Patents by Inventor Muriel Ecormier

Muriel Ecormier 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).

  • A LUBRICANT COMPRISING 2,5-(BISHYDROXYMETHYL) TETRYHYDROFURAN DIALKANOATES
    Publication number: 20210198590
    Abstract: A lubricant comprising 2,5-(bishydroxymethyl) tetryhydrofuran dialkanoates This invention relates to a lubricant comprising a THF ester of the formula (I) as defined below. This invention further relates to a use of the THF ester as lubricant; and to a method for reducing friction between moving surfaces comprising the step of contacting the surfaces with the lubricant or with the THF ester.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventors: Martin Alexander BOHN, Karolin GEYER, Wolfgang GRABARSE, Markus SCHERER, Muriel ECORMIER, Jan STRITTMATTER
  • Use of a complex ester to reduce fuel consumption
    Patent number: 10465138
    Abstract: The use of a complex ester obtainable by esterification reaction between aliphatic linear or branched C2- to C12-dicarboxylic acids, aliphatic linear or branched polyhydroxy alcohols with 3 to 6 hydroxyl groups, and, as chain stopping agents, aliphatic linear or branched C1- to C30-monocarboxylic acids or aliphatic linear or branched monobasic C1- to C30-alcohols, as an additive in a fuel for minimization of power loss in the operation of an internal combustion engine with this fuel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Marc Walter, Dirk Rettemeyer, Markus Hansch, Ludwig Voelkel, Bjoern Thomas Hahn, Muriel Ecormier, Thomas Hayden
  • LUBRICANTS LEADING TO BETTER EQUIPMENT CLEANLINESS
    Publication number: 20180355270
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of lubricants. In particular, the present invention is directed to the use of lubricant compositions comprising a synthetic ester having an Iodine value lower than 10 g I/100 g measured according to DGF CV 11b for the reduction of deposit formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2016
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: MURIEL ECORMIER, Markus SCHERER, Thomas HAYDEN, Mary DERY, Robert BACCHI, Thomas RUEHLE
  • USE OF A COMPLEX ESTER TO REDUCE FUEL CONSUMPTION
    Publication number: 20180305631
    Abstract: The use of a complex ester obtainable by esterification reaction between aliphatic linear or branched C2- to C12-dicarboxylic acids, aliphatic linear or branched polyhydroxy alcohols with 3 to 6 hydroxyl groups, and, as chain stopping agents, aliphatic linear or branched C1- to C30-monocarboxylic acids or aliphatic linear or branched monobasic C1- to C30-alcohols, as an additive in a fuel for minimization of power loss in the operation of an internal combustion engine with this fuel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Marc WALTER, Dirk RETTEMEYER, Markus HANSCH, Ludwig VOELKEL, Bjoern Thomas HAHN, Muriel ECORMIER, Thomas HAYDEN
  • Use of a complex ester to reduce fuel consumption
    Patent number: 10030206
    Abstract: The use of a complex ester obtainable by esterification reaction between aliphatic linear or branched C2- to C12-dicarboxylic acids, aliphatic linear or branched polyhydroxy alcohols with 3 to 6 hydroxyl groups, and, as chain stopping agents, aliphatic linear or branched C1- to C30-monocarboxylic acids or aliphatic linear or branched monobasic Ci- to C30-alcohols, as an additive in a fuel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Marc Walter, Dirk Rettemeyer, Markus Hansch, Ludwig Voelkel, Bjoern Thomas Hahn, Muriel Ecormier, Thomas Hayden
  • Use of polytetrahydrofuranes in lubricating oil compositions
    Patent number: 9938484
    Abstract: Lubricating oil compositions comprise one or more polytetrahydrofuranes that are prepared by alkoxylating polytetrahydrofurane with at least one C8-C30 epoxy alkane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Nawid Kashani-Shirazi, Muriel Ecormier, Markus Hansch, Claudia Fischer, Thomas Weiβ, Markus Scherer
  • Use of alkoxylated polyethylene glycols in lubricating oil compositions
    Patent number: 9914893
    Abstract: The presently claimed invention is directed to the use of polyethylene glycols that are prepared by alkoxylating polyethylene glycol with at least one C8-C30 epoxy alkane in lubricating oil compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Nawid Kashani-Shirazi, Muriel Ecormier, Thomas Weiss
  • Lubricating oil composition with enhanced energy efficiency
    Patent number: 9708561
    Abstract: A method for reducing the friction coefficient of a lubricating oil composition in the lubrication of a mechanical device comprises formulating said lubricating oil composition with a carboxylic acid ester obtainable by reacting a mixture comprising at least on dicarboxylic acid and at least one branched C10 alcohol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Markus Scherer, Arjun Goyal, Muriel Ecormier, Boris Breitscheidel
  • Use Of Polytetrahydrofurans In Lubricating Oil Compositions
