...that to encourage use of his new invention, the shopping cart, market owner Sylvan Goldman hired fake shoppers to push the carts around his store in Oklahoma City? Seems his customers were reluctant to give up their hand-carried baskets.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8133470 | Microporous crystalline silicoalumino/(metallo) aluminophosphate molecular sieve and method of synthesis thereof A novel microporous crystalline silicoalumino/(metallo)aluminophosphate molecular sieve framework (designated as BPC-1), having in its as-synthesized form, an X-ray diffraction pattern including the lines listed in Table 1, and method of its synthesis using 4-dimeth... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8057782 | Preparation of small pore molecular sieves Disclosed is a method for preparing crystalline small pore molecular sieves, said method comprising (a) preparing a reaction mixture comprising (1) at least one active source of an oxide of a tetravalent element or mixture of tetravalent elements, (2) optionally at ... | 11/15/2011 |
| 7985400 | Method for making mesoporous or combined mesoporous and microporous inorganic oxides A method for making a mesoporous or combined mesoporous/microporous inorganic oxide includes reacting a source of inorganic oxide with a complexing agent at a complexation temperature to provide a complex; decomposing the complex to provide a porous material precurs... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7811547 | Method for preparation of uniformly oriented zeolite supercrystals using uniformly aligned template The present invention relates to a method for preparing a uniformly aligned zeolite supercrystal, which comprises growing a crystal of a zeolite or zeotype material in a uniformly aligned template, whereby said uniformly aligned zeolite supercrystal is prepared, and... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7767192 | Nanometer-sized molecular sieve crystals or agglomerates and processes for their production A molecular sieve comprising crystals or agglomerates of average diameter 100 nanometers or less, which molecular sieve has a crystal or agglomerate size distribution such that the variance in the longest dimension is less than 15% of the average longest dimension, ... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7585490 | Synthesis and use of nanocrystalline zeolites Embodiments of the present invention relate to a method for synthesizing nanocrystalline zeolites, the method comprising contacting starting products that comprise a solvent, a silicon source, a cation base, an organic template, and an aluminum source, or any combin... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7534416 | Antireflective transparent zeolite hardcoat, method for fabricating the same An antireflective transparent zeolite hardcoat and fabrication method thereof. The transparent zeolite hardcoat comprises a zeolite nanostructure made of zeolite nanocrystals vertically stacked into a porous structure on a substrate, wherein the porosity increases w... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7442366 | Process for preparing a nanosized zeolitic material A process for preparing a zeolitic material, comprising (i) preparing a mixture comprising the at least one silicon containing precursor compound from which the zeolitic framework is formed, at least one pore forming agent, and at least one polymer whic... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7431913 | EUO-structural-type zeolite that contains the N,N-dimethyl-N,N-di(3,3-dimethylbutyl)ammonium cation and its process for preparation A new EUO-structural-type zeolite that comprises at least one tetravalent element X that is selected from among silicon, tin, titanium and germanium and optionally at least one trivalent element T that is selected from among aluminum, iron, boron, indium and gallium... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7361327 | Microporous crystals and synthesis schemes Novel zeolites are produced by combining a polar solute, a silicon or phosphorous source, and a structure directing agent. Surfactants and a hydrophobic solvent are added to the previously mixed three species and shaken to disperse the surfactants. The reverse micro... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7344696 | Porous crystalline material (zeolite ITQ-24), preparation method thereof and use of same in the catalytic conversion of organic compounds The invention relates to a porous crystalline material (ITQ-24), the preparation method thereof and the use of same in the catalytic conversion of organic compounds. More specifically, the invention relates to a synthetic porous crystalline material which is charact... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7344697 | Microporous crystalline zeolite material, zeolite ITQ-28, production method thereof and use of same The invention relates to a microporous crystalline zeolite material, zeolite ITQ-28, the production method thereof and the use of same. More specifically, the invention relates to a microporous crystalline zeolite material, ITQ-28, which, in the calcined state and i... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7341707 | Method for in-situ synthesis of crystalline microporous metalloaluminophosphate in a formed body The invention concerns a method for production of microporous crystalline metalloaluminium phosphates (ELAPO) based adsorbents or catalysts by in-situ crystallisation of ELAPO inside a formed body. First the formed body containing aluminium phosphate (AIPO) and bind... