Patents by Inventor Ben F. West

Ben F. West 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 treating chlorinated hydrocarbons
    Patent number: 4435379
    Abstract: A process is described for reacting chlorinated hydrocarbons other than carbon tetrachloride with metal oxides so as to convert essentially all of the carbon atoms to oxides of carbon. This process provides an efficient and economical means for utilizing chlorinated hydrocarbons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1982
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1984
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: Robert S. Olson, Joseph P. Surls, Jr., Ben F. West