Patents by Inventor Barry W. Southward

Barry W. Southward 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).

  • Boron-alumina catalyst support
    Patent number: 7462338
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an oxidation catalyst comprises a catalytic material disposed on a support. The support comprises boron modified alumina and about 10 wt % to about 50 wt % zeolite, based upon the total weight of the support. The boron is present in a sufficient amount up to less than or equal to about 7 wt %, based upon a total weight of the alumina, to selectively poison a portion of the alumina.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: Umicore AG & Co. Kg
    Inventor: Barry W. Southward