Patents by Inventor Alkis Sofianos

Alkis Sofianos 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).

  • Process for producing methanol and catalyst therefor
    Patent number: 6054497
    Abstract: A process for the synthesis of methanol on X-ray amorphous catalysts with a copper, zinc and zirconium oxide content in relative proportions of 10 to 70 weight percent of copper, 10 to 50 weight percent of zinc and 20 to 80 weight percent of zirconium. The process for the synthesis of methanol is distinguished by high space time yields.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2000
    Assignee: Lonza, A.G.
    Inventors: Alkis Sofianos, Erich Armbruster, Olaf Frei, Josef Heveling