Patents by Inventor Barry K. Speronello
Barry K. Speronello 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).
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Patent number: 9517453Abstract: Methods for enhancing the mesoporosity of a zeolite-containing material. Such methods may comprise contacting a composite shaped article containing at least one zeolite and at least one non-zeolitic material with at least one pH controlling agent and at least one surfactant. Such methods may be performed under conditions sufficient to increase the pore volume of at least one 10 angstrom subset of mesoporosity.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2014Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: Rive Technology, Inc.Inventors: Javier Garcia Martinez, Lawrence B. Dight, Barry K. Speronello
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Publication number: 20140213432Abstract: Methods for enhancing the mesoporosity of a zeolite-containing material. Such methods may comprise contacting a composite shaped article containing at least one zeolite and at least one non-zeolitic material with at least one pH controlling agent and at least one surfactant. Such methods may be performed under conditions sufficient to increase the pore volume of at least one 10 angstrom subset of mesoporosity.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: Rive Technology, Inc.Inventors: Javier Garcia Martinez, Lawrence B. Dight, Barry K. Speronello
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Patent number: 8685875Abstract: Methods for enhancing the mesoporosity of a zeolite-containing material. Such methods may comprise contacting a composite shaped article containing at least one zeolite and at least one non-zeolitic material with at least one pH controlling agent and at least one surfactant. Such methods may be performed under conditions sufficient to increase the pore volume of at least one 10 angstrom subset of mesoporosity.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2010Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Rive Technology, Inc.Inventors: Javier Garcia-Martinez, Lawrence B. Dight, Barry K. Speronello
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Patent number: 8262929Abstract: A massive body, e.g., a tablet, for producing a thickened solution of chlorine dioxide when the massive body is added to liquid water is disclosed. The massive body comprises a metal chlorite, an acid source and a thickener (incorporated directly into the massive body or added as a component separate from the massive body) and optionally a source of free halogen. The concentration of free chlorine in the solution will be: (a) less than the concentration of chlorine dioxide in said solution on a weight basis and the ratio of the concentration of chlorine dioxide to the sum of the concentrations of chlorine dioxide and chlorite anion in said solution is at least 0.25:1 by weight; or (b) equal to or greater than the concentration of chlorine dioxide in said solution on a weight basis and the ratio of the concentration of chlorine dioxide to the sum of the concentrations of chlorine dioxide and chlorite anion in said solution is at least 0.50:1 by weight.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2011Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: BASF SEInventors: Barry K Speronello, Gerald S. Koermer, Appadurai Thangaraj, Ahmad Moini
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Patent number: 8137581Abstract: A composite article that includes a ClO2-producing material integrated into an organic matrix and methods of using the same are described. The organic matrix of the composite article is formable at a temperature under about 150° C., permits contact between an activating stimulus (e.g., water vapor and/or electromagnetic energy) and the ClO2-producing material when the composite article is exposed to the activating stimulus, and is permeable to ClO2.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2004Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: BASF CorporationInventors: Barry K. Speronello, Linda Hratko, Michael S. Cochran
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Publication number: 20110159115Abstract: A massive body, e.g., a tablet, for producing a thickened solution of chlorine dioxide when the massive body is added to liquid water is disclosed. The massive body comprises a metal chlorite, an acid source and a thickener (incorporated directly into the massive body or added as a component separate from the massive body) and optionally a source of free halogen. The concentration of free chlorine in the solution will be: (a) less than the concentration of chlorine dioxide in said solution on a weight basis and the ratio of the concentration of chlorine dioxide to the sum of the concentrations of chlorine dioxide and chlorite anion in said solution is at least 0.25:1 by weight; or (b) equal to or greater than the concentration of chlorine dioxide in said solution on a weight basis and the ratio of the concentration of chlorine dioxide to the sum of the concentrations of chlorine dioxide and chlorite anion in said solution is at least 0.50:1 by weight.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2011Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicant: BASF CorporationInventors: Barry K. Speronello, Gerald S. Koermer, Appadurai Thangaraj, Ahmad Moini
