Patents by Inventor Russell S. Drago
Russell S. Drago 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: 5720897Abstract: Transition metal containing composition for use as a bleach catalyst comprising at least one transition metal ion coordinated with at least one chelating ligand to form a complex capable of binding O.sub.2 H.sup.-. The ligand(s) should have at least two strong donor functional groups capable of coordinating with a single one of the transition metal ions in the complexes to form a six-member or larger ring. The complexes are capable of coordinating peroxide groups while the ligand functions to substantially prevent precipitation of hydroxides of the transition metal ions in aqueous alkaline solutions of the transition metal containing composition.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 1995Date of Patent: February 24, 1998Assignee: University of FloridaInventors: Russell S. Drago, Xu Cheng
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Patent number: 5705136Abstract: This invention is a nitrogen oxide decomposition process and catalyst employed therein. The catalyst is a metal oxide, such as CoO, on a basic metal oxide-containing support, such as a MgO support.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 1995Date of Patent: January 6, 1998Assignee: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Russell S. Drago, Krzysztof Jurczyk
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Patent number: 5403798Abstract: A method for oxidizing hydrocarbon compounds comprising passing a mixture of the hydrocarbon compound and excess oxygen over a catalyst comprising a carbonaceous substrate doped with a compound selected from the group consisting of metal oxide, metal oxyhalide, and precursors which form metal oxide and metal oxyhalide, and blends thereof under mild reaction conditions. The temperature of the reaction is below about 300.degree. C.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 1992Date of Patent: April 4, 1995Assignee: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventors: William H. Brendley, Jr., Russell S. Drago, Krzysztof Jurczyk
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Patent number: 5274139Abstract: A method of effecting a reaction between oxygen and an organic substance comprising the stages of:a. forming a reaction mixture comprising an N-alkylpyrrolidinone, at least one organic substance capable of reaction with oxygen and a hydroperoxide decomposition catalytically effective amount of a transition metal oxidation catalyst under a partial pressure of oxygen of at least about 16 psig, the molar ratio of organic substance to N-alkylpyrrolidinone being at least about 1:100;b. subjecting the reaction mixture to conditions such that an oxidation reaction occurs, whereby:(1) at least a portion of the N-alkylpyrrolidinone is oxidized, in situ, to the corresponding hydroperoxide;(2) the hydroperoxide is subsequently decomposed by the catalytic action of the transition metal oxidation catalyst to the corresponding N-alkylsuccinimide, the decomposition resulting in the production of active oxygen which reacts with the organic substance;c.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 1993Date of Patent: December 28, 1993Assignee: University of FloridaInventors: Russell S. Drago, Douglas E. Patton
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Patent number: 5012008Abstract: Normal aldehydes are produced in high selectivity by the vapor phase reaction of lower olefins with hydrogen and carbon monoxide in the presence of supported liquid phase catalysts at temperatures of 80.degree. C. to 100.degree. C. under pressures of 1 to 5 atmospheres.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 1990Date of Patent: April 30, 1991Inventors: Russell S. Drago, Mark J. Barnes, Michael J. Naughton
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Patent number: 4943644Abstract: A method of oxidizing olefins or alkanes by contacting with oxygen and a catalyst composition of the formula:Ru.sub.3 O[OCO(CF.sub.2).sub.y CF.sub.3 ].sub.6 LWherein: Ru are reuthenium atoms having a formal oxidation state of +2 or +3,L is a neutral or anionic ligand,Y is an integer from 0 to 6, andx is an integer from 1 to 3; and an anion.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 1988Date of Patent: July 24, 1990Assignee: The University of FloridaInventors: Russell S. Drago, Shannon Davis
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Patent number: 4929800Abstract: Hydrocarbon conversion processes are disclosed using a catalyst prepared by a method comprising reacting an adsorbent containing surface hydroxyl groups with a Lewis acid in a halogenated organic solvent.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 1988Date of Patent: May 29, 1990Assignee: University of FloridaInventors: Russell S. Drago, Edward E. Getty
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Patent number: 4885377Abstract: Ruthenium trifluoroalkyl carboxylates are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 1988Date of Patent: December 5, 1989Assignee: University of FloridaInventors: Russell S. Drago, Shannon Davis
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Patent number: 4845064Abstract: Catalysts for the preparation of alkyl halides produced by reacting (1) transition metal carbonyl complex capable of oxidatively adding H.sub.2 or HCl and (2) a Lewis acid from the group consisting of aluminum halides, antimony halides and mixtures thereof, with an adsorbent solid containing surface hydroxyl groups, in a solvent.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 1987Date of Patent: July 4, 1989Assignee: University of FloridaInventors: Russell S. Drago, Cindy S. Goldstein
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Patent number: 4830999Abstract: A composition comprising a crystalline aluminosilicate zeolite having entrapped therein as an ion pair an anionic material having the formula ML.sub.n.sup.-n+m, wherein M is a metal, L is an anionic ligand, which coordinates more strongly to M than to the surface of said zeolite, n is the number of ligands bound to the metal ion and is an integer from 1 to 6, and m is the oxidation state of the metal.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 1987Date of Patent: May 16, 1989Assignee: University of FloridaInventors: Russell S. Drago, Iwona Bresinska
