Patents by Inventor George R. Gallaher

George R. Gallaher 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).

  • Publication number: 20110046420
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the co-production of unsaturated aldehydes via a crossed-aldol condensation reaction catalyzed by recyclable water-soluble phase-transfer catalysts or the hydroxides thereof. The aldehydes are then hydrogenated to the desired alcohol products or saturated aldehyde feed stocks. Specifically, methods in which 2,4-diethyloctanol is co-produced with 2-ethylhexanol in batch and continuous processes are described. Recovery of the phase-transfer catalyst through water washing followed by “salting out” from the washings is also demonstrated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventors: Kurt W. KRAMARZ, Richard J. Ingram, John E. Aiken, George R. Gallaher
  • Publication number: 20090198088
    Abstract: A process for the purification of crude glycerin utilizing ion exclusion chromatography fractionation, and one or more dewatering steps under moderate temperatures and pressures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2009
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Applicant: LANXESS Sybron Chemicals Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony P. Tirio, George R. Gallaher, Hans-Karl Soest, Rudolf Wagner
  • Patent number: 6979708
    Abstract: Synthetic hydrotalcites of the general formula [M2+1?xM3+x(OH)2]x+[An?x/n.mH2O]x? where M2+ is a divalent cation, M3+ is a trivalent cation and An? is an organic anion selected from straight chain carboxylates of C16-C18 acids, carboxylates of aromatic acids, carboxylates of acrylic acid, unsaturated carboxylates of methacrylic acid and unsaturated carboxylates of vinylacetic acid are disclosed, along with methods of synthesis and uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: Sunoco, Inc. (R&M)
    Inventors: Masaki Fujii, George R. Gallaher, Jr., Sehyun Kim, Steven J. Monaco, Edwin B. Townsend, IV, Gwendolyn Hawk, Thomas S. Brima
  • Patent number: 6846870
    Abstract: Synthetic hydrotalcites of the general formula [M2+1-xM3+x(OH)2]x+[An?x/n·mH2O]x? where M2+ is a divalent cation, M3+ is a trivalent cation and An? is an organic anion selected from straight chain carboxylates of C16-C18 acids, carboxylates of aromatic acids, carboxylates of acrylic acid, unsaturated carboxylates of methacrylic acid, unsaturated carboxylates of vinylacetic acid and C2 and higher organic acids containing heteroatoms such as nitrogen, phosphorous, sulfur and halogens are disclosed, along with methods of synthesis and uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: Sunoco, Inc. (R&M)
    Inventors: Gwendolyn Hawk, Masaki Fujii, George R. Gallaher, Jr., Sehyun Kim, Edwin B. Townsend, IV, Thomas S. Brima
  • Publication number: 20040236001
    Abstract: Method of manufacturing inorganic polymer hybrids with improved mechanical properties and even dispersion of the inorganic material in the hybrids. Nanoscale exfoliation of inorganic materials having layered structures is induced, and said inorganic materials are combined with an emulsion comprising one or more molten polymers. The method provides nanoscale dispersion of inorganic material throughout the emulsion of one or more polymers without the use of compatibilizers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2002
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventors: Thomas S. Brima, Masaki Fujii, Seyhun Kim, George R. Gallaher, Edwin B. Townsend, Kimberly M. McLoughlin
  • Patent number: 6812273
    Abstract: Method of manufacturing inorganic polymer hybrids with improved mechanical properties and even dispersion of the inorganic material in the hybrids. Nanoscale exfoliation of inorganic materials having layered structures is induced, and said inorganic materials are combined with an emulsion comprising one or more molten polymers. The method provides nanoscale dispersion of inorganic material throughout the emulsion of one or more polymers without the use of compatibilizers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Assignee: Sunoco, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas S. Brima, Masaki Fujii, Seyhun Kim, George R. Gallaher, Jr., Edwin B. Townsend, IV, Kimberly M. McLoughlin
  • Publication number: 20040138510
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the co-production of unsaturated aldehydes via a crossed-aldol condensation reaction catalyzed by recyclable water-soluble phase-transfer catalysts or the hydroxides thereof. The aldehydes are then hydrogenated to the desired alcohol products or saturated aldehyde feed stocks. Specifically, methods in which 2,4-diethyloctanol is co-produced with 2-ethylhexanol in batch and continuous processes are described. Recovery of the phase-transfer catalyst through water washing followed by “salting out” from the washings is also demonstrated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Inventors: Kurt W. Kramarz, Richard J. Ingram, John E. Aiken, George R. Gallaher
  • Publication number: 20030114699
    Abstract: Synthetic hydrotalcites of the general formula
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2002
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Applicant: Aristech Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas S. Brima, Masaki Fujii, George R. Gallaher, Sehyun Kim, Edwin B. Townsend, Gwendolyn Hawk
  • Publication number: 20030078445
    Abstract: Synthetic hydrotalcites of the general formula
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2001
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventors: Masaki Fujii, George R. Gallaher, Sehyun Kim, Steven J. Monaco, Edwin B. Townsend, Thomas S. Brima, Gwendolyn Hawk
  • Patent number: 5262198
    Abstract: A method of producing a carbon coated ceramic membrane including passing a selected hydrocarbon vapor through a ceramic membrane and controlling ceramic membrane exposure temperature and ceramic membrane exposure time. The method produces a carbon coated ceramic membrane of reduced pore size and modified surface properties having increased chemical, thermal and hydrothermal stability over an uncoated ceramic membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1993
    Assignee: Aluminum Company of America
    Inventors: Paul K. T. Liu, George R. Gallaher, Jeffrey C. S. Wu