Patents Represented by Attorney R. C. Gaffney
  • Patent number: 4695291
    Abstract: Deposit control additives to maintain cleanliness in internal combustion engines are provided. The additives are hydrocarbyl-terminated poly(oxyalkylene) aminohydrocarbyloxyhydrocarbyl carbamates, also referred to as polyether aminoether carbamates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1987
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventor: Frank Plavac
  • Patent number: 4689268
    Abstract: Disclosed is concrete surface coated with a cast in place surfacing composition comprising at least three layers, in order from the concrete surface:a first layer comprising: (1) a hard, epoxy resin, and (2) an inert, inorganic filler material consisting essentially of hollow ceramic beads;a second layer comprising a bonding agent which improves adhesion between said first and third layers, and;a third layer comprising: (1) 20 to 80 parts by weight of a polyurethane, said polyurethane formed by reacting a polyisocyanate with a polyurethane precursor at a mole ratio of 0.8 to 1.4:1, said polyurethane precursor comprising 15 to 60 parts by weight of a high molecular weight polyol and 2 to 10 parts by weight of a low molecular weight chain stiffener, (2) 20 to 80 parts by weight of a substantially non-volatile extender, and (3) 0 to 20 parts by weight of a volatile solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1987
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventor: Arthur L. Meader, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4680129
    Abstract: Disclosed are additives which are useful as dispersants in marine crankcase oils, hydraulic oils, and lubricating oils. In particular, disclosed are polyamino alkenyl or alkyl succinimides wherein one or more of the nitrogen of the polyamino moiety is substituted with: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.4 is alkylene of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms; m is an integer of from 0 to 2; R.sub.5 is alkylene of from 2 to 5 carbon atoms; p is an integer of from 1 to 100; R.sub.6 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and hydrocarbyl of from 1 to 30 carbon atoms; and with the proviso that if m is one or two then R.sub.6 is hydrogen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1987
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventor: Frank Plavac
  • Patent number: 4678804
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein Ar is aryl of 6 to 10 carbon atoms or substituted aryl of 6 to 10 carbon atoms substituted with 1 to 3 substituents selected from lower alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, halogen, trihalomethyl, and nitro; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or lower alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms; and R.sup.2 is lower alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, lower cycloalkyl of 3 to 8 carbon atoms, aralkyl of 7 to 11 carbon atoms or aryl of 6 to 10 carbon atoms. The present invention is also directed to the associated compositions and methods of use comprising those compounds, which are fungicidal and in some cases insecticidal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1987
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventor: William F. King
  • Patent number: 4677241
    Abstract: A process for oligomerization of a lower olefin having 2 to 8 carbon atoms which comprises contacting said lower olefin with a catalyst composition comprising a transition metal complex selected from complexes of nickel and palladium with a fluoro-organic thiol or sulfide ligand, having a single sulfur atom in a ligating position and wherein the carbon atom adjacent the carbon to which the sulfur atom is attached has at least one fluoro substituent and with the proviso that said fluoro-organic thiol or sulfide does not contain any other ligating group or atom in a ligating position which will displace fluoro as a ligand, and an organometallic-reducing agent selected from the group of borohydride and organoaluminum halides and alkoxides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1987
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventor: Richard S. Threlkel
  • Patent number: 4675303
    Abstract: A catalyst composition for use in polymerizing alpha olefins which comprises (a) a solid supported titanium tetrahalide complex, wherein said complex is prepared by contacting a mechanically pulverized solid support with titanium tetrahalide in the absence of mechanical pulverization, and (b) a cocatalyst comprising a mixture of a dialkyl aluminum halide and a dialkyl magnesium compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1987
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventor: Robert Bacskai
  • Patent number: 4672065
    Abstract: The N-substituted phenoxyacetamides of this invention are effective fungicides. In particular, these compounds are particularly effective against Tomato Late Blight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1987
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventor: David M. Spatz
  • Patent number: 4670170
    Abstract: Disclosed are polyaminoalkenyl or alkyl succinimides which have been modified by treatment with a compound of the formula: ##STR1## R.sub.4 is an alkylene group of from 2 to 3 carbon atoms or an alkylene group of from 2 to 3 carbon atoms substituted with from 1 to 3 alkyl groups of from 1 to 2 carbon atoms each. The modified polyamino alkenyl or alkyl succinimides of this invention have been found to possess dispersancy and detergency in lubricating oils. These modified succinimides are also useful as dispersants and detergents in fuels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1987
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventor: Robert H. Wollenberg
  • Patent number: 4668409
    Abstract: The anti-wear properties of lubricating oil compositions containing overbased calcium sulfonate are improved when a metal salt of an alkyl catechol ester of dithiophosphoric acid is added to the oil. Oil compositions containing this combination are useful as crankcase lubricants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1983
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1987
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventors: Elaine S. Yamaguchi, Thomas V. Liston
  • Patent number: 4668246
    Abstract: Disclosed are polyamino alkenyl or alkyl succinimides which have been modified by treatment with a lactone to yield polyamino alkenyl or alkyl succinimides wherein one or more of the basic nitrogens of the polyamino moiety is substituted with a hydrocarbylcarbonylalkylene group. The additives so disclosed are useful as dispersants in lubricating oils, gasolines, marine crankcase oils and hydraulic oils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1987
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventor: Robert H. Wollenberg
