Patents by Inventor Meyer Sleteinger

Meyer Sleteinger 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 C-methylation of 2-methylbutyrates
    Patent number: 4582915
    Abstract: Mevinolin, compactin and dihydro- and tetrahydro derivatives thereof are converted to more active HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors by C-methylation of the natural 2(S)-methylbutyryloxy side chain to form a 2,2-dimethylbutyryloxy side chain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1985
    Date of Patent: April 15, 1986
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Meyer Sleteinger, Thomas R. Verhoeven, Ralph P. Volante