Patents by Inventor James D. McClure

James D. McClure 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).

  • Isoparaffin alkylation process using an unsupported perfluorinated polymer catalyst
    Patent number: 4180695
    Abstract: A process and catalyst for the alkylation of isoparafffins is disclosed. The catalyst is an unsupported solid perfluorinated polymer containing pendent sulfonic acid groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1976
    Date of Patent: December 25, 1979
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventor: James D. McClure
  • Alkane isomerization process using a supported perfluorinated polymer catalyst
    Patent number: 4065515
    Abstract: A process and catalyst for the isomerization of normal alkanes is disclosed. The catalyst is a supported solid perfluorinated polymer containing pendent sulfonic acid groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1977
    Date of Patent: December 27, 1977
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: James D. McClure, Stanley G. Brandenberger
  • Hydrocarbon conversion process using a supported perfluorinated polymer catalyst
    Patent number: 4060565
    Abstract: A process and catalyst for the conversion of hydrocarbons is disclosed. The catalyst is a supported solid perfluorinated polymer containing pendent sulfonic acid groups. The processes include alkylation of isoparaffins, isomerization of normal alkanes, disproportionation of toluene, and the alkylation of benzene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1977
    Date of Patent: November 29, 1977
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: James D. McClure, Stanley G. Brandenberger
  • Isoparaffin-olefin alkylation process using a supported perfluorinated polymer catalyst
    Patent number: 4056578
    Abstract: Alkylation of an isoparaffin with an olefin is carried out at a reaction temperature of 80.degree.-225.degree. C with a solid perfluorinated polymer catalyst containing pendent sulfonic acid groups and supported on an inert porous carrier having an average pore diameter of between 50-600A.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1977
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1977
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: James D. McClure, Stanley G. Brandenberger
  • Preparation of bisphenols
    Patent number: 4053522
    Abstract: A process and catalyst for the preparation of bisphenols is disclosed. The process involves contacting a phenol with a ketone in the presence of a solid perfluorinated polymer catalyst having pendent sulfonic acid groups which are partially neutralized with a mercaptoamine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1976
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1977
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: James D. McClure, Friedrich E. Neumann
  • Toluene disproportionation process using a supported perfluorinated polymer catalyst
    Patent number: 4052475
    Abstract: A process and catalyst for the disproportionation of toluene is disclosed. The catalyst is a supported solid perfluorinated polymer containing pendent sulfonic acid groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1977
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1977
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: James D. McClure, Stanley G. Brandenberger
  • Toluene disproportionation process using an unsupported perfluorinated polymer catalyst
    Patent number: 4052474
    Abstract: A process and catalyst for the disproportionation of toluene is disclosed. The catalyst is an unsupported solid perfluorinated polymer containing pendent sulfonic acid groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1976
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1977
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventor: James D. McClure
  • Ethylbenzene process using an unsupported perfluorinated polymer catalyst
    Patent number: 4041090
    Abstract: A process and catalyst for the preparation of ethylbenzene is disclosed. The catalyst is an unsupported solid perfluorinated polymer containing pendent sulfonic acid groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1976
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1977
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventor: James D. McClure
  • Hydrocarbon conversion process using a supported perfluorinated polymer catalyst
    Patent number: 4038213
    Abstract: A process and catalyst for the conversion of hydrocarbons is disclosed. The catalyst is supported solid perfluorinated polymer containing pendent sulfonic acid groups. The processes include alkylation of isoparaffins, isomerization of normal alkanes, disproportionation of toluene, and the alkylation of benzene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1976
    Date of Patent: July 26, 1977
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: James D. McClure, Stanley G. Brandenberger
  • Hydrocarbon conversion process using an unsupported perfluorinated polymer catalyst
    Patent number: 4022847
    Abstract: A process and catalyst for the conversion of hydrocarbons is disclosed. The catalyst is an unsupported solid perfluorinated polymer containing pendent sulfonic acid groups. The processes include alkylation of isoparaffins, isomerization of normal alkanes, disproportionation of toluene, and the alkylation of benzene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1976
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1977
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventor: James D. McClure