Patents by Inventor Michael E. Leonowicz
Michael E. Leonowicz 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).
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Patent number: 6878490Abstract: The present invention is a positive electrode active material that can be used in secondary lithium and lithium-ion batteries to provide the power capability, i.e., the ability to deliver or retake energy in short periods of time, desired for large power applications such as power tools, electric bikes and hybrid electric vehicles. The positive electrode active material of the invention includes at least one electron conducting compound of the formula LiM1x?y{A}yOz and at least one electron insulating and lithium ion conducting lithium metal oxide, wherein M1 is a transition metal, {A} is represented by the formula ?wiBi wherein Bi is an element other than M1 used to replace the transition metal M1 and wi is the fractional amount of element Bi in the total dopant combination such that ?wi=1; Bi is a cation in LiM1x?y{A}yOz; 0.95?x?2.10; 0?y?x/2; and 1.90?z?4.20.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2001Date of Patent: April 12, 2005Assignee: FMC CorporationInventors: Yuan Gao, Marina Yakovleva, Michael E. Leonowicz, Prakash Palepu, John F. Engel
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Publication number: 20030035999Abstract: The present invention is a positive electrode active material that can be used in secondary lithium and lithium-ion batteries to provide the power capability, i.e., the ability to deliver or retake energy in short periods of time, desired for large power applications such as power tools, electric bikes and hybrid electric vehicles. The positive electrode active material of the invention includes at least one electron conducting compound of the formula LiM1x-y{A}yOz and at least one electron insulating and lithium ion conducting lithium metal oxide, wherein M1 is a transition metal, {A} is represented by the formula &Sgr;wiBi wherein Bi is an element other than M1 used to replace the transition metal M1 and wi is the fractional amount of element Bi in the total dopant combination such that &Sgr;wi=1; Bi is a cation in LiM1x-y{A}yOz; 0.95≦x≦2.10; 0≦y≦x/2; and 1.90≦z≦4.20.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2001Publication date: February 20, 2003Applicant: FMC CorporationInventors: Yuan Gao, Marina Yakovleva, Michael E. Leonowicz, Prakash Palepu, John F. Engel
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Patent number: 5837639Abstract: A catalytic composition comprises a metal hydrogenation- dehydrogenation component supported on a support material comprising an ultra-large pore crystalline material of high surface area and porosity. The crystalline material exhibits unusually large sorption capacity demonstrated by its benzene adsorption capacity of greater than about 15 grams benzene/100 grams at 50 torr and 25.degree. C., and has uniformly sized pores with a maximum perpendicular cross section of at least about 13 .ANG.. In a preferred form, the support material, which is preferably a metallosilicate such as an aluminosilicate, has the pores in a hexagonal arrangement, giving rise to a hexagonal electron diffraction pattern that can be indexed with a d.sub.100 value greater than about 18 .ANG..Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 1991Date of Patent: November 17, 1998Assignee: Mobil Oil CorporationInventors: Charles T. Kresge, Michael E. Leonowicz, Wieslaw J. Roth, James C. Vartuli
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Patent number: 5371310Abstract: Relatively short chain alkyl aromatic compounds are prepared by alkylating or transalkylating an alkylatable aromatic compound with a relatively short chain alkylating or transalkylating agent under sufficient reaction conditions in the presence of catalyst comprising zeolite MCM-49.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 1993Date of Patent: December 6, 1994Assignee: Mobil Oil Corp.Inventors: J. Michael Bennett, Clarence D. Chang, Jane C. Cheng, Stephen L. Lawton, Michael E. Leonowicz, Daria N. Lissy, Mae K. Rubin, C. Morris Smith, Dennis E. Walsh
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Patent number: 5264203Abstract: This invention relates to a new synthetic composition of ultra-large pore crystalline material, e.g., [metallo]silicoaluminophosphate, having a composition, expressed on an anhydrous basis as follows:M.sub.n/q (W.sub.a X.sub.b Y.sub.c Z.sub.d O.sub.h)wherein M is one or more ions; n is the charge of the composition excluding M expressed as oxides; q is the weighted molar average valence of M; n/q is the number of moles or mole fraction of M; W is one or more divalent elements; X is one or more trivalent elements; Y is one or more tetravalent elements; Z is one or more pentavalent elements; a, b, c, and d are mole fractions of W, X, Y, and Z, respectively; (a+b+c+d)=1; a .gtoreq. 0; b, c, and d are each>0; and h is a number of from 1 to 2.5.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 1991Date of Patent: November 23, 1993Assignee: Mobil Oil CorporationInventors: Jeffrey S. Beck, Charles T. Kresge, Michael E. Leonowicz, Wieslaw J. Roth, James C. Vartuli
