Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm David M. Shold
  • Patent number: 8343900
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel polymer with pendant groups. The invention further provides for a lubricating composition containing said polymer. The invention further provides a method and use of controlling viscosity index by supplying to an oil of lubricating viscosity the polymer with pendant groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel C. Visger, Marina Baum, Calvin A. James, Bryan A. Grisso, Mark R. Baker
  • Patent number: 8304374
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a lubricating composition containing a dicarboxylic acid ester or a dicarboxylic acid amide as an antiwear agent. The invention further provides a lubricating composition suitable for the mechanical device such as an internal combustion engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Jason R. Brown, Patrick E. Mosier, Paul E. Adams
  • Patent number: 8268759
    Abstract: A lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity, 1 to 1000 parts per million by weight of titanium in the form of an oil-soluble titanium-containing material, and at least one additional lubricant additive provides beneficial effects on properties such as deposit control, oxidation, and filterability in engine oils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Jason R. Brown, Paul E. Adams, Virginia A. Carrick, Brent R. Dohner, William D. Abraham, Jonathan S. Vilardo, Richard M. Lange, Patrick E. Mosier
  • Patent number: 8183187
    Abstract: The present invention provides a lubricating composition comprising (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity; (b) a friction modifier; (c) a corrosion inhibitor; (d) an antiwear agent; and (e) a product prepared by heating together: (i) a dispersant; (ii) 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole or a hydrocarbyl-substituted 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole, or oligomers thereof; (iii) a borating agent;and (iv) optionally a dicarboxylic acid of an aromatic compound selected from the group consisting of 1,3 diacids and 1,4 diacids, or (v) optionally a phosphorus acid compound, said heating being sufficient to provide a product of (i), (ii), (iii) and optionally (iv), which is soluble in an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further provides a use for the lubricating composition in a transmission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: James L. Sumiejski, Craig D. Tipton
  • Patent number: 8168574
    Abstract: An interpolymer composition comprising monomer-derived units of (i) at least one of an aliphatic olefin containing from 2 to 30 carbon atoms and a vinyl aromatic monomer, and (ii) at least one alpha, beta-unsaturated acylating agent; wherein a portion of said acylating agent monomers is esterified and wherein a portion of said acylating agent monomers is condensed with at least one aromatic amine, provides good viscosity modification and dispersancy performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel Visger, Daniel Vargo, Barton Schober, Suzanne Patterson, Patrick E Mosier, Christopher Friend, John Pudelski, Michael J Covitch, Calvin James, David Price, Leonard E Orzech
  • Patent number: 8163681
    Abstract: A lubricant composition of a synthetic oil of lubricating viscosity, 3 to 6 percent by weight of a nitrogen-containing dispersant, 1 to 2.5 weight percent of an overbased magnesium detergent, 1 to 5 weight percent of an antioxidant; and 0.25 to 1.5 weight percent of a friction modifier is useful for lubricating a hydrogen-fueled engine. The composition will typically contain less than 0.01 weight percent Ca, less than 0.01 weight percent Zn, less than 0.06 weight percent P, and will have a sulfated ash level of less than 1.2%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Ewa Bardasz, William B. Chamberlain
  • Patent number: 8148306
    Abstract: Compositions comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity; an amide represented by the formula R1R2N—C(O)R3 wherein R1 and R2 are hydrocarbyl groups of at least 6 carbon atoms and R3 is a hydroxyalkyl group of 1 to 6 carbon atoms or a group formed by the condensation of said hydroxyalkyl group, through a hydroxyl group thereof, with an acylating agent; a nitrogen-containing dispersant; and a phosphorus-containing compound are suitable for lubricating a transmission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Stuart L. Bartley, Shreyasi Lahiri, Mark R. Baker, Craig D. Tipton
  • Patent number: 8093191
    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: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Mohamed G. Fahmy, Daniel C. Visger, Barton J. Schober, Brent R. Dohner, Patrick E. Moster, Jody A. Kocsis, Isao Nakagawa
  • Patent number: 8012917
    Abstract: The present invention provides a lubricating composition comprising: (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity; and (b) a crosslinked polymer derived from monomers comprising: (i) 0.001 wt % to 7 wt % of a di- or higher functional crosslinking monomer; (ii) 30 wt % or higher of a hydrocarbyl-substituted (meth)acrylic monomer, wherein each hydrocarbyl contains greater than 8 carbon atoms; and (iii) 0 wt % to 40 wt % of a hydrocarbyl-substituted (meth)acrylic monomer, wherein each hydrocarbyl contains 8 or fewer carbon atoms. The invention further provides a method of preparing the crosslinked polymer and its use in a lubricating composition for lubricating an internal combustion engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: John R. Johnson, Daniel C. Visger, Marina Baum, Barton J. Schober, Ying Wang
  • Patent number: 7960320
    Abstract: Reaction of a carboxylic acid-containing polymer with certain aromatic amines results in dispersant viscosity modifiers with improved soot handling performance in heavy-duty diesel engines, compared with reaction with non-aromatic amines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Covitch, John K. Pudelski, Christopher Friend, Matt D. Gieselman, Renee A. Eveland, Mary Galic Raguz, Barton J. Schober
  • Patent number: 7939478
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of lubricating a marine diesel engine, comprising supplying to said engine a marine diesel cylinder lubricant composition at a feed rate of 0.3 to less than 1.2 g/kW hr, wherein said lubricant composition has a ratio of /?(wt % overbased detergent)/?(wt % of boron from antiwear additives+wt % of phosphorus-containing antiwear additives) of greater than 12.5. The invention further provides a method capable of imparting improved cleanliness and decreased cylinder wear; and reduced deposits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Alexandra Mayhew, Stephen J. Cook
