THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160137950 | Titanium and Molybdenum Compounds and Complexes as Additives in Lubricants - A lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity, 1 to 1000 parts per million by weight of titanium in the form of an oil-soluble titanium-containing material, and at least one additional lubricant additive provides beneficial effects on properties such as deposit control, oxidation, and filterability in engine oils. | 05-19-2016 |
20160122683 | SYNERGISTIC ADDITIVE COMBINATION FOR INDUSTRIAL GEAR OILS - The invention relates to industrial gear oil compositions that have been specially designed to have improved friction and/or antiwear properties. That is the industrial gear oil compositions of the invention provide good performance and/or protection in the areas of friction and/or antiwear due to the use of a synergistic combination of additives. The industrial gear oil compositions of the invention utilize a combination of certain phosphorus-containing compounds and derivatives of a hydroxy-carboxylic acid, to provide a synergistic improvement in friction and/or antiwear properties. | 05-05-2016 |
20160115418 | Lubricating Composition - The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a N-acylated aromatic amine compound. The invention further relates to methods of lubricating an internal combustion engine by supplying the described lubricating composition to the internal combustion engine. The invention further relates to the use of the N-acylated aromatic amine compound as a TBN booster. | 04-28-2016 |
20160024420 | LUBRICATING COMPOSITION CONTAINING LEWIS ACID REACTION PRODUCT - The invention provides a lubricating composition comprising: an oil of lubricating viscosity and a reaction product of a monovalent to tetravalent inorganic Lewis acid and a hydroxyl terminated polyether (or glycol), wherein the mole ratio of hydroxyl terminated polyether (or glycol) to Lewis acid is 1:1 or greater. The invention further relates to a method of lubricating a mechanical device (such as an internal combustion engine) with the lubricating composition. | 01-28-2016 |
20160024413 | LUBRICANT COMPOSITION INCLUDING 4-HYDROXYBENZAMIDE FRICTION MODIFIER - A lubricant composition includes an oil of lubricating viscosity and a 4-hydroxybenzamide as a friction modifier. The lubricant composition has a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of from 5 to 18 mm2/s. | 01-28-2016 |
20150337230 | LUBRICATING COMPOSITION CONTAINING AN ACYLATED POLYALKYLENE OXIDE - The invention provides a lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity, 0.1 wt % to 10 wt % of an overbased detergent, and 0.01 wt % to 5 wt % of a non-hydroxy terminated acylated polyalkylene oxide. The invention further relates to a method of lubricating a mechanical device (such as an internal combustion engine) with the lubricating composition. The invention further relates to the use of the non-hydroxy terminated acylated polyalkylene oxide to provide at least one of (i) improved sludge handling, (ii) reduced lead or copper corrosion, (iii) increased oxidation resistance, (iv) improved acid control, (v) reduced wear (such as cam wear or lifter wear), (vi) retention of total base number of the lubricant, and/or (vii) improved seal compatibility in an internal combustion engine. | 11-26-2015 |
20150315510 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING AN OVERBASED METAL DETERGENT - A high TBN overbased metal sulfonate detergent is prepared by reacting a hydrocarbyl-substituted organic sulfonic acid or metal salt thereof with a basic alkali metal or alkaline earth metal compound in the presence of a mono-alcohol and a carboxylic acid and reacting this mixture with carbon dioxide to form a carbonated overbased metal sulfonate. The resulting overbased metal detergent has a metal equivalent to sulfonic acid substrate ratio of 5:1 to 27:1. The product thus prepared has improved viscometrics, filterability, and TBN:ash ratio. Lubricating compositions comprising said overbased detergent display reduced friction and wear performance. The invention further relates to methods of lubricating an internal combustion engine with a lubricant containing an overbased detergent prepared as described. | 11-05-2015 |
20150307803 | Coupled Phenols for Use in Biodiesel Engines - The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and an alkylene-coupled phenol compound for use in engines operated with biodiesel fuels or fuel blends containing biodiesel components. The invention further relates to methods of lubricating an internal combustion engine fueled with biodiesel by supplying the described lubricating composition to the internal combustion engine. The invention further relates to the use of the alkylene-coupled phenol compound to reduce corrosion and oxidative instability resulting from biodiesel introduction into the lubricant. | 10-29-2015 |
20150307697 | Olefin-Acrylate Polymers in Refinery and Oilfield Applications - The present invention relates to materials useful for lowering the pour point of wax-containing mixtures of liquid hydrocarbons, as well as compositions of and methods for preparing the same. More particularly, this invention relates to the use in liquid hydrocarbons of OLAC compositions containing units derived from (i) hydrocarbyl(meth)acrylic acid derivatives and (ii) ethylenically unsaturated aliphatic Nα-olefin monomers having up to 50 carbon atoms. The OLAC compositions are useful for modifying the fluidity and flow characteristics of liquid hydrocarbons, and more particularly, for improving the pipeline pumpability of liquid hydrocarbons. | 10-29-2015 |
20150307527 | Preparation of Phosphorus - Containing Antiwear Composition for Use in Lubricant Compositions - A process is provided for preparing a salt of a hydroxy-substituted di-ester of phosphoric acid, comprising: (a) reacting a phosphating agent with a monohydric alcohol and with an alkylene polyol, wherein the mole ratio of monohydric alcohol:alkylene polyol is about 0.2:0.8 to about 0.8:0.2 and wherein an excess of the phosphating agent is employed such that the product mixture formed thereby contains phosphorus acid functionality; and (b) reacting the product mixture of step (a) with an amine. The product is useful as an antiwear agent. | 10-29-2015 |
20150299603 | Industrial Gear Oils Imparting Reduced Gearbox Operating Temperatures - The invention relates to improved industrial gear oil compositions that substantially reduce the operating temperature of a gearbox in which the gear oil compositions are used. The reduced operating temperature provided by the described compositions leads to improved equipment performance. The invention also relates to methods of making the described industrial gear oil compositions and methods of using the same. | 10-22-2015 |
20150291907 | Basic Ashless Additives - A lubricant composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity and an N-hydrocarbyl-substituted γ-aminoester or γ-aminothioester, wherein the N-hydrocarbyl substituent comprises a hydrocarbyl group of at least 3 carbons atoms, with a branch at the 1 or 2 position of the hydrocarbyl chain, provides exhibits basicity and good seal performance. | 10-15-2015 |
20150267138 | DIESEL DETERGENT WITHOUT A LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT PENALTY - The composition of the present invention related to a quaternary ammonium salt detergent and the use of such quaternary ammonium salt detergents in a fuel composition to reduce diesel injector deposits and remove or clean up existing deposits on the diesel injectors. | 09-24-2015 |
20150252278 | DIESEL DETERGENT WITHOUT A LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT PENALTY - The composition of the present invention related to a quaternary ammonium salt detergent and the use of such quaternary ammonium salt detergents in a fuel composition to reduce diesel injector deposits and remove or clean up existing deposits on the diesel injectors. | 09-10-2015 |
20150240183 | LUBRICANT COMPRISING A MIXTURE OF AN OLEFIN-ESTER COPOLYMER WITH AN ETHYLENE ALPHA-OLEFIN COPOLYMER - A lubricant composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of less than 15 mm | 08-27-2015 |
20150210953 | QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SALT CONTAINING COMPOSITIONS THAT PROVIDE BALANCED DEPOSIT CONTROL AND WEAR PERFORMANCE WITHOUT SEAL COMPATIBILITY ISSUES - The invention relates to lubricating compositions, processes of making such lubricating compositions, and method of using such lubricating compositions. The lubricating compositions of the present invention include a dispersant comprising a quaternary ammonium salt, a phosphorus-containing compound, a metal dialkyldithiophosphate, a derivative of a hydroxyl carbonyl compound and an amine and/or an alcohol. These compositions provide balanced deposit control and wear performance without causing any seal compatibility issues. | 07-30-2015 |
20150203784 | Lubricating Composition Including Esterified Copolymer And Diene Rubber Polymer - A lubricating composition includes (A) an esterified copolymer comprising units (A1) derived from a vinyl monomer and units (A2) derived from a carboxylic acid monomer, the vinyl monomer comprising a vinyl aliphatic monomer, the carboxylic acid monomer comprising an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid or derivative thereof, esterified with a primary alcohol; and (B) a diene rubber copolymer comprising at least a first block (B1) derived from a conjugated diene monomer and at least a second block (B2) derived from a vinyl aromatic monomer. A ratio of the diene rubber copolymer to the esterified copolymer in the lubricating composition (B:A) is from 0.01 to 0.9, by weight. | 07-23-2015 |
20150183915 | Loose Core Star Polymers And Lubricating Composition Thereof - The present invention relates to star polymer having a core made up of a crosslinked network of polymers derived from a mixture of one or more multi-functional monomers and one or more mono-functional monomers and where the star polymer has arms made of polymers derived from a mixture of one or more mono-functional monomers, where the star contains at least three arms bonded to the core. The invention further relates to lubricating compositions containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and the described star polymers as well as methods of lubricating a mechanical device with the described lubricating compositions. | 07-02-2015 |
20150141307 | Lubricating Composition Containing a Salt of a Carboxylic Acid - The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and an amine or ammonia salt of a carboxylic acid compound where said carboxylic acid is characterized in that it is functionalized with a hydroxy-substituted aromatic moiety. The invention further relates to methods of lubricating an internal combustion engine by supplying the described lubricating composition to the internal combustion engine. The invention further relates to the use of the salt of the carboxylic acid compound as an antiwear agent or an antioxidant. | 05-21-2015 |
20150072909 | HYDRAULIC OIL COMPOSITIONS WITH IMPROVED HYDRAULIC MOTOR EFFICIENCY - The present invention relates to methods of lubricating a hydraulic motor by using a lubricating composition that contains a friction modifier selected from the group consisting of a fatty phosphite, a fatty imidazoline and combinations thereof and supplies improved motor efficiency performance. The invention further provides the lubricating compositions used therein. | 03-12-2015 |
20150045269 | Method for Preparing a Sulfurized Alkaline Earth Metal Dodecylphenate - A sulfurized alkaline earth metal (e.g., calcium) dodecylphenate is prepared by reacting (i) dodecylphenol with (ii) calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide in an amount of about 0.3 to about 0.7 moles per mole of dodecylphenol charged and (iii) an alkylene glycol in an amount of about 0.13 to about 0.6 moles per mole of dodecylphenol charged; and reacting the product of the first step with sulfur in an amount of about 1.6 to about 3 moles per mole of dodecylphenol charged; and thereafter optionally reacting the product with additional calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide and with carbon dioxide so as to form an overbased phenate. The product thus prepared has reduced levels of monomeric dodecylphenol. | 02-12-2015 |
20150038385 | Method of Lubricating a Driveline Device - The invention provides a method of lubricating a mechanical device by supplying a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a compound having 2 to 20 hydroxy-carboxylic acid residues. The invention further relates to the use of the compound in a driveline device to provide at least one of antiwear performance, friction modification (particularly for enhancing fuel economy). | 02-05-2015 |
