Patents by Inventor James Gatto

James Gatto 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).

  • Publication number: 20230027380
    Abstract: Methods, systems, computing platforms, and storage media for creating and deploying location-based event-triggered cryptographic tokens for gated access to location-based experiences are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may: store location-based criteria; store a smart contract comprising computer code configured to mint a token and allocate the token to a user wallet in response to a user's location satisfying first location-based criteria; obtain location information from a user device; in response to a determination that the location information satisfies the location-based criteria, invoke the smart contract to mint a token and allocate the token to a user wallet; store a token-gated resource identifier for a resource and token criteria; and in response to a determination that the user satisfies the token criteria, grant the user access to the resource.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2022
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Inventors: Drake Sutton-Shearer, James Gatto
  • Patent number: 11147891
    Abstract: The invention relates to a personal, reusable straw and a case comprising a holder for the straw, where the case comprises elements to flush, wash, clean, sanitize, and/or dry the straw in the holder. A pump may pump fluid from a fluid reservoir to lead fluid into and/or around the straw. A fan may blow air to the straw for drying the outside and/or inside of the straw. A heating element may dry the straw. A UV or other light source may provide light which is directed to sanitize the outer and inner surfaces of the straw. A controller in the case may control these elements. The controller may include a wireless transceiver for communication with a mobile application to enable a user to control the elements manually and/or via a program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Inventors: James Gatto, Meggan Maromonte
  • Publication number: 20050173519
    Abstract: An electronic fund transfer (EFT) system capable of displaying a menu including one or more user-defined custom transactions associated with an identification card so that the user can select a desired transaction by a single selection or with limited inputs. The transactions may be defined by a user during a set-up/authorization operation and/or may be stored based on transactions performed by the user. Additionally, the transactions may be stored on the identification card, in a local memory of a transaction terminal and/or in a system memory of the EFT system. A single identification card may be used to enable the user to select from a plurality of financial accounts with different institutions. Another asset of an ATM system and method comprises a graphical user interface that enables a user to select a transaction type and the transaction parameters necessary to define that transaction from a single display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2003
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventor: James Gatto
  • Publication number: 20050056053
    Abstract: A friendship object kit comprising at least a pair of friendship objects that are packaged and sold together, where a first one of the friendship objects is for a first person to keep and second one of the friendship objects is for a second person to receive from the first person, the pair of friendship objects each comprising a connector mechanism associated with it so that multiple friendship objects from different pairs of friendship objects can be linked together by one person. The friendship objects may be substantially similar or complimentary and made in a variety of shapes and configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2003
    Publication date: March 17, 2005
    Inventors: Heidi Jacquin, James Gatto
  • Patent number: 6852680
    Abstract: This invention relates to a low cost, wear inhibitor containing novel dithiocarbamates with alkylthio and hydroxy substituents that can be used to formulate low phosphorus lubricants. In addition to wear inhibition, the dithiocarbamate compositions of the invention provide substantial oxidation protection to lubricating oils and are not detrimental to fuel economy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Assignee: Ethyl Corporation
    Inventor: Vincent James Gatto
  • Publication number: 20030139301
    Abstract: This invention relates to a low cost, wear inhibitor containing novel dithiocarbamates with alkylthio and hydroxy substituents that can be used to formulate low phosphorus lubricants. In addition to wear inhibition, the dithiocarbamate compositions of the invention provide substantial oxidation protection to lubricating oils and are not detrimental to fuel economy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2001
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Inventor: Vincent James Gatto
  • Patent number: 6528463
    Abstract: Organic molybdenum complexes comprising the reaction products of a long-chain mono carboxylic acid, a mono-alkylated alkylene diamine, glycerides, and a molybdenum source and their use as multifunctional additives for lubricating compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: Ethyl Corporation
    Inventors: Vincent James Gatto, Carl A. Mike, John T. Loper
  • Patent number: 6509303
    Abstract: Organic molybdenum complexes comprising the reaction products of fatty oils, a mono-alkylated alkylene diamine, and a molybdenum source and their use as multifunctional additives for lubricating compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Assignee: Ethyl Corporation
    Inventor: Vincent James Gatto
  • Patent number: 6326336
