With Structure Having Utility In Addition To Support Or Carrier Patents (Class 502/2)
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Patent number: 11021877Abstract: Roofing granules having a color coating layer are covered with a clear, transparent or translucent outer coating composition including a functional material, such nanoparticles of anatase titanium dioxide.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2019Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: CertainTeed LLCInventors: Keith C. Hong, Gregory F. Jacobs, Van Nhan Nguyen
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Patent number: 11007507Abstract: A self-cleaning film system includes a substrate and a self-cleaning film disposed on the substrate. The self-cleaning film includes a monolayer formed from an oleophobic material, and a first plurality of regions disposed within the monolayer in a non-periodic pattern such that each of the first plurality of regions abuts and is surrounded by the oleophobic material. Each of the first plurality of regions includes a photocatalytic material.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2018Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Gayatri V. Dadheech, Thomas A. Seder, James A. Carpenter
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Patent number: 10493435Abstract: A micro coil includes a micro coil body having heat resistance sufficient to keep the micro coil body from thermal decomposition and melting in a high-temperature environment, and a coating layer that is provided on a surface of the micro coil body, and has heat resistance and electrical conductivity under the high-temperature environment and an oxidizing atmosphere. The coating layer has a shape that causes induced current to be produced according to a magnetic-field component of radio waves, when the micro coil receives the radio waves.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2018Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Hiroshi Otsuki, Shinji Ikeda, Norio Inami
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Patent number: 10358383Abstract: A sol-gel method for forming durable, scratch-resistant coatings on glass substrates. Zirconia coatings, for example, are formed from a solution of zirconium oxychloride octahydrate in an organic, polar, aprotic solvent such as dimethylformamide. Annealed coatings, which optionally include an additive such as graphene, have a low coefficient of friction and can exhibit high hardness and hydrophobicity.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2017Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: CORNING INCORPORATEDInventors: Shawn Michael O'Malley, Vitor Marino Schneider
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Patent number: 9757769Abstract: A method to prepare a self-decontaminating surface, where that method includes disposing a first coating on a surface, where that first coating comprises an organosilane, and disposing a second coating over the first coating, where the second coating comprises TiO2.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2012Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: ALLIED BIOSCIENCE, INC.Inventors: Craig Grossman, Mai Ngo, Ronald Wysocki
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Patent number: 9682861Abstract: In one aspect of the invention, a method of synthesizing a lithium metal phosphate composite usable for a lithium secondary battery includes the steps of forming a nanometer-size precursor comprising lithium source and metal phosphate nanoparticles having each nanoparticle at least partially coated a layer of carbon precursor, spray drying the nanometer-size precursor at a first desired temperature to form micron-size particles packed with the lithium metal phosphate precursor nanoparticles, and sintering the micron-size particles at a second desired temperature under an inert and/or reduction atmosphere to form a micron-size lithium metal phosphate composite.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2010Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: MEECOTECH, INC.Inventor: Tao Gu
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Patent number: 9248942Abstract: The present invention provides a continuous process for the epoxidation of an olefinic compound with an oxidant, which process comprises reaction of an olefinic compound with an oxidant in the presence of a catalyst in an apparatus that comprises a reactive distillation column, which column comprises (i) a reactive section, which comprises the catalyst (ii) a rectifying section situated above the reactive section and adapted to allow separation of reagents and/or by-products from products (vii) a stripping section situated below the reactive section and adapted to allow separation of product from reagents and/or by-products (viii) a vessel situated below the stripping section and adapted to provide a source of heat for the column and in which initial vaporization of one or more of the reagents can occur, wherein the temperature in the reactive section (i) is a temperature at which the reaction between the olefinic compound and the oxidant takes place and the temperature in the stripping section (iii) is hiType: GrantFiled: May 14, 2014Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: South Bank University Enterprises Ltd.Inventors: Basudeb Saha, Krzysztof Ambroziak, David C. Sherrington, Rene Mbeleck
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Publication number: 20150087497Abstract: An emissions control device for a compression ignition engine is described. The emissions control device comprises: (a) a first catalyst comprising an electrically heatable substrate and a first composition disposed on the electrically heatable substrate, wherein the first composition comprises alumina and a first platinum group metal (PGM); and (b) a second catalyst comprising a substrate and a second composition disposed on the substrate, wherein the second composition comprises alumina and a second platinum group metal (PGM); wherein the loading of the first composition is less than the loading of the second composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2014Publication date: March 26, 2015Inventors: Andrew Francis CHIFFEY, John Benjamin GOODWIN
