Patents by Inventor Ian M. Rouse

Ian M. Rouse 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 the production of formaldehyde
    Patent number: 4306089
    Abstract: This invention relates to the production of formaldehyde and to catalysts which may be used therefore. In more detail the invention relates to a process for the production of formaldehyde from methanol includes the passage, at an elevated temperature, of a gas stream containing methanol and oxygen through a catalyst, the catalyst comprising a monolithic support provided with channels for passage therethrough of the gas stream and with the channel wall surfaces coated or impregnated with one or more elements selected from the group consisting of copper, silver, gold and iron.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1979
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1981
    Assignee: Johnson, Matthey & Co., Limited
    Inventors: Dennis E. Webster, Ian M. Rouse
  • Production of formaldehyde
    Patent number: 4208353
    Abstract: This invention relates to the production of formaldehyde and to catalysts therefor.In particular the inventor relates to a process for the production of formaldehyde from methanol including the passage, at an elevated temperature, of a gas stream containing methanol and oxygen through a catalyst, the catalyst comprising a monolithic support provided with channels for passage therethrough of the gas stream and with the channel wall surfaces coated or impregnated with one or more elements selected from the group consisting of copper, silver, gold and iron.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1978
    Date of Patent: June 17, 1980
    Assignee: Johnson, Matthey & Co., Limited
    Inventors: Dennis E. Webster, Ian M. Rouse