Patents by Inventor Angela Rappa

Angela Rappa 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 reducing aromatic compounds in ethylenediamine with calcium
    Patent number: 4533752
    Abstract: Olefins are produced by containing an organic compound having at least one benzene ring with ethylenediamine and calcium metal, the calcium metal being used in large excess or alternatively in conjunction with an inert abrasive particulate substance. Substantially all of the organic compounds are converted to corresponding cyclic olefins, largely mono-olefins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1985
    Assignee: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Robert A. Benkeser, James A. Laugal, Angela Rappa
  • Process for reducing organic compounds with calcium, amine, and alcohol
    Patent number: 4533760
    Abstract: Olefins are produced by contacting an organic compound having at least one benzene ring with calcium metal, ethylenediamine, a low molecular weight aliphatic alcohol, and optionally a low molecular weight aliphatic primary amine, and/or an inert, abrasive particulate substance. The reduction is conducted at temperatures ranging from about -10.degree. C. to about 30.degree. C. or somewhat higher. Substantially all of the organic compounds are converted to corresponding cyclic olefins, primarily diolefins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1985
    Assignee: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Robert A. Benkeser, James A. Laugal, Angela Rappa