Patents by Inventor John David Covey

John David Covey 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).

  • Multi-lobed porous ceramic body and process for making the same
    Patent number: 10618041
    Abstract: A carrier having at least three lobes, a first end, a second end, a wall between the ends and a non-uniform radius of transition at the intersection of an end and the wall is disclosed. A catalyst comprising the carrier, silver and promoters deposited on the carrier and useful for the epoxidation of olefins is also disclosed. A method for making the carrier, a method for making the catalyst and a process for epoxidation of an olefin with the catalyst are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Saint-Gobain Ceramics & Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Richard, John David Covey
  • MULTI-LOBED POROUS CERAMIC BODY AND PROCESS FOR MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20190126261
    Abstract: A carrier having at least three lobes, a first end, a second end, a wall between the ends and a non-uniform radius of transition at the intersection of an end and the wall is disclosed. A catalyst comprising the carrier, silver and promoters deposited on the carrier and useful for the epoxidation of olefins is also disclosed. A method for making the carrier, a method for making the catalyst and a process for epoxidation of an olefin with the catalyst are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Michael A. Richard, John David Covey
  • Multi-lobed porous ceramic body and process for making the same
    Patent number: 9968923
    Abstract: A carrier having at least three lobes, a first end, a second end, a wall between the ends and a non-uniform radius of transition at the intersection of an end and the wall is disclosed. A catalyst comprising the carrier, silver and promoters deposited on the carrier and useful for the epoxidation of olefins is also disclosed. A method for making the carrier, a method for making the catalyst and a process for epoxidation of an olefin with the catalyst are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Saint-Gobain Ceramics & Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Richard, John David Covey
  • MULTI-LOBED POROUS CERAMIC BODY AND PROCESS FOR MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20170297010
    Abstract: A carrier having at least three lobes, a first end, a second end, a wall between the ends and a non-uniform radius of transition at the intersection of an end and the wall is disclosed. A catalyst comprising the carrier, silver and promoters deposited on the carrier and useful for the epoxidation of olefins is also disclosed. A method for making the carrier, a method for making the catalyst and a process for epoxidation of an olefin with the catalyst are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Michael A. Richard, John David Covey
  • Multi-lobed porous ceramic body and process for making the same
    Patent number: 9694355
    Abstract: A carrier having at least three lobes, a first end, a second end, a wall between the ends and a non-uniform radius of transition at the intersection of an end and the wall is disclosed. A catalyst comprising the carrier, silver and promoters deposited on the carrier and useful for the epoxidation of olefins is also disclosed. A method for making the carrier, a method for making the catalyst and a process for epoxidation of an olefin with the catalyst are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Saint-Gobain Ceramics & Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A Richard, John David Covey
  • MULTI-LOBED POROUS CERAMIC BODY AND PROCESS FOR MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20150209774
    Abstract: A carrier having at least three lobes, a first end, a second end, a wall between the ends and a non-uniform radius of transition at the intersection of an end and the wall is disclosed. A catalyst comprising the carrier, silver and promoters deposited on the carrier and useful for the epoxidation of olefins is also disclosed. A method for making the carrier, a method for making the catalyst and a process for epoxidation of an olefin with the catalyst are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: Michael A Richard, John David Covey
  • Process for preparing an olefin oxide using a multi-lobed porous ceramic body
    Patent number: 8999887
    Abstract: A carrier having at least three lobes, a first end, a second end, a wall between the ends and a non-uniform radius of transition at the intersection of an end and the wall is disclosed. A catalyst comprising the carrier, silver and promoters deposited on the carrier and useful for the epoxidation of olefins is also disclosed. A method for making the carrier, a method for making the catalyst and a process for epoxidation of an olefin with the catalyst are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Saint-Gobain Ceramics & Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Richard, John David Covey
  • PROCESS FOR PREPARING AN OLEFIN OXIDE USING A MULTI-LOBED POROUS CERAMIC BODY
    Publication number: 20150045565
    Abstract: A carrier having at least three lobes, a first end, a second end, a wall between the ends and a non-uniform radius of transition at the intersection of an end and the wall is disclosed. A catalyst comprising the carrier, silver and promoters deposited on the carrier and useful for the epoxidation of olefins is also disclosed. A method for making the carrier, a method for making the catalyst and a process for epoxidation of an olefin with the catalyst are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: Michael A. Richard, John David Covey
  • Multi-lobed porous ceramic body and process for making the same
    Patent number: 8871677
    Abstract: A carrier having at least three lobes, a first end, a second end, a wall between the ends and a non-uniform radius of transition at the intersection of an end and the wall is disclosed. A catalyst comprising the carrier, silver and promoters deposited on the carrier and useful for the epoxidation of olefins is also disclosed. A method for making the carrier, a method for making the catalyst and a process for epoxidation of an olefin with the catalyst are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Saint-Gobain Ceramics & Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Richard, John David Covey
  • MULTI-LOBED POROUS CERAMIC BODY AND PROCESS FOR MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20120171407
    Abstract: A carrier having at least three lobes, a first end, a second end, a wall between the ends and a non-uniform radius of transition at the intersection of an end and the wall is disclosed. A catalyst comprising the carrier, silver and promoters deposited on the carrier and useful for the epoxidation of olefins is also disclosed. A method for making the carrier, a method for making the catalyst and a process for epoxidation of an olefin with the catalyst are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventors: Michael A. RICHARD, John David Covey