20140296119 | Lubricants With Improved Seal Compatibility - The present invention relates to lubricating compositions and particularly gear oil compositions that include a minimum level of a specific antioxidant component, where the antioxidant component includes (i) a phenolic antioxidant, (ii) an aminic antioxidant, or (iii) a combination thereof, where the antioxidant component is present in the lubricating composition at from 1.0 percent by weight or higher. Such compositions provide surprisingly good seal compatibility. | 10-02-2014 |
20140274850 | Lubricating Composition Comprising Poly (Isobutylene) /Poly (Vinyl Aromatic) Block Copolymer - The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a block copolymer of a poly(olefin) block, such as poly(isobutylene) (PIB) and a polyvinyl aromatic) block, such as poly(styrene), wherein the copolymer is optionally functionalized or grafted. The invention further provides a method of using the block copolymer to control deposits in a lubricating oil composition. | 09-18-2014 |
20140243247 | ASHLESS OR REDUCED ASH QUATERNARY DETERGENTS - A composition of an oil-soluble ionic detergent that does not contribute metal ions to the composition, and which comprises a quaternary non-metallic pnictogen cation and an organic anion having at least one hydrocarbyl group of sufficient length to impart oil solubility to the detergent, the detergent having a total base number (TBN) to total acid number (TAN) ratio of at least 2:1 imparts ash-free basicity to a lubricant composition. | 08-28-2014 |
20140194330 | Lubricating Composition Containing an Ester of an Aromatic Carboxylic Acid - The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and an ester, thioester, amide or imide of a carboxylic acid compound where said carboxylic acid is characterized in that it is functionalized with a hydroxy-substituted aromatic moiety. The invention further relates to methods of lubricating an internal combustion engine by supplying the described lubricating composition to the internal combustion engine. The invention further relates to the use of the salt of the carboxylic acid compound as an antiwear agent or an antioxidant. | 07-10-2014 |
20140187458 | Lubricating Composition With Improved TBN Retention - The invention provides a lubricating composition containing a diarylamine, an aminobenzene and an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition to improve TBN retention. | 07-03-2014 |
20140179574 | Overbased Friction Modifiers and Methods of Use Thereof - The present invention provides a multipurpose overbased metal salt of the reaction product of a hydrocarbyl substituted amine with an itaconate, such as an N-substituted 4-carboxypyrrolidin-2-one, and methods of employing the same in lubricating compositions. Overbasing the N-substituted 4-carboxypyrrolidin-2-one can provide improved friction modifying performance to the compound as well as impart multi-functionality to the compound, i.e., the compound may function as a friction modifier as well as, for example, a detergent, anti-wear or extreme pressure agent and dispersant in lubricating compositions. The lubricating compositions containing the overbased N-substituted 4-carboxypyrrolidin-2-one are preferably intended to be employed in a method for lubricating a mechanical device, such as an automatic or manual transmission. However, it is envisioned that the compound can be employed in engine oil lubricants and any other type of functional fluid. | 06-26-2014 |
20140163270 | Hydroprocessing Of Biorenewable Feedstocks - The present invention provides an improved process for producing diesel boiling range fuel or fuel blending component from renewable feedstocks such as plant oils and greases. The improvement involved the addition of an organic polysulfide to the renewable feedstock before it enters the pre-reaction heating unit of the process resulting in reduced fouling in the pre-reaction heating unit. The invention also provides the use of such organic polysulfide in renewable feedstocks used in hydroprocessing equipment for reducing fouling in the pre-reaction heating units of such processes. | 06-12-2014 |
20140162920 | Carboxylic Pyrrolidinones and Methods of Use Thereof - The present invention provides a compound comprising the reaction product of a hydrcarbyl substituted amine with an itaconate, such as an N-substituted 4-carboxypyrrolidin-2-one, and methods of employing the same in lubricating compositions. The lubricating compositions containing the N-substituted 4-carboxypyrrolidin-2-one are preferably intended to be employed in a method for lubricating a mechanical device, such as an automatic or manual transmission. However, it is envisioned that the compound can be employed in engine oil lubricants and any other type of functional fluid. | 06-12-2014 |
20140148370 | Lubricants Containing Aromatic Dispersants and Titanium - A lubricant composition, comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity, a dispersant comprising the condensation product of a carboxylic-functionalized polymer with an aromatic moiety through an amide, imide, or ester linkage, and an oil-soluble titanium compound, exhibits good oxidative stability. | 05-29-2014 |
20140130759 | Lubricant Providing Improved Cleanliness For Two-Stroke Cycle Engines - A lubricant composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity, 0.1 to 2 percent by weight of a Mannich dispersant, and 0.1 to 2 percent by weight of a succinimide dispersant, wherein the succinimide dispersant provides at least about 40 parts per million by weight of nitrogen atoms to the lubricant composition, provides cleanliness to a two-stroke cycle engine. | 05-15-2014 |
20140116368 | Lubricating Composition Containing a Dispersant - The invention provides a lubricating composition containing a lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity and a polyester. The invention further relates to a method of lubricating a mechanical device (such as an internal combustion engine) with the lubricating composition. The invention further relates to the use of the polyester as a dispersant. | 05-01-2014 |
20140107002 | Lubricating Compositions Containing Salts of Hydrocarbyl Substituted Acylating Agents - The present invention provides a composition and a concentrate, comprising: (a) a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity, (b) a quaternary ammonium salt of a hydrocarbyl-substituted acylating agent condensation product, and (c) an optional amount of a succinimide dispersant different from (b), and a use of the composition or concentrate for lubricating an engine. In a further embodiment, the invention provides the use of a quaternary ammonium salt of a hydrocarbyl-substituted acylating agent condensation product as a dispersant in a lubricating composition, and as a synergistic dispersant combination with a different succinimide dispersant. | 04-17-2014 |
20140107001 | Aromatic Imides And Esters As Lubricant Additives - A composition useful as a lubricant for an automatic transmission comprises an oil of lubricating viscosity and a condensation product of an aromatic polycarboxylic acid or mixtures thereof or a reactive equivalent thereof, having at least two carboxylic groups situated so as to permit formation of a cyclic imide having 5 or 6 atoms in said cyclic structure; with an aliphatic primary amine or alcohol, containing 6 to 60 carbon atoms. | 04-17-2014 |
20140107000 | STABILIZED BLENDS CONTAINING ANTIOXIDANTS - The present invention relates to functional fluid compositions containing antioxidants, and specifically stable compositions containing antioxidants with limited solubility in and/or limited compatibility with the functional fluids with which they are used. In particular the present invention deals with functional fluids used in internal combustion engines, such as engine oils, and antioxidants containing a phenolic or benzoic group, where the antioxidant is present in the functional fluid composition at levels that would otherwise cause the composition to be unstable and/or hazy. | 04-17-2014 |
20140080743 | Stabilized Blends Containing Friction Modifiers - The present invention relates to functional fluid compositions containing friction modifiers, and specifically stable compositions containing friction modifiers with limited solubility in and/or limited compatibility with the functional fluids with which they are used. In particular the present invention deals with functional fluids used in internal combustion engines, such as engine oils, and friction modifiers that contain one or more amide functional groups, where the friction modifier is present in the functional fluid composition at levels that would otherwise cause the composition to be unstable and/or hazy. | 03-20-2014 |
20140073543 | Stabilized Blends Containing Friction Modifiers - The present invention relates to functional fluid compositions containing friction modifiers, and specifically stable compositions containing friction modifiers with limited solubility in and/or limited compatibility with the functional fluids with which they are used. In particular the present invention deals with functional fluids used in internal combustion engines, such as engine oils, and friction modifiers derived from hydroxy-carboxylic acids, where the friction modifier is present in the functional fluid composition at levels that would otherwise cause the composition to be unstable and/or hazy. | 03-13-2014 |
20140057818 | Lubricating Composition Containing an Antiwear Agent - The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an antiwear agent and an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine, or a driveline device. | 02-27-2014 |
20140051617 | Motorcycle Engine Lubricant - A motorcycle having an engine and a clutch may be lubricated by supplying to the engine, but not to the clutch a lubricant of an oil of lubricating viscosity, an overbased detergent, a dispersant, a metal salt of a phosphorus acid, and a hydroxyalkyl-substituted imidazoline having a hydrocarbyl substituent of at least about 8 carbon atoms and a hydroxyalkyl substituent having 2 to 8 carbon atoms. | 02-20-2014 |
20140051615 | Functionalized Copolymers and Lubricating Compositions Thereof - The present invention relates to a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a dimercaptothiadiazole salt of a copolymer comprising units derived from monomers (i) an ?-olefin and (ii) an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid or derivatives thereof (typically carboxylic acid groups or an anhydride), are partially esterified with an alcohol, or mixtures thereof, and wherein at least a portion of carboxylic acid groups not esterified are reacted with an amine. The invention further provides for a lubricating composition containing said copolymer. The invention further provides a method and use of lubricating composition in a mechanical device. | 02-20-2014 |
20140045736 | Lubricating Compositions For Turbine And Hydraulic Systems With Improved Antioxidancy - The present invention relates to a synergistic combination of an antioxidant and an antiwear additive that results in improved antioxidancy performance in turbine, hydraulic, and other industrial lubricating compositions. The invention further relates to the processes to make the improved lubricating compositions and methods of their use in industrial fluids. | 02-13-2014 |
20140045734 | Stabilized Blends Containing Friction Modifiers - The present invention relates to functional fluid compositions containing friction modifiers, and specifically stable compositions containing friction modifiers with limited solubility in and/or limited compatibility with the functional fluids with which they are used. In particular the present invention deals with functional fluids used in internal combustion engines, such as engine oils, and phosphorus-containing friction modifiers, where the friction modifier is present in the functional fluid composition at levels that would otherwise cause the composition to be unstable and/or hazy. | 02-13-2014 |
20140038870 | Engine Lubricants Containing a Polyether - A sump-lubricated, spark-ignited engine is lubricated by supplying thereto a lubricant which comprises (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity; (b) a polyether; and (c) a metal-containing detergent. The lubricant has a total phosphorus content of less than 0.075 percent by weight. | 02-06-2014 |
