Patents Represented by Attorney Susan Fletcher Watts
  • Patent number: 5753598
    Abstract: The combination (mixture and/or reaction product) of an epoxy based demulsifier and a heterocyclic compound, e.g. dimercaptoth-iadiazole, has been found to exhibit synergistic activity in marine oil formulations especially Trunk Piston Oils. The combination produces Trunk Piston Oils with improved water-shedding properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1998
    Assignee: Exxon Research and Engineering Company
    Inventor: Neil Edward Briffett
  • Patent number: 5736490
    Abstract: An automotive lubricant composition comprises a white oil basestock and at least one polyisoalkylene compound. The polyisoalkylene, e.g. polyisobutylene, acts as an antioxidant. The lubricant is used, for example, as an engine oil, gear oil or automatic transmission fluid. The lubricant may contain one or more additional antioxidants and other lubricant additives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1998
    Assignee: Exxon Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Alain Gabriel Bouffet, Marcel Alphonse Ostyn
  • Patent number: 5720782
    Abstract: Hydrocarbon liquids obtained from the isomerization of slack wax have been found to be superior carrier fluids for additives (e.g., detergents) used in gasolines. They produce reduced amounts of engine deposit and mitigate any tendency to cause or promote valve sticking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1998
    Assignee: Exxon Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Alan Mark Schilowitz, Iain More