Patents by Inventor Dominic A. Apikos

Dominic A. Apikos has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Graphited gear oils
    Patent number: 4417991
    Abstract: Disclosed is a graphited gear oil containing extreme pressure additives, which significantly overcomes the increased tendency of graphite-containing compositions to thicken in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1982
    Date of Patent: November 29, 1983
    Assignee: Atlantic Richfield Company
    Inventor: Dominic A. Apikos
  • Metal cutting oil and method for using same
    Patent number: 4416788
    Abstract: An improved transparent lubricating oil composition, e.g., useful as a high severity metal cutting oil, comprises a major amount of oil of lubricating viscosity; a minor, effective amount of at least one sulfur-containing compound; and a minor, effective amount of elemental sulfur. Both the sulfur-containing compound and the sulfur are present in amounts to be soluble in the composition and the combination of sulfur-containing compound and elemental sulfur is present in an amount effective to improve the extreme pressure properties of the composition.Improved methods of metal working using such compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1981
    Date of Patent: November 22, 1983
    Assignee: Atlantic Richfield Company
    Inventor: Dominic A. Apikos