Patents by Inventor Edmond I. Ko

Edmond I. Ko 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).

  • Hydrodesulfurization and hydrodenitrogenation over a transition metal oxide aerogel catalyst
    Patent number: 5409600
    Abstract: A method for preparing catalysts suitable for hydroprocessing and hydrocracking of naphthas and gas oils is provided. Catalysts consist of an aerogel support comprising one or more transition metal oxide polymers, prepared by the super-critical fluid extraction of alkoxide alcogels, together with one or several promoting metals in oxide or sulfide form. A process for hydroprocessing hydrocarbons using the catalyst of this invention is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1995
    Assignee: Texaco Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey G. Weissman, Edmond I. Ko