Catalyst, solid sorbent, or support therefor: product or process of making inventions 07/07

20070173398 - Adsorbent, process for producing the same and production apparatus: [MEANS FOR ACHIEVEMENT] Outlet of an extruder (2) fits on a mold (3) having plural pins (31) of the same cross section as fluid channels (11). A narrow interstice (32) intervenes between the adjacent pins fixed upright on a base plate (33). A detour (35) conducting a fluidic raw material... Agent: Antonelli, Terry, Stout & Kraus, LLP

20070173399 - Process for obtaining zeolites more resistant to hydrothermal deactivation: The present invention describes a process to obtain zeolites more resistant to calcination in the presence of water vapor at high temperatures, which is a characteristic condition found during the catalyst regeneration in the Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC). One apply the invention to high silica-alumina ratio (SAR) zeolites, for instance... Agent: Nixon & Vanderhye, PC

20070173400 - Catalyst system comprising magnesium halide: each R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R8 is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a hydrocarbon group; L and L1 are divalent or trivalent hydrocarbon groups; T1 is a Lewis base; A1 and A2 are oxygen sulfur or nitrogen containing groups and X is hydrogen halogen or hydrocarbon... Agent: Basell Usa Inc.

20070173401 - High organic group content-periodic mesoporous organosilicas (ho-pmo's): The present invention provides a new class of organic/inorganic hybrid materials having [ER]n rings interconnected by E′ atoms. In an embodiment a class of materials called high organic group content periodic mesoporous organosilicas (HO-PMO's) with [SiR]3 rings interconnected by O atoms is described. The measured dielectric, mechanical and thermal properties... Agent: Ralph A. Dowell Of Dowell & Dowell P.C.

20070173402 - Method for manufacturing high surface area nano-porous catalyst and catalyst support structures: The present invention provides a process for producing high surface area, nanoporous ceramic oxide catalyst structures and catalyst structures derived from the process. In a method aspect of the present invention, a process of producing high surface area, nanoporous ceramic oxide catalyst structures is provided. The method involves the steps... Agent: Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

20070173403 - Ceramic support capable of supporting a catalyst, a catalyst-ceramic body and processes for producing same: A ceramic support capable of supporting a catalyst comprising a ceramic body having fine pores with a diameter or width up to 1000 times the ion diameter of a catalyst component to be supported on the surface of the ceramic body, the number of the fine pores being not less... Agent: Nixon & Vanderhye, PC

20070173404 - Process for producing an scr catalyst: In a process for producing an SCR catalyst for the selective reduction of NOx in NOx-containing exhaust gases of internal combustion engines, a support layer is applied to a substrate body. An iron salt dissolved in a liquid is applied to the support layer in such an amount that no... Agent: Gray Robinson, P.A.

20070173405 - Titanium oxide product method for making the same and its use as a photocatalyst: The invention relates to a process for manufacturing a particulate titanium dioxide product, wherein hydrated titanium dioxide is precipitated from an aqueous solution of titanium oxychlioride by adding to the solution titanium dioxide particles as crystal nuclei and the product obtained from the precipitation step is isolated and optionally calcined.... Agent: Nath & Associates

20070167309 - Process for regenerating a spent sorbent: A method and apparatus is provided for regenerating a sorbent that has been poisoned by components derived from flue gas. The sorbent is treated with an agent to remove the poisoning components and introduce a promoting agent into the sorbent. The method and apparatus can also be used to enhance... Agent: Johnson & Associates

20070167310 - Production of multifunctional granular medium by partial activation of partially decomposed organic matter: A process for the production of low-temperature activated or partially activated partially decomposed organic matter for use as an ion-exchange medium comprising the steps of granulating partially decomposed moisture-bearing organic matter, drying the granules and activating the granules at a temperature of about 175-520° C., wherein the granule has a... Agent: Jansson Shupe & Munger Ltd.