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Patent number: 8969228Abstract: Systems and Methods for manufacturing ZPGM catalysts systems that may allow the prevention of formation or the conversion of corrosion causing compounds, such as hexavalent chromium compounds, within ZPGM catalyst systems are disclosed. ZPGM catalysts systems, may include metallic substrate, which may include alloys of iron and chromium, a washcoat and an overcoat. Disclosed manufacturing processes may include a thermal decomposition of hexavalent chromium compounds which may allow the decomposition of such compounds into trivalent chromium compounds, and may also produce metallic catalyst, such as silver.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2013Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Zahra Nazarpoor
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Patent number: 8894944Abstract: The present invention provides a membrane, comprising in this order a first catalyst layer, an electronically and ionically conducting layer having a nanosized microstructure, and a second catalyst layer, characterized in that the electronically and ionically conducting layer is formed from an electrolyte material, a grain growth inhibitor and/or grain boundary modifier, and a method for producing same.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2008Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Technical University of DenmarkInventors: Peter Halvor Larsen, Søren Linderoth
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Patent number: 8747766Abstract: A hydrogen separation membrane comprising a palladium alloy that includes at least palladium, an added metal A, and an added metal B, the added metal A and the added metal B being two different metals other than palladium, each of the added metal A and the added metal B forming a complete solid solution with palladium, and the added metal A and the added metal B having a triple point in an equilibrium diagram and not forming an intermetallic compound. The hydrogen separation membrane exhibits excellent hydrogen permeability and durability.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2009Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: NGK Insulators, Ltd.Inventor: Kenichi Noda
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Patent number: 8557188Abstract: A UV photocatalytic air purifier/sterilizer in which the multiple limited-lifetime components (such as the UV light, UV light electronics, and catalytic portion) of a photocatalytic UV air purifier/sterilizer are packaged together to form a single, handheld, unitized package, designed for easy insertion and removal into an air purifier. The invention may be configured enable maximum air flow through the photocatalytic portions of the device, thus further improving air cleaning efficiency by allowing many volumes of room air to be recirculated through the device and cleaned/purified/sterilized over the course of a day. In a preferred embodiment, the device may package a series of stacked TiO2 coated parallel metal catalytic plates, a UV germicidal lamp with a fluorescent tube form factor, and a UV lamp ballast into a single disposable or recyclable unit. This disposable unit can be easily clipped into a motorized air purifier unit designed for rapid servicing.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2010Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Inventor: Yang Zhen Lo
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Publication number: 20130210609Abstract: Method for the preparation of a catalysed particulate filter and a particulate filter. The method comprises the steps of a) providing a catalyst wash coat with a first catalyst active in burning off of soot and a second catalyst active in selective catalytic reduction of nitrogen oxides; b) coating a particulate filter body with the catalyst wash coat on the dispersion side and the permeate side of the filter body and within partition walls of the filter body; and c) drying and heat treating the coated filter body to obtain the catalysed particulate filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2011Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: Haldor Topsoe A/SInventor: Keld Johansen
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Patent number: 8492594Abstract: A polymeric catalyst, and methods of using the catalyst, comprising at least one of a monosulfonated ion exchange resin, monosulfonated gel, and macroreticular resin having a particle size of less than 560 ?m and metal impregnated within the resin, where the metal is palladium, platinum, iridium, rhodium, ruthenium, copper, gold, and/or silver.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2011Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventors: Daniel Martenak, James F. Tate, Jose Antonio Trejo-O'Reilly
