Patents by Inventor May Duffield

May Duffield 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: 20140202069
    Abstract: A fuel additive concentrate comprising at least one aryl amine; and at least one metal-containing compound is disclosed. In an aspect, the fuel additive concentrate can be synergistic. Fuel composition comprising the fuel additive concentration and methods of combusting the fuel composition are also disclosed. Moreover, methods of enhancing research octane number, increasing fuel economy, and reducing the carbon footprint of a vehicle are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: Afton Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Allen A. Aradi, May Duffield Thomas
  • Patent number: 8734540
    Abstract: A fuel additive concentrate comprising at least one aryl amine; and at least one metal-containing compound is disclosed. In an aspect, the fuel additive concentrate can be synergistic. Fuel composition comprising the fuel additive concentration and methods of combusting the fuel composition are also disclosed. Moreover, methods of enhancing research octane number, increasing fuel economy, and reducing the carbon footprint of a vehicle are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Afton Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Allen A. Aradi, May Duffield Thomas
  • Patent number: 8715373
    Abstract: A fuel additive concentrate comprising at least one aryl amine; and at least one metal-containing compound is disclosed. In an aspect, the fuel additive concentrate can be synergistic. Fuel composition comprising the fuel additive concentration and methods of combusting the fuel composition are also disclosed. Moreover, methods of enhancing research octane number, increasing fuel economy, and reducing the carbon footprint of a vehicle are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Afton Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Allen A. Aradi, May Duffield Thomas
  • Publication number: 20130031826
    Abstract: A fuel additive concentrate comprising at least one aryl amine; and at least one metal-containing compound is disclosed. In an aspect, the fuel additive concentrate can be synergistic. Fuel composition comprising the fuel additive concentration and methods of combusting the fuel composition are also disclosed. Moreover, methods of enhancing research octane number, increasing fuel economy, and reducing the carbon footprint of a vehicle are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: Afton Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Allen A. Aradi, May Duffield
  • Publication number: 20130025513
    Abstract: A fuel additive concentrate comprising at least one aryl amine; and at least one metal-containing compound is disclosed. In an aspect, the fuel additive concentrate can be synergistic. Fuel composition comprising the fuel additive concentration and methods of combusting the fuel composition are also disclosed. Moreover, methods of enhancing research octane number, increasing fuel economy, and reducing the carbon footprint of a vehicle are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: Afton Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Allen A. Aradi, May Duffield
  • Patent number: 8231695
    Abstract: The use of fuel compositions comprising selected hydrocarbon oils as carriers for detergents has been found to reduce deposit formation as well as prolong the functionality of fuel injectors. The selection and utilization of particularly characterized hydrocarbon oils as detergent carriers reduces intake valve deposits and combustion chamber deposits, in comparison to conventionally used carrier fluids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Afton Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Lawrence J. Cunningham, Beth A. Sloane, Dennis J. Malfer, May Duffield Thomas
  • Publication number: 20120180382
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a gasoline additive concentrate including a reaction product of (a) 1,8-naphthalic anhydride; and (b) a reaction product of a hydrocarbyl-substituted succinic anhydride with a polyamine. Fuel compositions containing the additive concentrate are also disclosed. Method of reducing greenhouse gas emissions is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: Afton Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Xinggao Fang, Jason Lagona, Michel Nuckols, May Duffield Thomas
  • Patent number: 7597726
    Abstract: New, highly effective Mannich detergents for use in hydrocarbon fuels are described which reduce engine deposits in spark and compression ignition internal combustion engines. They are Mannich condensation reaction products obtained from reacting: (i) a polyamine having a sterically-hindered primary amino group, (ii) a hydrocarbyl-substituted hydroxyaromatic compound, and (iii) an aldehyde. These Mannich detergent compounds may be dispersed in a liquid carrier to provide a fuel additive concentrate for hydrocarbon engine fuels which effectively control engine deposit formation in intake valves and also other engine regions such as port fuel injectors and combustion chambers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Afton Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Peter W. Hou, Dennis J. Malfer, May Duffield Thomas, William J. Colucci
  • Publication number: 20090013589
    Abstract: A fuel additive concentrate comprising at least one aryl amine; and at least one metal-containing compound is disclosed. In an aspect, the fuel additive concentrate can be synergistic. Fuel composition comprising the fuel additive concentration and methods of combusting the fuel composition are also disclosed. Moreover, methods of enhancing research octane number, increasing fuel economy, and reducing the carbon footprint of a vehicle are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2007
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventors: Allen A. ARADI, May Duffield Thomas
  • Publication number: 20080034647
    Abstract: The use of fuel compositions comprising selected hydrocarbon oils as carriers for detergents has been found to reduce deposit formation as well as prolong the functionality of fuel injectors. The selection and utilization of particularly characterized hydrocarbon oils as detergent carriers reduces intake valve deposits and combustion chamber deposits, in comparison to conventionally used carrier fluids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2006
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventors: Lawrence J. Cunningham, Beth A. Sloane, Dennis J. Malfer, May Duffield Thomas