The Phosphorus Is Attached Indirectly To Chalcogen By Nonionic Bonding, Or Is Part Of A Ring Consisting Of Phosphorus, Carbon And Chalcogen Patents (Class 508/370)
  • Publication number: 20090298729
    Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating composition containing (a) 0.001 wt % to 15 wt % of a polymer with radial or star architecture; (b) an overbased detergent; (c) a dispersant; and (d) an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further provides a method for lubricating a mechanical device with the lubricating composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Applicant: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Barton J. Schober, Mark C. Davies, Michael R. Sutton, Marina Baum, Daniel C. Visger, David Price, Brent R. Dohnar, Mark F. Wilkes
  • Publication number: 20090270289
    Abstract: A lubricating oil additive capable of providing an antioxidant which enables a lubricating oil composition to have long drain intervals, while reducing specific components such as metals and phosphorus atoms, and a lubricating oil composition containing the lubricating oil additive are provided. A phosphorus molybdenum compound represented by the following general formula (1) where R1, R2, and R3 each independently represent a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventors: Yukiya Moriizumi, Kazuhiro Umehara, Yukio Tatsumi
  • Publication number: 20090270290
    Abstract: A grease composition, which comprises a base oil selected from at least one of synthetic hydrocarbon oil, ester-based synthetic oil, and ether-based synthetic oil; a thickening agent selected from at least one of lithium-based soap, lithium-based complex soap, and a urea-based compound; polytetrafluoroethylene resin powders having a number average molecular weight Mn of 20,000-100,000; and zinc dialkyldithiophosphate having straight or branched alkyl groups of at least carbon atoms, preferably 5-13 carbon atoms, and more preferably 8-12 carbon atoms, has not only a distinguished lubricability, when applied to plastic members, but also a distinguished durability as given by change in friction coefficient and wear loss, after the sliding test.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: NOK KLUBER CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wataru Sawaguchi, Toshio Nitta
  • Publication number: 20090247437
    Abstract: In order to provide for a grease composition reducing or preventing noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) in the driveline, a grease composition for use in constant velocity joints is suggested, comprising a) a base oil composition; b) at least one tri-nuclear molybdenum compound of the formula MO3SkLnQZ, wherein L are independently selected ligands having organo groups with a sufficient number of carbon atoms to render the compound soluble or dispersible in the oil, n is from 1 to 4, k varies from 4 though 7, Q is selected from the group of neutral electron donating compounds such as amines, alcohols, phosphines, and ethers, and z ranges from 0 to 5 and includes non-stoichiometric values. c) at least one further molybdenum containing compound; and d) at least one simple and/or complex soap thickener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventors: Jisheng E., Frank Resher, Leandro Muntada, Stefanie Rosenkranz
  • Publication number: 20090247435
    Abstract: To solve the problem to provide for a new grease composition giving low wear and low friction primarily to constant velocity joints, a grease composition is suggested comprising a) a base oil composition; and b) 0.25% by weight to 5% by weight of at least one tri-nuclear molybdenum corn pound of the formula Mo3SkLnQz wherein L are independently selected ligands having organo groups with a sufficient number of carbon atoms to render the compound soluble or dispersible in the oil, n is from 1 to 4, k varies from 4 though 7, Q is selected from the group of neutral electron donating compounds such as amines, alcohols, phosphines, and ethers, and z ranges from 0 to 5 and includes non-stoichiometric values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventors: Jisheng E, Frank Reher, Stefanie Rosenkranz
  • Publication number: 20090239774
    Abstract: A nonchlorine lubricant for use in processing of a metallic material includes a lubricant base. The lubricant base includes at least one member selected from the group consisting of the vegetable oils and the neopentylated polyol esters. The lubricant may further include an additive added to the lubricant base. The additive comprises a sulfuric extreme pressure agent, an organozinc compound and a calcium ingredient. Preferably, the additive is added to the lubricant base such that sulfur content, zinc content and calcium content in the lubricant are respectively 5.0-50 wt %, 0.2-10 wt % and 0.01-10 wt % of total weight of the lubricant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2007
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Applicant: TOYOTA BOSHOKU KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Mami Kato, Teruo Fukaya
  • Publication number: 20090221459
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to method of making a green lubricant composition having improved wear protection and reduced phosphorus emissions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Inventors: Jacob J. Habeeb, Douglas E. Deckman, Brandon T. Weldon, William L. Maxwell
