Patents by Inventor Kenneth Balliet

Kenneth Balliet 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).

  • Patent number: 11421866
    Abstract: The social distance lighting system generates an illuminated image. The social distance lighting system is configured for use with the floor of a chamber. The floor is the inferior horizontally oriented supporting surface of the chamber. The illuminated image projected by the social distance lighting system presents indicia on the floor of the chamber. The indicia presented by the social distance lighting system generates a sentiment that marks the boundaries and center points that allow people to maintain a proper social distance. The social distance lighting system comprises a lamp, a plurality of LEDs, and a remote control. The plurality of LEDs mount in the lamp. The plurality of LEDs generate the illuminated image. The remote control controls the operation of the plurality of LEDs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Inventor: Kenneth Balliet
  • Patent number: 9024090
    Abstract: A catalyst composition for converting ethanol to higher alcohols, such as butanol, is disclosed. The catalyst composition comprises at least one alkali metal, at least a second metal and a support. The second metal is selected from the group consisting of palladium, platinum, copper, nickel, and cobalt. The support is selected from the group consisting of Al2O3, ZrO2, MgO, TiO2, zeolite, ZnO, and a mixture thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Celanese International Corporation
    Inventors: Cheng Zhang, Kenneth Balliet, Victor J. Johnston
  • Patent number: 8962897
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention is to a catalyst composition for converting ethanol to higher alcohols, such as butanol. The catalyst composition comprises one or more metals and one or more supports. The one or more metals selected from the group consisting of cobalt, nickel, palladium, platinum, zinc, iron, tin and copper. The one or more supports are selected from the group consisting of Al2O3, ZrO2, MgO, TiO2, zeolite, ZnO, and mixtures thereof, wherein the catalyst is substantially free of alkali metals and alkaline earth metals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Celanese International Corporation
    Inventors: Cheng Zhang, Kenneth Balliet, Victor J. Johnston
  • Publication number: 20140171695
    Abstract: A catalyst composition for converting ethanol to higher alcohols, such as butanol, is disclosed. The catalyst composition comprises at least one alkali metal, at least a second metal and a support. The second metal is selected from the group consisting of palladium, platinum, copper, nickel, and cobalt. The support is selected from the group consisting of Al2O3, ZrO2, MgO, TiO2, zeolite, ZnO, and a mixture thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: CELANESE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Cheng Zhang, Kenneth Balliet, Victor J. Johnston
  • Publication number: 20140171696
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention is to a catalyst composition for converting ethanol to higher alcohols, such as butanol. The catalyst composition comprises one or more metals and one or more supports. The one or more metals selected from the group consisting of cobalt, nickel, palladium, platinum, zinc, iron, tin and copper. The one or more supports are selected from the group consisting of Al2O3, ZrO2, MgO, TiO2, zeolite, ZnO, and mixtures thereof, wherein the catalyst is substantially free of alkali metals and alkaline earth metals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: CELANESE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Cheng Zhang, Kenneth Balliet, Victor J. Johnston