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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8119558 | Ultra high temperature shift catalyst with low methanation A water gas shift catalyst for use at temperatures above about 450° C. up to about 900° C. or so comprising rhenium deposited on a support, preferably without a precious metal, wherein the support is prepared from a high surface area material, such as a mixed meta... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8101541 | Catalyst for dehydrogenation of hydrocarbons A stationary or fluid bed dehydrogenation catalyst containing an alumina carrier, with chromium and alkali metals consisting of only sodium and potassium, added as promoters. The resultant catalyst demonstrates greater selectivity and olefin yield than prior art deh... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8097558 | Catalyst and method for producing phthalic anhydride The present invention relates to a catalyst, in particular for the preparation of phthalic anhydride by gas phase oxidation of o-xylene and/or naphthalene, having an inert support and at least one layer which has been applied thereto and has a catalytically active c... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8006368 | Process and apparatus for making an injection molded vial A process for forming a vial consisting of a tube, an insert secured within the tube, and a cap secured to the tube, which includes injection molding of the insert, removing the insert from the injection molding machine and placing it over a pin on a moving pallet b... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7984654 | Testing device for tube bundle reactors The invention relates to a testing device for tube bundle reactors, with a multitude of tubes (22) arranged as a bundle. At least one probe (12) is movably mounted in or on the testing device (10) and has, in particular, a drive (32) for ... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7973207 | Endothermic hydrocarbon conversion process The present invention is an improved cyclic, endothermic hydrocarbon conversion process and a catalyst bed system for accomplishing the same. Specifically, the improved process comprises reacting a hydrocarbon with a multi-component catalyst bed in such a manner tha... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7968491 | Multi-layer catalyst for producing phthalic anhydride The present invention relates to a catalyst for preparing phthalic anhydride by gas phase oxidation of o-xylene and/or naphthalene, comprising at least three catalyst zones which have different compositions and, from the gas inlet side toward the gas outlet side, ar... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7939463 | Preparation of iron oxides A process for producing a high surface area iron material, comprising predominantly low crystalline iron oxides, starting with a low surface area iron metal is disclosed. The iron material of the present invention has a surface area of at least about 200 m2 | 05/10/2011 |
| 7934536 | Feeder comprising a mobile socket The invention relates to a feeder for cast metal, comprising a feeder head (1) having a cavity (5) that is open towards the surroundings via at least one opening (8), and a tubular body (2) which is guided through the opening (8) a... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7923409 | Catalyst for hydrogen generation through steam reforming of hydrocarbons A catalyst that can be used for the production of hydrogen from hydrocarbon fuels in steam reforming processes contains an active metal of, e.g., at least one of Ir, Pt and Pd, on a catalyst support of, e.g., at least one of monoclinic zirconia and an alkaline-earth... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7897136 | Method for the production of hydrotalcites A method is described for the manufacture of hydrotalcites by using at least one compound of a bivalent metal (Component A) and at least one compound of a trivalent metal (Component B), wherein at least one of these components is not used in the form of a solution, ... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7897120 | Feeding device for bundled tube reactor A charging device for a tube reactor has a plurality of metering chambers which can be filled with filling material, for example a catalytically coated carrier material. Each metering chamber is adjoined by a drop tube or some other filling device via which a tube o... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7897051 | Method for separating proteins from liquid media The invention relates to a method for separating proteins from liquid media, comprising providing a liquid medium containing proteins, providing a clay material which has: a specific su... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7857896 | Moisture absorbing product for use in containers A moisture absorbing product, particularly for use in containers or railcars, includes a desiccant container including a plurality of separate desiccant holding compartments, each containing a quantity of desiccant material, a support over which the desiccant materi... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7820128 | Production of Cu/Zn/A1 catalysts via the formate route The invention relates to a process for preparing Cu/Zn/Al catalysts. In this process, the metals are used in the form of their formates and are precipitated in a suitable form. Suitable precipitants are, for example, alkali metal carbonates. The invention further re... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7816453 | Adhesive compositions for bonding and filling large assemblies Adhesive composition for bonding and filling large assemblies, including a mixture of about 5 percent to about 75 percent by weight of a thermoplastic polymer, about 0.5 percent to about 35 percent by weight of a polyester resin or vinyl ester resin, and about 20 pe... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7810673 | Device for the single-unit dispensing of shaped objects, such as pharmaceutical tablets One end of the device is connected to a container in which the loose objects are stored, and optionally the other end connected to a cap for receiving the dispensed objects. The inventive device comprises a female and a male parts arranged coaxially. The female part... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7803972 | Shell catalyst, in particular for oxidation of methanol to formaldehyde, and also method for production thereof The invention relates to a coated catalyst, especially for oxidation of methanol to formaldehyde, which, on an inert, preferably essentially nonporous, support body, has at least one coating which comprises, before the removal of the organic fractions of components ... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7799730 | Catalyst support The invention relates to a cylindrical catalyst body 1 which is characterized in that indentations are provided on the circumferential surface 3 of the catalyst body 1. These indentations are preferably configured as grooves 4 and webs | 09/21/2010 |
