Patents by Inventor Grigorii Lev Soloveichik

Grigorii Lev Soloveichik 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).

  • Publication number: 20010031888
    Abstract: A method and catalyst system for producing aromatic carbonates from aromatic hydroxy compounds. In one embodiment, the method includes the step of contacting at least one aromatic hydroxy compound with oxygen and carbon monoxide in the presence of a carbonylation catalyst system having an effective amount of an iron source in the absence of a Group VIII B metal source. In various alternative embodiments, the carbonylation catalyst system can include at least one inorganic co-catalyst, as well as a halide composition and/or a base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2000
    Publication date: October 18, 2001
    Inventors: Ben Purushotam Patel, Grigorii Lev Soloveichik, Donald Wayne Whisenhunt, Kirill Vladimirovich Shalyaev
  • Publication number: 20010020109
    Abstract: A method and catalyst system for economically producing aromatic carbonates from aromatic hydroxy compounds. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method of carbonylating aromatic hydroxy compounds by contacting at least one aromatic hydroxy compound with oxygen and carbon monoxide in the presence of a carbonylation catalyst system that includes a catalytic amount of an inorganic co-catalyst containing lead and a catalytic amount of an inorganic co-catalyst containing titanium. In various alternative embodiments, the carbonylation catalyst system can include an effective amount of a palladium source and an effective amount of a halide composition. Further alternative embodiments can include catalytic amounts of various inorganic co-catalyst combinations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2001
    Publication date: September 6, 2001
    Inventors: James Lawrence Spivack, Donald Wayne Whisenhunt, James Norman Cawse, Bruce Fletcher Johnson, Grigorii Lev Soloveichik, John Yaw Ofori, Eric James Pressman
  • Publication number: 20010014753
    Abstract: Hydroxyaromatic compounds such as phenol are carbonylated with oxygen and carbon monoxide in the presence of a catalyst system comprising a Group VIIIB metal, preferably palladium; at least one bromide or chloride salt, preferably sodium bromide or a tetraalkylammonium bromide; at least one organic bisphosphine such as 1,3-bis(diphenylphosphino)propane or 1,4-bis(diphenylphosphino)butane; and a compound of a metal other than a Group VIII metal having an atomic number of at least 44, preferably a lead bromophenoxide. There may also be present a polar organic liquid as a cosolvent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2001
    Publication date: August 16, 2001
    Inventors: Grigorii Lev Soloveichik, Ben Purushatom Patel, John Yaw Ofori, Kirill Vladimirovich Shalyaev
  • Publication number: 20010012904
    Abstract: A method and catalyst system for producing aromatic carbonates from aromatic hydroxy compounds. In one embodiment, the method includes the step of contacting at least one aromatic hydroxy compound with oxygen and carbon monoxide in the presence of a carbonylation catalyst system having catalytic amounts of the following components: a Group VIII B metal source; a combination of inorganic co-catalysts including a copper source and at least one of a titanium source or a zirconium source; an onium chloride composition; and a base. Alternative embodiments include inorganic co-catalyst combinations of a lead source and at least one of a titanium source or a manganese source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2001
    Publication date: August 9, 2001
    Inventors: Kirill Vladimirovich Shalyaev, Grigorii Lev Soloveichik, Bruce Fletcher Johnson, Donald Wayne Whisenhunt
  • Patent number: 6265340
    Abstract: Hydroxyaromatic compounds such as phenol are carbonylated with oxygen and carbon monoxide in the presence of a catalyst system comprising a Group VIIIB metal, preferably palladium; an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal halide, preferably sodium bromide; and at least one sulfone such as sulfolane. The catalyst system also preferably contains a compound of another metal, preferably lead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Bruce Fletcher Johnson, Kirill Vladimirovich Shalyaev, Grigorii Lev Soloveichik, Eric James Pressman
  • Publication number: 20010008871
    Abstract: A method and catalyst system for economically producing aromatic carbonates from aromatic hydroxy compounds. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method of carbonylating aromatic hydroxy compounds by contacting at least one aromatic hydroxy compound with oxygen and carbon monoxide in the presence of a carbonylation catalyst system that includes a catalytic amount of an inorganic co-catalyst containing titanium. In various alternative embodiments, the carbonylation catalyst system can include an effective amount of a palladium source and an effective amount of a halide composition. Further alternative embodiments can include catalytic amounts of various inorganic co-catalyst combinations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2001
    Publication date: July 19, 2001
    Inventors: James Lawrence Spivack, James Norman Cawse, Donald Wayne Whisenhunt, Bruce Fletcher Johnson, Grigorii Lev Soloveichik
  • Patent number: 6245929
