Electrolysis: processes – compositions used therein – and methods – Electrolytic synthesis – Involving measuring – analyzing – or testing during synthesis
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-21
2011-06-21
Bell, Bruce F (Department: 1759)
Electrolysis: processes, compositions used therein, and methods
Electrolytic synthesis
Involving measuring, analyzing, or testing during synthesis
C205S341000, C205S334000, C205S413000, C205S422000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07964084
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for activation of a low reactivity, non-polar chemical compound. In one example embodiment, the method comprises introducing the low reactivity chemical compound to a catalyst. At least one of (a) an oxidizing agent or a reducing agent and (b) a polar compound is provided to the catalyst and the chemical compound. An alternating current is applied to the catalyst to produce an activation reaction in the chemical compound. This activation reaction produces a useful product.
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Hu Boxun
Stancovski Victor
Suib Steven Lawrence
Bell Bruce F
Catelectric Corp.
Lipsitz & McAllister LLC
The University Of Connecticut
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