20140038866 | Lubricating Composition and Method of Lubricating Driveline Device - The present invention relates to a lubricating composition containing: an oil of lubricating viscosity, a non-borated dispersant, a detergent, and an antiwear package comprising (a) a derivative of a hydroxycarboxylic acid, (b) an amine salt of a phosphoric acid ester, and (c) a phosphite having at least one hydrocarbyl group with 4 or more carbon atoms. The invention further provides for a method of lubricating a driveline device application by employing a lubricating composition containing the antiwear package. | 02-06-2014 |
20140033604 | FUEL ADDITIVE CONTAINING A DISPERSION OF IRON PARTICLES AND AN AMMONIUM POLYESTER DETERGENT - A composition contains an additive for assisting with the regeneration of the PF in the form of an organic dispersion of iron particles and a detergent including a polyester quaternary ammonium salt. | 02-06-2014 |
20140031269 | Lubricant and Functional Fluid Compositions Containing Viscosity Index Improver - The disclosed invention relates to lubricant or functional fluid compositions containing viscosity index improvers in the form of self-healing polymers. The polymers may comprise one or more cleavable linkages, such as one or more disulfide bonds and/or one or more diene/dienophile linkages, to permit the polymer to reform if cleaved during use. | 01-30-2014 |
20140031268 | Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid with Extended Anti-Shudder Durability - A lubricant composition comprising (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity; (b) at least two nitrogen-containing materials, comprising (i) at least one amide of the formula R | 01-30-2014 |
20140020468 | Ultrasonic Measurement - Methods and apparatus relate to ultrasound measurement of a dimension such as the thickness ( | 01-23-2014 |
20140018267 | Lubricant Composition Comprising Anti-Foam Agents - The disclosed invention relates to a multigrade lubricant composition which can be used for numerous lubricant applications, but is particularly useful for lubricating a diesel engine. The lubricant composition comprises an oil of lubricating viscosity, a detergent, a dispersant, a viscosity index improver, and a combination of anti-foam agents. The lubricant composition may be used for providing enhanced fuel economy and avoiding air entrainment problems when used in lubricating diesel engines. | 01-16-2014 |
20140005086 | Lubricant Composition Containing Viscosity Index Improver | 01-02-2014 |
20130324448 | Antiwear Composition and Method of Lubricating Driveline Device - The present invention relates to an antiwear agent and lubricating compositions thereof. The invention further provides for a method of lubricating a driveline device application by employing a lubricating composition containing the antiwear agent. | 12-05-2013 |
20130319568 | FLUID HANDLING ASSEMBLY HAVING A MULTILAYERED COMPOSITE PIPE EMPLOYING A MECHANICAL COUPLING AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE FLUID HANDLING ASSEMBLY - A fluid handling assembly includes a first pipe. The first pipe includes an inner layer made of a CPVC composition, an intermediate layer made of a metal at least partially surrounding the inner layer, and an outer layer made of a CPVC composition at least partially surrounding the intermediate layer. A first tubular coupling bushing has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is coupled to the first pipe. The second portion has an engaging portion that is configured to engage to a mechanical fix tune that sealingly engages the first pipe and a second pipe. A method of making the fluid handling assembly is also disclosed. | 12-05-2013 |
20130310291 | Process for Preparing Polymers and Compositions Thereof - The present invention provides a process for preparing a polymer, employing the steps of: (1) contacting a free radical initiator; a chain transfer agent containing a thiocarbonyl thio group and a free radical leaving group; and a radically polymerisable monomer, to form a polymer chain; and (2) contacting the polymer chain of step (1) with at least one of a polyvalent coupling agent, a polymerisation inhibitor, a grafting acylating agent, an amine and an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further provides compositions and uses for the polymer. | 11-21-2013 |
20130310290 | Novel Copolymers and Lubricating Compositions Thereof - The present invention relates to a copolymer comprising units derived from monomers (i) an α-olefin and (ii) an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid or derivatives thereof esterified with a primary alcohol branched at the β- or higher position, wherein the copolymer has a reduced specific viscosity of up to 0.08. The invention further provides for a lubricating composition containing said copolymer. The invention further provides a method and use of controlling viscosity index by supplying to an oil of lubricating viscosity the copolymer with pendant groups. In addition, the copolymer of the present invention may be useful as a base oil replacement. | 11-21-2013 |
20130310287 | Lubricating Composition Containing a Carboxylic Functionalised Polymer and Dispersant - The invention provides an oil of lubricating viscosity, a dispersant and an amine-functionalised additive, wherein the amine-functionalised additive is derived from an amine having at least 3 or 4 aromatic groups. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine. | 11-21-2013 |
20130303417 | Lubricating Compositions Containing An Antiwear Agent - The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a compound obtained/obtainable by a process comprising reacting a glycolic acid, a 2-halo-acetic acid, or a lactic acid, or an alkali or alkaline metal salts thereof, (typically glycolic acid or a 2-halo-acetic acid) with at least one member selected from the group consisting of an amine, an alcohol, and an aminoalcohol. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine. | 11-14-2013 |
20130303415 | Asphaltene Dispersant Containing Lubricating Compositions - The present invention relates to a lubricating composition, particularly marine diesel engine lubricating compositions, comprising: (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity; (b) an asphaltene dispersant comprising an amide group, which may also contain a succinimide group, and which may optionally be used in combination with additional asphaltene dispersants that contain a cyclic headgroup that contains a nitrogen atoms where the additional asphaltene dispersants may also include a succinimide group; and (c) a detergent derived from an alkyl phenol. The invention further provides methods of using such compositions in the operation of engine, particularly marine diesel engines. | 11-14-2013 |
20130296208 | Lubricating Composition Containing An Antiwear Agent - The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a compound obtained/obtainable by a process comprising reacting a glycolic acid, a 2-halo-acetic acid, or a lactic acid, or an alkali or alkaline metal salts thereof, (typically glycolic acid or a 2-halo-acetic acid) with at least one member selected from the group consisting of an amine, an alcohol, and an aminoalcohol. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine. | 11-07-2013 |
20130281336 | Aminobenzoic Acid Derivatives - This invention relates to N-alkylated anthranilic acid derivative and their use in lubricants, such as engine oils, as TBN boosters. The invention particularly relates to compositions that deliver an ash-free base to a lubricant in the form of a basic amine additive, without adversely impacting seal compatibility and/or degradation, and methods thereof. | 10-24-2013 |
20130281332 | Composition With Improved Cleanliness For Lubrication Of Steam And Gas Turbine Systems - The present invention relates to the use of an additive composition that contains the combination of two specific types of antioxidants with one or more of four specific types of dispersants in a Group II and/or Group III base oil-containing lubricating composition. The lubricating composition of the present invention provides improved cleanliness in steam and gas turbine systems. The invention further relates to the process to make the novel additive composition and its use in industrial fluids. | 10-24-2013 |
20130274162 | Lubricating Composition Containing A Detergent - The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a detergent. The invention further relates to a process to prepare the detergent, and the use of the lubricating composition in a mechanical device such as an internal combustion engine, or a driveline device. | 10-17-2013 |
20130274160 | Amine Terminated and Hydroxyl Terminated Polyether Dispersants - The disclosed technology relates to a dispersant composition comprising the reaction product of a polyolefin acylating agent and an amine terminated or hydroxyl terminated polyether. In addition, the technology relates to lubricating compositions containing the dispersant composition and an optional synergistic amount of another dispersant, as well as methods of employing the dispersant composition in an engine and engine oils. | 10-17-2013 |
20130263807 | Lubricating Oil Composition with Anti-Mist Additive - A lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity, a high molecular weight polyolefin that is at least substantially free of ethylene-derived monomer units, and an overbased metal containing detergent, is capable of reducing intake valve deposits in a direct injection engine. | 10-10-2013 |
20130260322 | Coal Additive For Improved Furnace Operation - The invention relates to methods of combusting coal containing fuel streams where a coal additive composition is used to improve the combustion of the coal. The invention also relates to the additive composition used in the described methods, and the use of the additive composition as a coal combustion improver. | 10-03-2013 |
20130252864 | Preparation of Phosphorus - Containing Antiwear Compounds for Use in Lubricant Compositions - A process is provided for preparing a salt of a hydroxy-substituted ester of phosphoric acid, comprising: (a) reacting a phosphate diester with an alkylene oxide, (b) reacting the product mixture of step (a) with a phosphating agent; and (c) reacting the product mixture of step (b) with an amine; wherein the phosphate diester is reacted with the alkylene oxide of step (a) in the substantial absence of a phosphate monoester. The product is useful as an antiwear agent. | 09-26-2013 |
20130244918 | Functionalized Copolymers And Lubricating Compositions Thereof - The invention relates to polyester quaternary ammonium salts, including amine, amide, and ester salts, processes for making them, and their use as additives, including their use in fuels, such as diesel fuel and fuel oils. The invention particularly relates to the use of polyester quaternary ammonium salts as detergents in fuels and the methods of making them. | 09-19-2013 |
20130239468 | Polyester Quaternary Ammonium Salts - The invention relates to polyester quaternary ammonium salts, including amine, amide, and ester salts, processes for making them, and their use as additives, including their use in fuels, such as diesel fuel and fuel oils. The invention particularly relates to the use of polyester quaternary ammonium salts as detergents in fuels and the methods of making them. | 09-19-2013 |
20130233267 | Method to Provide Power Gain in an Engine - The present invention provides fuel compositions containing specific additives quaternary ammonium salts or combination of additives as well as methods of operating internal combustion engines using such fuel compositions, resulting in a power gain in the engines. | 09-12-2013 |
20130225461 | Lubricating Composition Containing an Antiwear Agent - The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an antiwear agent and an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in a mechanical device such as an internal combustion engine, or a driveline device. | 08-29-2013 |
20130218489 | Method For Monitoring The Condition Of A Fluid - A method for filtering condition measurements made of a fluid used in transportation and industrial equipment that operates in varying state to meet performance requirements. Equipment operating state is monitored by fluid temperature without need for further input. | 08-22-2013 |
20130210690 | Tartaric Acid Derivatives in HTHS Fluids - The present invention provides high-HTHS value lubricating compositions that have improved fuel economy performance. The present invention also provides methods of operating an internal combustion engine utilizing such compositions. The lubricating compositions of the invention utilize butane dioic imide compounds, such as tartrimides, and may also be low sulfur, low ash and low phosphorus, providing lower wear and friction and improved fuel economy. | 08-15-2013 |