    Abstract: Hydroxyaromatic compounds such as phenol are carbonylated with oxygen and carbon monoxide in the presence of a catalyst system comprising a Group VIIIB metal, preferably palladium; at least one bromide or chloride salt, preferably sodium bromide or a tetraalkylammonium bromide; at least one organic bisphosphine such as 1,3-bis(diphenylphosphino)propane or 1,4-bis(diphenylphosphino)butane; and a compound of a metal other than a Group VIII metal having an atomic number of at least 44, preferably a lead bromophenoxide. There may also be present a polar organic liquid as a cosolvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Grigorii Lev Soloveichik, Ben Purushatom Patel, John Yaw Ofori, Kirill Vladimirovich Shalyaev
  • Patent number: 6215014
    Abstract: Hydroxyaromatic compounds such as phenol are carbonylated with oxygen and carbon monoxide in the presence of a catalyst system comprising a Group VIIIB metal, preferably palladium; an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal halide, preferably sodium bromide; and at least one sulfone such as sulfolane. The catalyst system also preferably contains a compound of another metal, preferably lead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Bruce Fletcher Johnson, Kirill Vladimirovich Shalyaev, Grigorii Lev Soloveichik, Eric James Pressman
  • Patent number: 6215015
    Abstract: Hydroxyaromatic compounds such as phenol are carbonylated with oxygen and carbon monoxide in the presence of a catalyst system comprising a Group VIIIB metal, preferably palladium; an iodide salt, preferably sodium iodide; and at least one organic bisphosphine such as 1,3-bis(diphenylphosphino)propane or 1,4-bis(diphenylphosphino)butane. The catalyst system also preferably contains a compound of cerium or lead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Ben Purushotam Patel, Grigorii Lev Soloveichik, John Yaw Ofori
  • Patent number: 6207849
    Abstract: A method and catalyst system for producing aromatic carbonates from aromatic hydroxy compounds. In one embodiment, the method includes the step of contacting at least one aromatic hydroxy compound with oxygen and carbon monoxide in the presence of a carbonylation catalyst system having catalytic amounts of the following components: a Group VIII B metal source; a combination of inorganic co-catalysts including a copper source and at least one of a titanium source or a zirconium source; an onium chloride composition; and a base. Alternative embodiments include inorganic co-catalyst combinations of a lead source and at least one of a titanium source or a manganese source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Kirill Vladimirovich Shalyaev, Grigorii Lev Soloveichik, Bruce Fletcher Johnson, Donald Wayne Whisenhunt, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6201146
    Abstract: A method and catalyst system for economically producing aromatic carbonates from aromatic hydroxy compounds. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method of carbonylating aromatic hydroxy compounds by contacting at least one aromatic hydroxy compound with oxygen and carbon monoxide in the presence of a carbonylation catalyst system that includes a catalytic amount of an inorganic co-catalyst containing titanium. In various alternative embodiments, the carbonylation catalyst system can include an effective amount of a palladium source and an effective amount of a halide composition. Further alternative embodiments can include catalytic amounts of various inorganic co-catalyst combinations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2001
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: James Lawrence Spivack, James Norman Cawse, Donald Wayne Whisenhunt, Jr., Bruce Fletcher Johnson, Grigorii Lev Soloveichik
  • Patent number: 6197991
    Abstract: A method and catalyst system for economically producing aromatic carbonates from aromatic hydroxy compounds. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method of carbonylating aromatic hydroxy compounds by contacting at least one aromatic hydroxy compound with oxygen and carbon monoxide in the presence of a carbonylation catalyst system that includes a catalytic amount of an inorganic co-catalyst containing lead and a catalytic amount of an inorganic co-catalyst containing titanium. In various alternative embodiments, the carbonylation catalyst system can include an effective amount of a palladium source and an effective amount of a halide composition. Further alternative embodiments can include catalytic amounts of various inorganic co-catalyst combinations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: James Lawrence Spivack, Donald Wayne Whisenhunt, James Norman Cawse, Bruce Fletcher Johnson, Grigorii Lev Soloveichik, John Yaw Ofori, Eric James Pressman
  • Patent number: 6187942
    Abstract: A method and catalyst system for producing aromatic carbonates from aromatic hydroxy compounds is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes the step of contacting at least one aromatic hydroxy compound with oxygen and carbon monoxide in the presence of a carbonylation catalyst system having an effective amount of an iron source as the primary catalyst component in the absence of a Group VIII B metal source. In various alternative embodiments, the carbonylation catalyst system can include at least one inorganic co-catalyst, as well as a halide composition and/or a base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Ben Purushotam Patel, Grigorii Lev Soloveichik, Donald Wayne Whisenhunt, Jr., Kirill Vladimirovich Shalyaev
  • Patent number: 6184409
