Abstract: This invention relates to a composition comprising a water-in-oil emulsion formed from a brine, a liquid oil, (A) an emulsifier, (B) a friction modifier of the following formula: ##STR1## where X=1 to 4, z=1 to 6,Q=0 to 2R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently H or an aliphatic group containing from 1 to about 16 carbon atoms, provided that the sum of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is between 0 and about 16,R' is an aliphatic group containing an average of from about 8 to about 24 carbon atoms, andR" is selected from the group consisting of H, an aliphatic group containing between 1 and an average of about 18 carbons, and ##STR2## where Q, X, z, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R' and R" are defined as set forth above, and Y is 0 to 5. In a preferred embodiment, z is 1. In the most preferred embodiment, Q=0, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are both H, X, and z all equal 1, R' is n-dodecyl, and R" is H. The compositions of the present invention have beneficial lubrication properties.

Abstract: A drilling fluid composition comprising a mixture of a brine (A) an emulsifier, and (B) an oil soluble friction modifier of the following formula: ##STR1## where X=1 to 4,z=1 to 6,Q=0 to 2R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently H or an aliphatic group containing from 1 to about 16 carbon atoms, provided that the sum of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is between 0 and about 16,R' is an aliphatic group containing an average of from about 8 to about 24 carbon atoms, andR" is selected from the group consisting of H, an aliphatic group containing between 1 and an average of about 18 carbons, and ##STR2## where Q, X, z, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R' and R" are defined as set forth above, and Y is 0 to 5 is disclosed. The compositions of the present invention have beneficial lubrication properties. These compositions are useful in drilling, working and completing well bore holes.

Abstract: The invention relates to(1) a method of preparing sintered shapes, comprising the steps of forming a green body from a mixture comprising (A) a major amount of at least one inorganic powder with (B) at least one reaction product of a alkanol-amine with a hydrocarbyl-substituted carboxylic acylating agent provided that when the hydrocarbyl group of the acylating agent contains less than 40 carbon atoms then the carboxylic acylating agent is a polycarboxylic acylating agent; and (2) sintering the body. Sintered shapes made from the methods of the present invention have relatively high fired densities and small uniform grain sizes; and low porosity. The reaction products of the present invention help disperse the inorganic powder. These reaction products also improve deagglomeration of the inorganic powder and help prevent reagglomeration of the powder.

Abstract: This invention describes nitrogen containing compounds which are boronated in the presence of a protic material such as water or an alcohol or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The relative motion and force between two interconnected elements can be controlled by a semi-active damper to minimize the instances of the motion exceeding acceptable limits, while maximizing isolation between the elements. Applying an algorithm to the control parameters of the damper provides excellent isolation from input vibration and shocks. The dampers and control algorithms are useful in primary vehicle suspension systems, cab mounts, seat mounts, and engine mounts.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition, comprising: (A) an acylated amine having a base number in the range of about 45 to about 90, said acylated amine being the product made by contacting (A)(I) at least one carboxylic acid acylating agent with (A)(II) at least one polyamine, said polyamine (A)(II) being selected from the group consisting of (A)(II)(a) a product made by contacting at least one hydroxy material with at least one amine, (A)(II)(b) an alkylene polyamine bottoms product, and (A)(II)(c) a product made by contacting a hydroxy material with an alkylene polyamine bottoms product; (B) a boron compound; and (C) an organic phosphorus acid or ester, or derivative of said phosphorus acid or ester. In one embodiment, this composition further comprises (D) a thiocarbamate. In one embodiment, this composition further comprises (E) a nitrogen-containing ester of a carboxy-containing interpolymer.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition is described which comprises a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity and(A) at least about 1% by weight of at least one carboxylic derivative composition produced by reacting(A-1) at least one substituted succinic acylating agent containing at least about 50 carbon atoms in the substituent with(A-2) from about 0.5 equivalent up to about 2 moles, per equivalent of acylating agent (A-1), of at least one amine compound characterized by the presence within its structure of at least one HN<group; and(B) an amount of at least one alkali metal overbased salt of a carboxylic acid or a mixture of a carboxylic acid and an organic sulfonic acid sufficient to provide at least about 0.

Abstract: This invention relates to copper-containing organometallic complexes, and to concentrates and diesel fuels containing said complexes. The diesel fuels are useful with diesel engines equipped with exhaust system particulate traps. The copper-containing organometallic complex is used for lowering the ignition temperature of exhaust particles collected in the trap. The copper-containing organometallic complex is soluble or stably dispersible in the diesel fuel and is derived from (i) an organic compound containing at least two functional groups attached to a hydrocarbon linkage, and (ii) a copper-containing metal reactant capable of forming a complex with the organic compound (i). The functional groups are .dbd.X, --XR, --NR., --NO., .dbd.NR, .dbd.NXR, .dbd.N--R*--XR, ##STR1## --CN, --N.dbd.NR or --N.dbd.CR.; wherein X is O or S, R is H or hydrocarbyl, R* is hydrocarbylene or hydrocarbylidene, and a is a number (e.g., zero to about 10).

Abstract: A composition comprising at least one compound of the general formula ##STR1## wherein each Ar is independently an aromatic group having from 4 to about 30 carbon atoms and from 0 to 3 optional substituents selected from the group consisting of amino, hydroxy- or alkyl-polyoxyalkyl, nitro, aminoalkyl, carboxy or combinations of two or more of said optional substituents, each R is independently a hydrocarbyl group, R.sup.1 is H or a hydrocarbyl group, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each, independently, H or a hydrocarbyl group, R.sup.4 is a monovalent terminating group, each m is independently 0 or an integer ranging from 1 to about 10, x ranges from 0 to about 8, and each Z is independently OH, lower alkoxy, (OR.sup.5).sub.b OR.sup.6 or O.sup.-- wherein each R.sup.5 is independently a divalent hydrocarbyl group, R.sup.