20130210689 | Lubricating Composition - The invention relates to a lubricating composition containing (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity, and (b) an oil soluble compound with a >N—R—N< group, wherein R may be a hydrocarbylene group. The invention further provides for the use of the lubricating composition for lubricating a limited slip differential. | 08-15-2013 |
20130203639 | Overbased Alkylated Arylalkyl Sulfonates - An overbased alkylated arylalkyl sulfonate is easy to prepare and is useful as a detergent in various lubricant applications. | 08-08-2013 |
20130203638 | Lubricating Composition Containing a Carboxylic Functionalised Polymer - The invention provides a lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity and an amine-functionalised additive, wherein the amine-functionalised additive is derived from an amine having at least 3 aromatic groups, at least one —NH2 functional group, and at least 2 secondary or tertiary amino groups. The invention further provides for the additive to have improved thermal and oxidative stability modifying properties. The lubricating composition may include circulating oils, turbine oils, hydraulic fluids, transformer oils and greases as well as others that require good oxidation stability and good rust inhibition properties. | 08-08-2013 |
20130192124 | Methods and Compositions That Provide Detergency - The present invention relates to methods of fueling an internal combustion engine, and composition, that provide improved nitrogen-free detergency in the engine, particularly in the area of injector deposit control. The present invention also provides methods of providing both improved detergency and improved corrosion inhibition, while avoiding compatibility problems with fuels and/or while limiting the amount of nitrogen delivered to the fuel from the deposit control additive. | 08-01-2013 |
20130184189 | Star Polymer Lubricating Composition - The invention provides a lubricating composition containing (a) a polymer derived from greater than 50 wt % or more of a non-diene monomer, wherein the polymer has a weight average molecular weight of about 2000 to about 200,000, and wherein the polymer has a shear stability index of about 0 to about 25; (b) a phosphorus-containing acid, salt, or ester; (c) an extreme pressure agent, other than a phosphorus-containing acid, salt, or ester; and (d) an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further provides a method for lubricating a mechanical device with the lubricating composition. | 07-18-2013 |
20130172222 | Lubricating Composition Containing an Aromatic Compound - The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an aromatic compound and an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine. The invention further relates to the use of the aromatic compound as an antiwear agent. | 07-04-2013 |
20130172221 | Lubricating Composition Containing an Antiwear Agent - The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a nitrile compound. The invention further relates to a method of the lubricating an internal combustion engine with the lubricating composition. | 07-04-2013 |
20130165355 | Hydroxychroman Derivatives As Engine Oil Antioxidants - A lubricant and concentrate composition comprises a hydroxychroman derived antioxidant and a method for improving the performance of a lubricant composition, especially a lubricant composition for an internal combustion engine, comprising the use of a lubricant containing said antioxidant. | 06-27-2013 |
20130157914 | Lubricating Composition Containing an Antiwear Agent - The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a compound obtained/obtainable by a process comprising reacting a glycolic acid, a 2-halo-acetic acid, or a lactic acid, or an alkali or alkaline metal salts thereof, (typically glycolic acid or a 2-halo-acetic acid) with at least one member selected from the group consisting of an amine, an alcohol, and an aminoalcohol. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine. | 06-20-2013 |
20130150273 | Titanium and Molybdenum Compounds and Complexes as Additives in Lubricants - A lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity, 1 to 1000 parts per million by weight of titanium in the form of an oil-soluble titanium-containing material, and at least one additional lubricant additive provides beneficial effects on properties such as deposit control, oxidation, and filterability in engine oils. | 06-13-2013 |
20130143781 | Lubricating Composition Containing a Dispersant - The invention provides a lubricating composition containing a copolymer comprising units derived from monomers (i) α-olefin and (ii) an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid or derivatives thereof esterified and amidated with an alcohol and an aromatic amine respectively, and an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine. | 06-06-2013 |
20130143780 | Lubricating Composition Containing a Dispersant - The invention provides a lubricating composition containing a compound comprising the reaction product of a polyolefin, an ethylenically unsaturated aromatic acylating agent (or carboxylic reactant), and an amine, and an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine. | 06-06-2013 |
20130140871 | Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil Mixtures - The present invention relates to ammonium nitrate fuel oil mixtures, and includes compositions comprising (a) ammonium nitrate, (b) a fuel component, (c) a functionalized polymer component, and (d) an oil-soluble anionic surfactant, wherein the mixture of components (b), (c) and (d) form a gel that will not readily flow. The compositions of the present invention provide improve fuel retention and/or water resistance properties, particularly when the compositions use low quality porous prills of ammonium nitrate. | 06-06-2013 |
20130139716 | SALT COMPOSITIONS AND EXPLOSIVES USING THE SAME - This invention relates to novel salt compositions and to explosive compositions comprising said salt compositions. The salt compositions are useful as emulsifiers in the explosive compositions. The explosive compositions are water-in-oil emulsion explosives. | 06-06-2013 |
20130137608 | Methods of Removing Deposits of Oil and Gas Applications - This invention relates to compositions and methods for controlling and/or removing deposits in oil and/or gas handling equipment, and more specifically relates to controlling and/or removing deposits from the walls of oil and/or gas pipelines. | 05-30-2013 |
20130102511 | Additive Concentrate and a Method of Lubricating Transmissions - The present invention relates to an additive concentrate comprising a friction modifier, a corrosion inhibitor, and an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further provides a method for lubricating a transmission using the additive concentrate. | 04-25-2013 |
20130098322 | Methods of Controlling Sulfur Trioxide Levels in Internal Combustion Engines - The present invention relates methods of operating internal combustion engines and particularly marine diesel engines that result in reduced levels of sulfur trioxide, and similar corrosive and/or harmful byproducts of combustion. The present invention allows for the use of a lower TBN engine lubricant with a fuel of given sulfur and/or the use of a higher sulfur content fuel with an engine lubricant of a given TBN content than would otherwise be possible, without risking corrosive damage to engine. | 04-25-2013 |
20130079264 | Polymeric Phosphorus Esters for Lubricant Applications - A lubricant composition of an oil of lubricating viscosity and a polymeric phosphorus ester comprising the condensation product of a monomeric phosphorus acid or an ester thereof with a diol having two hydroxy groups separated by a chain of 4 to about 100 atoms exhibits good volatility, corrosion, wear, and/or seal performance in lubrication of a transmission. | 03-28-2013 |
20130065805 | Food Grade Compressor Lubricant - The invention relates to an improved food-grade-lubricant useful as hydraulic oil, circulating oil, drip oil, general purpose oil, grease base oil, cable oil, chain oil, spindle oil, gear oil, and compressor oil for equipment in the food service industry. Specifically, it relates to a composition comprising at least one polyalphaolefin base fluid, at least one food grade polyolester base fluid, and at least one food grade performance additive. | 03-14-2013 |
20130046433 | Method of Determining Optimal Change Interval for a Functional Fluid - The present invention relates to a tool for determining, improving and/or optimizing the change interval of a functional fluid utilized in a piece of equipment by using information on the piece of the equipment and its operating conditions. In particular, the present invention relates to the optimization of the oil drain interval of a vehicle by using a base change interval and optimizing it based on the operating conditions the vehicle experiences. | 02-21-2013 |
20130029889 | Low-Ash Lubricating Oils for Diesel Engines - The lubricant for a sump-lubricated, compression-ignited engine may contain an amount of a C12-C24 carboxylic acid-based fuel additive or component obtained by migration from the fuel. Good lubricant performance is obtained by including in the lubricant a boron-containing additive in an amount to provide about 2 to about 500 ppm B to the lubricant, provided that the total sulfated ash level is less than 0.8 weight percent. | 01-31-2013 |
20130019832 | Lubricating Compositions - A lubricating composition comprising: (a) a 2 mm | 01-24-2013 |
20130017981 | Lubricating Compositions - The invention provides a lubricating composition containing hydrocarbyl-capped polyoxyalkylene polyol. The invention further provides lubricating compositions containing the hydrocarbyl-capped polyoxyalkylene polyol; and a method for lubricating a mechanical device with the lubricating composition. | 01-17-2013 |
20130008239 | Soot Bench Test - The dispersibility of soot in a lubricant formulation containing a dispersant is evaluated by (a) preparing a dispersion of carbon black in the lubricant formulation; (b) depositing a sample of the dispersed carbon black from step (a) onto a planar chromatography medium; (c) subjecting the sample of (b) to chromatographic conditions and (d) evaluating the extent of migration of the carbon black by comparing the density of darkening due to carbon black at pre-defined locations along the chromatography medium. The liquid mobile chromatography phase comprises a mixture of a liquid non-aromatic hydrocarbon portion having viscosity and boiling point less than that of an oil of lubricating viscosity; and an oil component comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity and the dispersant or dispersants that are also contained within the lubricant formulation. | 01-10-2013 |
20130005628 | Novel Polymers and Methods of Controlling Viscosity - The present invention relates to a novel polymer with pendant groups. The invention further provides for a lubricating composition containing said polymer. The invention further provides a method and use of controlling viscosity index by supplying to an oil of lubricating viscosity the polymer with pendant groups. | 01-03-2013 |
20130005627 | Stabilized Blends Containing Friction Modifiers - The present invention relates to functional fluid compositions containing friction modifiers, and specifically stable compositions containing friction modifiers with limited solubility in and/or limited compatibility with the functional fluids with which they are used. In particular the present invention deals with functional fluids used in internal combustion engines, such as engine oils, and friction modifiers derived from hydroxy-carboxylic acids, where the friction modifier is present in the functional fluid composition at levels that would otherwise cause the composition to be unstable and/or hazy. | 01-03-2013 |
20130005621 | Stabilized Blends Containing Friction Modifiers - The present invention relates to functional fluid compositions containing friction modifiers, and specifically stable compositions containing friction modifiers with limited solubility in and/or limited compatibility with the functional fluids with which they are used. In particular the present invention deals with functional fluids used in internal combustion engines, such as engine oils, and friction modifiers derived from hydroxy-carboxylic acids, where the friction modifier is present in the functional fluid composition at levels that would otherwise cause the composition to be unstable and/or hazy. | 01-03-2013 |
