Patents by Inventor Richard W. Joyner

Richard W. Joyner 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).

  • Methanol conversion process
    Patent number: 4510071
    Abstract: Methanol is converted to synthesis gas over a catalyst comprising Pd, an alkali metal, alkaline earth metal or a lanthanide on a carbon having defined surface area characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1985
    Assignee: The British Petroleum Company p.l.c.
    Inventors: Richard W. Joyner, John J. McCarroll, Stephen R. Tennison
  • Catalytic process for the production of methanol
    Patent number: 4476250
    Abstract: Methanol is produced by passing CO and H.sub.2 over a supported Pd catalyst containing an alkali metal alkaline earth metal, or lanthanide promoter and supported on a carbon support with defined surface area characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1983
    Date of Patent: October 9, 1984
    Assignee: The British Petroleum Company p.l.c.
    Inventors: Richard W. Joyner, John J. McCarroll, Stephen R. Tennison