Patents by Inventor Larry J. Nicks

Larry J. Nicks 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).

  • Thorium oxide-containing catalyst and method of preparing same
    Patent number: 4301032
    Abstract: An alloy of thorium and a Group VIII transition metal is oxidized, for example in air, and subsequently reduced, for example with hydrogen gas, to produce a high surface area catalyst containing thorium oxide and one or more Group VIII transition metals. The catalyst thus produced may be used as such or may be further treated to enhance its activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1981
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Interior
    Inventors: Gary B. Atkinson, Larry J. Nicks, Donald J. Bauer
  • High surface area transition metal catalysts and method of preparing same
    Patent number: 4287095
    Abstract: Highly active catalysts, suitable for use in hydrogenation and other reactions, are prepared from an alloy of one or more of the Group VIII transition metals with a Group IIA metal, a Group IVB metal, or an actinide. The alloy is ground to the desired particle size and is thereafter reacted with a gas, such as carbon monoxide and hydrogen, to form an intimate physical admixture of the Group VIII metal or its corresponding carbide with the oxide of other metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1980
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1981
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Interior
    Inventors: Gary B. Atkinson, Larry J. Nicks, Donald J. Bauer
  • Catalyst for synthesis of methanol
    Patent number: 4181630
    Abstract: A catalyst for synthesis of methanol is prepared from an alloy of copper with a metal from the rare earth or actinide series or group IVB of the periodic table. The alloy is reacted with a gas having sufficient oxidizing power to oxidize the rare earth, actinide or group IVB metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1978
    Date of Patent: January 1, 1980
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Interior
    Inventors: Elizabeth G. Baglin, Gary B. Atkinson, Larry J. Nicks
  • Preparation and use of high surface area transition metal catalysts
    Patent number: 4071473
    Abstract: Highly active catalysts, suitable for use in hydrogenation and other reactions, are prepared from an alloy of one or more of the Group VIII transition metals with yttrium or a rare earth metal. The alloy is ground to the desired particle size and is thereafter reacted with a gas containing carbon monoxide and hydrogen to form an intimate physical admixture of the Group VIII metal or its corresponding carbide with the oxide of yttrium or the rare earth metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1976
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1978
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Interior
    Inventors: Gary B. Atkinson, Larry J. Nicks