20070167311 - Method for producing a catalytic preparation and use of said catalytic preparation: A process is described for the production of a catalyst preparation, in which the catalyst containing at least one inorganic compound which is solid under standard conditions is comminuted by means of a dispersion unit into particles having a maximum average particle size d50.3 of 2 μm, preferably a maximum... Agent: Fulbright & Jaworski, LLP

20070167312 - Process for manufacturing acid-containing bound zeolite particles: The invention provides processes for manufacturing bound zeolite beads, particles, rings, etc. wherein the bound zeolite contains moieties of sulfur, phosphorous, chlorine, bromine, fluorine and/or nitrate, and or organic acids.... Agent: Baker Botts L.L.P. Patent Department

20070167313 - Fuel cell cathode manufacturing method and fuel cell manufacturing method: The method of manufacturing a cathode for a fuel cell in accordance with the present invention is a method of manufacturing a cathode for a fuel cell equipped with a catalyst layer containing a catalyst, and includes a potential providing step of providing a precursor layer containing the catalyst with... Agent: Oliff & Berridge, PLC

20070167314 - Process for production of conductive catalyst particles, process for production of catalyst electrode capable of gas diffusion, apparatus for production of conductive catalyst particles, and vibrating apparatus: A process for production of conductive catalyst particles, a process for production of a catalyst electrode capable of gas diffusion, an apparatus for production of conductive catalyst particles, and a vibrating apparatus. The process can effectively and uniformly coat the particles of a conductive powder with a catalytic substance.... Agent: Bell, Boyd & Lloyd, LLP

20070167315 - Catalyst composition comprising shuttling agent for ethylene copolymer formation: A composition for use in forming a multi-block copolymer from a single polymerizable monomer, said copolymer containing therein two or more segments or blocks differing in branching index, a polymerization process using the same, and the resulting polymers, wherein the composition comprises the admixture or reaction product resulting from combining:... Agent: The Dow Chemical Company

20070167316 - Olefin polymerization catalyst: The present invention provides an olefin polymerization catalyst composed of a late transition metal complex exhibiting high olefin polymerization activity and also provides a method for producing the same. Furthermore, the present invention provides an olefin polymer prepared using the catalyst and a method for producing the olefin polymer. The... Agent: Sughrue Mion, PLLC

20070167317 - Silica gel compositions containing alkali metals and alkali metal alloys: The invention relates to Group 1 metal/silica gel compositions comprising silica gel and an alkali metal or an alkali metal alloy. The compositions of the inventions are described as Stage 0, I, II, and III materials. These materials differ in their preparation and chemical reactivity. Each successive stage may be... Agent: Nixon Peabody, LLP

20070167318 - Catalytically active composition and the use thereof in dehydration methods: The present invention relates to a catalytically active composition comprising as active component Pd and Bi and at least one element selected from the group (a) consisting of Rh, Au, Sb, V, Cr, W, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Na, Cs and Ba, or Pd, Rh and Bi and optionally an... Agent: Oblon, Spivak, Mcclelland, Maier & Neustadt, P.C.

20070167320 - Exhaust gas purifying catalyst: Disclosed is an exhaust gas purifying catalyst, which comprises a CeZr-based composite oxide capable of maintaining a hollow structure to ensure an oxygen absorbing/releasing capability, even after being exposed to high-temperature exhaust gas. The exhaust gas purifying catalyst comprises a honeycomb-shaped substrate, and a catalyst layer formed on a surface... Agent: Nixon Peabody, LLP

20070167319 - Heat-resistive catalyst and production method thereof: A high heat-resistive catalyser formed as a catalyst including a composite particle composed of a noble metal particle and a co-catalytic metal compound particle contacting, as a metal or as an oxide, with the noble metal particle, and a substrate carrying the noble metal particle and the co-catalytic metal compound... Agent: Foley And Lardner LLP Suite 500

20070167321 - Method for recovering molybdenum and method for preparing catalyst: A method for obtaining a material containing recovered molybdenum for use in producing a catalyst from a molybdenum-containing material comprising at least molybdenum, A element (phosphorus and/or arsenic) and X element (at least one selected from the group consisting of potassium, rubidium, cesium and thallium), in particular, from a spent... Agent: Oblon, Spivak, Mcclelland, Maier & Neustadt, P.C.

20070167322 - Method of manufacturing high-crush-strength iridium catalyst for hydrazine decomposition reaction in spacecraft thrusters using bauxite: Disclosed herein is a method for manufacturing a high-crush-strength iridium catalyst for hydrazine decomposition for spacecraft and satellite propulsion using bauxite, the method including: an acid treatment step of bringing bauxite into contact with a 0.1-10 M acid solution for 10-14 hr; a filtration step of filtering the acid-treated bauxite... Agent: Seyfarth Shaw, LLP

20070167323 - Porous carrier for steam-reforming catalysts, steam-reforming catalyst and process for producing reactive mixed gas: s

20070161500 - Method of regenerating hydrogenation catalyst and diolefin purification plant: The invention aims to provide a method for regenerating a hydrogenation catalyst without using alkanes and a diolefin purification plant comprising an equipment which is used in this method and is simpler than ever. The first method comprises a contact step of contacting a composition for regeneration containing 50% by... Agent: Oblon, Spivak, Mcclelland, Maier & Neustadt, P.C.