20120329694 | Lubricating Composition Containing Viscosity Modifier Combination - The present invention relates to a lubricating composition containing (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity, (b) a star polymer and (c) a substantially linear polymer with a weight average molecular weight of 45,000 or less. The invention further provides a method of lubricating a mechanical device, typically a manual transmission with the lubricating composition. The invention further provides for the use of the lubricating composition to provide a number of benefits including lower operating temperatures and fuel economy | 12-27-2012 |
20120329691 | Stabilized Blends Containing Friction Modifiers - The present invention relates to functional fluid compositions containing friction modifiers, and specifically stable compositions containing friction modifiers with limited solubility in and/or limited compatibility with the functional fluids with which they are used. In particular the present invention deals with functional fluids used in internal combustion engines, such as engine oils, and friction modifiers derived from hydroxy-carboxylic acids, where the friction modifier is present in the functional fluid composition at levels that would otherwise cause the composition to be unstable and/or hazy. | 12-27-2012 |
20120329688 | Antiwear Composition and Method of Lubricating Driveline Device - The present invention relates to a method of driveline device by supplying to the driveline device a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and an antiwear package, wherein the antiwear package includes: (a) derivatives of a carboxylic acid (typically a hydroxycarboxylic acid); and (b) a phosphorus compound. The invention further provides lubricating compositions containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and an antiwear package, wherein the antiwear package includes (a) derivatives of a carboxylic acid (typically a hydroxycarboxylic acid); and (b) an amine or metal salt of a phosphorus compound that is either (i) a hydroxy-substituted di-ester of (thio)phosphoric acid, or (ii) a phosphorylated hydroxy-substituted di- or tri-ester of (thio)phosphoric acid. | 12-27-2012 |
20120318225 | Nitrogen-Free Deposit Control Fuel Additives and One Step Process for the Making Thereof - The present invention provides a nitrogen-free fuel detergent additive, fuel additive and fuel compositions containing the same, as well as a process for making such additives, where the additive may be described as a hydrocarbyl-substituted alkyloxy and/or hydroxy aromatic compound and may be produced by the reaction of (i) an alkyloxy and/or hydroxy aromatic compound and (ii) a polyolefin containing from 4 to 350 carbon atoms, in the presence of an optional solvent and/or catalyst, wherein the resulting nitrogen free additive provides acceptable engine deposit control that is comparable and/or better than the deposit control provided by nitrogen-containing fuel additives. | 12-20-2012 |
20120317874 | Nitrogen Free Deposit Control Fuel Additives - The present invention provides a nitrogen-free fuel detergent additive, fuel additive compositions containing the same, and fuel compositions containing the same, for use in internal combustion engines, where the additive is the reaction product of (i) hydrocarbyl phenol, cresol or similar material and (ii) a aldehyde, in the presence of an optional catalyst, wherein the additive provides acceptable engine deposit control that is comparable and/or better than the deposit control provided by nitrogen-containing fuel additives. | 12-20-2012 |
20120309657 | Lubricating Composition Containing an Antiwear Agent - The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity, a compound derived from the hydroxy-carboxylic acid and a nitrile compound. The invention further relates to a method of the lubricating an internal combustion engine with the lubricating composition. | 12-06-2012 |
20120309655 | Lubricating Composition Containing a Nitrile Compound - The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a nitrile compound. The invention further relates to a method of the lubricating an internal combustion engine with the lubricating composition. | 12-06-2012 |
20120302479 | Method of Lubricating a Manual Transmission - The present invention relates to a method of lubricating a driveline device comprising supplying to the driveline device a lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity and an aromatic hydroxy-substituted compound. The invention further provides for the use of the lubricating composition comprising the aromatic hydroxy-substituted compound as at least one of a filterability aid, and a wax crystal growth modifier/gelation inhibitor in the driveline device. | 11-29-2012 |
20120295826 | Method of Lubricating an Internal Combustion Engine - The present invention relates to a method of lubricating an internal combustion engine with a power output of at least 1600 kilowatts by supplying to the internal combustion engine a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and at least 0.5 wt % of a hydrocarbyl-substituted carboxylic acid or anhydride thereof. The invention further provides a lubricating composition suitable for the method. | 11-22-2012 |
20120289444 | Star Polymer Lubricating Composition - The invention provides a lubricating composition containing (a) 0.001 wt % to 15 wt % of a polymer with radial or star architecture; (b) an overbased detergent; (c) a dispersant; and (d) an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further provides a method for lubricating a mechanical device with the lubricating composition. | 11-15-2012 |
20120283158 | Stabilized Blends Containing Friction Modifiers - The present invention relates to functional fluid compositions containing friction modifiers, and specifically stable compositions containing friction modifiers with limited solubility in and/or limited compatibility with the functional fluids with which they are used. In particular the present invention deals with functional fluids used in internal combustion engines, such as engine oils, and friction modifiers that contain one or more amide functional groups, where the friction modifier is present in the functional fluid composition at levels that would otherwise cause the composition to be unstable and/or hazy. | 11-08-2012 |
20120266837 | Asphaltene Dispersant Containing Lubricating Compositions - The present invention relates to a lubricating composition, particularly marine diesel engine lubricating compositions, comprising: (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity; (b) an asphaltene dispersant comprising a cyclic headgroup that contains a nitrogen atom and at least one other heteroatom; and (c) a detergent derived from an alkyl phenol. The invention further provides methods of using such compositions in the operation of engine, particularly marine diesel engines. | 10-25-2012 |
20120247514 | Lubricant System Clean-Up Compositions and Methods Thereof - The present invention relates a lubricant and/or clean-out composition comprising: (a) a dispersant component comprising a succinimide dispersant and/or a quaternary ammonium salt dispersant; (b) a carrier fluid component; and (c) an optional corrosion inhibitor, as well as methods of cleaning out deposits in a lubricant system, such as a hydraulic system, using such compositions. | 10-04-2012 |
20120245065 | Lubricating Composition Containing an Antiwear Agent - The invention provides a method of lubricating an aluminium-alloy surface of an internal combustion engine comprising supplying to the aluminium-alloy surface a lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity and an alkali or alkaline earth metal phenate detergent. The phenate disclosed herein may further provide antiwear performance on the aluminium-alloy surface. | 09-27-2012 |
20120220506 | Star Polymer and Lubricating Composition Thereof - The present invention relates to a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a star polymer that has at least two inner blocks, at least one of which is in turn bonded to one or more outer blocks. The invention further relates to methods of lubricating a mechanical device with the lubricating composition. | 08-30-2012 |
20120220505 | Farm Tractor Lubricating Composition with Good Water Tolerance - A lubricant of (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity; (b) a block copolymer of (i) a hydrophobic first block of C | 08-30-2012 |
20120214718 | Antiwear Composition and Method of Lubricating Driveline Device - The present invention relates to a method for lubricating a driveline device comprising supplying to the driveline device a lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity and an antiwear package wherein the antiwear package comprises (a) a derivative of a hydroxycarboxylic acid, and (b) a phosphorus compound selected from the group consisting of an amine salt of a phosphate hydrocarbon ester, a phosphite having at least one hydrocarbyl group with 4 or more carbon atoms, and mixtures thereof. | 08-23-2012 |
20120214716 | Alkali Metal Borate and Lubricating Compositions Thereof - The present invention relates to a lubricating composition containing an alkali metal borate. The invention further provides for a method of lubricating a device with grease or a metalworking fluid by employing the lubricating composition containing the alkali metal borate. | 08-23-2012 |
20120208731 | Lubricating Composition Containing an Ester - The invention relates to a method of lubricating a limited slip differential comprising supplying to the limited slip differential a lubricating composition containing (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity, and (b) a C4-30-diester of a dicarboxylic acid. The invention further provides for the use of the C4-30-diester of a dicarboxylic acid as a friction modifier, typically in a limited slip differential. | 08-16-2012 |
20120202727 | Antiwear Composition and Method of Lubricating an Internal Combustion Engine - The present invention relates to a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and an antiwear package. The antiwear package may contain a derivative of a hydroxycarboxylic acid; and a salt of a sulphur-free phosphorus-containing compound. The salt includes amine salts, ammonium salts, metal salts and mixtures thereof. The invention further provides for a method of supplying an internal combustion engine with the lubricating composition. | 08-09-2012 |
20120202726 | Lubricating Composition Containing an Antiwear Agent - The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a compound obtained/obtainable by a process comprising reacting a glycolic acid, a 2-halo-acetic acid, or a lactic acid, or an alkali or alkaline metal salts thereof, (typically glycolic acid or a 2-halo-acetic acid) with at least one member selected from the group consisting of an amine, an alcohol, and an aminoalcohol. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine. | 08-09-2012 |
20120196778 | Lubricating Composition Containing an Antiwear Agent - The invention provides a lubricating composition containing (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity, (b) a phosphite having at least one hydrocarbyl group that has 4 or more carbon atoms, and (c) a compound derived from a hydroxy-carboxylic acid. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine. | 08-02-2012 |
20120192823 | SYNERGISTIC DETERGENT AND ACTIVE METAL COMPOUND COMBINATION - Compositions that include a detergent composition and an active metal compound are described wherein the detergent composition includes a quaternary ammonium salt detergent and optionally an oxygen-containing detergent, and wherein the active metal compound is in the form of a colloidal dispersion, comprising an organic phase, particles of an iron compound in its amorphous form, and at least one amphiphilic agent. These compositions can be used in fuels to provide improved engine performance by, for example, reducing fuel injector fouling in the engine and/or by improving the regeneration of the engine's particulate exhaust trap. | 08-02-2012 |
20120192483 | Quaternary Ammonium Salt Detergents For Use In Fuels - A quaternary ammonium salt detergent made from the reaction product of the reaction of: (a) a hydrocarbyl substituted acylating agent and a compound having an oxygen or nitrogen atom capable of condensing with said acylating agent and further having a tertiary amino group; and (b) a quaternizing agent suitable for converting the tertiary amino group to a quaternary nitrogen and the use of such quaternary ammonium salt detergents in a fuel composition to reduce intake valve deposits. | 08-02-2012 |
