Patents by Inventor Takiya J. Ahmed

Takiya J. Ahmed 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).

  • Methods of converting polyols
    Patent number: 9260367
    Abstract: Methods for converting polyols are provided. The methods provided can include using a metal pincer catalyst (e.g., an iridium pincer catalyst) to remove at least one alcohol group from a polyol. The methods provided can include converting glycerol to 1,3-propanediol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Univesity of Washington Through Its Center For Communication
    Inventors: Karen I. Goldberg, D. Michael Heinekey, Nandita Malathi Weliange, Takiya J. Ahmed Foskey, Eric R. Camp, Gene Wong, David Lao
  • METHODS OF CONVERTING POLYOLS
    Publication number: 20140371493
    Abstract: Methods for converting polyols are provided. The methods provided can include using a metal pincer catalyst (e.g., an iridium pincer catalyst) to remove at least one alcohol group from a polyol. The methods provided can include converting glycerol to 1,3-propanediol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: Karen I. Goldberg, Michael D. Heinekey, Nandita Malathi Weliange, Takiya J. Ahmed, Eric R. Camp, Gene Wong, David Lao