  • Publication number: 20090221460
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to green lubricant compositions comprising a base oil and an effective amount of premixed additives that improve wear protection and reduce phosphorus emissions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Inventors: Jacob J. Habeeb, Douglas E. Deckman, Brandon T. Weldon, Steven P. Rucker, Michael E. Landis
  • Publication number: 20090192062
    Abstract: Provided is a phosphorus molybdenum amine compound, represented by the following general formula (1). where R1 to R6 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group and p represents a number of 1 to 5, provided that all of R1 to R6 are can not all be hydrogen atoms at the same time and the phosphorus molybdenum compound is obtained by reducing a hexavalent molybdenum compound with a reducing agent, and then reacting the resulting with an acidic phosphate after neutralization with a mineral acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2007
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventors: Yukio Tatsumi, Kazuhiro Umehara, Kenji Yamamoto
  • Publication number: 20090151494
    Abstract: A power transmission system and a method for enhancing the efficiency of such systems are provided. The system and method includes a lubricant having a viscosity from about 0.01 centistokes to about 400.00 centistokes, power transmission components with a contact surface finish of less than about 16 microinches, and coating the power transmission components with the lubricant during operation of the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: Clark V. Cooper, Joseph J. Sangiovanni, Hongmei Wen, Edward J. Karedes
  • Publication number: 20090156446
    Abstract: The present invention provides a lubricating composition containing (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity; (b) a corrosion inhibitor; and (c) an antiwear agent comprising at least one of (i) polyhydric alcohol with oxyalkylene groups, (ii) a fatty amine, or (iii) mixtures thereof, wherein the lubricating composition has a total sulphated ash content of less than 0.8 wt %. The invention further provides for the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2005
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: Rodney J. McAtee, Michael B. Boyer
  • Publication number: 20090156438
    Abstract: A lubricant composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity, an amino-functionalized acrylic or methacrylic-containing polymer, comprising about 2 percent to about 8 percent by weight of an amine moiety bearing a tertiary amino group, attached to said polymer through an ester, amide, or imide linkage; and a nitrogen-containing dispersant, provides reduced friction to an internal combustion engine and improved fuel economy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2006
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Mohamed G. Fahmy, Daniel C. Visger, Barton J. Schober, Brent R. Dohner, Patrick E. Moster, Jody A. Kocsis, Isao Nakagawa
  • Publication number: 20090156447
    Abstract: A thread rolling lubricant of a nonchlorine species, in which a lubricant base oil is blended with 25 through 35 weight % of (A) a sulfur species extreme pressure agent, 6 through 16 weight % of (B) an organic zinc compound, 2 through 12 weight % of (C) a calcium species additive, and 2 through 13 weight % of (D) an oiliness agent for carrying out thread rolling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: TOYOTA BOSHOKU KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Mami KATO, Teruo FUKAYA
  • Publication number: 20090136172
    Abstract: The present invention provides a hub bearing, made of carbon steel for machine structural use, which has a long life even in a strict lubricating condition by improving the resistance to peeling starting from the surface. A grease for the hub bearing contains a base oil, a thickener, and an organozinc compound which is at least one compound selected from dithiozinc carbamate and dithiozinc phosphate. The base oil is a mineral oil or a mixed oil of a mineral oil and a synthetic hydrocarbon oil. The thickener is a urea compound shown by the following formula (1) and is contained at 1 to 40 mass % for the entire grease. The grease for the hub bearing is enclosed in the hub bearing. (In the formula (1), R2 indicates an aromatic hydrocarbon group having 6 to 15 carbon atoms, and R1 and R3 indicate at least one hydrocarbon group selected from an alicyclic hydrocarbon group and an aromatic hydrocarbon group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2006
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Applicant: NTN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Masaki Egami, Masami Minami
  • Publication number: 20090136170