20070161501 - Method for making carbon nanotube-supported platinum alloy electrocatalysts: In the present invention, platinum and alloying metal precursor ions are reduced to platinum alloy particles using specifically prepared reducing agents, under controlled reaction temperature and pH conditions, with uniform dispersion and high uniformity in nano-scale sizes adhered onto carbon nanotubes; besides, the compositions of prepared Pt alloy electrocatalysts can... Agent: Troxell Law Office PLLC

20070161502 - Transition metal compound and catalyst for olefin polymerization: wherein M is a metal element of the groups 3 to 10 of the Periodic Table or a lanthanoid; X represents a ligand having a sigma bond for binding to M, and when X is plural, the Xs may be the same or different; Y represents a Lewis base, and... Agent: Oblon, Spivak, Mcclelland, Maier & Neustadt, P.C.

20070161503 - Aluminum phosphate-supported group 6 metal amide catalysts for oligomerization of ethylene: A catalyst composition for the preparation of oligomeric and/or polymer derivatives of olefin monomers, said composition comprising a Group 6 metal amide complex, a Group 1, 2, 12, 13, or 14 metal hydrocarbyl composition or compound, and a solid support comprising aluminum phosphate.... Agent: Union Carbide Chemicals And Plastics Technology Corporation

20070161504 - Titanium oxide photocatalyst and method for preparation thereof: A titanium oxide photocatalyst obtained by hydrolyzing or neutralizing with an alkali an aqueous solution of titanium chloride to obtain a solid component, incorporating sulfur or a sulfur-containing compound in any step of the process, and baking the solid containing the sulfur or sulfur-containing compound. The titanium oxide photocatalyst can... Agent: Oblon, Spivak, Mcclelland, Maier & Neustadt, P.C.

20070161505 - Ultradispersed catalyst compositions and methods of preparation: t

20070161506 - Catalyst: The present invention provides a catalyst comprising particles of one or more catalytic metals supported on a porous carrier made of one or more metal oxides, wherein the porous carrier is made of an oxide containing a rare earth oxide, and that the catalytic metal particles are made of one... Agent: Roberts & Roberts, LLP Attorneys At Law

20070161507 - Ceramic wash-coat for catalyst support: A wash-coat (16) for use as a support for an active catalyst species (18) and a catalytic combustor component (10) incorporating such wash-coat. The wash-coat is a solid solution of alumina or alumina-based material (Al2O3-0-3 wt % La2O3) and a further oxide exhibiting a coefficient of thermal expansion that is... Agent: Siemens Corporation Intellectual Property Department

20070161508 - Exhaust gas purifying catalyst: Disclosed is an exhaust gas purifying catalyst, which comprises an oxygen absorbing material having a catalytic noble metal arranged at a lattice position or an interlattice position of a crystal structure of a composite oxide containing Ce and Zr, which is capable of sufficiently exhibiting a catalytic function even if... Agent: Nixon Peabody, LLP

20070161509 - Method for treating flue gas catalysts: A method for treating a catalyst base that comprises a contact area of porous material. A fluid, such as a flue gas stream, can be conducted along the contact area. A catalytically relevant substance is introduced into pores of the catalyst base using a transport fluid and remains on pore... Agent: Robert W. Becker & Associates Suite B

20070155614 - Oxygenate treatment of dewaxing catalyst for greater yield of dewaxed product: Fischer-Tropsch hydrocarbon synthesis using a cobalt catalyst is used to produce waxy fuel and lubricant oil hydrocarbons from synthesis gas derived from natural gas. The waxy hydrocarbons are hydrodewaxed, with reduced conversion to lower boiling hydrocarbons, by contacting the waxy hydrocarbons, in the presence of hydrogen, with an unsulfided 10-ring,... Agent: Exxonmobil Research & Engineering Company

20070155615 - Method of making a membrane electrode assembly: A method of making a five-layer membrane electrode assembly is provided which includes the steps of: providing a catalyst coated membrane web; providing a laminating station wherein the catalyst coated membrane web is drawn between a pair of laminating rollers which form a laminating nip; die-cutting first and second webs... Agent: 3m Innovative Properties Company