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Patent number: 5250282Abstract: There is provided a process for using amphiphilic compounds in preparing new classes of crystalline oxide materials. These oxide materials may have uniformly large pores, e.g., having a size of about 40 Angstoms in diameter. This process involves combining sources of oxides with micellar solutions of organic amphiphilic compounds, such as quaternary ammonium cationic surfactants. Aggregates of these micelles in the form of liquid crystals are believed to function as templates for the formation of the present highly porous, crystalline materials.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 1992Date of Patent: October 5, 1993Assignee: Mobil Oil Corp.Inventors: Charles T. Kresge, Michael E. Leonowicz, Wieslaw J. Roth, James C. Vartuli
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Patent number: 5246689Abstract: This invention relates to a composition of matter, e.g., silicoaluminate or metalloaluminosilicate, comprising an inorganic, porous crystalline phase material exhibiting, after calcination, an X-ray diffraction pattern with at least one peak at a d-spacing greater than 1.8 nm and having a benzene adsorption capacity of greater than 15 grams benzene per 100 grams of said material at 6.7 kPa (50 torr) and 25.degree. C. wherein said crystalline phase has a composition expressed as follows:M.sub.n/q (W.sub.a X.sub.b Y.sub.c O.sub.h)wherein M is one or more ions; n is the charge of the composition excluding M expressed as oxides; q is the weighted molar average valence of M; n/q is the number of moles or mole fraction of M; W is one or more divalent elements; X is one or more trivalent elements; Y is one or more tetravalent elements; a, b, and c are mole fractions of W, X, and Y, respectively; h is a number of from 1 to 2.5; (a+b+c)=1; and a, b, and c, are each >0.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 1991Date of Patent: September 21, 1993Assignee: Mobil Oil CorporationInventors: Jeffrey S. Beck, William S. Borghard, Charles T. Kresge, Michael E. Leonowicz, Wieslaw J. Roth, James C. Vartuli
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Patent number: 5238676Abstract: This invention relates to a method for modifying a synthetic composition of ultra-large pore crystalline material, e.g., silicate, comprising an inorganic, porous, non-layered crystalline phase material exhibiting, after calcination, an X-ray diffraction pattern with at least one peak at a d-spacing greater than 18 Angstrom Units and having a benzene adsorption capacity of greater than 15 grams benzene per 100 grams of said material at 6.7 kPa (50 torr) and 25.degree. C., by contacting with a treatment composition comprising an inorganic oxide of a trivalent element X, e.g., sodium aluminate, or precursor of said inorganic oxide, under sufficient conditions so that the trivalent element X is incorporated in the crystalline phase material. The composition is suited to use for catalytic conversion of organic compounds or as a sorbent.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 1991Date of Patent: August 24, 1993Assignee: Mobil Oil CorporationInventors: Wieslaw J. Roth, James C. Vartuli, Charles T. Kresge, Michael E. Leonowicz
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Patent number: 5236575Abstract: This invention relates to a new synthetic porous crystalline material, a method for its preparation and use thereof in catalytic conversion of organic compounds. The new crystalline material exhibits a distinctive X-ray diffraction pattern.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 1991Date of Patent: August 17, 1993Assignee: Mobil Oil Corp.Inventors: J. Michael Bennett, Clarence D. Chang, Stephen L. Lawton, Michael E. Leonowicz, Daria N. Lissy, Mae K. Rubin
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Patent number: 5211934Abstract: There is provided a method for synthesizing a new synthetic composition of ultra-large pore crystalline material which can be used as a sorbent or catalyst component for conversion of organic and inorganic compounds. The crystalline material product of this method exhibits unusually large sorption capacity demonstrated by its benzene adsorption capacity of greater than about 15 grams benzene/100 grams at 50 torr and 25.degree. C. This material may have a hexagonal electron diffraction pattern that can be indexed with a d.sub.100 value greater than about 18 Angstom Units and a hexagonal arrangement of uniformly sized pores with a maximum perpendicular cross section of at least about 13 Angstrom Units. The reaction mixture for preparing this material contains a hydrolyzable source of alumina such as aluminum (isopropoxide).sub.2 acetoacetic ester chelate, and a hydrolyzable source of silica, such as tetraethylorthosilicate.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 1992Date of Patent: May 18, 1993Assignee: Mobil Oil Corp.Inventors: Charles T. Kresge, Michael E. Leonowicz, Wieslaw J. Roth, James C. Vartuli
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Patent number: 5198203Abstract: This invention relates to a new synthetic composition of porous crystalline material and use thereof as sorbent and in catalytic conversion of organic and inorganic compounds. The new crystalline material exhibits a large sorption capacity demonstrated by its benzene adsorption capacity of greater than about 10 grams benzene/100 grams at 50 torr and 25.degree. C. and a particular, unique X-ray diffraction pattern.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 1991Date of Patent: March 30, 1993Assignee: Mobil Oil Corp.Inventors: Charles T. Kresge, Michael E. Leonowicz, Wieslaw J. Roth, Kirk D. Schmitt, James C. Vartuli
