Patents by Inventor Quinetta Shelby

Quinetta Shelby 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).

  • Catalyst for aromatic C—O, C—N, and C—C bond formation
    Patent number: 6562989
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a transition metal catalyst, comprising a Group 8 metal and a ligand having the structure wherein R, R′ and R″ are organic groups having 1-15 carbon atoms, n=1-5, and m=0-4. The present invention is also directed to a method of forming a compound having an aromatic or vinylic carbon-oxygen, carbon-nitrogen, or carbon-carbon bond using the above catalyst. The catalyst and the method of using the catalyst are advantageous in preparation of compounds under mild conditions of approximately room temperature and pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Assignee: Yale University
    Inventors: John F. Hartwig, Quinetta Shelby, Noriyasu Kataoka
  • Catalyst for aromatic C-O, C-N, and C-C bond formation
    Publication number: 20030008768
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a transition metal catalyst, comprising a Group 8 metal and a ligand having the structure 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2001
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Inventors: John F. Hartwig, Quinetta Shelby, Noriyasu Kataoka