Patents by Inventor Benny J. Argento

Benny J. Argento 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).

  • Reduced reactivity polyols as foam controllers in producing polyurethanes foams
    Patent number: 4701474
    Abstract: Reduced reactivity polyols are provided as foam controllers in the production of polyurethane foams. When the foam controllers are incorporated into polyurethane foam formulations, foam rise time is increased without adverse effects on foam characteristics, such as load bearing capability, resiliency and porosity. The foam controllers are acid grafted polyethers, such as acrylic acid grafted poly(alkylene oxides), and can be employed in surprisingly low concentrations to control reactivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1987
    Assignee: Union Carbide Corporation
    Inventors: Frederick E. Bailey, Jr., Benny J. Argento
  • Catalyst and process for the conversion of methanol to acetaldehyde
    Patent number: 4374752
    Abstract: A catalyst mixture is made with improved activity and selectivity to acetaldehyde by using an inert diluent and specifically defined concentrations of cobalt, a halide, a trivalent phosphorus compound, and the inert diluent. Use of the trivalent phosphorus compound significantly inhibits corrosion of the reactor metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1981
    Date of Patent: February 22, 1983
    Assignee: Union Carbide Corporation
    Inventors: Benny J. Argento, Wellington E. Walker, deceased, Rocco A. Fiato