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Patent number: 5196633Abstract: A process is provided for effecting catalytic conversion of an organic compound-containing feedstock to conversion product which comprises contacting said feedstock under catalytic conversion conditions with a catalyst comprising an active form of an inorganic, porous crystalline phase exhibiting, after calcination, a hexagonal arrangement of uniformly-sized pores having diameters of at least about 13, e.g., at least about 15, Angstrom Units and exhibiting a hexagonal electron diffraction pattern that can be indexed with a d.sub.100 value greater than about 18 Angstrom Units.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 1992Date of Patent: March 23, 1993Assignee: Mobil Oil Corp.Inventors: Charles T. Kresge, Michael E. Leonowicz, Wieslaw J. Roth, James C. Vartuli
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Patent number: 5183561Abstract: There is provided a process for demetallizing hydrocarbon feedstocks, such as resids or shale oil. The process uses a catalyst comprising at least one hydrogenation metal, such as nickel and molybdenum, and an ultra-large pore oxide material. This ultra-large pore oxide material may have uniformly large pores, e.g., having a size of about 40 Angstroms in diameter.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 1991Date of Patent: February 2, 1993Assignee: Mobil Oil Corp.Inventors: Charles T. Kresge, Michael E. Leonowicz, Wieslaw J. Roth, James C. Vartuli, Kathleen M. Keville, Stuart S. Shih, Thomas F. Degnan, Francis G. Dwyer, Michael E. Landis
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Patent number: 5174888Abstract: A process is provided for effecting catalytic conversion of an organic compound-containing feedstock to conversion product which comprises contacting said feedstock under catalytic conversion conditions with a catalyst comprising an active form of an inorganic, non-pillared crystalline phase exhibiting, after calcination, an X-ray diffraction pattern with at least one peak at a position greater than about 18 Angstrom Units d-spacing with a relative intensity of 100, and a benzene adsorption capacity of greater than about 15 grams benzene per 100 grams crystal at 50 torr and 25.degree. C.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 1991Date of Patent: December 29, 1992Assignee: Mobil Oil Corp.Inventors: Charles T. Kresge, Michael E. Leonowicz, Wieslaw J. Roth, James C. Vartuli
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Patent number: 5108725Abstract: This invention relates to a method for synthesizing a new synthetic composition of ultra-large pore crystalline material which can be used as a sorbent or catalyst component for conversion of organic and inorganic compounds. The crystalline material product of this method exhibits unusually large sorption capacity demonstrated by its benzene adsorption capacity of greater than about 15 grams benzene/100 grams at 50 torr and 25.degree. C., a hexagonal electron diffraction pattern that can be indexed with a d.sub.100 value greater than about 18 Angstrom Units and a hexagonal arrangement of uniformly sized pores with a maximum perpendicular cross section of at least about 13 Angstrom units.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 1990Date of Patent: April 28, 1992Assignee: Mobil Oil Corp.Inventors: Jeffrey S. Beck, Cynthia T. Chu, Ivy D. Johnson, Charles T. Kresge, Michael E. Leonowicz, Wieslaw J. Roth, James C. Vartuli
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Patent number: 5102643Abstract: This invention relates to a new synthetic composition of ultra-large pore crystalline material, a method for its preparation and use thereof as sorbent and in catalytic conversion of organic compounds. The new crystalline material exhibits unusually large sorption capacity demonstrated by its benzene adsorption capacity of greater than about 15 grams benzene/100 grams anhydrous crystal at 50 torr and 25.degree. C.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 1990Date of Patent: April 7, 1992Assignee: Mobil Oil Corp.Inventors: Charles T. Kresge, Michael E. Leonowicz, Wieslaw J. Roth, James C. Vartuli
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Patent number: 5098684Abstract: This invention relates to a new synthetic composition of ultra-large pore crystalline material and use thereof as sorbent and in catalytic conversion of organic and inorganic compounds. The new crystalline material exhibits unusually large sorption capacity demonstrated by its benzene adsorption capacity of greater than about 15 grams benzene/100 grams at 50 torr and 25.degree. C., a hexagonal electron diffraction pattern that can be indexed with a d.sub.100 value greater than about 18 Angstrom Units and a hexagonal arrangement of uniformly sized pores with a maximum perpendicular cross section of at least about 13 Angstrom units.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 1990Date of Patent: March 24, 1992Assignee: Mobil Oil Corp.Inventors: Charles T. Kresge, Michael E. Leonowicz, Wieslaw J. Roth, James C. Vartuli
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Patent number: 4892721Abstract: Disclosed are unique orthorhombic porous tectosilicates intermediate between mordenite (MOR), mazzite (MAZ), and "Omega". Such materials are characterized by an `a` axis value of 7.3.ANG., a `b` axis value of 18.1.ANG. and a `c` axis value that is a multiple sum of 10.6.ANG. (MOR sheet) and 15.6.ANG. (MAZ, "Omega" sheet).Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 1987Date of Patent: January 9, 1990Assignee: Exxon Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: Michael E. Leonowicz, David E. W. Vaughan, Karl G. Strohmaier