Patents by Inventor Peter M. Wright

Peter M. Wright 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).

  • SYNTHESIS OF TETRACYCLINES AND INTERMEDIATES THERETO
    Publication number: 20120115818
    Abstract: Efficient method for preparing the enone intermediate (VII) used in the synthesis of tetracyclines derivatives. In particular, the invention provides a synthesis which allows for substituents at positions 4a, 5, 5a, and 12a of the tetracycline ring system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: President and Felows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Andrew G. Myers, David A. Kummer, Derun Li, Evan Hecker, Amelie Dion, Peter M. Wright
  • Cyclic phosphonic monoesters and their preparation
    Patent number: 4827010
    Abstract: A process for preparing cyclic phosphonic monoesters comprising subjecting aryloxyphosphines of defined formulae to flash pyrolysis, is provided. The aryloxyphosphines are those having the general formula ##STR1## where Ar is aryl and R is a hydrocarbyl radical capable of forming unsaturated hydrocarbon on severance of the C--O linkages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 2, 1989
    Assignee: The British Petroleum Company p.l.c.
    Inventors: John I. G. Cadogan, Ian Gosney, Peter M. Wright, deceased