Patents by Inventor Francesco Frusteri

Francesco Frusteri 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).

  • Fe-doped silica catalyst
    Publication number: 20040038811
    Abstract: The invention relates to a catalyst, in particular for the partial oxidation of methane or natural gas to formaldehyde and/or methanol in the tange of 550-800° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventors: Adolfo Parmaliana, Francesco Arena, Francesco Frusteri
  • High-activity nickel catalyst and process for preparation thereof
    Patent number: 5053379
    Abstract: A high-activity nickel type catalyst, which comprises a carrier compound of high-purity ultra-fine single-crystal magnesia having an average particle size of 100 to 2000 .ANG. or a BET specific surface area of 6 to 170 m.sup.2 /g and metallic nickel or nickel oxide uniformly and thoroughly dispersed on the surface of the carrier in a supported amount of 0.1 to 50% by weight as metallic nickel. The catalyst exhibits a high activity in the steam reforming of hydrocarbons, methanation of synthesis gases, and hydrogenation of cyclic and alicyclic unsaturated hydrocarbons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 1, 1991
    Assignee: UBE Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Nicola Giordano, Adolfo Parmaliana, Francesco Frusteri, Shigeo Sasaki, Yasushi Yoshida, Kuniaki Nitta