Patents by Inventor Theodore A. Koch
Theodore A. Koch 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).
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Patent number: 6733692Abstract: This invention provides a process for the catalytic partial oxidation of a hydrocarbon feedstock by contacting a feed stream including a hydrocarbon feedstock and an oxygen-containing gas with a catalyst in a reaction zone maintained at conversion-promoting conditions effective to produce an effluent stream including carbon monoxide and hydrogen. The process of this invention is characterized by using an unsupported porous catalyst containing rhodium, such as rhodium foam.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2001Date of Patent: May 11, 2004Assignee: ConocoPhillips CompanyInventors: Hasan Dindi, William H. Manogue, Theodore A. Koch, Sourav Kumar Sengupta
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Publication number: 20030018088Abstract: A process is disclosed for the hydrogenation of carbon monoxide. The process involves contacting a feed stream comprising hydrogen and carbon monoxide with a catalyst in a reaction zone maintained at conversion-promoting conditions effective to produce an effluent stream, preferably comprising hydrocarbons. The catalyst used in the process is in the form of a sponge. The process is preferably adapted to produce hydrocarbons suitable for the production of diesel fuel. The catalyst used in the process includes at least one catalytic metal for Fischer-Tropsch reactions, preferably cobalt. Preferably the catalyst further includes at least one promoter suitable for the Fischer-Tropsch reaction, such as at least one element selected from among Groups 2-15 of the Periodic Table, preferably at lease one of chromium, iron, molybdenum, nickel, palladium, platinum, rhenium, rhodium, ruthenium, and combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2002Publication date: January 23, 2003Applicant: CONOCO INC.Inventors: Ajoy P. Raje, Theodore A. Koch, Sourav Kumar Sengupta, Mark Jay Harper, Gloria I. Straguzzi, Hasan Dindi
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Patent number: 6376714Abstract: Process for converting a dinitrile to a diamine and optionally an aminonitrile, in which a Group VIII element catalyst is treated with a modifier either before or during a substantially solvent-free hydrogenation reaction in which the dinitrile is contacted with hydrogen in the presence of the catalyst.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2001Date of Patent: April 23, 2002Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Alan M. Allgeier, Theodore A. Koch, Sourav K. Sengupta
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Patent number: 6372939Abstract: A process for making 6-aminocaproic acid by hydroformylating 3-pentenenitrile to produce 3-, 4-, and 5-formylvaleronitrile (FVN mixture), oxidizing the FVN mixture to produce 3-, 4-, and 5-cyanovaleric acid; hydrogenating the resulting product to produce 6-aminocaproic acid, 5-amino-4-methylvaleric acid, and 4-amino-3-ethylbutyric acid; and isolating 6-aminocaproic acid from the reaction product. The resulting 6-aminocaproic acid can be cyclized to produce caprolactam.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2000Date of Patent: April 16, 2002Assignee: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Emilio E. Bunel, Theodore A. Koch, Ronnie Ozer, Sourav K. Sengupta
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Patent number: 6365770Abstract: A process for making alkyl 6-aminocaproate by hydroformylating 3-pentenenitrile to produce 3-, 4-, and 5-formylvaleronitrile (FVN mixture), converting the FVN mixture to alkyl 3-, 4-, and 5-cyanovalerate by either oxidative esterification of the FVN mixture or oxidation of the FVN mixture followed by esterification; isolating alkyl 5-cyanovalerate; and hydrogenating the alkyl 5-cyanovalerate to produce alkyl 6-aminocaproate. The resulting alkyl 6-aminocaproate can be cyclized to produce caprolactam.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2000Date of Patent: April 2, 2002Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Emilio E. Bunel, Theodore A. Koch, Ronnie Ozer, Sourav K. Sengupta
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Publication number: 20020013227Abstract: This invention provides a process for the catalytic partial oxidation of a hydrocarbon feedstock by contacting a feed stream including a hydrocarbon feedstock and an oxygen-containing gas with a catalyst in a reaction zone maintained at conversion-promoting conditions effective to produce an effluent stream including carbon monoxide and hydrogen. The process of this invention is characterized by using an unsupported porous catalyst containing rhodium, such as rhodium foam.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2001Publication date: January 31, 2002Inventors: Hasan Dindi, William H. Manogue, Theodore A. Koch, Sourav Kumar Sengupta
