Patents by Inventor Daniel T. Shay

Daniel T. Shay 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 PRE-TREATMENT OF A CATALYST SUPPORT AND CATALYST PREPARED THEREFROM
    Publication number: 20140081040
    Abstract: Methods of forming noble metal catalysts, noble metal catalysts formed therefrom and process for using noble metal catalysts are described herein. The methods generally include contacting a support material with a pre-treatment agent including a dilute basic solution of an alkali or alkaline earth metal to form a contacted support; drying the contacted support to form a pre-treated support; and impregnating the pre-treated support with at least one noble metal to form the noble metal catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2012
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: LYONDELL CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY, L.P.
    Inventors: Daniel T. Shay, Sallie J. Lee
  • Titania-containing extrudate
    Patent number: 8513152
    Abstract: An extrudate comprising titania, a carboxyalkyl cellulose, and a hydroxyalkyl cellulose is disclosed. The extrudates have a smooth outer surface when they exit the extruder. The extrusion processibility is improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Lyondell Chemical Technology, L.P.
    Inventor: Daniel T. Shay