Patents by Inventor John Harold Estes

John Harold Estes 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).

  • Method of steam reforming
    Patent number: 4083799
    Abstract: Hydrocarbons are reformed with steam in the presence of, as catalyst, an activated metal screen containing a major portion of nickel. Preferably a non-aromatic hydrocarbon is reacted with steam over inconel metal catalyst at 1200.degree. F-1400.degree. F and 0-300 psig.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1973
    Date of Patent: April 11, 1978
    Assignee: Texaco Inc.
    Inventors: John Harold Estes, Edwin Robert Kerr, Tansukhlal Gokaldas Dorawala