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Publication number: 20130028983Abstract: There is provided on-demand, oxygen generating topical compositions having a built-in indicator specifically to indicate a color change upon the complete mixing of the oxygen precursor and catalyst. The first part of the composition contains a carrier and manganese dioxide (MnO2) nanoparticles. The second part of the composition comprises the oxygen precursor; hydrogen peroxide. When the two parts, one with manganese dioxide nanoparticles and exhibiting a characteristic color, (e.g. yellow brown) and the second part with hydrogen peroxide are mixed together, the color imparted by the manganese dioxide nanoparticles essentially disappears and the final composition (enriched with oxygen) either appears colorless or takes on the original color of the catalyst. Thus, the manganese dioxide catalyst nanoparticles themselves serve as the colorimetric indicator of peroxide decomposition to oxygen, precluding the need for an external colorant.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2012Publication date: January 31, 2013Inventors: Bhalchandra M. Karandikar, Carin J. Berg, Sophie Truc Lam, Sunita J. Macwana, Zhongju Liu Zhao
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Publication number: 20120270721Abstract: Herein described are cementitious products and articles of manufacture comprising a carbon-doped titanium dioxide, having long-term photocatalytic activity. The titanium dioxide contained therein may be obtained by irradiating titanium dioxide under specific conditions of wavelength, in presence of a gas flow comprising an inert gas and an organic compound. The titanium dioxide thus treated acquires a high and stable carbon content, maintaining the specific surface area thereof substantially unaltered. The cementitious products/articles of manufacture containing it have a high and efficient photocatalytic action.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2010Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: ITALCEMENTI S.p.A.Inventor: Gian Luca Guerrini
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Publication number: 20120245018Abstract: The present invention discloses high aspect ratio multifunctional nanocomposite of CNF/polymer comprising of functionalized CNF incorporated with metal nanoparticles and phosphoric acid doped polybenzimidazole (PBI) along the inner and outer surfaces of hollow carbon nanofiber and to a process for fabrication of the same thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2011Publication date: September 27, 2012Inventors: Sreekumar Kurungot, Beena Kalasaparambil Balan, Ulhas Kanhaiyalal Kharul, Vijayamohanan Kunjuukrishna Pillai
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Patent number: 8216969Abstract: A pathogen-resistant fabric comprising one or more photocatalysts capable of generating singlet oxygen from ambient air. The pathogen-resistant fabric may optionally include one or more singlet oxygen traps.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2011Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Inventor: John L. Lombardi
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Publication number: 20120149546Abstract: Sorption reinforced catalytic coating system for the degradation of threat agents including a synzyme coating about a material, the synzyme coating having bucket-shaped molecules for the sorption and degradation of the threat agents. A binding agent is configured for synzyme immobilization to maximize loading and retention of the synzyme coating on the material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2010Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventors: Yongwoo Lee, Tomasz Modzelewski, John P. Puglia, Steven E. Weiss, Robert A. Reinstein
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Publication number: 20120111801Abstract: Disclosed is a near-field photocatalyst using a ZnO (ZnO) nanowire. The photocatalyst is advantageous in that low-priced zinc is used instead of titanium, conventionally used as a photocatalyst to reduce expenses, and that it is possible to obtain overvoltage which is sufficient to generate hydrogen using an optical near field formed around an end of a ZnO nanowire without the application of additional external voltage, thus the use of a costly electrode, such as platinum, is avoided and a process is simplified.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2005Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicants: Seoul National University R & DB Foundation, POSTECH FOUNDATIONInventors: Gyu-chul Yi, Motoichi Ohtsu, Takashi Yatsui
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Patent number: 8173571Abstract: Large quantities of explosive hydrogen-oxygen mixtures can be produced by leaks or accidents in technical plants, e.g. nuclear reactors. The invention relates to a catalyst, a catalyst system, an arrangement for recombining hydrogen with oxygen, and a method for producing a catalyst. The inventive catalyst is characterized in that the ignition point of the mixture is exceeded under no circumstances even though the catalyst works in a strictly passive manner without outside intervention and the recombination is an exothermal reaction. The basic idea is to design the catalyst such that the catalyst autonomously limits the activity thereof in accordance with the prevailing temperature.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2006Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbHInventors: Ernst-Arndt Reinecke, Inga Maren Tragsdorf
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Publication number: 20120088176Abstract: The present invention relates to the direct oxidation and/or internal reforming of ethanol and/or mixtures of ethanol and water, in a solid oxide fuel cell, with multifunctional electrocatalytic anodes having specific features, on the basis of mixed oxides and metal oxides and catalysts, preferably with a perovskite-like crystalline structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2010Publication date: April 12, 2012Inventors: Paulo Emilio Valadao De Miranda, Selma Aparecida Venancio, Hugo Vilela De Miranda
