Patents Examined by E. D. Irzimski
  • Process for upgrading methane to higher hydrocarbons
    Patent number: 5025109
    Abstract: There is provided a process for the direct partial oxidation of methane with oxygen, whereby hydrocarbons having at least two carbon atoms are produced. The catalyst used in this reaction is a spinel oxide such as ZnMn.sub.2 O.sub.4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1991
    Assignee: Mobil Oil Corporation
    Inventors: Lorenzo C. DeCaul, Scott Han, Robert E. Palermo, Dennis E. Walsh