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Publication number: 20110118107Abstract: Methods for enhancing the mesoporosity of a zeolite-containing material. Such methods may comprise contacting a composite shaped article containing at least one zeolite and at least one non-zeolitic material with at least one pH controlling agent and at least one surfactant. Such methods may be performed under conditions sufficient to increase the pore volume of at least one 10 angstrom subset of mesoporosity.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2010Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: RIVE TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Javier Garcia-Martinez, Lawrence B. Dight, Barry K. Speronello
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Patent number: 7875238Abstract: The invention pertains to a device for generating aqueous chlorine dioxide solutions when the device is contacted with liquid water. The device comprises an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal chlorite, e.g., sodium chlorite, and a chemical reagent comprising an acid or a material capable of releasing an acid upon exposure to liquid water, e.g., sodium bisulfate. The chlorite and the reagent are either combined as a mixture or are disposed as separate components adhered to the surface of one or more substrates. Upon exposure to liquid water, the chlorite and the reagent produce boundary layers. The chlorite and the reagent are disposed upon, and adhered to, the surface(s) of the substrates in a manner such that upon exposure to liquid water, the chlorite boundary layer comes into contact with the reagent boundary layer to thereby produce an aqueous chlorine dioxide solution.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2006Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: BASF CorporationInventors: Gerald S. Koermer, Barry K. Speronello, Linda Hratko
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Publication number: 20100260812Abstract: This invention relates to a stable composition and method of making a thickened fluid composition comprising chlorine dioxide. The stable composition includes a mixture containing a chlorite, an acid source, and a thickener component. At least one of the chlorite, the acid source and the thickener component is in particulate form. In an embodiment, the mixture may be a unitary solid body wherein chlorine dioxide is generated upon interaction with an aqueous medium, such as water. A free halogen source may also be added to the mixture in some cases.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2010Publication date: October 14, 2010Applicant: BASF CorporationInventors: Linda Hratko, Frank Joseph Calabro, Barry K. Speronello
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Publication number: 20100206760Abstract: An adhesive article comprises a rupturable container and a moisture-curable composition. The rupturable container defines an enclosed cavity. The moisture-curable composition is disposed within the enclosed cavity. The moisture-curable composition comprises a prepolymer comprising the reaction product of an isocyanate component and an isocyanate-reactive component. The moisture-curable composition further comprises a catalyst component and an acid halide component. The adhesive article may be used in various industries and for various applications, such as for construction and remodeling of commercial, industrial, and residential buildings.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2008Publication date: August 19, 2010Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Raghuram Gummaraju, Thomas G. Savino, Limei Lu, Barry K. Speronello, Donald Charles Mente, Daniel A. Navarre
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Publication number: 20090320680Abstract: Methods of manufacturing bentonite sorbents for removal of pollutants including mercury from gas streams, such as a flue gas stream from coal-fired utility plants are disclosed. The methods include mixing bentonite sorbent particles with a sulfide salt and a metal salt to form a metal sulfide on the outer surface of the bentonite sorbent particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2009Publication date: December 31, 2009Applicant: BASF Catalysts LLCInventors: Xiaolin D. Yang, Pascaline H. Tran, Lawrence Shore, Barry K. Speronello, Ronald T. Mentz
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Patent number: 7585804Abstract: A catalyst composition suitable for reacting hydrocarbons such as in fluidized catalytic cracking (FCC) comprises an attrition-resistant particulate having at least 30% of an intermediate pore zeolite, kaolin, a phosphorous compound, and a high density unreactive component. An example of an unreactive component is alpha-alumina. The catalyst can also contain a reactive alumina of high surface area.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2008Date of Patent: September 8, 2009Assignee: BASF Catalysts LLCInventors: Gary M. Smith, Barry K. Speronello