20120178661 | Additive Concentrate and a Method of Lubricating Transmissions - The present invention relates to an additive concentrate comprising a friction modifier, a corrosion inhibitor, and an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further provides a method for lubricating a transmission using the additive concentrate. | 07-12-2012 |
20120178659 | Dispersant Viscosity Modifiers - The disclosed invention relates to a composition comprising a grafted polymer. The polymer comprises a backbone with at least one olefin block and at least one vinyl aromatic block. The polymer is grafted with a pendant carbonyl containing group, the grafting being conducted by halogenating the vinyl aromatic carbon of the vinyl aromatic block and then grafting a carboxylic acid or derivative thereof on the halogenated vinyl aromatic carbon in the presence of an activating agent. The carbonyl containing-group is optionally substituted to provide ester, imide and/or amide functionality. The grafted polymer is useful as a dispersant viscosity modifier in lubricating compositions such as engine oils. | 07-12-2012 |
20120178657 | Compositions with Fast and Slow Release Components - The present invention relates to controlled release compositions that include: (a) a slow release component, comprising one or more performance additives in the form of a solid or semi-solid mass; and (b) a fast release component comprising (i) a matrix material and (ii) one or more additives that can be dissolved and/or dispersed into the matrix material as well as additive delivery systems and processes using such compositions, and which release one or more additives into a fluid. | 07-12-2012 |
20120178656 | Dispersant Viscosity Modifiers - The disclosed invention relates to a composition comprising a grafted polymer. The polymer backbone comprises an olefin block and a vinyl aromatic block. The polymer backbone is grafted with a pendant carbonyl containing group, the grafting being conducted in oil in the presence of an initiator. The carbonyl containing-group is optionally substituted to provide ester, imide and/or amide functionality. The grafted polymer is useful as a dispersant viscosity modifier in lubricating compositions such as engine oils. | 07-12-2012 |
20120172265 | Lubricating Composition Containing a Compound Derived from a Hydroxy-carboxylic Acid - The invention relates to a lubricating composition comprising (a) a compound derived from a hydroxy-carboxylic acid, and (b) an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further provides for the use of the lubricating composition for lubricating a limited slip differential. | 07-05-2012 |
20120165234 | Tartaric Acid and Amine Derivatives in Crankcase Oils and Fuel Compositions adn Preparation Thereof - Formulations using tartaric compounds of the present invention in a low sulfur, low ash and low phosphorous lubricant lower wear, and friction and improves fuel economy. | 06-28-2012 |
20120157364 | Polymer Blends Useful as Viscosity Modifiers - The disclosed invention relates to a composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity, a hydrogenated copolymer of an olefin block and vinyl aromatic block, wherein the polymer is optionally functionalized, and a star polymer. Use of the composition as a lubricating composition is disclosed. | 06-21-2012 |
20120142565 | Antiwear Containing Lubricating Composition - The present invention relates to a lubricating composition containing a sulphur-free metal salt of a hydrocarbyl-substituted phosphorus compound and an organo-sulphide. The composition has a sulphur content of greater than 0.3 weight percent of sulphur. The invention further provides for a method of lubricating a driveline device by using a lubricating composition. | 06-07-2012 |
20120138004 | Quaternary Ammonium Amide and/or Ester Salts - The invention relates to quaternary ammonium amide and/or ester salts and their use as additives, including their use in fuels, such as diesel fuel. The invention particularly relates to the use of quaternary ammonium amide and/or ester salts as detergents in diesel fuels. | 06-07-2012 |
20120135902 | Polymethacrylates as High VI Viscosity Modifiers - A lubricating composition contains an oil of lubricating viscosity and 0.5 to 10 percent by weight of a poly (meth)acrylate viscosity modifier polymer comprising (i) 15 weight percent to 35 weight percent monomer units of methyl (meth) acrylate, (ii) 0 to 10 weight percent monomer units of one or more C | 05-31-2012 |
20120135899 | Lubricating Composition Containing Friction Modifier and Viscosity Modifier - A lubricant composition suitable for lubricating an internal combustion engine comprises: (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity having a viscosity index of at least 105 and a kinematic viscosity at 100 C of less than 7 mm2s-1; (b) 0.01 to 2 weight percent of a friction modifier represented by the structure [I]; (c) 0.5 to 4 weight percent of a poly(meth)acrylate viscosity modifier polymer; (d) 0 to 500 parts per million by weight of molybdenum in the form of an oil-soluble molybdenum compound; and (e) 0 to 200 parts per million by weight of boron in the form of an oil-soluble boron compound. | 05-31-2012 |
20120135898 | Multi-Dispersant Lubricating Composition - The present invention relates to a lubricating composition containing a corrosion inhibitor compound and a mixture of two or more dispersants, wherein 0 mole % to less than 50 mole % of the second dispersant molecules contain a carbocyclic ring. The invention further provides a method for lubricating a mechanical device using the lubricating composition. | 05-31-2012 |
20120122744 | Imides and Bis-Imides as Friction Modifiers in Lubricants - A composition is provided for use as a friction modifier for an automatic transmission, which comprises a condensation product of a hydroxypolycarbox-ylic acid, such as 2,3-di-hydroxybutanedioic acid or 2-hydroxybutanedioic acid, with an N,N-di(hydrocarbyl)alkylenediamine, where each hydrocarbyl group contains 1 to 22 carbon atoms, provided that the total number of carbon atoms in the two hydrocarbyl groups is at least about 9, and the alkylene group contains 2 to 4 carbon atoms. | 05-17-2012 |
20120117859 | Ashless Controlled Release Gels for Fuels - The present invention relates to a control release gel for delivery of additives to fuels where the gel compositions are free of ash producing components, or are substantially free of ash producing components, such that the gel compositions of the present invention do not supply any ash to the fuel compositions with which they are used. Further, the invention provides for the use of such compositions in the operation of an internal combustion engine. | 05-17-2012 |
20120115761 | Lubricating Composition Containing a Malic Acid Derivative - The invention relates to a lubricating composition containing (a) an N-substituted malimide, and (b) an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further provides for the use of the lubricating composition for lubricating a limited slip differential. | 05-10-2012 |
20120111300 | Internal Combustion Engine Lubricant - The invention provides a composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and an N-substituted malimide. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine. | 05-10-2012 |
20120101012 | Ashless or Reduced Ash Quaternary Detergents - A composition of an oil-soluble ionic detergent that does not contribute metal ions to the composition, and which comprises a quaternary non-metallic pnictogen cation and an organic anion having at least one hydrocarbyl group of sufficient length to impart oil solubility to the detergent, the detergent having a total base number (TBN) to total acid number (TAN) ratio of at least 2:1 imparts ash-free basicity to a lubricant composition. | 04-26-2012 |
20120067798 | Slow Release Lubricant Additives Gel - A lubricant additive gel formed by the gellation of two or more lubricant additives for the slow release of the additive components into a fluid. The lubricant additive gel slowly releases into its component lubricant additives when contacted with the fluid such as an oil thereby serving as a lubricant fluid such as an oil thereby. | 03-22-2012 |
20120065110 | Compounds and a Method of Lubricating an Internal Combustion Engine - The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a product obtainable from a 1,4-conjugate addition of an aminocarboxylic acid to an activated olefin. The invention further relates to a method of lubricating an internal combustion engine by lubricating the engine with the lubricating composition. The invention further relates to the use of the product disclosed herein as a lead corrosion inhibitor. | 03-15-2012 |
20120046206 | Lubricating Composition Containing a Carboxylic Functionalised Polymer and Dispersant - The invention provides an oil of lubricating viscosity, a dispersant and an amine-functionalised additive, wherein the amine-functionalised additive is derived from an amine having at least 3 or 4 aromatic groups. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine. | 02-23-2012 |
20120040876 | Anthranilic Esters as Additives in Lubricants - This invention relates to anthranilate esters and their use in lubricants, such as engine oils. The invention particularly relates to compositions that deliver an ash-free base to a lubricant in the form of a basic amine additive, without adversely impacting seal compatibility and/or degradation, and methods thereof. | 02-16-2012 |
20120021958 | Oxalic Acid Bis-Amides or Amide-Ester as Friction Modifiers in Lubricants - A composition is provided suitable for use as a friction modifier for an automatic transmission, comprising an N-substituted oxalic acid bisamide or amide-ester containing at least two hydrocarbyl groups of 12 to 22 carbon atoms. | 01-26-2012 |
20120021956 | Composition Containing Ester Compounds and a Method of Lubricating an Internal Combustion Engine - The invention provides a lubricating composition containing a ?-amino compound. The invention further relates to a method of lubricating an internal combustion engine by lubricating the engine with the lubricating composition. The invention further relates to the use of the β-amino carbonyl compound as copper corrosion inhibitors, friction control agents, antiwear and/or extreme pressure agents. | 01-26-2012 |
20120018001 | Method for Improved Performance of a Functional Fluid - In accordance with the invention, it has been discovered that the performance of a functional fluid, such as a lubricant, can be improved by following a method of operating a functional fluid using device, such as an engine, comprising: supplying to the device a functional fluid composition comprising an additive package; operating the device containing the functional fluid composition; and adding to the functional fluid composition, during the operation of the device, a supplemental additive package; resulting in a performance improvement of the functional fluid composition during its service life and/or an extension of the functional fluid composition's service life, and so an improvement in the performance of the device. | 01-26-2012 |
20110306529 | Star Polymer Lubricating Composition - The invention provides a lubricating composition containing (a) 0.001 to 15 wt % of a polymer with (i) a weight average molecular weight of 50,000 to 1,000,000; and (ii) a shear stability index of 10 to 100; (b) an antiwear agent; (c) a corrosion inhibitor; and (d) an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further provides a method for lubricating a mechanical device with the lubricating composition. | 12-15-2011 |
20110306528 | Lubricating Composition Containing a Functionalised Carboxylic Polymer - The invention provides a lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity and an amine-functionalised additive, wherein the amine-functionalised additive is derived from an amine having at least 3 aromatic groups, at least one —NH2 functional group, and at least 2 secondary or tertiary amino groups. The invention further provides for the additive to have dispersant and/or dispersant viscosity modifying properties. The lubricating composition is suitable for lubricating an internal combustion engine. | 12-15-2011 |