  • Patent number: 7928043
    Abstract: A method of lubricating a marine diesel 2-stroke engine comprising: (1) monitoring performance characteristics of said engine; (2) selecting a lubricating composition to modify the performance characteristics of the engine, wherein the lubricating composition is prepared by in-situ controlled blending of at least two different fluids, said fluids comprising: (i) a first fluid comprising an additive package with one or more overbased detergents, and optionally other performance additives; (ii) a second fluid comprising an additive package with one or more neutral detergents or overbased detergents, and optionally other performance additives, with the proviso that the first fluid has a ratio of ?(wt % of overbased detergents)/?(wt % of all additives in the fluid) greater than the second fluid; and (iii) a third fluid comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity; and (3) supplying the lubricating composition of step (2) to the engine, with the proviso that the lubricating composition comprises at least one of the
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Alexandra Mayhew, Stephen J. Cook
  • Patent number: 7902130
    Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising the product prepared by hearing together: (a) a dispersant; and (b) a 1,3-dicarboxylic acid or 1,4-dicarboxylic acid of an aromatic compound, or a reactive equivalent thereof; and at least one of: (c) 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole or a hydrocarbyl-substituted 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole, or an oligomer thereof; (d) a borating agent; and (e) a phosphorus acid compound, or a reactive equivalent thereof, said heating being sufficient to provide a reaction product of (a), (b), and (c), (d), or (e), which is soluble in an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further provides a use for the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Charles K. Baumanis, Mark R. Baker
  • Patent number: 7795192
    Abstract: A lubricant composition suitable for lubricating a direct fuel injection two-stroke engine comprises at least one condensation product of a fatty acid with an amine or ammonia and of at least one Mannich dispersant, each in an amount of 0.5 to 8 percent by weight, along with an oil of lubricating viscosity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Laimute R. Svarcas, William K. S. Cleveland, John L. Petric
  • Patent number: 7790661
    Abstract: Reaction of a carboxylic acid-containing polymer with certain aromatic amines results in dispersant viscosity modifiers with improved soot handling performance in heavy-duty diesel engines, compared with reaction with non-aromatic amines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Covitch, John K. Pudelski, Christopher Friend, Matt D. Gieselman, Renee A. Eveland, Mary Galic Raguz, Barton J. Schober
  • Patent number: 7776804
    Abstract: A lubricant composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity; (A) 0.05 to 1.5 percent by weight of a copolymer comprising 70 to 79 percent by weight of units derived from ethylene (“E”), having a Mw of 50,000 to 100,000, Mw/ Mn less than 3, density (“D”) of 860 to 896 kg/m3, and a melting point (“Tm”) of 15° C. to 60° C., wherein E and Tm fulfill the expression 3.44E?206?Tm; and (B) 0.05 to 1.5 percent by weight of a block- copolymer comprising a first block which comprises a vinyl aromatic comonomer and a second block which comprises a diene comonomer, the diene monomer-containing block being hydrogenated; wherein the weight ratio (A):(B) is 20:80 to 60:40; exhibits good low temperature performance and durability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Chor Huang, Lewis Breon
  • Patent number: 7772169
    Abstract: A low-ash, low-phosphorus lubricant composition suitable for use in a stationary gas engine includes an oil of lubricating viscosity, 1.5 to 8 percent of a succinimide dispersant, 0.8 to 4.0 percent of a hindered, ester-substituted phenol antioxidant, and at least one metal-containing sulfonate detergent or metal-containing phenate detergent, in an amount which provides 1.1 to 2.1 percent by weight of said sulfonate or phenate moieties exclusive of the weight of the metal moieties. The lubricant contains up to 0.08 percent by weight phosphorus and up to 1.25 percent sulfated ash.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: W. Preston Barnes, Virginia A. Carrick, Sara B. Pocinki, Jayram D. Patel
  • Patent number: 7772171
    Abstract: An internal combustion engine with a catalyst-containing exhaust-gas aftertreatment device is lubricated with a composition of a base oil; and a zinc salt of a mixture of phosphorus-containing compounds having hydrocarbyl groups R1 and R2 where the average total number of carbon atoms in R1 plus R2 for the mixture of phosphorus-containing compounds is at least 9.5, where 4 to 30 weight percent of such groups contain 2 to 4 carbon atoms and where in less than 8 mole percent of the phosphorus-containing molecules in the mixture of phosphorus-containing compounds each of R1 and R2 contain 2 to 4 carbon atoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Saleem Al-Ahmad, Melody Wilk, Jack Kelley, John K. Pudelski, Paul E. Adams, Ewa Bardasz
  • Patent number: 7749948
    Abstract: Lubricant compositions comprising (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity; and (b) at least one non-metal-containing additive, comprising a nitrogen-containing dispersant having a total base number of at least about 90 are useful for lubricating an internal combustion engine. The lubricants have less than 1.0% sulfated ash and a total base number of at least about 8.5, and at least 30% of the total base number of the composition is provided by non-metal-containing additives. The lubricants exhibit a high TBN without deterioration of elastomeric seals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Ewa Bardasz, Virginia A. Carrick, John K. Pudelski, Renee A. Eveland, Douglas M. Barr, Matthew D. Gieselman
  • Patent number: 7750089
    Abstract: A composition of the reaction product of (a) an isobutylene-diene copolymer having thereon groups containing carboxylic acid functionality or reactive equivalent thereof, derived from an ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic compound; and (b) an amine component comprising at least one aromatic amine containing at least one N—H group capable of condensing with said carboxylic acid functionality, is a useful dispersant viscosity modifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher Kolp, Matthew D. Gieselman, Renee A. Eveland, Philip Pike, John K. Pudelski, Michael J. Covitch, Christopher Friend