    Abstract: A turbine lubricant consisting of (A) alkylated diphenylamine and/or phenylnaphthylamines, and (B) sulfurized olefins and/or sulfurized fatty acids and/or ashless dithiocarbamates and/or tetraalkylthiuram disulfides, with the balance containing (C) base oils characterized by very low sulfur contents (<0.03 wt %) and a high level of saturates (>90 volume %), and optionally (D) neutral rust inhibitors, show superior oxidative stability and provide adequate corrosion protection and sludge control for turbine oil and R&O oil applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2001
    Assignee: Ethyl Corporation
    Inventors: Vincent James Gatto, Helen Ryan, Ramnath Narayan Iyer
  • Patent number: 6174842
    Abstract: There is disclosed a lubricating oil composition which contains from about 50 to 1000, preferably 50 to 500 parts per million of molybdenum from a molybdenum compound which is oil-soluble and substantially free of reactive sulfur, about 1,000 to 20,000, preferably 1,000 to 10,000 parts per million of a diarylamine and about 2,000 to 40,000 parts per million of a phenate. This combination of ingredients provides improved oxidation control and improved deposit control to the lubricating oil. The composition is particularly suited for use as a crankcase lubricant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2001
    Assignee: Ethyl Corporation
    Inventors: Vincent James Gatto, Edmund F. Perozzi, Cheng Kuo
  • Patent number: 6034040
    Abstract: Lubricating oil compositions having excellent thermal and oxidative stability, wear control, copper corrosion control and compatibility with seal materials comprising a mineral oil having a) a Viscosity Index of greater than 110 and an aniline point of greater than 110.degree. C. and/or b) a linear+single ring paraffin content of greater than 68 wt %, and at least one polymer selected from olefin (co) polymer(s), polyalkyl (meth) acrylate(s) and mixtures thereof. The lubricating oil compositions are particularly useful as manual transmission and axle lubricants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2000
    Assignee: Ethyl Corporation
    Inventors: Nubar Ozbalik, Sanjay Srinivasan, Vincent James Gatto
  • Patent number: 6001786
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to substantially liquid, chlorine-free, sulfur-bridged phenols useful as antioxidants and more specifically to the preparation of a substantially liquid, chlorine-free, sulfur-bridged, hindered phenol compositions, using 1-propanol as the reaction solvent, which are effective antioxidant(s) in lubricating oils and liquid organic fuels without causing excessive copper corrosion and which exhibit improved elastomer seal compatibility. The invention also includes lubricating oils and liquid organic fuels containing an antioxidant additive of the present invention, as well as a method of reducing oxidation in the lubricating oil or liquid organic fuel used in a machine such as an internal combustion engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Assignee: Ethyl Corporation
    Inventors: Vincent James Gatto, Abbas Kadkhodayan
  • Patent number: 5840672
    Abstract: This invention relates to antioxidant compositions comprising (A) at least one secondary diarylamine, (B) at least one sulfurized olefin and/or sulfurized hindered phenol, and (C) at least one oil soluble molybdenum compound. These antioxidant compositions are highly effective at providing oxidative stability to lubricating compositions, especially for highly saturated, low sulfur lubrication base oils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1998
    Assignee: Ethyl Corporation
    Inventor: Vincent James Gatto
  • Patent number: 5650381
    Abstract: There is disclosed a lubricating oil composition which contains from about 100 to 450 parts per million of molybdenum from a molybdenum compound which is substantially free of active sulfur and about 750 to 5,000 parts per million of a secondary diarylamine. This combination of ingredients provides improved oxidation control and friction modifier performance to the lubricating oil. The composition is particularly suited for use as a crankcase lubricant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 22, 1997
    Assignee: Ethyl Corporation
    Inventors: Vincent James Gatto, Mark Thomas Devlin
  • Patent number: RE37363
    Abstract: There is disclosed a lubricating oil composition which contains from about 100 to 450 parts per million of molybdenum from a molybdenum compound which is substantially free of active sulfur and about 750 to 5,000 parts per million of a secondary diarylamine. This combination of ingredients provides improved oxidation control and friction modifier performance to the lubricating oil. The composition is particularly suited for use as a crankcase lubricant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2001
    Assignee: Ethyl Corporation
    Inventors: Vincent James Gatto, Mark Thomas Devlin
  • Patent number: RE38929
    Abstract: There is disclosed a lubricating oil composition which contains from about 100 to 450 parts per million of molybdenum from a molybdenum compound which is substantially free of active sulfur and about 750 to 5,000 parts per million of a secondary diarylamine. This combination of ingredients provides improved oxidation control and friction modifier performance to the lubricating oil. The composition is particularly suited for use as a crankcase lubricant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2006
    Assignee: Afton Chemical Intangibles LLC
    Inventors: Vincent James Gatto, Mark Thomas Devlin
  • Patent number: RE40595
    Abstract: There is disclosed a lubricating oil composition which contains from about 100 to 450 parts per million of molybdenum from a molybdenum compound which is substantially free of active sulfur and about 750 to 5,000 parts per million of a secondary diarylamine. This combination of ingredients provides improved oxidation control and friction modifier performance to the lubricating oil. The composition is particularly suited for use as a crankcase lubricant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Afton Chemical Intangibles LLC
    Inventors: Vincent James Gatto, Mark Thomas Devlin