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Houston, TX, United States of America

Petro-Tex Chemical Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 74

Forward Citations = 708

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37 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Harold E Manning (14 out of 14 patents)

Alan W Foster (8 out of 8 patents)

Bruno J Barone (7 out of 22 patents)

4. Edward J Miklas (7 out of 7 patents)

5. Cecil G McFarland (6 out of 10 patents)

6. Alfio J Besozzi (6 out of 7 patents)

7. Ralph O Kerr (6 out of 15 patents)

8. Harold F Christmann (4 out of 4 patents)

9. Laimonis Bajars (4 out of 5 patents)

10. Louis J Croce (4 out of 4 patents)

11. William G Bowman (4 out of 4 patents)

12. Billy J Lovelace (3 out of 3 patents)

13. Michael C Ellis (3 out of 3 patents)

14. Morris S Edmondson (2 out of 20 patents)

15. Robert P Arganbright (2 out of 19 patents)

Core Competencies:

Dehydrogenation

Acetylene Removal

Isobutene Purification

Catalysts

Oxidative Dehydrogenation

Olefins

Hydrocarbons

Polymerization

Dimerization

Organic Compounds

Hydroperoxides

Effluent Treatment

74 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 4658080 - Acetylene removal process (1987-04-14),

2. 4658074 - Catalytic oxidative dehydrogenation process (1987-04-14),

3. 4644088 - Acetylene removal process (1987-02-17),

4. 4570026 - Production of isobutene from methyl tertiary butyl ether (1986-02-11),

5. 4540839 - Process for the production of polymer gasoline (1985-09-10),

6. 4513159 - Acetylene removal process (1985-04-23),

7. 4469911 - Isobutene removal from C.sub.4 streams (1984-09-04),

8. 4463211 - Process for oligomerization of C.sub.2 to C.sub.10 normal olefins (1984-07-31),

9. 4332972 - Modified zinc ferrite oxidative dehydrogenation catalysts in oxidative (1982-06-01),

10. 4313016 - Isobutene removal from C4 streams (1982-01-26),

11. 4172854 - Dehydrogenation process and catalyst (1979-10-30),

12. 4154086 - Apparatus and method for the discovery of volatile organic compounds in (1979-05-15),

13. 4152358 - Preparation of hydroperoxides by autoxidation (1979-05-01),

14. 4150064 - Activating zinc ferrite oxidative dehydrogenation catalysts (1979-04-17),

15. 4150063 - Purification of unsaturated compounds (1979-04-17),

Company Overview

Petro-Tex Chemical Corporation, based in Houston, TX, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced dehydrogenation catalysts. The company focuses on key processes such as acetylene removal, isobutene purification, and oxidative dehydrogenation, which are essential for the production of olefins and hydrocarbons. With a commitment to innovation, Petro-Tex plays a significant role in enhancing polymerization processes and optimizing chemical production, contributing to advancements in the petrochemical industry.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

74 Patents

#81 in Houston, TX

#268 in Texas

#4,982 in US

#10,140 in the World

Houston, TX, United States of America

Petro-Tex Chemical Corporation

Forward Citations = 708

37 inventors:

Harold E Manning (14 out of 14 patents)

Alan W Foster (8 out of 8 patents)

Bruno J Barone (7 out of 22 patents)

4. Edward J Miklas (7 out of 7 patents)

5. Cecil G McFarland (6 out of 10 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Petro-Tex Chemical Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/petro-tex-chemical

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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