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Publication number: 20120083403Abstract: A method for manufacturing photocatalyst multifunctional dust-free active carbon color ball includes the steps of (1) compound-formulating and mixing 8%-15% attapulgite, 8%-15% sepiolite, 5%-10% mordenite and 50%-65% active carbon; (2) after step (1), granulating by adding 5%-10% photocatalyst and appropriate water and mixing; (3) after step (2), drying at 60° C.-80° C. and then grinding till the particle size is smaller than 200 meshes; (4) after step (3), compound-formulating and granulating by adding 5%-10% tourmaline powder and appropriate water; and (5) after step (4), drying at 150° C. and obtaining a product, wherein the percentage of every raw material is expressed by weight.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2010Publication date: April 5, 2012Inventors: Canghai Li, Rong Zhao, Dizhong Zhang
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Publication number: 20120064434Abstract: A substantially crack-free electrode layer is described. The substantially crack-free electrode layer includes a substrate; and a substantially crack-free electrode layer on the substrate, the electrode layer comprising a catalyst, an ionomer, and a layered silicate reinforcement. Methods of making the electrode layer, electrode ink compositions, and membrane electrode assemblies incorporating the electrode layer are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2010Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Bradley M. Houghtaling, Jeanette E. Owejan
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Publication number: 20110309286Abstract: Collection enhanced materials, down stream additives, and methods of making the enhanced materials and down stream additives are provided. In one embodiment, a down stream additive is provided that includes an active phase component and at least one of a collection enhancing component. In other embodiments, the down stream additive may have attrition index from about two (2) to about ten (10) and/or an average diameter from about 20 ?m to about 60 ?m. In other embodiments, the down stream additive may have an active phase component which is incompatible with a process performed in an FCC unit. In yet another embodiment, a collection enhanced material having an average diameter from about 60 ?m to about 300 ?m is provided that includes an active component and a collection enhancing component.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: Intercat, Inc.Inventors: Mehdi Allahverdi, Guido Aru, Paul Diddams, Xunhua Mo, William Reagan, Shanthakumar Sithambaram
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Publication number: 20110262837Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composite particle that is microscopically two-dimensional with a third nanoscopic dimension, and to methods of making same. The particle may include a support and a metal layer. The metal layer may be catalytically active such that the particle is adapted to act as a catalyst.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Applicant: SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: James H. ARPS, Kent Edward COULTER
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Publication number: 20110176980Abstract: The present invention provides a membrane, comprising in this order a first catalyst layer, an electronically and ionically conducting layer having a nanosized microstructure, and a second catalyst layer, characterized in that the electronically and ionically conducting layer is formed from an electrolyte material, a grain growth inhibitor and/or grain boundary modifier, and a method for producing same.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2008Publication date: July 21, 2011Applicant: TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF DENMARKInventors: Peter Halvor Larsen, Søren Linderoth
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Publication number: 20110139610Abstract: In one embodiment, a catalyst assembly includes a porous substrate material including a substrate bulk and an external surface, the substrate bulk including a network of pores for diffusing fluids there-through, and a two dimension (2-D) extensive catalyst supported on at least a portion of the network of pores to provide a substantially constant catalyst concentration profile along a thickness dimension of the substrate bulk. In certain instances, the network of pores includes an internal pore surface for supporting at least a portion of the 2-D extensive catalyst.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2010Publication date: June 16, 2011Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventor: Alireza Pezhman Shirvanian
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Publication number: 20110123814Abstract: The instant invention relates to a weatherproof film comprising a substrate layer, a barrier layer and a surface layer based on polymethacrylate, wherein, according to the invention, the surface layer contains 0.1 to 15 weight % of a photocatalyst, based on the total weight of the layer, as well as to the use thereof as laminate film, tarp or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2008Publication date: May 26, 2011Inventors: Dirk Heukelbach, Klaus Thinnes
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Publication number: 20110028305Abstract: Provided is a fabrication method for a functional surface that has self-cleaning ability and superhydrophilic anti-reflective property, which includes a) arranging a plurality of beads having a sphere shape on a surface of a transparent substrate; b) forming a predetermined inter-bead gap by etching the plurality of beads; c) forming a surface unevenness on the surface of the substrate by etching the substrate using the plurality of the beads having the predetermined gap as an etching mask; d) removing the plurality of the beads from the surface of the substrate; and e) forming a photocatalytic layer or a compound layer having a surface tension of 18 to 28 N/m on the surface of the substrate formed with the surface unevenness.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: KOREA INSTITUTE OF MACHINERY AND MATERIALSInventors: Hyuneui LIM, Seungmuk JI, Jun-Hee LEE, Wan-Doo KIM
