated in position alpha to a terminal methyl group by reacting with a halogen donor in the presence of a cobaltic salt and an acid activator in an inert atmosphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1969
    Date of Patent: January 27, 1976
    Inventors: Pierre M. J. G. de Radzitzky d'Ostrowick, Jacques D. V. Hanotier, Joseph M. E. Vaerman