Patents by Inventor Eckhart R. Becker

Eckhart 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).

  • Production of higher amines by the gas phase hydrogenation of nitriles
    Patent number: 4289908
    Abstract: This invention relates to an improvement in a process for preparing lower acyclic saturated amines by the gas phase hydrogenation of nitriles. To carry out the gas phase hydrogenation, the temperatures utilized in the reaction zone are from about 150.degree. to 350.degree. C., the pressure from about atmospheric to 500 psia, and the space velocity from about 750-20,000. Preferably, the conditions are controlled such that the components in the reaction zone are not exposed to a temperature greater than 380.degree. C. for a period of time in excess of 0.03 seconds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1979
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1981
    Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: Eckhart R. Becker, Randall J. Daughenbaugh, Barton Milligan