    Abstract: A method and catalyst system for producing aromatic carbonates from aromatic hydroxy compounds is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes the step of contacting at least one aromatic hydroxy compound with oxygen and carbon monoxide in the presence of a carbonylation catalyst system having an effective amount of a nickel source as the primary catalyst component in the absence of a Group VIII B metal source. In various alternative embodiments, the carbonylation catalyst system can include at least one inorganic co-catalyst, as well as a halide composition and/or a base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2001
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Ben Purushotam Patel, Grigorii Lev Soloveichik, Donald Wayne Whisenhunt, Jr., Kirill Vladimirovich Shalyaev
  • Patent number: 6180812
    Abstract: Hydroxyaromatic compounds such as phenol are carbonylated with oxygen and carbon monoxide in the presence of a catalyst system comprising a Group VIII metal having an atomic number of at least 44, preferably palladium; an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal halide, preferably sodium bromide; at least one carboxylic acid amide such as N-methylpyrrolidone or dimethylacetamide; and a cocatalyst which is a compound of one or more metals including copper, titanium, zinc, lead, cerium and manganese.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Bruce Fletcher Johnson, Grigorii Lev Soloveichik, Eric James Pressman, Kirill Vladimirovich Shalyaev
  • Patent number: 6175032
    Abstract: A method and catalyst system for producing aromatic carbonates from aromatic hydroxy compounds. In one embodiment, the method includes the step of contacting at least one aromatic hydroxy compound with oxygen and carbon monoxide in the presence of a carbonylation catalyst system having an effective amount of a cobalt source in the absence of a Group VIII B metal source. In various alternative embodiments, the carbonylation catalyst system can include at least one inorganic co-catalyst, as well as a halide composition and/or a base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2001
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Ben Purushotam Patel, Grigorii Lev Soloveichik, Donald Wayne Whisenhunt, Jr., Kirill Vladimirovich Shalyaev
  • Patent number: 6175033
    Abstract: A method and catalyst system for producing aromatic carbonates from aromatic hydroxy compounds. In one embodiment, the method includes the step of contacting at least one aromatic hydroxy compound with oxygen and carbon monoxide in the presence of a carbonylation catalyst system having an effective amount of a manganese source in the absence of a Group VIII B metal source. In various alternative embodiments, the carbonylation catalyst system can include at least one inorganic co-catalyst, as well as a halide composition and/or a base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2001
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Ben Purushotam Patel, Grigorii Lev Soloveichik, Donald Wayne Whisenhunt, Jr., Kirill Vladimirovich Shalyaev
  • Patent number: 6172254
    Abstract: Hydroxyaromatic compounds such as phenol are carbonylated with oxygen and carbon monoxide in the presence of a catalyst system comprising a Group VIIIB metal, preferably palladium; an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal halide, preferably sodium bromide; and a promoter compound which is at least one C2-8 aliphatic or C7-10 aromatic mono- or dinitrile, preferably acetonitrile or adiponitrile. The catalyst system also preferably contains a compound of a non-Group VIIIB metal, preferably lead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2001
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Eric James Pressman, Grigorii Lev Soloveichik, Bruce Fletcher Johnson, Kirill Vladimirovich Shalyaev
  • Patent number: 6160154
    Abstract: A method and catalyst system for economically producing aromatic carbonates from aromatic hydroxy compounds. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method of carbonylating aromatic hydroxy compounds by contacting at least one aromatic hydroxy compound with oxygen and carbon monoxide in the presence of a carbonylation catalyst system that includes a catalytic amount of an inorganic co-catalyst containing copper. In various alternative embodiments, the carbonylation catalyst system can include an effective amount of a palladium source and an effective amount of a halide composition. Further alternative embodiments can include catalytic amounts of various inorganic co-catalyst combinations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2000
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: James Lawrence Spivack, Donald Wayne Whisenhunt, Jr., James Norman Cawse, Bruce Fletcher Johnson, Marsha Mottel Grade, Grigorii Lev Soloveichik, John Yaw Ofori, Eric James Pressman
  • Patent number: 6160155
    Abstract: A method and catalyst system for economically producing aromatic carbonates from aromatic hydroxy compounds. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method of carbonylating aromatic hydroxy compounds by contacting at least one aromatic hydroxy compound with oxygen and carbon monoxide in the presence of a carbonylation catalyst system that includes a catalytic amount of an inorganic co-catalyst containing ytterbium. In various alternative embodiments, the carbonylation catalyst system can include an effective amount of a palladium source and an effective amount of a halide composition. Further alternative embodiments can include catalytic amounts of various inorganic co-catalyst combinations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2000
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: James Lawrence Spivack, Donald Wayne Whisenhunt, Jr., James Norman Cawse, Grigorii Lev Soloveichik