    Publication number: 20170044459
    Abstract: An axle lubricating oil composition includes a polyalphaolefin having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of from 2 to 40 cSt when measured in accordance with ASTM D445. The axle lubricating oil composition also includes an alkoxylated polytetrahydrofuran of general formula (II). The alkoxylated polytetrahydrofuran of general formula (II) is present in an amount of from 10 to 40 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the axle lubricating oil composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Arjun K. Goyal, Vasudevan Balasubramaniam, Nawid Kashani-Shirazi, Muriel Ecormier, Markus Hansch, Claudia Fischer, Thomas Weiß, Markus Scherer
  • Use of polyalkoxylates in lubricant compositions
    Patent number: 9556395
    Abstract: Provided are polyalkoxylates that are prepared by alkoxylating polytetrahydrofurane with butylene oxide for use in lubricant compositions and/or for reducing friction in a driveline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Nawid Kashani-Shirazi, Muriel Ecormier, Markus Hansch, Claudia Fischer, Thomas Weiβ
  • THE USE OF ALKOXYLATED POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS IN LUBRICATING OIL COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20160348024
    Abstract: The presently claimed invention is directed to the use of polyethylene glycols that are prepared by alkoxylating polyethylene glycol with at least one C8-C30 epoxy alkane in lubricating oil compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Nawid KASHANI-SHIRAZI, Muriel ECORMIER, Thomas WEISS
  • THE USE OF POLYALKYLENE GLYCOL ESTERS IN LUBRICATING OIL COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20160272916
    Abstract: The presently claimed invention is directed to the use of polyalkylene glycol ester that are prepared by reacting polytetrahydrofuran with at least one C9-C27 acid in lubricating oil compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Nawid KASHANI-SHIRAZI, Muriel ECORMIER, Markus HANSCH, Thomas WEISS
  • USE OF A COMPLEX ESTER TO REDUCE FUEL CONSUMPTION
    Publication number: 20160264898
    Abstract: The use of a complex ester obtainable by esterification reaction between aliphatic linear or branched C2- to C12-dicarboxylic acids, aliphatic linear or branched polyhydroxy alcohols with 3 to 6 hydroxyl groups, and, as chain stopping agents, aliphatic linear or branched C1- to C30-monocarboxylic acids or aliphatic linear or branched monobasic Ci- to C30-alcohols, as an additive in a fuel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Marc WALTER, Dirk RETTEMEYER, Markus HANSCH, Ludwig VOELKEL, Bjoern Thomas HAHN, Muriel ECORMIER, Thomas HAYDEN
  • The Use Of Polytetrahydrofuranes In Lubricating Oil Compositions
    Publication number: 20160090546
    Abstract: Lubricating oil compositions comprise one or more polytetrahydrofuranes that are prepared by alkoxylating polytetrahydrofurane with at least one C8-C30 epoxy alkane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventors: Nawid Kashani-Shirazi, Muriel Ecormier, Markus Hansch, Claudia Fischer, Thomas Weiß, Markus Scherer
  • Lubricating Oil Composition With Enhanced Energy Efficiency
    Publication number: 20160083667
    Abstract: A method for reducing the friction coefficient of a lubricating oil composition in the lubrication of a mechanical device comprises formulating said lubricating oil composition with a carboxylic acid ester obtainable by reacting a mixture comprising at least on dicarboxylic acid and at least one branched C10 alcohol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventors: Markus Scherer, Arjun Goyal, Muriel Ecormier, Boris Breitscheidel
  • The Use Of Polyalkoxylates In Lubricant Compositions
    Publication number: 20160024412
    Abstract: Provided are polyalkoxylates that are prepared by alkoxylating polytetrahydrofurane with butylene oxide for use in lubricant compositions and/or for reducing friction in a driveline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Nawid Kashani-Shirazi, Muriel Ecormier, Markus Hansch, Claudia Fischer, Thomas Weiß
  • USE OF A COMPLEX ESTER TO REDUCE FUEL CONSUMPTION
    Publication number: 20150113864
    Abstract: The use of a complex ester obtainable by esterification reaction between aliphatic linear or branched C2- to C12-dicarboxylic acids, aliphatic linear or branched polyhydroxy alcohols with 3 to 6 hydroxyl groups, and, as chain stopping agents, aliphatic linear or branched C1- to C30-monocarboxylic acids or aliphatic linear or branched monobasic C1- to C30-alcohols, as an additive in a fuel for reducing fuel consumption in the operation of an internal combustion engine with this fuel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2013
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Marc Walter, Dirk Rettemeyer, Markus Hansch, Ludwig Voelkel, Bjoern Thomas Hahn, Muriel Ecormier, Thomas Hayden