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Patent number: 7842827Abstract: The present invention relates to a porous metal-organic framework comprising AlIII and at least one at least bidentate compound, wherein the at least one at least bidentate organic compound is a six-membered aromatic hydrocarbon ring A in which one or more ring carbons may be replaced by nitrogen and which has three substituents X and optionally one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of R, NRR?, OR, SR, F, Cl and Br, where R, R? are each, independently of one another, hydrogen, methyl which may optionally be substituted by one or more fluorine atoms or ethyl which may optionally be substituted by one or more fluorine atoms and each X is, independently of the others, C(?O)O?, C(?S)O?, C(?O)S?, C(?S)S? or a protonated form thereof. The invention further provides a process for preparing it and provides for the use of the new porous metal-organic framework.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2006Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Markus Schubert, Ulrich Mueller, Hendrick Mattenheimer, Markus Tonigold
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Publication number: 20090325782Abstract: Heating devices such as self-cleaning ovens include at least one surface comprising metal oxide crystalline catalytic material disposed thereon. The metal oxide crystalline material includes perovskite and perovskite-like materials, pyrochlores, rare earth metal oxides, spinels, and combinations of the foregoing. Also disclosed herein are processes for process for forming a pyrocatalytic coating on a substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2008Publication date: December 31, 2009Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Venkat Subramaniam Venkataramani, Hrishikesh Keshavan
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Publication number: 20080210901Abstract: Getter systems are provided having a phase being active in the sorption of gas inserted in the pores of a porous material. The porous material is, in turn, dispersed in a polymeric means that is permeable to the gas to be sorbed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2006Publication date: September 4, 2008Applicant: SAES GETTERS S.P. A.Inventors: Roberto Giannantonio, Chiara Vescovi, Lorena Cattaneo, Giorgio Longoni
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Patent number: 7084179Abstract: An aqueous dispersion of titanium oxide particles comprising chloride ion, and a Brønsted base other than chloride ion, preferably at least one kind of ion selected from nitrate ion and phosphate ion. Preferably the titanium oxide particles are predominantly comprised of brookite titanium oxide particles. The aqueous titanium oxide dispersion is prepared by hydrolyzed titanium tetrachloride in the presence of at least one kind of a Brønsted acid. A thin film formed from this aqueous titanium oxide dispersion exhibits good photo-catalytic activity, transparency and adhesion to a base material.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2003Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Assignee: Showa Denko Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Masahiro Ohmori, Hidenori Nakamura
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Patent number: 6875717Abstract: A method and system for the in situ synthesis of a combinatorial library including impregnating a first component with a second component. The method and system advantageously may be employed in the synthesis of materials for screening for usefulness as a catalyst.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2003Date of Patent: April 5, 2005Assignee: Symyx Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Claus G. Lugmair, Damodara M. Poojary, Alfred Hagemeyer, Daniel M. Giaquinta
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Patent number: 6864201Abstract: Methods and apparatus for the preparation and use of a substrate having an array of diverse materials in predefined regions thereon. A substrate having an array of diverse materials thereon is generally prepared by delivering components of materials to predefined regions on a substrate, and simultaneously reacting the components to form at least two materials. Materials which can be prepared using the methods and apparatus of the present invention include, for example, covalent network solids, ionic solids and molecular solids. More particularly, materials which can be prepared using the methods and apparatus of the present invention include, for example, inorganic materials, intermetallic materials, metal alloys, ceramic materials, organic materials, organometallic materials, non-biological organic polymers, composite materials (e.g., inorganic composites, organic composites, or combinations thereof), etc.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2001Date of Patent: March 8, 2005Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, Symyx Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Peter G. Schultz, Xiaodong Xiang, Isy Goldwasser, Gabriel Briceno, Xiao-Dong Sun, Kai-An Wang
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Patent number: 6863984Abstract: A composition and method for improving the adhesion properties of catalytic and adsorptive compositions to a substrate through the addition of clay and/or silicone binder is disclosed. Preferably, the composition includes manganese dioxide and attapulgite clay and/or a silicone polymer which is adhered to a metal substrate, such as a motor vehicle radiator.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2001Date of Patent: March 8, 2005Assignee: Engelhard CorporationInventors: Jeffrey B. Hoke, Ronald M. Heck
