Patents by Inventor Michael D. Spencer

Michael D. Spencer 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: 11944656
    Abstract: The invention relates to direct-fed microbials for use in E. coli, Salmonella, and/or Campylobacter inhibition in animals. More particularly, the invention relates to isolated Bacillus strains A12, 54, 681, 101, 235, and 721, and strains having all of the identifying characteristics of these strains, for a use comprising the above-mentioned use. The invention also relates to the use of isolated Bacillus strains 681,721, A12, 54, 86, 300, 101, 102, 235, and 177, and strains having all of the identifying characteristics of these strains, to prevent or reduce prolapse in an animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignees: MICROBIAL DISCOVERY GROUP, LLC, UNITED ANIMAL HEALTH, INC.
    Inventors: Michael R. King, Sona Son, Kyle Leistikow, Joel D. Spencer
  • Patent number: 8344079
    Abstract: Disclosed are catalyst systems and methods of making the catalyst systems/supports for the polymerization of an olefin containing a solid titanium catalyst component having a substantially spherical shape and containing an internal electron donor, a support made by contacting substantially equal molar amounts of a magnesium compound and an epoxy compound in the presence of an aprotic solvent and subsequent treatment with a halogenating agent to provide a magnesium based catalyst support. The catalyst system can further contain an organoaluminum compound and an organosilicon compound. Also disclosed are methods of polymerizing or copolymerizing an alpha-olefin. The methods involve contacting an olefin with a catalyst system containing the solid titanium catalyst component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventor: Michael D. Spencer
  • Publication number: 20090171044
    Abstract: Disclosed are catalyst systems and methods of making the catalyst systems/supports for the polymerization of an olefin containing a solid titanium catalyst component having a substantially spherical shape and containing an internal electron donor, a support made by contacting substantially equal molar amounts of a magnesium compound and an epoxy compound in the presence of an aprotic solvent and subsequent treatment with a halogenating agent to provide a magnesium based catalyst support. The catalyst system can further contain an organoaluminum compound and an organosilicon compound. Also disclosed are methods of polymerizing or copolymerizing an alpha-olefin. The methods involve contacting an olefin with a catalyst system containing the solid titanium catalyst component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2007
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: BASF CATALYSTS LLC
    Inventor: Michael D. Spencer
  • Patent number: 6469112
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to a catalyst system for use in olefinic polymerization, containing a solid titanium catalyst component; an organoaluminum compound having at least one aluminum-carbon bond; and an organosilicon compound comprising a (cycloalkyl)methyl group. Another aspect of the present invention relates to a method of making a catalyst for use in olefinic polymerization, involving the steps of reacting a Grignard reagent having a (cycloalkyl)methyl group with an orthosilicate to provide an organosilicon compound having a (cycloalkyl)methyl moiety; and combining the organosilicon compound with an organoaluminum compound having at least one aluminum-carbon bond and a solid titanium catalyst component to form the catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Assignee: Engelhard Corporation
    Inventors: Chung-Ping Cheng, Michael D. Spencer
  • Publication number: 20020028893
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to a catalyst system for use in olefinic polymerization, containing a solid titanium catalyst component; an organoaluminum compound having at least one aluminum-carbon bond; and an organosilicon compound comprising a (cycloalkyl)methyl group. Another aspect of the present invention relates to a method of making a catalyst for use in olefinic polymerization, involving the steps of reacting a Grignard reagent having a (cycloalkyl)methyl group with an orthosilicate to provide an organosilicon compound having a (cycloalkyl)methyl moiety; and combining the organosilicon compound with an organoaluminum compound having at least one aluminum-carbon bond and a solid titanium catalyst component to form the catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2001
    Publication date: March 7, 2002
    Inventors: Chung-Ping Cheng, Michael D. Spencer
  • Patent number: 5827577
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for imprinting a catalyst and/or adsorbent composition on a flat or corrugated substrate. The coated substrate is useful in pollutant treating devices to remove pollutants from a gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1998
    Assignee: Engelhard Corporation
    Inventor: Michael D. Spencer
  • Patent number: H2060
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to a catalyst system for use in olefinic polymerization, containing a solid titanium catalyst component prepared by contacting a titanium compound and a magnesium compound; an organoaluminum compound having at least one aluminum-carbon bond; and an organosilicon compound comprising at least one of cyclobutyl group. Another aspect of the present invention relates to a method of making a catalyst for use in olefinic polymerization, involving the steps of reacting a Grignard reagent having a cyclobutyl group with an orthosilicate to provide an organosilicon compound having a cyclobutyl moiety; and combining the organosilicon compound with an organoaluminum compound having at least one aluminum-carbon bond and a solid titanium catalyst component prepared by contacting a titanium compound and a magnesium compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: Engelhard Corporation
    Inventors: Michael D. Spencer, Chung-Ping Cheng