Patents Represented by Attorney Thomas J. McBride, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6059960
    Abstract: A novel catalyst and the use thereof in a reforming process is disclosed. The catalyst comprises a refractory inorganic oxide, platinum-group metal, Group IVA(IUPAC 14) metal, and lanthanide-series metal in a specified ratio. Utilization of this catalyst in the reforming of hydrocarbons, especially in reforming, results in significantly improved selectivity to the desired gasoline or aromatics product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventor: Paula L. Bogdan