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Patent number: 6818254Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating the atmosphere comprising moving a vehicle through the atmosphere, the vehicle having at least one atmosphere contacting surface and a pollutant treating composition located on said surface. A specific embodiment comprises coating a motor vehicle radiator with pollutant treating catalyst.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 1996Date of Patent: November 16, 2004Assignee: Engelhard CorporationInventors: Jeffrey B. Hoke, Fred M. Allen, Patrick W. Blosser, Zhicheng Hu, Ronald M. Heck
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Patent number: 6811945Abstract: A method of producing a pattern-formed structure, comprising: preparing a substrate for a pattern-formed structure having a characteristic-modifiable layer whose characteristic at a surface thereof can be modified by the action of photocatalyst; preparing a photocatalyst-containing-layer side substrate having a photocatalyst-containing layer formed on a base material, the photocatalyst-containing layer containing photocatalyst, arranging the substrate for a pattern-formed structure and the photocatalyst-containing-Iayer side substrate such that the characteristic-modifiable layer faces the photocatalyst-containing layer with a clearance of no larger than 200 &mgr;m therebetween; and irradiating energy to the characteristic-modifiable layer from a predetermined direction, and modifying characteristic of a surface of the characteristic-modifiable layer, thereby forming a pattern at the characteristic-modifiable layer.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2003Date of Patent: November 2, 2004Assignee: Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hironori Kobayashi
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Patent number: 6803175Abstract: A method of producing a pattern-formed structure, comprising: preparing a substrate for a pattern-formed structure having a characteristic-modifiable layer whose characteristic at a surface thereof can be modified by the action of photocatalyst; preparing a photocatalyst-containing-layer side substrate having a photocatalyst-containing layer formed on a base material, the photocatalyst-containing layer containing photocatalyst; arranging the substrate for a pattern-formed structure and the photocatalyst-containing-layer side substrate such that the characteristic-modifiable layer faces the photocatalyst-containing layer with a clearance of no larger than 200 &mgr;m therebetween; and irradiating energy to the characteristic-modifiable layer from a predetermined direction, and modifying characteristic of a surface of the characteristic-modifiable layer, thereby forming a pattern at the characteristic-modifiable layer.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2002Date of Patent: October 12, 2004Assignee: Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hironori Kobayashi
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Patent number: 6756195Abstract: The present invention relates, inter alia, to methodologies for the synthesis, screening and characterization of organometallic compounds and catalysts (e.g., homogeneous catalysts). The methods of the present invention provide for the combinatorial synthesis, screening and characterization of libraries of supported and unsupported organometallic compounds and catalysts (e.g., homogeneous catalysts). The methods of the present invention can be applied to the preparation and screening of large numbers of organometallic compounds which can be used not only as catalysts (e.g., homogeneous catalysts), but also as additives and therapeutic agents.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 1999Date of Patent: June 29, 2004Assignee: Symyx Technologies, Inc.Inventors: W. Henry Weinberg, Eric McFarland, Isy Goldwasser, Thomas Boussie, Howard Turner, Johannes A. M. Van Beek, Vince Murphy, Timothy Powers
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Publication number: 20040082800Abstract: A process for regenerating a solid catalyst which has been used for producing propylene oxide through an epoxidation reaction of propylene with an organic peroxide in a reactor packed with the solid catalyst, which comprises allowing a liquid to flow through the catalyst packed in the reactor at a temperature not lower than the maximum reaction temperature of the epoxidation reaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventors: Junpei Tsuji, Toshikazu Ohmae
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Patent number: 6670298Abstract: The present invention relates, inter alia, to methodologies for the synthesis, screening and characterization of organometallic compounds and catalysts (e.g., homogeneous catalysts). The methods of the present invention provide for the combinatorial synthesis, screening and characterization of libraries of supported and unsupported organometallic compounds and catalysts (e.g., homogeneous catalysts). The methods of the present invention can be applied to the preparation and screening of large numbers of organometallic compounds which can be used not only as catalysts (e.g., homogeneous catalysts), but also as additives and therapeutic agents.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 1999Date of Patent: December 30, 2003Assignee: Symyx Technologies, Inc.Inventors: W. Henry Weinberg, Eric McFarland, Isy Goldwasser, Thomas Boussie, Howard Turner, Johannes A. M. Van Beek, Vince Murphy, Timothy Powers
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Patent number: 6627571Abstract: A method and system for the in situ synthesis of a combinatorial library including impregnating a first component with a second component. The method and system advantageously may be employed in the synthesis of materials for screening for usefulness as a catalyst.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2000Date of Patent: September 30, 2003Assignee: Symyx Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Claus G. Lugmair, Damodara M. Poojary, Alfred Hagemeyer
