Patents by Inventor Mene Sumrell

Mene Sumrell 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 phosphonated N,N-disubstituted fatty amides
    Patent number: 4008137
    Abstract: Phosphonated N,N-disubstituted fatty amides were prepared by the free radical addition of dialkyl phosphites to terminal and nonterminal double bonds of N,N-disubstituted amides. The free radical additions of the dialkyl phosphites to the unsaturated amides were initiated by irradiation with gamma radiation from cobalt-60. These new compounds exhibit antimicrobial activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1975
    Date of Patent: February 15, 1977
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Robert R. Mod, James A. Harris, Jett C. Arthur, Jr., Frank C. Magne, Mene Sumrell, Arthur F. Novak