Patents by Inventor Ana Maria Gomez

Ana Maria Gomez 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).

  • Catalytic method of hydrogenating glycerol
    Patent number: 5276181
    Abstract: A catalytic method of hydrogenating glycerol is directed essentially towards the production of oxygenated compounds having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms, particularly 1,2-propandiol and lactic acid. It provides for glycerol to be placed in contact with hydrogen and made to react therewith in the presence of a ruthenium catalyst modified with sulphides and of a base, at a temperature of at least 200.degree. C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1994
    Inventors: Bruno Casale, Ana Maria Gomez
  • Method of hydrogenating glycerol
    Patent number: 5214219
    Abstract: A catalytic method of hydrogenating glycerol is directed essentially towards the production of oxygenated compounds having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms, mainly 1, 2 propandiol and 1, 2 ethandiol. It provides for glycerol to be reacted with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst including copper and zinc at a temperature of at least 220.degree. C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1993
    Assignee: Novamont S.p.A.
    Inventors: Bruno Casale, Ana Maria Gomez