    Abstract: The present invention provides water-resistant grease which improves the resistance to peeling which occurs from the surface of a bearing composed of carbon steel for machine structural use or the like even in a strict lubricating condition in which water may penetrate into the water-resistant grease during the operation of the bearing, and a rolling bearing and a hub bearing which use the water-resistant grease and have a long life. The water-resistant grease is composed of non-water-based base oil, a thickener, and a water dispersant used as an additive. The saturated amount of water dispersible in the water-resistant grease is 30 to 60 wt %. The water dispersant capable of dispersing the water in the water-resistant grease is a surface active agent. The non-water-based base oil is mineral oil. The thickener is a urea-based compound. The present invention also provides a rolling bearing and a hub bearing in which the water-resistant grease is enclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Applicant: NTN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yoji Sato, Masaki Egami
  • Publication number: 20090131291
    Abstract: The present invention provides a lubricating oil composition which is less in evaporation loss even having a low viscosity and excellent in lubricating properties such as low-temperature viscosity characteristics and anti-seizure properties and in oxidation stability, suitable for use in engines, automatic transmissions, manual transmissions, final reduction gear units, and continuously variable transmissions. The lubricating oil composition comprises (A) a lubricating base oil and (B) a poly(meth)acrylate additive in such an amount that the kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of the composition (Vc) is from 3 to 15 mm2/s, the viscosity index of the composition is from 95 to 200, and the ratio of the kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of (A) the lubricating base oil (Vb) to (Vc) (=Vb/Vc) is 0.60 or greater, further, (C) a metallic detergent, (D) an ashless dispersant and (E) zinc dithiophosphate, each in a specific amount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Applicant: NIPPON OIL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Osamu Kurosawa, Masaaki Itou, Masato Takahashi
  • Publication number: 20090011965
    Abstract: [Object] To provide a lubricant for metallic material working and a method of press working a metallic material that makes it possible to improve the working accuracy of a press worked product and prolong the life of the die assembly beyond prior levels of life. [Solution] A lubricant for metallic material working comprises a mixture of a sulfur-based extreme pressure agent, an organic zinc compound, a calcium-based additive, and an ester compound, with lubricant base oil. The sulfur-based extreme pressure agent has a sulfur content of 5% by weight or higher based on the total weight of the lubricant. The organic zinc compound has a zinc content of 0.5% by weight or higher based on the total weight of the lubricant. The calcium-based additive has a calcium content of 0.5% by weight or higher based on the total weight of the lubricant. And the ester compound occupies a content of 1.0% by weight or higher based on the total weight of the lubricant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2006
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Applicant: TOYOTA BOSHOKU KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Mami Kato, Masami Sakakibara, Teruo Fukaya, Yoshio Miyasaka
  • Publication number: 20080312116
    Abstract: The present invention provides a multifunctional lubricant additive package or composition for improving load-carrying capacity, scuffing (scoring) resistance, and other performance characteristics of a lubricant. The composition includes a molybdenum compound, a secondary zinc dithiophosphate compound, an aryl or alkyl phosphite compound, and a compound having an alkylthiocarbamoyl group. The present invention further provides a method for improving the performance characteristics of a lubricant. The method includes mixing a lubricant base stock or a fully-formulated lubricant with the above-described multifunctional lubricant additive composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2005
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventors: Hongmei Wen, Clark V. Cooper
  • Publication number: 20080221000
    Abstract: An antioxidant lubricant composition has at least 50 wt % of a lubricating base oil and an oil-soluble metal compound providing between 1 and 2,000 parts per million of metal to the lubricant composition, the metal compound being chosen from the group consisting of molybdenum, tungsten titanium and boron compounds, and an oil-soluble hindered amine providing between about 0.001 and about 2 wt % of oil-soluble hindered amine to the lubricant composition, and optionally, an oil-soluble diarylamine providing between 0.001 and about 2 wt % of oil-soluble diarylamine to the lubricant composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: R.T. VANDERBILT COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: KEVIN J. CHASE, JOHN M. DeMASSA, BRIAN W. STUNKEL, GLENN A. MAZZAMARO, STEVEN G. DONNELLY
  • Patent number: 7018958
    Abstract: A lubricating oil composition having a total base number of at least about 8, comprising a major amount of oil of lubricating viscosity; an amount of one or more dihydrocarbyl dithiophosphate metal salt introducing into the lubricating oil composition no more than 0.06 wt. % of phosphorus; at least 1.2 wt. % of hindered phenol antioxidant; and boron, and/or a boron-containing compound or compounds in an amount providing the lubricating oil composition with at least 200 ppm by weight of boron, all weight percentages being based on the total weight of the lubricating oil composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: Infineum International Limited