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Patent number: 7547653Abstract: A catalyst composition suitable for reacting hydrocarbons such as in fluidized catalytic cracking (FCC) comprises an attrition-resistant particulate having at least 30% of an intermediate pore zeolite, kaolin, a phosphorous compound, and a high density unreactive component. An example of an unreactive component is alpha-alumina. The catalyst can also contain a reactive alumina of high surface area.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2008Date of Patent: June 16, 2009Assignee: BASF Catalysts LLCInventors: Gary M. Smith, Barry K. Speronello
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Patent number: 7547813Abstract: A catalyst composition suitable for reacting hydrocarbons such as in fluidized catalytic cracking (FCC) comprises an attrition-resistant particulate having at least 30% of an intermediate pore zeolite, kaolin, a phosphorous compound, and a high density unreactive component. An example of an unreactive component is alpha-alumina. The catalyst can also contain a reactive alumina of high surface area.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2008Date of Patent: June 16, 2009Assignee: BASF Catalysts LLCInventors: Gary M. Smith, Barry K. Speronello
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Publication number: 20090110856Abstract: An adhesive article comprises a rupturable container and a moisture-curable composition. The rupturable container defines an enclosed cavity. The moisture-curable composition is disposed within the enclosed cavity. The moisture-curable composition comprises a prepolymer comprising the reaction product of an isocyanate component and an isocyanate-reactive component. The moisture-curable composition further comprises a catalyst component and an acid halide component. The adhesive article may be used in various industries and for various applications, such as for construction and remodeling of commercial, industrial, and residential buildings.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2008Publication date: April 30, 2009Inventors: Raghuram Gummaraju, Thomas G. Savino, Limei Lu, Barry K. Speronello, Donald C. Mente, Daniel A. Navarre
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Publication number: 20090023971Abstract: A catalyst composition suitable for reacting hydrocarbons such as in fluidized catalytic cracking (FCC) comprises an attrition-resistant particulate having at least 30% of an intermediate pore zeolite, kaolin, a phosphorous compound, and a high density unreactive component. An example of an unreactive component is alpha-alumina. The catalyst can also contain a reactive alumina of high surface area.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2008Publication date: January 22, 2009Inventors: Gary M. Smith, Barry K. Speronello
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Publication number: 20080161180Abstract: A catalyst composition suitable for reacting hydrocarbons such as in fluidized catalytic cracking (FCC) comprises an attrition-resistant particulate having at least 30% of an intermediate pore zeolite, kaolin, a phosphorous compound, and a high density unreactive component. An example of an unreactive component is alpha-alumina. The catalyst can also contain a reactive alumina of high surface area.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2008Publication date: July 3, 2008Inventors: Gary M. Smith, Barry K. Speronello
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Publication number: 20080161625Abstract: A catalyst composition suitable for reacting hydrocarbons such as in fluidized catalytic cracking (FCC) comprises an attrition-resistant particulate having at least 30% of an intermediate pore zeolite, kaolin, a phosphorous compound, and a high density unreactive component. An example of an unreactive component is alpha-alumina. The catalyst can also contain a reactive alumina of high surface area.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2008Publication date: July 3, 2008Inventors: Gary M. Smith, Barry K. Speronello
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Patent number: 7375048Abstract: A catalyst composition suitable for reacting hydrocarbons such as in fluidized catalytic cracking (FCC) comprises an attrition-resistant particulate having at least 30% of an intermediate pore zeolite, kaolin, a phosphorous compound, and a high density unreactive component. An example of an unreactive component is alpha-alumina. The catalyst can also contain a reactive alumina of high surface area.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2005Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: BASF Catalysts LLCInventors: Gary M. Smith, Barry K. Speronello
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Patent number: 7323138Abstract: A method for treating an article which involves exposing an article within a space to a concentration of chlorine dioxide gas that exceeds the IDLH, STEL or TLV, then reducing the concentration of chlorine dioxide gas within the space to a positive quantity below the IDLH, STEL or TVL. Thereafter, additional chlorine dioxide gas is introduced into the space, but the concentration within the space remains below the IDLH, STEL or TVL.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2003Date of Patent: January 29, 2008Inventors: Barry K. Speronello, Dennis Sekutowski, Richard P. Hannan