Patents by Inventor William R. Mosier

William R. Mosier 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: 20240124795
    Abstract: The instant disclosure is generally directed to low viscosity, low volatility lubricating compositions. The lubricating composition of the instant disclosure includes an oil of lubricating viscosity that contains a lubricating base oil and a hydrocarbon oil. The hydrocarbon oil makes up least 20 wt % of the oil of lubricating viscosity and has a kinematic viscosity of less than 3.7 c St at 100° C. and a NOACK volatility (measured by ASTM D5800) of less than 25 wt %. The lubricant composition further includes a polyalkenyl succinimide dispersant, and, optionally, other formulation additives. The lubricating compositions have been shown to increase fuel economy in internal combustion engines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2020
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicant: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: James D. Burrington, John R. Johnson, William Storms-Miller, Patrick E. Mosier, Christopher M. Rasik
  • Patent number: 9085936
    Abstract: A support device for a ladder. The support device comprises a first support frame coupled with the base portion and a second support frame coupled with the base portion. Each of the first and support frames comprise a top portion and a pair of elongate stiles. The first support frame and the second support frame are each pivotable relative to the base portion between a stored position and an extended position. In the extended position, the first support frame top portion is releasably connected to the second support frame top portion. The support device also comprises a tether arrangement operative to disconnect the first support frame from the second support frame such that the first and second support frames may be pivoted to the stored position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Inventor: William R. Mosier
  • Publication number: 20130240687
    Abstract: A support device for a ladder. The support device comprises a first support frame coupled with the base portion and a second support frame coupled with the base portion. Each of the first and support frames comprise a top portion and a pair of elongate stiles. The first support frame and the second support frame are each pivotable relative to the base portion between a stored position and an extended position. In the extended position, the first support frame top portion is releasably connected to the second support frame top portion. The support device also comprises a tether arrangement operative to disconnect the first support frame from the second support frame such that the first and second support frames may be pivoted to the stored position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Inventor: William R. Mosier