Patents by Inventor Marvin Lloyd Poutsma

Marvin Lloyd Poutsma 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).

  • Preparation of hydroxylated compounds from synthesis of gas with palladium catalysts
    Patent number: 4119656
    Abstract: A heterogeneous catalytic process for producing hydroxylated hydrocarbons containing from 1-2 carbon atoms which comprises: contacting a synthesis gas containing carbon monoxide and hydrogen with a catalyst consisting essentially of palladium at reaction conditions such that hydroxylated compounds are selectively produced while substantially avoiding the concomitant formation of methane or higher molecular weight hydrocarbons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1977
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1978
    Assignee: Union Carbide Corporation
    Inventors: Marvin Lloyd Poutsma, Jule Anthony Rabo, Alan Peter Risch