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Patent number: 6517899Abstract: A composition and method for improving the adhesion properties of catalytic and adsorptive compositions to a substrate through the addition of clay and/or silicone binder is disclosed. Preferably, the composition includes manganese dioxide and attapulgite clay and/or a silicone polymer which is adhered to a metal substrate, such as a motor vehicle radiator.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2000Date of Patent: February 11, 2003Assignee: Engelhard CorporationInventors: Jeffrey B. Hoke, Ronald M. Heck
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Publication number: 20020098471Abstract: The present invention relates, inter alia, to methodologies for the synthesis, screening and characterization of organometallic compounds and catalysts (e.g., homogeneous catalysts). The methods of the present invention provide for the combinatorial synthesis, screening and characterization of libraries of supported and unsupported organometallic compounds and catalysts (e.g., homogeneous catalysts). The methods of the present invention can be applied to the preparation and screening of large numbers of organometallic compounds which can be used not only as catalysts (e.g., homogeneous catalysts), but also as additives and therapeutic agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 1999Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventors: W. HENRY WEINBERG, ERIC MCFARLAND, ISY GOLDWASSER, THOMAS BOUSSIE, HOWARD TURNER, JOHANNES A.M. VAN BEEK, VINCE MURPHY, TIMOTHY POWERS
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Patent number: 6395552Abstract: The present invention discloses an apparatus and method for rapid synthesis and analysis of members of a combinatorial library. The apparatus includes a plurality of vessels for containing individual library members and a fluid handling system that apportions a test fluid about equally between each of the vessels. This allows for simultaneous screening of library members by detecting changes in test fluid following contact with individual library members. Fluid flow through each of the vessels is controlled using passive flow restrictors or active flow controllers to ensure that each library member contacts approximately the same amount of test fluid per unit time. The disclosed apparatus and method is especially useful for making inorganic oxide mixtures and for screening the mixtures based on their ability to catalyze the conversion of fluid reactants.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 1999Date of Patent: May 28, 2002Assignee: Symyx TechnologiesInventors: Ramesh B. Borade, Damodara Poojary, Xiao Ping Zhou
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Patent number: 6362121Abstract: The invention relates to a substrate provided, on at least a portion of one of its faces, with a coating with a photocatalytic property based on titanium dioxide which is at least partially crystalline and which is incorporated in the said coating partly in the form of particles predominantly crystallized in the anatase form. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of this substrate and organic dispersions of titanium dioxide particles used in the said process for the preparation of the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2000Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Assignees: Rhodia Chimie, Saint-Gobain VitrageInventors: Thierry Chopin, Dominique Dupuis, Corinne Lehaut, Pascal Chartier, Xavier Talpaert
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Patent number: 6303538Abstract: The present invention discloses metallic fiber boards having catalytic functionality and processes for producing the same. The boards are formed from a mesh of metallic fibers, each fiber having a first layer of an oxide and a second layer of a porous oxide. A catalyst, either disposed on the surface of the second layer, or dispersed within the second layer, provides catalytic functionality to the fiber board. The first layer is produced by thermal oxidation of the metallic fibers, while the second layer and catalyst are produced by thermal decomposition of precursor materials applied to the fiber board while in solution, typically as a spray of atomized droplets. The resulting boards are used to catalyze the combustion of hydrocarbons, especially methane, and particularly in household boilers.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 1999Date of Patent: October 16, 2001Assignee: Saes Getters S.p.A.Inventors: Luca Toia, Claudio Boffito, Vittorio Ragaini, Stefania Vitali, Claudia L. Bianchi
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Patent number: 6248540Abstract: The present invention relates, inter alia, to methodologies for the synthesis, screening and characterization of organometailic compounds and catalysts (e.g., homogeneous catalysts). The methods of the present invention provide for the combinatorial synthesis, screening and characterization of libraries of supported and unsupported organometallic compounds and catalysts (e.g., homogeneous catalysts). The methods of the present invention can be applied to the preparation and screening of large niumbers of organometallic compounds which can be used not only as catalysts (e.g., homogeneous catalysts), but also as additives and therapeutic agents.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 1999Date of Patent: June 19, 2001Assignee: Symyx Technologies, Inc.Inventors: W. Henry Weinberg, Eric McFarland, Isy Goldwasser, Thomas Boussie, Howard Turner, Johannes A. M. Van Beek, Vince Murphy, Timothy Powers