Patents by Inventor Mary C. Depew

Mary C. Depew 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).

  • Microwave induced catalytic conversion of methane and a hydrating agent to C.sub.3 oxygenates
    Patent number: 5215634
    Abstract: A process is provided for selectively converting methane and a hydrating agent to C.sub.3 to oxygenates. More particularly, methane is reacted with water in the presence of a nickel metal powder catalyst using microwave irradiation to produce acetone and propanol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1993
    Assignee: Alberta Oil Sands Technology and Research Authority
    Inventors: Jeffrey K. S. Wan, Man Y. Ise, Mary C. Depew