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Patent number: 4798667Abstract: A hydrocarbon conversion process is disclosed using a catalyst prepared by a method comprising reacting an adsorbent containing surface hydroxyl groups with a Lewis acid in a halogenated organic solvent.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 1988Date of Patent: January 17, 1989Assignee: University of FloridaInventors: Russell S. Drago, Edward E. Getty
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Patent number: 4719190Abstract: Method of preparing a hydrocarbon conversion and polymerization catalyst comprising reacting an adsorbent containing surface hydroxyl groups with a Lewis acid in a halogenated organic solvent.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 1986Date of Patent: January 12, 1988Assignee: University of FloridaInventors: Russell S. Drago, Edward E. Getty
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Patent number: 4538011Abstract: Method of preparing methyl halides over mixtures of methyl halides with halogenated ethanes by reaction between carbon monoxide, hydrogen and a hydrogen halide in the presence of a metal carbonyl complex catalyst at a temperature below 200.degree. C.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 1984Date of Patent: August 27, 1985Assignee: University of FloridaInventors: Russell S. Drago, James G. Miller, Keith D. Weiss
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Patent number: 4417077Abstract: Novel heterogeneous catalysts consist essentially of an anion exchange resin to which is bound ionically an anionic metal carbonyl species having the general formula M.sub.n (CO).sub.m (X).sub.p.sup.z- where M is a transition metal such as for example rhodium, cobalt, ruthenium, osmium, iridium, or iron; X is an anion, for example halide, hydride, or alkyl; n ranges from 1 to 12; m ranges from 1 to 34; p ranges from 0 to 2n+1; and z is an integer charge ranging from 1 to 5. The catalyst in which M is rhodium, m=2, p=2, n=1,and z=1 is highly effective for the carbonylation of alcohols to acids and esters. Many of these anionic species have utility in the hydroformylation of olefins.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 1982Date of Patent: November 22, 1983Assignee: University of Illinois FoundationInventors: Russell S. Drago, Anton El A'mma
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Patent number: 4330642Abstract: Polymer bound multidentate complexes are prepared by reacting pendant benzyl chloride and benzyl iodide groups on a variety of polymer supports, including crosslinked polystyrene, with 3,3'-iminodiproprionitrile and reducing the nitrile groups by treatment with, for example, a boron hydride-tetrahydrofuran complex to form the amine. The amine is a precursor for other ligand systems; for example, the primary amine groups formed condense with an aldehyde or ketone to yield five coordinate Schiff base ligands. The polydentate amine ligand systems are useful for synthesis of chelating agents for sequestering metal ions from solution for purification or concentration purposes. Metal complexes of these ligands with manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, and zinc can be prepared which are useful as heterogeneous oxidation catalysts.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 1981Date of Patent: May 18, 1982Assignee: University of Illinois FoundationInventors: John H. Gaul, Jr., Russell S. Drago
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Patent number: 4328125Abstract: Novel heterogeneous catalysts consist essentially of an anion exchange resin to which is bound ionically an anionic metal carbonyl species having the general formula M.sub.n (CO).sub.m (X).sub.p.sup.z- where M is a transition metal such as for example rhodium, cobalt, ruthenium, osmium, iridium, or iron; X is an anion, for example halide, hydride, or alkyl; n ranges from 1 to 12; m ranges from 1 to 34; p ranges from 0 to 2n+1; and z is an integer charge ranging from 1 to 5. The catalyst in which M is rhodium, m=2, p=2, n=1, and z=1 is highly effective for the carbonylation of alcohols to acids and esters. Many of these anionic species have utility in the hydroformylation of olefins.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 1980Date of Patent: May 4, 1982Assignee: University of Illinois FoundationInventors: Russell S. Drago, Anton El A'mma
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Patent number: 4281086Abstract: Polymer bound multidentate complexes are prepared by reacting pendant benzyl chloride and benzyl iodide groups on a variety of polymer supports, including crosslinked polystyrene, with 3,3'-iminodiproprionitrile and reducing the nitrile groups by treatment with, for example, a boron hydride-tetrahydrofuran complex to form the amine. The amine is a precursor for other ligand systems; for example, the primary amine groups formed condense with an aldehyde or ketone to yield five coordinate Schiff base ligands. The polydentate amine ligand systems are useful for synthesis of chelating agents for sequestering metal ions from solution for purification or concentration purposes. Metal complexes of these ligands with manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, and zinc can be prepared which are useful as heterogeneous oxidation catalysts.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 1980Date of Patent: July 28, 1981Assignee: The University of Illinois FoundationInventors: John H. Gaul, Jr., Russell S. Drago
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Patent number: 4230828Abstract: Polymer bound multidentate complexes are prepared by reacting pendant benzyl chloride and benzyl iodide groups on a variety of polymer supports, including crosslinked polystyrene, with 3,3'-iminodiproprionitrile and reducing the nitrile groups by treatment with, for example, a boron hydride-tetrahydrofuran complex to form the amine. The amine is a precursor for other ligand systems; for example, the primary amine groups formed condense with an aldehyde or ketone to yield five coordinate Schiff base ligands. The polydentate amine ligand systems are useful for synthesis of chelating agents for sequestering metal ions from solution for purification or concentration purposes. Metal complexes of these ligands with manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, and zinc can be prepared which are useful as heterogeneous oxidation catalysts.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 1978Date of Patent: October 28, 1980Assignee: The University of Illinois FoundationInventors: John H. Gaul, Jr., Russell S. Drago