Patents by Inventor Joseph R. Gibson

Joseph R. Gibson 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).

  • Functional fluids containing associative polyether thickeners, certain dialkyl-dithiophosphates, and a compound which is a source of molybdate ion
    Patent number: 4797229
    Abstract: The invention relates to thickened fuctional fluids. The functional fluids can be used in hydraulic systems or as metalworking compositions to cool and lubricate surfaces which are in frictional contact during operations such as the turning, cutting, peeling, or grinding of metals.The functional fluid contains a diluent, a dialkyldithiophosphate, a compound which is a source of molybdate ion, a polyether nonionic surfactant, and an associative polyether thickener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1984
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1989
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Mark A. Frentrup, Joseph R. Gibson, James E. Carson, Pauls Davis