Patents by Inventor Melvin R. Bennett

Melvin R. Bennett 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).

  • Method for converting UF5 to UF4 in a molten fluoride salt
    Patent number: 4005178
    Abstract: The reduction of UF.sub.5 to UF.sub.4 in a molten fluoride salt by sparging with hydrogen is catalyzed by metallic platinum. The reaction is also catalyzed by platinum alloyed with gold reaction equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1975
    Date of Patent: January 25, 1977
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Energy Research and Development Administration
    Inventors: Melvin R. Bennett, Carlos E. Bamberger, A. Donald Kelmers