Norman Henry Harbord

Title: Norman Henry Harbord: Catalytic Process Inventor

Introduction

Norman Henry Harbord was an inventor associated with Stockton on Tees, Great Britain, and Imperial Chemical Industries Limited. His recorded patent concerns catalyst technology for treating exhaust gases from internal combustion engines.

Latest Patents

Harbord’s recorded patent, “Catalytic process,” describes a supported catalyst whose active material includes a non-noble metal or its compound. Its support combines a primary support with a secondary support made essentially of involatile acidic and/or amphoteric oxides together with basic oxides from Groups II, III, or IV of the Periodic Table. A platinum-group metal may also be included.

The catalyst is described as suitable for reductive or oxidative exhaust treatment, or for simultaneously reducing nitrogen oxides and oxidizing carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. The patent highlights high activity and long service life. Harbord is associated with 1 patent.

Career Highlights

Harbord’s documented contribution centers on catalyst design for reducing harmful engine emissions. The patent’s layered support structure and combination of oxide materials were intended to support effective exhaust treatment and durable performance. He was associated with Imperial Chemical Industries Limited.

Collaborations

Harbord’s listed coworkers include Keith Farmery and David John Heath. Their inclusion indicates professional connections, although the available information does not specify their roles in the patent.

Conclusion

Norman Henry Harbord’s recorded invention reflects work on durable, high-activity catalysts for internal combustion engine exhaust treatment.