Patents by Inventor William E. Pratt, III

William E. Pratt, III 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).

  • Aluminum compounds and process of making the same
    Patent number: 6548689
    Abstract: Novel aluminum compounds with the following empirical formula: AlX3−n(Y)n wherein=0.01 to 2.99, preferably n=2 to 2.75 are described. Each X, individually, can be an inorganic anion such as halides, alkoxides, hydroxide, nitrate, or perchlorate. Each Y, individually, can be an organic anion such as an organic acid containing from one to six carbon atoms, including but not limited to, acetic acid, hydroxy-acetic acid, oxalic acid, succinic acid, citric acid, maleic acid, adipic acid, glutaric acid, and in particular formic acid. Methods to prepare the novel aluminum compounds are also described. Such aluminum compounds are useful in the preparation of decorative paper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Inventor: William E. Pratt, III