U.S. Patents Held
Pfefferle held over 100 patents including on two major processes, namely catalytic combustion and magnaforming:
- 3,928,961 - Catalytically Supported Thermal Combustion. This is the basic patent in a group of over ten covering technology for burning fuels in continuous combustion systems (such as gas turbines and furnaces) without formation of pollutants while improving efficiency.
- 3,392,107 - Magnaforming. This process for raising octane is now used to produce much of the world's gasoline, improving product yields and lengthening catalyst life.
Pfefferle also held numerous other patents concerning the catalytic method, combustion and related topics.
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