Houston, TX, United States of America

Edna B Hicks

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Stone & Webster Engineering Corp.. Active years: 1995.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Edna B Hicks. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/edna-b-hicks

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% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.0

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Forward Citations = 61(Granted Patents)


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Years Active: 1995

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Edna B. Hicks: Innovator in Acetylene Hydrogenation

Introduction

Edna B. Hicks is a notable inventor based in Houston, TX (US). She has made significant contributions to the field of chemical engineering, particularly in the area of acetylene hydrogenation. Her innovative work has led to advancements in processes used in olefin production.

Latest Patents

Edna B. Hicks holds 1 patent for her invention titled "Mixed phase front end C.sub.2 acetylene hydrogenation." This patent presents an improved process for selectively hydrogenating acetylenes in an olefin plant process stream. The process involves selectively hydrogenating the acetylenes downstream of a front end depropanizer and upstream of further separation zones such as a demethanizer and/or de-ethanizer.

Career Highlights

Hicks has had a distinguished career at Stone & Webster Engineering Corporation, where she has applied her expertise in chemical processes. Her work has been instrumental in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of hydrogenation processes in the industry.

Collaborations

Throughout her career, Edna has collaborated with various professionals, including her coworker Richard H. McCue, Jr. These collaborations have contributed to the development of innovative solutions in chemical engineering.

Conclusion

Edna B. Hicks is a pioneering inventor whose work in acetylene hydrogenation has made a lasting impact on the chemical engineering field. Her contributions continue to influence advancements in olefin production processes.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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