Patents by Inventor Vincenza Allenger

Vincenza Allenger 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).

  • Synthesis of isobutene from methane and acetylene
    Patent number: 5026944
    Abstract: A process is described in which methane is reacted with acetylene in the presence of a solid acid catalyst containing fluoride to produce isobutene in high yields. The process may take place at room temperature or lower and atmospheric pressure. The conversion of acetylene typically approaches 100% and the methane conversion has been found to surpass stoichiometric requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1991
    Assignee: Energy Mines and Resources Canada
    Inventors: Vincenza Allenger, Raj N. Pandey, Prasad Yarlagadda