20070155616 - Catalyst component for olefin (co)polymerization, preparation thereof, a catalyst comprising the same and use thereof: The invention relates to a catalyst component for olefin (co)polymerization, to preparation thereof, to a catalyst comprising the same, and to use thereof in olefin (co)polymerization. The catalyst component of the invention comprises magnesium, titanium, halogen, inner electron donor compound, and alkoxy group derived from a surface modifier, wherein the... Agent: Birch Stewart Kolasch & Birch

20070155617 - Functional group-selective hydrogenation catalyst and functional group-selective hydrogenation method: A functional group-selective hydrogenation catalyst is provided, which is capable of selectively hydrogenating an aliphatic carbon-carbon double bond, aliphatic carbon-carbon triple bond, aromatic formyl group or aromatic nitro group contained in an organic compound. The catalyst includes a carrier, and palladium and an organic sulfur compound supported jointly thereon.... Agent: Oblon, Spivak, Mcclelland, Maier & Neustadt, P.C.

20070155618 - Hydrotreating catalyst that contains a nitrogen-containing organic compound and its use: A hydrotreating catalyst that contains at least one element of group VIB and/or group VIII of the periodic table and optionally phosphorus and/or silicon, with an organic compound as an additive that contains at least one nitrogen atom, is used for the transformation of hydrocarbon-containing fractions, in particular the hydrodesulfurization,... Agent: Millen, White, Zelano & Branigan, P.C.

20070155619 - Hydrogenated catalyst: The invention discloses a method for making a hydrogenated metallocene catalyst component comprising the steps of: 1. Providing a compound comprising at least one aromatic group; 2. Hydrogenating the at least one aromatic group in the presence of hydrogen and a hydrogenation catalyst to form a hydrogenated compound; and 3.... Agent: Fina Technology Inc

20070155620 - Bimodal polyethylene: The present invention discloses a method for preparing a catalyst component suitable for the preparation of bimodal polymers that comprises the steps of a) providing hollow beads of polyethylene of controlled morphology and size; b) drying the hollow beads under vacuum; c) impregnating the dried hollow beads with a concentrated... Agent: Fina Technology Inc

20070155621 - Ionic liquids as solvents: The present invention discloses a method for preparing a dissolved catalyst component comprising the steps of: a) providing a halogenated precursor component of formula (I) X—[CH2—]— b) reacting the halogenated bisimine precursor with an ionic liquid precursor in a solvent to prepare an ionic liquid; c) mixing in a solvent... Agent: Fina Technology Inc

20070155622 - Composition for use nox removing translucent coating: b) particles having a de-HNO3 activity, and c) a silicon based-material in which said particles are dispersed, wherein said photocatalytic particles have a crystalline size ranging from 1 to 50 nm and particles of a) and b) being present in an amount lower than 20% by weight of the total... Agent: Oliff & Berridge, PLC

20070155623 - Purification catalyst for exhaust gas, production method therefor, and purification catalyst device for automobile exhaust gas: A purification catalyst for exhaust gas enhances the activities of the precious metals, preventing decrease of activities at high temperature, and exhibiting a satisfactory performance during operation. In the purification catalyst of the present invention, Pd is supported by an aluminum composite oxide having a perovskite structure, the aluminum composite... Agent: Hamre, Schumann, Mueller & Larson, P.C.

20070155624 - Cerium/zirconium-base composite oxide, method for producing the same, oxygen storage/release component using said cerium-zirconium-base composite oxide, exhaust gas purification catalyst, and exhaust gas purification method using the same: This invention relates to a cerium-zirconium-base composite oxide, which is useful, e.g., for the purification of exhaust gas discharged from combustion engines such as internal combustion engines and boilers and can release a high level of oxygen in a low temperature region, a method for producing the same, an oxygen... Agent: Armstrong, Kratz, Quintos, Hanson & Brooks, LLP

20070155625 - Catalyst and producing method thereof: A catalyst producing method comprises preparing reverse micellar solution including an aqueous solution containing at least a noble metal element as a catalytic active component, and carrying the catalytic active component by a substrate to establish them into a catalyst precursor; and spraying the emulsion solution containing the catalyst precursor... Agent: Foley And Lardner LLP Suite 500

20070155626 - Catalyst powder, exhaust gas purifying catalyst, and method of producing the catalyst powder: A method of producing catalyst powder of the present invention has a step of precipitating any one of a noble metal particle (5) and a transition metal particle (10) in a reversed micelle (1); a step of precipitating, in the reversed micelle (1) in which any one of the noble... Agent: Foley And Lardner LLP Suite 500