Patents by Inventor Joann Henry

Joann Henry 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).

  • Procedure for imparting selectivity to hydrogenation catalysts and method for using the same
    Patent number: 4906800
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method for the preparation of selective acetylene hydrogenation catalysts. More specifically, this invention relates to a pretreatment method for supported and unsupported Group VIII metal catalysts and the use thereof for the conversion of an acetylene-, ethylene- and hydrogen-containing feedstream to gasoline range hydrocarbons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1990
    Assignee: The Standard Oil Company
    Inventors: JoAnn Henry, Michael J. Desmond, Thomas R. Gaffney
  • Method for separating and immobilizing radioactive materials
    Patent number: 4891164
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for separating and immobilizing a radioactive material comprising: contacting an aqueous medium containing said radioactive material with a reactive composition comprising at least one alkali metal, at least one Group IIIB metal and at least one phosphorus oxide; maintaining said reactive composition in contact with said aqueous medium for an effective period of time to react a desired amount of said radioactive material with said reactive composition to form a radioactive-material-containing composition; and separating said radioactive-material-containing composition from said aqueous medium. Radioactive-material-containing compositions exhibiting low leach rates are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1990
    Assignee: The Standard Oil Company
    Inventors: Thomas R. Gaffney, JoAnn Henry, Michael J. Desmond
  • Catalysts for the conversion of ethane to liquid aromatic hydrocarbons
    Patent number: 4766265
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the conversion of ethane to liquid aromatic hydrocarbons comprising contacting, at a temperature of from about 500.degree. C. to about 700.degree. C., an ethane rich feedstock with a catalyst comprising a gallium modified molecular sieve catalyst, promoted with rhenium and a metal selected from the group consisting of nickel, palladium, platinum, rhodium and iridium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1988
    Assignee: The Standard Oil Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Desmond, Joann Henry