Patents Assigned to Comstook & Wescott, Inc.
  • Catalyst for self ignition of fuels
    Patent number: 4108797
    Abstract: A catalyst for self ignition and combustion of a fuel such as the lower alcohols namely methanol, ethanol and isopropanol and comprises a small pellet body, preferably of gamma alumina which is integrated with a metal of the platinum family. The metal is present in amounts from 16% to 60% of the weight of the body. With such concentration, the pellet is effective to self-ignite the alcohol above and below normal ambient temperatures and humidity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1977
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1978
    Assignee: Comstook & Wescott, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard E. Rice