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7341706 | Method of synthesising crystalline microporous metalloaluminophosphate for a solid body The invention concerns a simple and cheap method for production of microporous crystalline metalloaluminiumphosphates (ELAPO) for use as adsorbent or catalyst by wholly or partially filling the pores of particles containing aluminum phosphate (AIPO) with an aqueous ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7326398 | Non-silica mesoporous oxide having improved pore structure periodism, method of producing the mesoporous oxide and method of crystallizing pore wall of non-silica mesoporous oxide using template to be filled in pores A method for preparation for mesoporous oxide comprising a non silica oxide having a hexagonal pore structure periodicity and an average maximum pore length of from 2 nm to 5 nm, characterized by comprising blending 0.003 mol to 0.01 mol of TaCl5, NbCl | 02/05/2008 |
| 7326401 | MWW type zeolite substance, precursor substance therefor, and process for producing these substances A process for easily synthesizing a zeolite substance containing an element having a large ionic radius in the framework at a high ratio. This process comprises the following first to fourth steps: First Step: a step... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7323154 | Titanosilicate, process for its production, and its use in producing oxidized compound A titanosilicate represented by the following compositional formula (1), wherein in the infrared absorption spectrum measured in the dehydrated state, the absorption spectrum has an absorption band having a relative maximum value at 930±15 cm−1: | 01/29/2008 |
| 7316727 | High-selectivity supported SAPO membranes SAPO membranes and methods for their preparation and use are described. The SAPO membranes are prepared by contacting at least one surface of a porous membrane support with an aged synthesis gel. A layer of SAPO crystals is formed on at least one surface of the supp... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7304011 | Compositions and processes for reducing NOemissions during fluid catalytic cracking Compositions for reduction of NOx generated during a catalytic cracking process, preferably, a fluid catalytic cracking process, are disclosed. The compositions comprise a fluid catalytic cracking catalyst composition, preferably containing a Y-type zeoli... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7288237 | Epoxidation catalyst Titanium or vanadium zeolite catalysts are prepared by reacting a titanium or vanadium compound, a silicon source, a templating agent, a hydrocarbon, and a surfactant at a temperature and for a time sufficient to form a molecular sieve. The catalyst is useful in ole... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7268268 | Dimerization of olefins A process for the dimerization of at least one olefin with a carbon number between 2 and 10 by contacting the feed with a catalyst system comprising at least: (a) tectometallosilicate zeolite with having TON-type structure, (b) tectometallosilicate zeolite with havi... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7253017 | Molding technique for fabrication of optoelectronic devices Charge splitting networks for optoelectronic devices may be fabricated using a nanostructured porous film, e.g., of SiO2, as a template. The porous film may be fabricated using surfactant temptation techniques. Any of a variety of semiconducting materials... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7247593 | Catalyst for aromatization of alkanes, process of making and using thereof A catalyst, a process for making the catalyst and a process for using the catalyst in aromatization of alkanes to aromatics, specifically, aromatization of alkanes having two to six carbon atoms per molecule, such as propane, to aromatics, such as benzene, toluene a... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7244409 | Process for producing synthetic zeolites with MFI structure A process is described for producing synthetic zeolites useful as catalysts with a MFI structure, a Si/Al atomic ratio from about 8 to 45 to 1 and very small primary crystallites. A Si source, an Al source and an organic template are reacted with one another under h... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7241375 | Heavy hydrocarbon composition with utility as a heavy lubricant base stock A heavy hydrocarbon composition with utility as a heavy hydrocarbon base stock comprising at least 95 wt % paraffin molecules, of which at least 90 wt % are isoparaffin, containing hydrocarbon molecules having consecutive numbers of carbon atoms, is a liquid at 100Â... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7214844 | Molecular sieve catalyst compositions, its making and use in conversion processes The invention relates to a molecular sieve catalyst composition, to a method of making or forming the molecular sieve catalyst composition, and to a conversion process using the catalyst composition. In particular, the invention is directed to a making a molecular s... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7211239 | Process for preparing a nanosized zeolitic material A process for preparing a zeolitic material, comprising (i) preparing a mixture comprising the at least one silicon containing precursor compound from which the zeolitic framework is formed, at least one pore forming agent, and at least one polymer whic... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7201838 | Oxygenate treatment of dewaxing catalyst for greater yield of dewaxed product Fischer-Tropsch hydrocarbon synthesis using a cobalt catalyst is used to produce waxy fuel and lubricant oil hydrocarbons from synthesis gas derived from natural gas. The waxy hydrocarbons are hydrodewaxed, with reduced conversion to lower boiling hydrocarbons, by c... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7166265 | Process for the assembly of ultrastable mesostructured organofunctional silica compositions A process for the preparation of mesostructured organofunctional silica and silica-alumina compositions using a hydrolyzable organosilane compound is described. The process uses a water soluble silicate to form the compositions, which have hexagonal, wormhole or foa... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7157068 | Varied morphology carbon nanotubes and method for their manufacture The present invention describes the preparation of carbon nanotubes of varied morphology, catalyst materials for their synthesis. The present invention also describes reactor apparatus and methods of optimizing and controlling process parameters for the manufacture ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7148388 | Process for preparing and olefinic hydrocarbon mixture In a process for preparing an olefinic hydrocarbon mixture comprising at least 5% by weight of mono-olefin oligomers of the empirical formula: CnH2n where n is greater than or equal to 6, a feedstock comprising n-butene and... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7141232 | Preparation of molecular sieves involving spray drying Molecular sieves are prepared by forming a reaction mixture slurry, spray drying the reaction mixture slurry to form particles, and heating the spray dried reaction mixture at a temperature and pressure sufficient to cause crystallization of the molecular sieve. The... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7138099 | Molecular sieve SSZ-73 composition of matter and synthesis thereof The present invention relates to new crystalline, essentially all silicon oxide molecular sieve SSZ-73 prepared using a 3-ethyl-1,3,8,8-tetramethyl-3-azoniabicyclo[3.2.1]octane cation as a structure-directing agent, and methods for synthesizing SSZ-73. ... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7132042 | Production of fuels and lube oils from fischer-tropsch wax Dewaxed fuel and lubricant base stocks are made by (a) producing a synthesis gas from natural gas, (b) reacting the H2 and CO in the gas in the presence of a cobalt Fischer-Tropsch catalyst, at reaction conditions effective to synthesize a waxy hydrocarbo... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7128892 | Process of forming ultrastable porous aluminosilicate structures Mesoporous hexagonal, cubic, lamellar, wormhole, or cellular foam aluminosilicates, gallosilicates and titanosilicates derived from protozeolitic seeds using an ionic structure directing agent are described. The silicon and aluminum, gallium or titanium centers in t... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7122249 | Abrasion-resistant agglomerate mineral substance granule, powder comprising such granules and production method therefor Granule comprising an agglomerate of particles of a mineral substance. The agglomerate is coated with a monolithic outer layer, which provides it with improved abrasion resistance. Powder comprising granules according to the invention. Process for manu... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7122500 | Molecular sieve catalyst composition, its making and use in conversion processes The invention relates to a molecular sieve catalyst composition, to a method of making or forming the molecular sieve catalyst composition, and to a conversion process using the catalyst composition. In particular, the invention is directed to making a formulated mo... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7119245 | Synthesis of an un-supported, high-flow ZSM-22 zeolite membrane Novel methods for synthesizing wholly un-supported, high-flow catalytic membranes consisting of 100% crystalline ZSM-22 crystals with no binder phase, having sufficient porosity to allow high Weight Hourly Space Velocities of feedstock to pass through without genera... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7112316 | Process for preparing molecular sieves via continuous addition of nutrients A process for synthesizing a variety of molecular sieves has been developed. The process involves forming a reaction mixture comprising reactive sources of the framework elements plus at least one templating agent, reacting the mixture to at least partially crystall... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7108843 | Molecular sieve SSZ-70 composition of matter and synthesis thereof The present invention relates to new crystalline molecular sieve SSZ-70 prepared using a N,N′-diisopropyl imidazolium cation as a structure-directing agent, methods for synthesizing SSZ-70 and processes employing SSZ-70 in a catalyst. ... | 09/19/2006 |