Abstract: Compositions of matter containing self condensation reaction products of alkylthio alkanols and dispersants which are found to have utility in lubricating/functional fluids.

Abstract: A mixture of a carbon-based hydrophobic base fluid, an electrorheologically active solid particle, and an aromatic hydroxy compound substituted with a hydrocarbyl group containing at least about 6 carbon atoms shows good dispersion characteristics and good electrorheological activity.

Abstract: Organic compounds having at least one hydrocarbyl group and a polar group containing at least one nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur atom, being free from acidic hydrogen atoms and from functional groups which provide such organic compounds with acidic hydrogen atoms upon hydrolysis, can be overbased by treatment with an metallic base and a low molecular weight acid, to provide useful lubricant additives.

Abstract: An apparatus for metering fluids is disclosed which comprises: a solid block having within the block a first fluid inlet; a filter assembly; a first fluid outlet; a first channel connecting the first fluid inlet to the filter assembly, and further connecting the filter assembly to the first fluid outlet; a second fluid inlet; a check valve assembly; a second fluid outlet; a second channel connecting the second fluid inlet to the check valve assembly, and further connecting the check valve assembly to the second fluid outlet; and a fluid meter connected between the first fluid outlet and the second fluid inlet.

Abstract: Dispersant-viscosity improvers for lubricating oil compositions comprise the reaction product of reactants comprising(a) an oil soluble ethylene-alpha olefin copolymer wherein the alpha olefin is selected from the group consisting of C.sub.3-28 alpha olefins, said polymer having a number average molecular weight ranging from about 30,000 to about 300,000 grafted with an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid or functional derivative thereof;(b-1) at least one polyester containing at least one condensable hydroxyl group; and(b-2) at least one polyamine having at least one condensable primary or secondary amino group, and optionally further comprising (c) at least one hydrocarbyl substituted carboxylic acid or anhydride.

Abstract: A food grade lubricant composition is described which is useful as hydraulic oil, gear oil, and compressor oil for equipment in the food service industry. This composition comprises (A) major amount of a genetically modified vegetable oil and (B) a minor amount of a performance additive. In other embodiments the composition contains either (C) a phosphorus compound or (D) a non-genetically modified vegetable oil.

Abstract: A composition comprising (A) an ethylene-alpha olefin-bicyclic non-conjugated diene copolymer, wherein the alpha olefin contains from 3 to about 24 carbon atoms; (B) at least one organic sulfur containing compound selected from the group consisting of mercaptans and disulfides; and (C) a major amount of diluent; wherein the sulfur-containing compound (B) is present in amounts ranging from about 0.1% to about 15% by weight relative to the weight of the copolymer (A). This invention also relates to a method of shearing a composition comprising (A) an ethylene-alpha olefin-bicyclic non-conjugated diene copolymer and (C) a diluent, the improvement which comprises reducing or preventing the formation of gel-like particles on shearing by intimately mixing with said copolymer prior to shearing an amount of (B) an organic sulfur containing compound selected from the group consisting of mercaptans and disulfides in an amount sufficient to inhibit formation of said gel-like particles.

Abstract: Copolymers of unsaturated fatty esters capable of being obtained by copolymerization in a mineral oil of a percentage a) of an ester of a carboxylic acid A.sub.1, of a percentage b) of an ester of a carboxylic acid A.sub.2 and a percentage c) of an ester of a carboxylic acid A.sub.3, wherein a), is between 12 and 20%, c) is between 14 and 30% and b), which is preferably 72 and 45%, is such that a)+b)+c)=100%. The copolymers in accordance with the invention are reemployed as viscosity improver in lubricating oils.

Abstract: This invention relates to combinations of (A) organometallic complexes and (B) antioxidants. These combinations can be used in diesel fuels for operating diesel engines equipped with exhaust system particulate traps. The combination of (A) and (B) is useful in lowering the ignition temperature of exhaust particles collected in the trap. The organometallic complex (A) is soluble or stably dispersible in the diesel fuel and is derived from (i) an organic compound containing at least two functional groups attached to a hydrocarbon linkage, and (ii) a metal reactant capable of forming a complex with the organic compound (i), the metal being any metal capable of reducing the ignition temperature of the exhaust particles. The functional groups include .dbd.X, --XR, --NR.sub.2, --NO.sub.2, .dbd.NR, .dbd.NXR, .dbd.N--R*--XR, ##STR1## --CN, --N.dbd.NR and --N.dbd.CR.sub.2 ; wherein X is O or S, R is H or hydrocarbyl, R* is hydrocarbylene or hydrocarbylidene, and a is a number (e.g., zero to about 10).

Abstract: A method and compositions for reducing friction between relatively slideable components is described comprising applying to a slideably engaging surface of the slideable components a lubricating amount of at least one Newtonian, or non-Newtonian, metal overbased salt of a carboxylic acid wherein the metal is selected from the group consisting of lithium, calcium, sodium, barium, magnesium, and mixtures thereof, and the carboxylic acid comprises at least one linear unsaturated hydrocarbon group containing from about 8 to about 50 carbon atoms. The types of slideable components contemplated include flat bearings, rotating bearings, lead screws and nuts, gears, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic devices.

Abstract: Functional fluids comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity, the reaction product of an amine and a sulfonic acid, and at least one sulfur-containing compound of the structure(RX).sub.3 P.dbd.Xwhere X is sulfur or oxygen exhibit good anti-rust and antiwear performance.