WILLIAM JOSEPH EDWARDS, JR
Pilots at Riverside Dr, Richmond, VA

License number

Virginia A3701315

Issued Date

Oct 2016

Expiration Date

Apr 2017

Professional information

William Jeffery Edwards, Richmond VA - Lawyer

Address:

Hunton & Williams
951 E Byrd St, Richmond 23219
(804) 788-8721, (804) 343-4516

Licenses:

Virginia - Authorized to practice law 1981

Education:

Washington and Lee University School of LawDegree JD

Specialties:

Telecommunications - 34%
Litigation - 33%
Lawsuits / Disputes - 33%

Production Support At Pm

Position:

Production Support at PM (Self-employed)

Location:

Richmond, Virginia Area

Industry:

Tobacco

Work:

PM - Production Support

Novel Process For The Production Of 4,6-Dimethyl-7-Hydroxynonan-3-One

US Patent:

4925985, May 15, 1990

Filed:

Nov 2, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/266162

Inventors:

David L. Williams - Richmond VA
William B. Edwards - Richmond VA
Richard H. Cox - Midlothian VA
Daryl L. Faustini - Midlothian VA
Surnease Drew - Richmond VA

Assignee:

Philip Morris Incorporated - New York NY

International Classification:

C07C 4567

US Classification:

568384

Abstract:

A process for the production of 4,6-dimethyl-7-hydroxynonan-3-one of specific stereochemistry is disclosed. The process results in an active (+)-serricornin.

Optically Active Nicotine Analogs And Process For Their Preparation

US Patent:

4332945, Jun 1, 1982

Filed:

Jan 29, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/229481

Inventors:

William B. Edwards - Richmond VA

Assignee:

Philip Morris, Incorporated - New York NY

International Classification:

C07D40104

US Classification:

546281

Abstract:

This invention provides a process for the preparation of cotinine and nicotine analogs containing substituents on pyrrolidinone/pyrrolidine ring at the 3' position of cotinine and at the 4' and 5' position of nicotine. The process proceeds via a first step preparation of a cotinine intermediate which is represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein M is an alkali metal cation.

Preparation Of Oxycarboxylic Acids

US Patent:

4612391, Sep 16, 1986

Filed:

Sep 22, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/189417

Inventors:

William B. Edwards - Richmond VA

Assignee:

Philip Morris Incorporated - New York NY

International Classification:

C07C 5976

US Classification:

562577

Abstract:

This invention provides a process for the conversion of an alicyclic. alpha. ,. beta. -olefinically unsaturated ketone compound to an acyclic oxocarboxylic acid product which contains at least one less carbon atom per molecule than the ketone starting material. The conversion involves ozonation of the alicyclic. alpha. ,. beta. -olefinically unsaturated ketone in an aqueous alcohol reaction medium, followed by a heating step.

Smoking Compositions Containing An .Alpha.-Alkylcinnamaldehyde-Release Additive

US Patent:

5301693, Apr 12, 1994

Filed:

Jul 9, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/911274

Inventors:

W. Geoffrey Chan - Chesterfield VA
William B. Edwards - Richmond VA
Harvey J. Grubbs - Mechanicsville VA
Yoram Houminer - Richmond VA
Charles R. Howe - Richmond VA
John D. Naworal - Midlothian VA
John B. Paine - Richmond VA
Kenneth F. Podraza - Richmond VA
Edward B. Sanders - Richmond VA
Jeffrey I. Seeman - Richmond VA
Everett W. Southwick - Richmond VA

Assignee:

Philip Morris Incorporated - New York NY
Philip Morris Products Inc. - Richmond VA

International Classification:

A24B 1530, C07C 5703

US Classification:

131276

Abstract:

This invention provides smoking compositions which contain a novel. beta. -hydroxycarboxylate flavorant-release additive. Under cigarette smoking conditions, a combustible filler and/or paper wrapper additive such as calcium bis(2,2-diethyl-3-hydroxy-4-phenylmethylenedecanoate) pyrolyzes and releases. alpha. -hexylcinnamaldehyde as a volatile flavorant component of the cigarette smoke.

Optically Active Nicotine Analogs And Process For Their Preparation

US Patent:

4442292, Apr 10, 1984

Filed:

May 13, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/377990

Inventors:

William B. Edwards - Richmond VA

Assignee:

Philip Morris Incorporated - New York NY

International Classification:

C07D40104

US Classification:

546281

Abstract:

1,4-Diacylpiperazine Flavored Smoking Compositions

US Patent:

4561451, Dec 31, 1985

Filed:

Aug 23, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/410205

Inventors:

William B. Edwards - Richmond VA
Yoram Houminer - Richmond VA

Assignee:

Philip Morris Incorporated - New York NY

International Classification:

A24B 312, A24B 1538

US Classification:

131278

Abstract:

This invention provides smoking compositions which contain a diacylpiperazine additive such as 1,4-(2-methylpropionyl)-2,3,5,6-tetramethylpiperazine: ##STR1## The preferred diacylpiperazine additives impart enhanced flavor response and smoothness.

Filter Materials

US Patent:

5738119, Apr 14, 1998

Filed:

Feb 21, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/765278

Inventors:

William B. Edwards - Richmond VA
Navin Gautam - Midlothian VA
Paul N. Gauvin - Chesterfield VA
Donald E. Laslie - Midlothian VA
Kenneth A. Newman - Prince George VA
Calvin R. Woodings - Nuneaton, GB

Assignee:

Courtaulds Fibres (Holdings) Limited - London

International Classification:

A24D 310

US Classification:

131331

Abstract:

Cigarette filters which comprise hydroentangled lyocell staple fibers are disclosed. High filter efficiencies, good taste properties, good resistance to staining, good physical resilience and good air flow characteristics are observed when cigarettes containing such filters are smoked.