20110299081 | Optically Active Functional Fluid Markers - The present invention relates to a method of identifying in a fluid by measuring the amount of optical rotation the fluid causes in a beam of polarized light. The invention further provides for the use of an optional optically active marker in the fluids in order the impact the amount of rotation the fluid will cause. The invention provides a convenient and reliable means for identifying the fluid before, during and/or after the fluid's use. | 12-08-2011 |
20110297122 | Method of Operating an Engine Using an Ashless Consumable Lubricant - The present invention relates to methods of using a low sulfur, low phosphorus, low-ash, zinc free consumable lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine equipped with a pilot ignition system, where the composition comprises: an oil of lubricating viscosity; a high TBN succinimide dispersant and where the lubricant composition overall has a sulfated ash value of up to about 0.2, a phosphorus content of up to about 50 to about 800 ppm and a sulfur content of up to about 0.4 percent by weight. | 12-08-2011 |
20110294707 | Method of Lubricating a Tractor Hydraulic - The present invention relates to a method of lubricating a tractor with a lubricating composition containing: an oil of lubricating viscosity and a sulphur-free phosphorus-containing salt of either (i) a hydroxy-substituted di-ester of phosphoric acid, or (ii) a phosphorylated hydroxy-substituted di- or tri-ester of phosphoric acid. | 12-01-2011 |
20110292388 | Optically Active Functional Fluid Markers - The present invention relates to a method of identifying in a fluid by measuring the amount of optical rotation the fluid causes in a beam of polarized light. The invention further provides for the use of an optional optically active marker in the fluids in order the impact the amount of rotation the fluid will cause. The invention provides a convenient and reliable means for identifying the fluid before, during and/or after the fluid's use. | 12-01-2011 |
20110287989 | Hydraulic Composition with Improved Wear Properties - The present invention relates to methods of lubricating a mechanical device by using a low sulfur lubricating composition that contains a friction modifier and provides improved antiwear performance. The invention further provides the lubricating compositions used therein. | 11-24-2011 |
20110269656 | Free Standing Gels for Self-Contained Slow Release Additives - In accordance with the present invention, it has been discovered that free standing lubricant additive gels can “provide additives to a functional fluid over time, wherein the free standing gel comprises at least two of the following components: a basic component, an acidic component, a polyolefin mixture, and optionally at least one additional additive and wherein these free standing gels have tan delta values of less than 0.330 and cone pen value of less than 75. These free standing gels release at least one desired additive into a functional fluid over time when the gel is contacted with the functional fluid and also can be removed from its forming container while retaining its shape and dimensional integrity, and can be inserted into a delivery device without the need for a containment device. | 11-03-2011 |
20110263470 | Composition Containing a Block Copolymer and a Method of Lubricating an Internal Combustion Engine - The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a block copolymer. The block copolymer may contain (a) a hydrophobic first block having C1-30 alkyl (meth)acrylic units, wherein at least 50 wt % of the C1-30 alkyl (meth)acrylic units are C12-15 alkyl (meth)acrylic units, and up to 50 wt % of the C1-30 alkyl (meth)acrylic units are C16 20 alkyl (meth)acrylic units, with the proviso that alkyl groups of the C1-30 alkyl (meth)acrylic units have an average total number of carbon atoms of at least 8; and (b) a second block having (meth)acrylic units further having a heteroatom-containing group providing a polar group. The invention further relates to a method of lubricating an internal combustion engine by lubricating the engine with the lubricating composition. The invention further relates to the use of the block copolymer as an emulsifier and/or pour point depressant. | 10-27-2011 |
20110245116 | Lubricating Oil Composition and Method of Improving Efficiency of Emissions Control System - The disclosed technology relates to a lubricating oil composition comprising at least one base oil and at least one overbased low molecular weight zinc dialkyldithiophosphate derived from one or more dithiophosphoric acids represented by the formula (I) and/or a metal salt thereof, wherein in formula (I), R | 10-06-2011 |
20110237479 | Method of Lubricating an Internal Combustion Engine - The invention provides a method of lubricating an internal combustion engine in the presence of a contaminant amount of water. The invention further relates to the use of a derivative of a hydroxy-carboxylic acid or a monoester of a polyol and an aliphatic carboxylic acid as a rust inhibitor. | 09-29-2011 |
20110237472 | Antiwear Angent and Lubricating Compositions Thereof - The present invention relates to an antiwear agent and lubricating compositions thereof. The invention further provides for a method of lubricating a driveline device or a grease application by employing a lubricating composition containing the antiwear agent. | 09-29-2011 |
20110224115 | Reducing High-Aqueous Content Sludge in Diesel Engines - Formation of high-aqueous content sludge may be reduced in a sump lubricated diesel engine lubricated with a lubricating oil formulation that contains at least 0.07 or 0.08 weight percent nitrogen derived from one or more nitrogen-containing ashless dispersants, by including in the lubricant a polyalkylene oxide. | 09-15-2011 |
20110219674 | Additives to Reduce Metal Pick-Up in Fuels - The present invention relates to fuel additives, fuel additive compositions and fuel compositions, as well as a method for fueling an internal combustion engine, providing reduced metal pick-up by fuels where the compositions of the present invention contain a hydrocarbon substituted with at least two carboxy functionalities in the form of acids or at least one carboxy functionality in the form of an anhydride. | 09-15-2011 |
20110218129 | Delivery of Substantially Insoluble Additives to Functional Fluids - In accordance with the present invention, it has been discovered that an additive which is substantially insoluble in, has low solubility in and/or is otherwise incompatible with a functional fluid, may be supplied to the functional fluid by use of a gel composition and/or a solid additive composition containing the additive, such that the functional fluid can receive the benefit of the supplied additive and/or contain levels of the additive not otherwise achievable by conventional delivery method due to the incompatibility of the additive with the functional fluid. | 09-08-2011 |
20110207635 | Lubricating Composition Containing Metal Carboxylate - The invention relates to a lubricating composition comprising (a) at least 0.05 wt % of a non-aromatic metal carboxylate, wherein the metal carboxylate is derived from a branched carboxylic acid, and (b) an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further provides for the use of the lubricating composition for lubricating a limited slip differential. | 08-25-2011 |
20110190182 | Novel Copolymers and Lubricating Compositions Thereof - The present invention relates to a copolymer comprising units derived from monomers (i) an α-olefin and (ii) an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid or derivatives thereof esterified with a primary alcohol branched at the β- or higher position, wherein the copolymer has a reduced specific viscosity of up to 0.08. The invention further provides for a lubricating composition containing said copolymer. The invention further provides a method and use of controlling viscosity index by supplying to an oil of lubricating viscosity the copolymer with pendant groups. In addition, the copolymer of the present invention may be useful as a base oil replacement. | 08-04-2011 |
20110190180 | Composition Containing Heterocyclic Compounds and a Method of Lubricating an Internal Combustion Engine - The present Invention relates to the use of a compound in a lubricating composition as an engine oil antiwear and/or extreme pressure agent, wherein the compound is a heterocycle having a hydrocarbyl group containing 6 to 40 carbon atoms, wherein the heterocycle is either (i) a heterocycle compound having a functional group selected from the group consisting of at least one of an ester, an amide, a salt and an acid, or (ii) a pyrimidine. | 08-04-2011 |
20110185626 | Quaternary Ammonium Salt Detergents for Use in Fuels - A quaternary ammonium salt detergent made from the reaction product of the reaction of: (a) a hydrocarbyl substituted acylating agent and a compound having an oxygen or nitrogen atom capable of condensing with said acylating agent and further having a tertiary amino group; and (b) a quaternizing agent suitable for converting the tertiary amino group to a quaternary nitrogen and the use of such quaternary ammonium salt detergents in a fuel composition to reduce intake valve deposits. | 08-04-2011 |
20110177988 | Antiwear Composition and Method of Lubricating Driveline Device - The present invention relates to a method of driveline device by supplying to the driveline device a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and an antiwear package, wherein the antiwear package includes: (a) derivatives of a carboxylic acid (typically a hydroxycarboxylic acid); and (b) a phosphorus compound. The invention further provides lubricating compositions containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and an antiwear package, wherein the antiwear package includes (a) derivatives of a carboxylic acid (typically a hydroxycarboxylic acid); and (b) an amine or metal salt of a phosphorus compound that is either (i) a hydroxy-substituted di-ester of (thio)phosphoric acid, or (ii) a phosphorylated hydroxy-substituted di- or tri-ester of (thio)phosphoric acid. | 07-21-2011 |
20110172134 | Antiwear Containing Lubricating Composition - The present invention relates to a lubricating composition containing a sulphur-free metal salt of a hydrocarbyl-substituted phosphorus compound and an organo-sulphide. The composition has a sulphur content of greater than 0.3 weight percent of sulphur. The invention further provides for a method of lubricating a driveline device by using a lubricating composition. | 07-14-2011 |
20110162260 | Alcohol Fuel Soluble Additive for Removing Deposits in Fueling Systems - The present invention provides a fuel additive composition comprising (a) an alkoxylate detergent, (b) a fatty acid or derivative thereof, or mixtures thereof wherein the additive composition is soluble in the fuel where the fuel is a blend of hydrocarbonaceous and nonhydrocarbonaceous fuel with a nonhydrocarbonaceous fuel content of at least 50 percent by weight. Additionally, the present invention further provides for a fuel composition comprising such a additive composition and such a fuel. The present invention also provides for a method of operating an engine and a method of reducing deposits in a fuel system by using such an additive composition and fuel blend. | 07-07-2011 |
20110160106 | Lubricant for Natural Gas Engines - An engine fueled by natural gas may be lubricated by providing thereto a lubricant composition of an oil of lubricating viscosity, an overbased monovalent metal detergent in an amount to provide at least about 0.01 weight percent monovalent metal to the lubricant composition, wherein the monovalent metal comprises about 10 to about 30 percent by weight of the total metal content of the lubricant composition, an overbased divalent metal detergent, in an amount to provide at least about 0.005 percent by weight of the divalent metal to the lubricant composition, a dispersant, and a metal salt of a phosphorus acid. The lubricant composition has a sulfated ash of less than about 0.8 percent. | 06-30-2011 |
20110152142 | Method of Lubricating an Internal Combustion Engine - The invention provides a method of lubricating an internal combustion engine comprising supplying to said engine a dispersion, the dispersion comprises: (a) a metal base; (b) a surfactant; and (c) an organic medium in which the metal base is uniformly dispersed by physical processes, wherein the metal base has a mean average particle size of at least 10 nanometres to less than 1 μm; and the dispersion has a solids content of greater than 15 wt %. The invention further provides a lubricant composition containing said dispersion. | 06-23-2011 |