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Patent number: 6315972Abstract: This invention relates to improvements in processes and catalysts for elevated temperature, gas phase, catalyzed reactions in general; it is particularly illustrated by reference to the manufacture of hydrogen cyanide.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 1998Date of Patent: November 13, 2001Assignee: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Mehrdad Mehdizadeh, Theodore A. Koch, Karl Robert Krause, Sourav Kumar Sengupta, Benny Earl Blackwell
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Patent number: 6159895Abstract: A catalyst composition is disclosed which includes a p-aramid polymer supporting a catalyst agent. The composition exhibits improved catalytic activity when compared with a similar composition using m-aramid polymer as the support. The composition contemplates shaped and formed catalyst structures using p-aramid particles and fibers, as papers and fabrics, and as, for example, honeycomb and mats.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 1999Date of Patent: December 12, 2000Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Theodore A. Koch, Vlodek Gabara, Edward W. Tokarsky, John J. McEvoy
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Patent number: 5958273Abstract: An improved induction heated reactor apparatus involving a reaction zone with inlet and outlet and containing an array of electrically conductive catalyst entities (susceptor entities) comprising pellets, rings, or rods containing a core externally coated with a substantially uniform and complete catalyst metal (e.g., platinum, platinum-iridium alloy, or platinum-rhodium alloy) wrap, coating, or surface impregnated, or containing the catalyst metal as a foam which are inductively heated to produce chemical product from a catalytic reaction. Such an apparatus is particularly useful in the catalytic generation of HCN at elevated temperatures.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 1997Date of Patent: September 28, 1999Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Theodore A. Koch, Karl Robert Krause, Mehrdad Mehdizadeh, Sourav Kumar Sengupta, Benny Earl Blackwell
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Patent number: 5529669Abstract: An apparatus and process for production of HCN from ammonia and a hydrocarbon gas by the use of microwave energy using a single mode microwave reactor.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1995Date of Patent: June 25, 1996Assignee: E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Theodore A. Koch, Karl R. Krause, Mehrdad Mehdizadeh
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Patent number: 5478549Abstract: A process for the manufacture of nitric oxide by the Ostwald process where group VIII metal is recovered in a catchment trap, and the nitrous oxide is converted to nitrogen and oxygen by passing it through a bed of zirconium oxide at reaction temperature.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 1994Date of Patent: December 26, 1995Assignee: E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventor: Theodore A. Koch
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Patent number: 5470541Abstract: An apparatus and process for production of HCN from ammonia and a hydrocarbon gas by the use of microwave energy using a single mode microwave reactor.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 1993Date of Patent: November 28, 1995Assignee: E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Theodore A. Koch, Karl R. Krause, Mehrdad Mehdizadeh
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Patent number: 5393393Abstract: Hydrogen cyanide is produced by reacting ammonia or urea and elemental carbon or a hydrocarbon while irradiating them with microwave energy.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 1993Date of Patent: February 28, 1995Assignee: E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Jeffrey K. S. Wan, Theodore A. Koch
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Patent number: 5314673Abstract: A process for the conversion of nitrous oxide (N.sub.2 O) to nitrogen and oxygen by treating the gas with a catalyst of cobalt oxide and nickel oxide on a zirconia support at a temperature of at least about 280 degrees C.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 1992Date of Patent: May 24, 1994Assignee: E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Kristi Anseth, Theodore A. Koch
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Patent number: 3950414Abstract: An aromatic dicarboxylic acid chloride, e.g., terephthaloyl chloride, is prepared by reacting chlorine with a solution of an aromatic dialdehyde in an inert solvent, e.g., carbon tetrachloride, at a temperature of about from 0.degree.C. to 125.degree.C. Essentially complete conversion of the aldehyde to the chloride is achieved under these conditions.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 1974Date of Patent: April 13, 1976Assignee: E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventor: Theodore A. Koch