Patents Examined by Robert E. Gantz
  • Hydrocarbon cracking with synthetic smectite compositions
    Patent number: 3959118
    Abstract: Hydrocarbon cracking is carried out by means of a catalyst which is a novel synthetic smectite composition related to saponite plus accessory hydrous magnesia. The composition is calcined prior to use as a catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1974
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1976
    Assignee: N L Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: William T. Granquist
  • Nickel-containing reforming catalyst and process
    Patent number: 3956107
    Abstract: An iridium-containing catalyst, particularly one comprising platinum, iridium, and nickel composited with a porous inorganic oxide base, is found useful in hydrocarbon conversion reactions, particularly reforming (hydroforming). Nickel is used in concentrations ranging from about 0.001 to about 0.005 percent based on the total weight of the catalyst. A naphtha or straight run gasoline can be contacted with such catalyst at reforming conditions in the presence of hydrogen to improve the octane quality of the naphtha or gasoline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1973
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1976
    Assignee: Exxon Research and Engineering Company
    Inventor: Howard Lee Mitchell, III