Patents by Inventor Eckhard R. Becker

Eckhard R. Becker 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).

  • Oxidation process and catalyst for use therefor
    Patent number: 5061464
    Abstract: Improved sulfur tolerant platinum group metal catalysts exhibiting superior performance for the oxidative removal of CO and hydrocarbons from waste gas streams at low temperatures. The catalyst comprises at least one platinum group metal and at least one of silica, titania, zirconia, zeolite, and alpha-alumina.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1991
    Assignee: Johnson Matthey, Inc.
    Inventors: George W. Cordonna, Jr., Eckhard R. Becker
  • Separation of isopropyl alcohol from tertiary butyl alcohol by selective adsorption
    Patent number: 4543432
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel method for removing minor amounts of isopropyl alcohol from a process stream primarily comprising tertiary butyl alcohol. The separation of isopropyl alcohol from tertiary butyl alcohol is accomplished by providing an adsorbent comprising asymetric apertures greater than five angstroms in length, and less than five angstroms in width. Preferably, a carbonaceous adsorbent comprising such apertures is utilized to effect the separation of isopropyl alcohol from tertiary butyl alcohol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1981
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1985
    Assignee: Atlantic Richfield Company
    Inventors: Tsung-Shen T. Shih, Eckhard R. Becker