    Inventors: Stephen Arrowsmith, Nancy Z. Diggs, Andrew J. D. Ritchie, Jorge O. Pain
  • Publication number: 20040132627
    Abstract: A process for making an additive comprising one or more oil-soluble or oil-dispersible molybdenum-sulfur compounds, said process comprising the steps of:
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Joby V. John, Ronald P. Wangner, Antonio Gutierrez, Gregory C. Giffin
  • Publication number: 20020123435
    Abstract: Lubricants are taught that can quickly and easily form a lubricating layer on a metal surface of a metal before plastic processing. Such lubricants preferably include a primary lubricating agent or component having a bridge complex that satisfies the following conditions: (1) the complex contains at least two central metal atoms; (2) at least one first multidentate ligand forms a bridge between two central metal atoms; and (3) at least one second multidentate ligand is bound to at least one central metal atom and has at least one coordinating atom that can coordinate with metal atoms, but which is not coordinated with any of the central metal atoms or is only partially coordinated with at least one of those central metal atoms. A third multidentate ligand is preferably also bound to one of the central metal atoms and may preferably include at least two sulfur atoms that are coordinated to the central metal atom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2001
    Publication date: September 5, 2002
    Applicant: MEC International Corporation
    Inventors: Heijiro Ojima, Fumio Kawahara, Mitsuru Tomono
  • Patent number: 6379581
    Abstract: A lubricant for use in a refrigerator which operates with a chlorine-free Flon (fluorocarbon)-type refrigerant whose molecules do not contain chlorine. The lubricant contains a synthetic oil, and molybdenumoxysulfide diorganophosphorodithioate given by the following formula (1) and/or molybdenumoxysulfide diorganodithiocarbamate given by the following formula (2), the content of the compounds of formulae (1) and (2) in total ranges from 0.1 to 10 wt % to the content of the synthetic oil: {(RO)2PS2}2Mo2SXOY  (1) where R represents a hydrocarbon group having 3 to 20 carbon atoms, and X and Y are numbers which meet the conditions of O≦X≦4, 0≦Y≦4 and X+Y=4; and (R′2NCS2)2Mo2SX′OY′  (2) where R′ is a hydrocarbon group having 3 to 20 carbon atoms and X′ and Y′ are numbers which meet the conditions of )≦X′≦4, 0≦Y′≦4 and X′+Y′=4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Asahi Denka Kogyo, K.K.
    Inventors: Tamiji Kamakura, Noriyoshi Tanaka, Kimiyoshi Namiwa, Yukio Tatsumi, Masato Namiki
  • Patent number: 6358894
    Abstract: The invention relates to lubricating oil compositions of a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity in admixture with an effective minor amount of an oil soluble or dispersible trinuclear molybdenum containing complex and of an antioxidant, preferably, copper containing antioxidants and diphenyl amines and effective diphenylamine derivatives to enhance the lubricating properties of the oil. Also included are additive concentrates containing these compositions. The invention further includes the method of making these compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Assignee: Infineum USA L.P.
    Inventors: Daniel Paul Leta, Jonathan M. McConnachie, Edward Ira Stiefel, Charles Frederick Pictroski, Kathleen Marie Creegan
  • Patent number: 6265360
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a wax-containing liquid hydrocarbon fuel composition comprising (a) at least one wax-containing liquid hydrocarbon; and b) a transesterified acrylate polymer obtained by transesterifying a starting acrylate polymer with at least one higher alcohol, the transesterified acrylate polymer being present in an amount sufficient to modify the cold flow properties of the wax containing liquid hydrocarbon fuel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Marvin B. DeTar, Richard M. Lange, John S. Manka
  • Patent number: 6232276
    Abstract: A lubricating oil composition is provided comprising a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity and a minor amount of at least one trinuclear molybdenum compound. Preferably, the trinuclear molybdenum compound is selected from those compounds having the formula Mo3SkL4Qz and mixtures thereof in which L is a ligand having organo groups with a sufficient number of carbon atoms to render the compound soluble in the oil, k varies from 4 through 7, Q is selected from the group of compounds having lone pair electrons including water, amines, alcohols, phosphines, and ethers, and z ranges from 0 to 5. In general, the organo groups of the mono-anionic ligands will be the same although they may be different, and they preferably are selected from alkyl, aryl, substituted aryl, and ether groups. For example, when L is a dialkyldithiocarbamate or a dialkyldithiophosphate, the alkyl groups will have from about 1 to 30 carbon atoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: Infineum USA L.P.
