Patents by Inventor Robert C. Reardon, Jr.

Robert C. Reardon, Jr. 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 selectively and symmetrically di-halogenated ketals
    Patent number: 4067886
    Abstract: A method is disclosed wherein selectively halogenated ketals are prepared by treating ketones and ketals with halogen in an organic solvent under conditions of ordinary temperature and pressure. This process obviates the need for extreme times, temperatures, and complex equipment while resulting in higher yields than obtained heretofore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1975
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1978
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company
    Inventors: Robert C. Reardon, Jr., Eddie N. Gutierrez
  • Process for the preparation of selectively halogenated ketones and ketals
    Patent number: 4013722
    Abstract: A method is disclosed wherein selectively halogenated ketals and ultimately, halogenated ketones are prepared by treating secondary ethers with halogen in an organic solvent under conditions of ordinary temperature and pressure. This method obviates the need for extreme times, temperatures, and complex equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1975
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1977
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company
    Inventors: Eddie N. Gutierrez, Robert C. Reardon, Jr.
  • Process for the preparation of selectively halogenated ketals
    Patent number: 3992414
    Abstract: A method is disclosed wherein selectively halogenated ketals and ultimately, halogenated ketones are prepared by treating secondary ethers with halogen in an organic solvent under conditions of ordinary temperature and pressure. This method obviates the need for extreme times, temperatures, and complex equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1975
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1976
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company
    Inventors: Eddie N. Gutierrez, Robert C. Reardon, Jr.
  • Process for the preparation of selectively halogenated ketones and ketals
    Patent number: 3985808
    Abstract: A method is disclosed wherein selectively halogenated ketals, and ultimately, halogenated ketones are prepared by treating secondary alcohols or halohydrins with halogen in an organic solvent under conditions of ordinary temperature and pressure. This method obviates the need for extreme times, temperatures and complex equipment while resulting in higher yields than obtained heretofore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1975
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1976
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company
    Inventors: Eddie N. Gutierrez, Robert C. Reardon, Jr.
  • Process for the preparation of selectively halogenated ketals
    Patent number: 3944568
    Abstract: A method is disclosed wherein selectively halogenated ketals, and ultimately, halogenated ketones are prepared by treating secondary alcohols or halohydrins with halogen in an organic solvent under conditions of ordinary temperature and pressure. This method obviates the need for extreme times, temperatures and complex equipment while resulting in higher yields than obtained heretofore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1973
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1976
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company
    Inventors: Eddie N. Gutierrez, Robert C. Reardon, Jr.