Patents by Inventor Harry J. Decker

Harry J. Decker 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).

  • Process for preparing unsaturated acids with Mo, V, Nb, Fe-containing catalysts
    Patent number: 4415752
    Abstract: A novel catalyst comprising the elements Mo, V and Nb, and an oxidation process, is provided for oxidizing alpha-beta unsaturated aliphatic aldehydes in the vapor phase with molecular oxygen to produce the corresponding alpha-beta unsaturated carboxylic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1983
    Assignee: Union Carbide Corporation
    Inventors: Harry J. Decker, Erlind M. Thorsteinson
  • Process for preparing unsaturated acids with Mo, V, Ti-containing catalysts
    Patent number: 4414411
    Abstract: A novel catalyst comprising the elements Mo, V and Ti, and an oxidation process, is provided for oxidizing alpha beta unsaturated aliphatic aldehydes in the vapor phase with molecular oxygen to produce the corresponding alpha-beta unsaturated carboxylic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1983
    Assignee: Union Carbide Corporation
    Inventors: Harry J. Decker, Erlind M. Thorsteinson
  • Process for preparing unsaturated acids with Mo, V, Ta-containing catalyst
    Patent number: 4410725
    Abstract: A novel catalyst comprising the elements Mo, V and Ta, and an oxidation process, is provided for oxidizing alpha-beta unsaturated aliphatic aldehydes in the vapor phase with molecular oxygen to produce the corresponding alpha-beta unsaturated carboxylic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1974
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1983
    Assignee: Union Carbide Corporation
    Inventors: Harry J. Decker, Erlind M. Thorsteinson
  • Catalytic oxide of molybdenum, vanadium, niobium and optional 4th metal
    Patent number: 4339355
    Abstract: A novel catalyst comprising the elements Mo, V and Nb is provided for oxidizing alpha-beta unsaturated aliphatic aldehydes in the vapor phase with molecular oxygen to produce the corresponding alpha-beta unsaturated carboxylic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1977
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1982
    Assignee: Union Carbide Corporation
    Inventors: Harry J. Decker, Erlind M. Thorsteinson
  • Catalyst with Mo, V, Ti and process
    Patent number: 4333858
    Abstract: A novel catalyst comprising the elements Mo, V and Ti, and an oxidation process, is provided for oxidizing alpha beta unsaturated aliphatic aldehydes in the vapor phase with molecular oxygen to produce the corresponding alpha-beta unsaturated carboxylic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1980
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1982
    Assignee: Union Carbide Corporation
    Inventors: Harry J. Decker, Erlind M. Thorsteinson
  • Catalytic oxide of molybdenum, vanadium, tantalum and optional 4th metal
    Patent number: 4277375
    Abstract: A novel catalyst comprising the elements Mo, V and Ta is provided for oxidizing alpha-beta unsaturated aliphatic aldehydes in the vapor phase with molecular oxygen to produce the corresponding alpha-beta unsaturated carboxylic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1977
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1981
    Assignee: Union Carbide Corporation
    Inventors: Harry J. Decker, Erlind M. Thorsteinson
  • Oxidation catalyst for preparing unsaturated acids and aldehydes
    Patent number: 4134859
    Abstract: A novel catalyst which is devoid of potassium and comprising the elements Mo, Bi, Fe, Si, Ni and/or Co and Ru and/or Sb, and, optionally Cl, is provided for oxidizing alpha,beta-unsaturated monoolefins in the vapor phase with molecular oxygen to produce the corresponding alpha,beta-unsaturated carboxyolic acid and alpha,beta-unsaturated aldehyde. The catalyst can also be used in corresponding ammoxidation reactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1979
    Assignee: Union Carbide Corporation
    Inventors: Abraham N. Kurtz, Erlind M. Thorsteinson, Harry J. Decker