20110143982 | Additive System for Lubricating Fluids - The invention concerns an additive package for a lubricating fluid or grease containing an effective amount of a phosphorus-containing antiwear additive, the improvement comprising the absence of primary, secondary, tertiary, cyclic low molecular weight aliphatic amines with a carbon number of C30 or less. | 06-16-2011 |
20110143981 | Quaternary Ammonium Salt Detergents for Use in Lubricating Compositions - A quaternary ammonium salt detergent made from the reaction product of the reaction of: (a) a hydrocarbyl substituted acylating agent and a compound having an oxygen or nitrogen atom capable of condensing with said acylating agent and further having a tertiary amino group; and (b) a quaternizing agent suitable for converting the tertiary amino group to a quaternary nitrogen and the use of such quaternary ammonium salt detergents in a fuel composition to reduce intake valve deposits. | 06-16-2011 |
20110130317 | Quaternary Ammonium Salt of a Mannich Compound - A quaternary ammonium salt detergent made from the reaction product of the reaction of: (a) Mannich reaction product having a tertiary amino group, said Mannich reaction product being prepared from the reaction of a hydrocarbyl-substituted phenol, an aldehyde, and amine; and (b) a quaternizing agent suitable for converting the tertiary amino group to a quaternary nitrogen and the use of such quaternary ammonium salt detergents in a fuel composition to reduce intake valve deposits. | 06-02-2011 |
20110111992 | LUBRICATING FLUIDS - The invention concerns a fully formulated lubricating fluid or grease comprising an additive package and a major amount of base oil, the improvement comprising the substantial absence of low molecular weight primary, secondary, tertiary, cyclic aliphatic mono or polyamines of 30 carbons or less and the absence of the corresponding acid phosphate amine salts in said fully formulated lubricating fluid. | 05-12-2011 |
20110071063 | High Viscosity Synthetic Ester Lubricant Base Stock Blends - Cross blends of synthetic ester base stocks are produced from high viscosity synthetic ester base stocks having a viscosity from about iso 120 to 140 and conventional synthetic ester base stocks of varying viscosities to form base stocks having viscosities from about iso 68 to iso 220. Lubricants formed from the cross blends have sufficient miscibility with HFC refrigeration fluids with minimal use of i-C | 03-24-2011 |
20110065617 | METAL CONTAINING HYDRAULIC COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity, a metal containing antiwear agent and a metal containing dispersant. The invention further provides for a method for lubricating a hydraulic system. | 03-17-2011 |
20110059881 | Sulphur Free Composition And Lubricant Composition And Methods Thereof - A composition comprises a sulphur free reaction product of: (a)(i) a hydrocarbyl substituted aromatic compound containing an acidic group selected from the group consisting of a carboxylic group, a hydroxyl group and mixtures thereof; and (a)(ii) an organic nitrogen-containing base reacted with the acidic group. The composition is obtained by a preparatory process and is useful in a method for lubricating an internal combustion engine to include where the lubricant has reduced levels of sulphur, phosphorus and sulphated ash. | 03-10-2011 |
20110048354 | Quaternary Salts for Use as Surfactants in Dispersions - The invention provides a composition comprising a dispersion comprising (a) an inorganic metal compound, (b) a quaternary salt surfactant and (c) an organic medium, wherein the metal compounds are uniformly dispersed in the organic medium. The invention also provides fuel compositions comprising said dispersion and methods of operating internal combustion engines and open flame burners utilizing said dispersion. | 03-03-2011 |
20110036784 | Filter Cap Additive Delivery System - A additive delivery system and method which includes a additive gel, a filter and a fluid/gel chemistry exchange region, wherein the exchange region subjects the additive gel to different types or combinations of contact with the fluid in order to control the additive release rate, maintain a uniform release rate, maintain the physical integrity of the gel or combinations thereof. | 02-17-2011 |
20110030648 | Marine Diesel Cylinder Lubricants for Fuel Efficiency - A lubricant composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity and 0.01 to 5 percent by weight of an organic friction modifier, said lubricant composition being substantially free from molybdenum compounds, is suitable for lubricating an internal combustion engine operating at above 150° C. at the cylinder liner, for example, a marine diesel engine. | 02-10-2011 |
20110020940 | Marker Dyes for Petroleum Products - The present invention relates to using a marker in a functional fluid, which survives the use of the functional fluid in an application, with a reagent solution to identify the functional fluid rapidly either before, during or after the functional fluid's use and which is a suitable method for identifying a functional fluid in the field, and which may employ the use of test wipe, or medium, that contains the reagent solution. | 01-27-2011 |
20110015105 | Lubricating Composition Containing Overbased Detergent - The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a calcium-containing detergent with a soap content of 0.06 wt % to 1.6 wt % of the lubricating composition. The lubricating composition is suitable for lubricating an internal combustion engine. | 01-20-2011 |
20100323935 | Lubricating Composition Containing Borated Phospholipid - The invention relates to a lubricating composition containing (a) a borated phospholipid, (b) an amine salt of a phosphoric acid ester, and (c) an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further provides for the use of the lubricating composition for lubricating a limited slip differential. | 12-23-2010 |
20100298185 | Lubricating Composition Containing a Polymer - The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity, an additive containing a polymeric backbone and at least one amino group. The invention further provides for the additive to have dispersant and/or dispersant viscosity modifying properties. The lubricating composition is suitable for lubricating an internal combustion engine. | 11-25-2010 |
20100292114 | Viscosity Improver Compositions Providing Improved LowTemperature Characteristics to Lubricating Oil - A lubricant composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity; (A) 0.05 to 1.5 percent by weight of a copolymer comprising 70 to 79 percent by weight of units derived from ethylene (“E”), having a | 11-18-2010 |
20100286007 | Tartaric Acid Derivatives as Fuel Economy Improvers and Antiwear Agents in Crankcase Oils and Preparation Thereof - Formulations using tartaric compounds of the present invention in a low sulfur, low ash and low phosphorous lubricant lower wear, and friction and improves fuel economy. | 11-11-2010 |
20100286003 | Polymers with Pendant Heterocyclic-Containing Groups and Lubricating Oil Compositions Containing Same - The disclosed invention relates to polymers with heterocyclic-containing groups, and to concentrates and lubricating oil compositions containing the polymers. | 11-11-2010 |
20100286002 | Engine Oil Formulations for Biodiesel Fuels - The lubricant for an internal combustion engine fueled by a biodiesel fuel (that is, a liquid fuel containing a C1-C4 alkyl ester of a carboxylic acid of about 12 to about 24 carbon atoms) exhibits improved resistance to oxidative degradation when the lubricant contains an alkali metal detergent. | 11-11-2010 |
20100276165 | Method of Improving Fuel Tank Safety - The invention relates to a method for improving the safety of a fuel tank by (1) supplying to the fuel tank a fuel and a flame suppressant, wherein the fuel tank contains two or more compartments, at least one compartment containing fuel, and at least one compartment containing flame suppressant, and wherein the compartment containing flame suppressant is either: (i) located to the exterior of the fuel tank, (ii) located within the interior of the fuel tank, or (iii) mixtures thereof; (2) rupturing the fuel tank and the compartment containing flame suppressant; and (3) mixing or otherwise contacting the flame suppressant with fuel from the fuel tank. | 11-04-2010 |
20100269781 | Titanium Compounds and Complexes as Additives in Lubricants - A lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity, at least 25 parts per million by weight of titanium in the form of an oil-soluble titanium-containing material, and at least 70 parts per million boron in the form of a soluble boron compound such as a borate ester provides beneficial effects on properties such as deposit control, oxidation, and filterability in engine oils and lubrication of engines. | 10-28-2010 |
20100269406 | Novel Coupled Hydrocarbyl-Substituted Phenol Materials as Oilfield Wax Inhibitors - Paraffin-containing liquid pour point depressants comprising the reaction product of a hydrocarbyl-substituted phenol and an aldehyde wherein: the olefin used in the preparation of the hydrocarbyl-substituted phenol has a high vinylidene content; the reaction between the hydrocarbyl-substituted phenol and the aldehyde is acid or base catalyzed; and/or the reaction further comprises phenol, are particularly useful for treating crude oils which have an initial pour point of 4° C. or higher, decreasing the fluid's pour point and improving the fluid's low temperature handling properties. | 10-28-2010 |
20100257779 | Quaternary Ammonium Salt Detergents for Use in Fuels - A quaternary ammonium salt detergent made from the reaction product of the reaction of: (a) a hydrocarbyl substituted acylating agent and a compound having an oxygen or nitrogen atom capable of condensing with said acylating agent and further having a tertiary amino group; and (b) a quaternizing agent suitable for converting the tertiary amino group to a quaternary nitrogen and the use of such quaternary ammonium salt detergents in a fuel composition to reduce intake valve deposits. | 10-14-2010 |
20100216932 | Polyurethane Dispersants - The present invention provides a non-aqueous composition containing a particulate solid, an organic medium and a polyurethane dispersant having an essentially linear backbone and laterally attached solvent-solubilising side chains of a polyester, a polyether, a polyacrylate or a polyolefin including mixtures of such side chains. | 08-26-2010 |
20100210490 | Amine Derivatives as Friction Modifiers in Lubricants - A composition useful for lubricating an automatic transmission comprises an oil of lubricating viscosity and a hydrocarbyl amine with a hydrocarbyl group of 12 to 22 carbon atoms and having one or two additional groups of the structure —R | 08-19-2010 |
20100190669 | Method of Lubricating an Aluminum Silicate Composite Surface with a Lubricant Comprising Ashless, Sulphur, Phosphorous Free Antiwear Agent - The present invention relates to a method of lubricating an aluminium-composite surface by supplying to the aluminium composite surface (typically an internal combustion engine aluminium surface) a lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity and an ashless antiwear agent. | 07-29-2010 |
20100173814 | Titanium Compounds and Complexes as Additives in Lubricants - A lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity, 1 to 1000 parts per million by weight of titanium in the form of an oil-soluble titanium-containing material, and at least one additional lubricant additive provides beneficial effects on properties such as deposit control, oxidation, and filterability in engine oils. | 07-08-2010 |
20100173813 | Titanium Compounds and Complexes as Additives in Lubricants - A lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity, 1 to 1000 parts per million by weight of titanium in the form of an oil-soluble titanium-containing material, and at least one additional lubricant additive provides beneficial effects on properties such as deposit control, oxidation, and filterability in engine oils. | 07-08-2010 |
20100173812 | Tartaric Acid Derivatives as Fuel Economy Improvers and Antiwear Agents in Crankcase Oils and Preparations Thereof - Formulations using tartaric compounds of the present invention in a low sulfur, low ash and low phosphorous lubricant lower wear, and friction and improves fuel economy. | 07-08-2010 |
20100160191 | Lubricating Composition - The present invention relates to a lubricating composition containing a dispersant, a corrosion inhibitor and an antioxidant. The invention further provides a method for lubricating a mechanical device with the lubricating composition. | 06-24-2010 |