| 7795351 | Adhesive compositions for bonding and filling large assemblies Adhesive composition for bonding and filling large assemblies, including a mixture of about 5 percent to about 75 percent by weight of a thermoplastic polymer, about 0.5 percent to about 35 percent by weight of a polyester resin or vinyl ester resin, and about 20 pe... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7780846 | Sulfur adsorbent, desulfurization system and method for desulfurizing A method for producing a substantially desulfurized hydrocarbon fuel stream at temperatures less than 100° C. including providing a nondesulfurized fuel cell hydrocarbon fuel stream and passing the fuel stream through a sulfur adsorbent system containing a speciali... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7780008 | Sealed assembly for storage and distribution with discharge control for solid pharmaceutical products The present invention relates to an assembly for the storage and distribution of solid loosely packed products unit by unit. The assembly generally comprises a storage container, a sealing means and a discharge control device inserted into the neck of the container ... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7776288 | Charging device for a tubular reactor A charging device for a tubular reactor has metering chambers which can be filled with filling material, such as, for example, catalytically coated carrier material, it being possible for a respective tube of the tubular reactor to be filled via a feed device which ... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7770629 | Moulding mixture for producing casting moulds for metalworking The invention relates to a moulding mixture for producing casting moulds for metalworking, a process for producing casting moulds, casting moulds obtained by the process and also their use. To produce the casting moulds, a refractory mould raw material and a binder ... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7754651 | Cu/Zn/Al catalyst for methanol synthesis Disclosed is an Cu/Zn/Al-catalyst containing copper oxide and zinc oxide as catalytically active components and aluminium oxide as thermostabilising component. The catalyst is characterized in that the Cu/Zn atomic ratio is | 07/13/2010 |
| 7744788 | Process and apparatus for compounding and injection-moulding desiccant-filled polymers Disclosed is an injection moulding machine, comprising an extruder for continuously producing a melt of a desiccant-filled polymer; at least one injection device fluidly connected with the extruder by a first conduit to receive melt and including an injection ram mo... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7718561 | Multi-layer catalyst for producing phthalic anhydride The present invention relates to a catalyst for preparing phthalic anhydride by gas phase oxidation of o-xylene and/or naphthalene, comprising at least three catalyst zones which have different compositions and, from the gas inlet side toward the gas outlet side, ar... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7704487 | Method for the synthesis of zeolite beta with diethylenetriamine A method for the preparation of zeolite beta is described, the template used comprising diethylenetriamine. Furthermore, a zeolite beta obtainable thereby and the preferred use thereof are disclosed. ... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7665601 | Dehydrating container comprising a humidity state indicator A dehydrating container made of a thermoplastic polymer suitable for packaging products sensitive to ambient humidity, said containing comprising: a visual humidity state indicator, a container body forming a casing, closed at one of its ends by a base and open at a... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7645440 | Catalyst for hydrogen generation through steam reforming of hydrocarbons A catalyst that can be used for the production of hydrogen from hydrocarbon fuels in steam reforming processes contains an active metal of, e.g., at least one of Ir, Pt and Pd, on a catalyst support of, e.g., at least one of monoclinic zirconia and an alkaline-earth... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7632778 | Device for the generation of hydrogen An apparatus for producing hydrogen, which comprises: a. a heated steam reforming stage (1) with a reforming catalyst to convert gaseous or vaporizable hydrocarbons and water into hydrogen, carbon monoxide and further reform... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7628292 | Device for dispensing oblong objects, comprising one main opening and at least one other elongated opening A device for dispensing oblong objects comprising: (i) a main dispensing opening for allowing the objects to be dispensed to pass therethrough one by one; (ii) at least one other opening of elongate shape, one of whose sides opens into the main dispensing opening, t... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7618918 | Catalyst and method for preparing phthalic anhydride The present invention relates to a catalyst, in particular for the preparation of phthalic anhydride by gas phase oxidation of o-xylene and/or naphthalene, having an inert support and at least one layer which has been applied thereto and has a catalytically active c... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7615513 | Use of a multi-layer catalyst for producing phthalic anhydride The present invention relates to the use of a catalyst comprising at least one first catalyst zone located towards the gas inlet, a second catalyst zone located closer to the gas outlet and a third catalyst zone located even closer to or at the gas outlet for the pr... | 11/10/2009 |
| D603707 | Container for pharmaceuticals and neutraceuticals | 11/10/2009 |
| 7592293 | Method for producing a multi-layer catalyst for obtaining phthalic anhydride The present invention relates to processes for improving or optimizing a catalyst for the preparation of phthalic anhydride by gas-phase oxidation of o-xylene and/or naphthalene, which comprises the following steps: a) provision of a starting catalyst (C) comprising... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7585430 | Plate-shaped pressed bodies There is disclosed a plate-shaped pressed body (wafer) produced from an inorganic sorbent and a binder, having a thickness of less than 700 μm, which is produced by the process of compressing a mixture of the inorganic sorbent, the binder, and optionally water and ... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7579299 | Semi-synthetic bleaching earth The invention relates to a process of processing an acid suspension containing at least one solid, wherein (a) the suspension containing at least one solid is mixed with an alkali metal silicate solution, the pH of the mixture being adjusted to a pH of more than 4, ... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7168887 | Method for repairing a crack in a recreational court or surface A process for repairing a crack in a recreational court or surface comprising cleaning the crack to remove loose material, filling the crack with a crack filling material, such as a flexible sealant material which adheres to the edges of the crack and securely seals... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7014905 | Wear pad A wear pad for insertion between a load to be lifted and a lifting device, such as a chain or wire cable of a crane, hoist or other lifting device, containing a cylindrical-shaped edge protector with a cut out section and raised edges on the outside surface of each ... | 03/21/2006 |
