Patents by Inventor Leandra Vircks

Leandra Vircks 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).

  • Hydrogenolysis catalysts and uses thereof
    Patent number: 9259715
    Abstract: A hydrogenation catalyst comprising nickel, rhenium, and cadmium is disclosed. Process of using hydrogenation catalyst for producing propylene glycol from polyol feedstock are also disclosed. The present invention relates generally to catalysts and more particularly, to catalysts having an enhanced ability to produce propylene glycol from sugar alcohols while reducing the production of by-products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Archer Daniels Midland Company
    Inventors: Kevin Martin, Josh Terrian, Leandra Vircks
  • HYDROGENOLYSIS CATALYSTS AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20150290628
    Abstract: A hydrogenation catalyst comprising nickel, rhenium, and cadmium is disclosed. Process of using hydrogenation catalyst for producing propylene glycol from polyol feedstock are also disclosed. The present invention relates generally to catalysts and more particularly, to catalysts having an enhanced ability to produce propylene glycol from sugar alcohols while reducing the production of by-products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Inventors: Kevin Martin, Josh Terrian, Leandra Vircks