Patents by Inventor Ron Muir

Ron Muir 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).

  • Low ash lubricant and fuel additive comprising alkoxylated amine
    Patent number: 11680217
    Abstract: A lubricating oil detergent composition comprises an overbased calcium sulfonate and a low ash detergent, which low ash detergent is metal free and comprises the reaction product of an acidic organic compound such as an alkylated salicylic acid, a boron compound and an amine component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: LANXESS Corporation
    Inventors: Ron Muir, John Louis DiFlavio, James-Jianjun Wei
  • Low Ash Lubricant and Fuel Additive Comprising Alkoxylated Amine
    Publication number: 20200071630
    Abstract: A lubricating oil detergent composition comprises an overbased calcium sulfonate and a low ash detergent, which low ash detergent is metal free and comprises the reaction product of an acidic organic compound such as an alkylated salicylic acid, a boron compound and an amine component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Applicant: Lanxess Solutions US Inc.
    Inventors: Ron Muir, John Louis DiFlavio, James-Jianjun Wei
  • Low ash lubricant and fuel additive comprising alkoxylated amine
    Patent number: 10370611
    Abstract: A lubricating oil detergent composition comprises an overbased calcium sulfonate and a low ash detergent, which low ash detergent is metal free and comprises the reaction product of an acidic organic compound such as an alkylated salicylic acid, a boron compound and an amine component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: LANXESS Solutions US Inc.
    Inventors: Ron Muir, John Louis DiFlavio, James-Jianjun Wei
  • Low ash lubricant and fuel additive comprising polyamine
    Patent number: 9546341
    Abstract: A metal-free detergent and antioxidant additive comprising the reaction product of an acidic organic compound, a boron compound, a polyamine such as polyethylene imine, and optionally an alkoxylated amine and/or an alkoxylated amide, is provided. The additives of the present invention have higher TBN than similar compounds known in the art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: Chemtura Corporation
    Inventors: Ron Muir, John Louis DiFlavio, James-Jianjun Wei
  • Low Ash Lubricant and Fuel Additive Comprising Alkoxylated Amine
    Publication number: 20160281014
    Abstract: A lubricating oil detergent composition comprises an overbased calcium sulfonate and a low ash detergent, which low ash detergent is metal free and comprises the reaction product of an acidic organic compound such as an alkylated salicylic acid, a boron compound and an amine component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Ron Muir, John Louis DiFlavio, James-Jianjun Wei
  • Low Ash Lubricant and Fuel Additive Comprising Polyamine
    Publication number: 20150299606
    Abstract: A metal-free detergent and antioxidant additive comprising the reaction product of an acidic organic compound, a boron compound, a polyamine such as polyethylene imine, and optionally an alkoxylated amine and/or an alkoxylated amide, is provided. The additives of the present invention have higher TBN than similar compounds known in the art.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: Ron Muir, John Louis DiFlavio, James-Jianjun Wei
  • In-mold label with perforations
    Publication number: 20020124945
    Abstract: An improved method for preparing a molded plastic container with embedded label in which the label contains one or more perforations to reduce blistering during the blow molding process. In a preferred embodiment, the perforations are larger on one side of the label than the other to facilitate the release of gases that otherwise would be trapped behind the label.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2001
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Inventors: Ron Muir, Rene Lachance
  • One-step process for preparation of thixotropic overbased calcium sulfonate complex thickened compositions
    Patent number: 4824584
    Abstract: An improved 1-step process is disclosed for the preparation of thixotropic overbased calcium sulfonate complex thickened compositions containing calcium sulfonate as the dispersing agent and containing CaCO.sub.3 in the form of calcite crystals in colloidal or extremely finely divided form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1989
    Assignee: Witco Corporation
    Inventors: Ron Muir, Kevin L. Mulrooney
  • High performance calcium borate modified overbased calcium sulfonate complex greases
    Patent number: 4560489
    Abstract: High performance modified high metal ratio overbased calcium complex greases which contain colloidally dispersed therein calcium carbonate in the form of crystalline calcite, and which greases include minor proportions, by weight, of (a) a calcium borate and (b) a calcium soap of a soap-forming aliphatic monocarboxylic acid containing at least 12 carbon atoms, exemplified by 12-hydroxystearic acid, said (a) and (b) ingredients being essentially homogeneously distributed through said calcium complex grease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1983
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1985
    Assignee: Witco Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Ron Muir, William Blokhuis