Patents by Inventor Peter Bamfield

Peter Bamfield 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).

  • Reduction of nitro compounds with aqueous solutions of a formate
    Patent number: 4093646
    Abstract: A process for the reduction of organic nitro compounds containing groups which confer solubility in water comprising treatment of said compounds with an aqueous solution of a formate in presence of a hydrogenation catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1975
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1978
    Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries Limited
    Inventors: Peter Bamfield, Peter Michael Quan, Trevor James Smith
  • Method for dehalogenating aromatic compounds
    Patent number: 4022795
    Abstract: Dehalogenation of water-immiscible or sparingly soluble aromatic compounds containing chlorine or bromine by contacting with an aqueous solution of a formic acid salt in presence of a hydrogenation catalyst and a surface active agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1975
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1977
    Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries Limited
    Inventors: Peter Bamfield, Peter Michael Quan