    Inventors: Edward Ira Stiefel, Jonathan M. McConnachie, Daniel Paul Leta, Manuel A. Francisco, Catherine Louise Coyle, Peter John Guzi, Charles F. Pictroski
  • Patent number: 6172013
    Abstract: Lubricating oil compositions having enhanced friction coefficient and wear properties are provided by compositions of an oil of lubricating viscosity with additives of molybdenum and diesters of aliphatic or aromatic dicarboxylic acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2001
    Assignee: Exxon Chemical Patents Inc
    Inventors: David G. L. Holt, Daniel P. Leta
  • Patent number: 6143701
    Abstract: A lubricating oil composition which exhibits improved fuel economy and fuel economy retention which contains the combination of an overbased oil soluble calcium detergent additive and an oil soluble trinuclear friction modifying molybdenum compound, the two components functioning to provide an improvement in the friction reducing properties of the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2000
    Assignee: Exxon Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventor: Alexander B. Boffa
  • Patent number: 6110878
    Abstract: Oil-soluble or oil-dispersible trinuclear molybdenum-sulfur compounds are made by reacting less than three, such as 1.5 to 2.5, preferably two to 2.1, molar equivalents of a disulfide with one molar equivalent of a compound containing the [Mo.sub.3 S.sub.13 ].sup.2- ion. The trinuclear compounds include S-containing ligands that are derived from the disulfide reactant via cleavage of the disulfide bond; the ligands are bound to the core via the S atoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Assignee: Exxon Chemical Patents Inc
    Inventors: Jonathan M. McConnachie, Edward Ira Stiefel, Ian Alexander Weston Bell, Velautha-Cumaran Arunasalam
  • Patent number: 5888945
    Abstract: The invention is a method for enhancing and restoring the friction reduction effectiveness of a lubricating oil comprising adding to the lubricating oil a trinuclear molybdenum sulfur compound selected from the group of trinuclear molybdenum compounds preferably those having the formulas Mo.sub.3 S.sub.7 (dtc).sub.4 and Mo.sub.3 S.sub.4 (dtc).sub.4 and mixtures thereof wherein dtc represents independently selected diorganodithiocarbamate ligands containing independently selected organo groups and wherein the ligands have a sufficient number of carbon atoms among all the organo groups of the compound's ligands are present to render the compound soluble or dispersible in the lubricating oil. The oil may be a fresh or used oil. Concentrates of the composition are also included in the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1999
    Assignee: Exxon Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Edward Ira Stiefel, Jonathan M. McConnachie, Daniel Paul Leta
  • Patent number: 5858931
    Abstract: A lubricating composition of the present invention comprises a base oil for lubricating oil or base grease; at least one molybdenum compound as component (A) selected from the group consisting of a selected sulfurized oxymolybdenum dithiocarbamate, a selected sulfurized oxymolybdenum dithiophosphate and a selected molybdenum amine compound; and a (poly)glycerol ether and/or a (poly)oxyalkylene glycol monoalkyl ether as component (B).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1999
    Assignee: Asahi Denka Kogyo K.K
    Inventors: Noriyoshi Tanaka, Aritoshi Fukushima, Yukio Tatsumi, Kazuhisa Morita, Yoko Saito
  • Patent number: 5824627
    Abstract: The invention relates to lube oil compositions containing a major amount of a lube oil and a minor amount of at least one compound containing a heterometallic tetranuclear preferably cubane, more preferably thiocubane core having 1 to 3 molybdenum atoms and the remainder Co, Cr, Cu, Ni, W, Mn, and Fe. Preferred is Cu. Thiocubane cores are also preferred and these typically have the formula M.sub.4-y Mo.sub.y S.sub.4 L.sub.n Q.sub.z, wherein y is 1 to 3, n is 2 to 6 and z is 0 to 4. Additive concentrates of the compounds as well as the method of making the compositions are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: Exxon Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Jonathan M. McConnachie, Catherine Louise Coyle, Mark Alan Greaney, Edward Ira Stiefel
  • Patent number: 5731273
    Abstract: Crankcase lubricant compositions for use in automobile or truck engines comprise a major proportion of a lubricating oil, and an antioxidant system comprising added copper present in oil-soluble form and at least one oil-soluble phenothiazine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1998
    Assignee: Exxon Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventor: Ian Peter Field