  • Patent number: 4666459
    Abstract: Disclosed are polyaminoalkenyl or alkyl succinimides which have been modified by treatment with a compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein W is oxygen or sulfur; X is oxygen or sulfur; R.sub.4 is an alkylene group of from 2 to 3 carbon atoms or an alkylene group of from 2 to 3 carbon atoms substituted with from 1 to 3 alkyl groups of from 1 to 2 carbon atoms each; and R.sub.5 is hydrogen or alkyl of from 1 to 20 carbon atoms. The modified polyamino alkenyl or alkyl succinimides of this invention have been found to possess dispersancy and detergency in lubricating oils. These modified succinimides are also useful as dispersants and detergents in fuels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1987
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventor: Robert H. Wollenberg
  • Patent number: 4666460
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are additives which are useful as dispersants and detergents in lubricating oils. In particular, this invention is directed toward polyamino alkenyl or alkyl succinimides which have been modified by treatment with a compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein W is oxygen or sulfur; X is oxygen, sulfur or R.sub.5 N< wherein R.sub.5 is hydrogen, and alkyl of from 1 to 20 carbon atoms; and R.sub.4 is an alkylene group of from 2 to 5 carbon atoms or an alkylene group of from 2 to 5 carbon atoms substituted with from 1 to 3 alkyl groups of from 1 to 2 carbon atoms each with the proviso that both W and X are not both oxygen. The modified polyamino alkenyl or alkyl succinimides of this invention have been found to possess dispersancy and detergency in lubricating oils. These modified succinimides are also useful as dispersants and detergents in fuels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1987
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventor: Robert H. Wollenberg
  • Patent number: 4664827
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are additives which are useful as dispersants and detergents in lubricating oils and fuels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1987
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventor: Thomas F. Buckley
  • Patent number: 4663062
    Abstract: Disclosed are polyaminoalkenyl or alkyl succinimides which have been modified by treatment with a compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein W is oxygen or sulfur; X is oxygen or sulfur; R.sub.4 is an alkylene group of from 2 to 3 carbon atoms or an alkylene group of from 2 to 3 carbon atoms substituted with from 1 to 3 alkyl groups of from 1 to 2 carbon atoms each; and R.sub.5 is hydrogen or alkyl of from 1 to 20 carbon atoms. The modified polyamino alkenyl or alkyl succinimides of this invention have been found to possess dispersancy and detergency in lubricating oils. These modified succinimides are also useful as dispersants and detergents in fuels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1987
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventor: Robert H. Wollenberg
  • Patent number: 4662943
    Abstract: A novel cement composition comprising (1) cement, (2) at least one salt, and (3) at least one polysaccharide or mixture of polysaccharides having a solution time greater than about 10 minutes; aqueous slurries prepared from these novel cement compositions and a method of cementing casing in the borehole of a well using such novel aqueous cement slurries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1984
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1987
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventors: Wilford S. Baker, James J. Harrison
  • Patent number: 4661276
    Abstract: Disclosed is a polyurea-thickened grease containing a polymeric material which improves the low shear stability of the grease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1987
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventor: Jeffrey E. Stemke
  • Patent number: 4661494
    Abstract: The N-substituted-N',N'-disubstituted .alpha.-aminoacetamides of this invention are effective fungicides. In particular, they possess good activity against Bean Powdery Mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1985
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1987
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventor: David M. Spatz
  • Patent number: 4652608
    Abstract: Polyarylate polymers derived from (A) substituted phenolphthalein compounds or mixtures of these compounds with other bisphenols, and (B) a mixture of isophthalic and terephthalic acid. Also disclosed are polyarylate alloy compositions comprising a phenolphthalein polyarylate and a polymer resin selected from polybisphenol A carbonate and polystyrene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1987
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventor: Phillip H. Parker
  • Patent number: 4652558
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is independently halogen, lower alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, lower alkoxy of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, nitro, lower alkylsulfinyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, lower alkylthio of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, amino or trifluoromethyl; n is 0, 1, 2 or 3; R is hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl of 3 to 8 carbon atoms, lower alkenyl of 2 to 6 carbon atoms, or lower alkynyl of 2 to 6 carbon atoms, all optionally substituted with 1 to 3 of the same or different halogen atoms; or aryl of 6 to 12 carbon atoms; or substituted aryl substituted with 1 to 3 substituents independently selected from lower alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, lower alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and the group --S(O).sub.k R.sup.2 where k is 0, 1 or 2 and R.sup.2 is lower alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, nitro, cyano or halogen; and R.sup.1 is lower alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, lower cycloalkyl of 3 to 8 carbon atoms or aryl of 6 to 12 carbon atoms, provided that R and R.sup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1987
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventor: Laroy H. Edwards
  • Patent number: 4648886
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are additives which are useful as dispersants and detergents in lubricating oils and fuels. In particular, this invention is directed toward polyamino alkenyl or alkyl succinimides wherein one or more of the amino nitrogens of the succinimide is substituted with ##STR1## wherein R.sub.4 is hydrocarbyl of from 1 to 30 carbon atoms; R.sub.5 is hydrocarbyl of from 2 to 30 carbon atoms or 13 R.sub.6 --(OR.sub.6).sub.p -- wherein R.sub.6 is alkylene of 2 to 5 carbon atoms and p is an integer from 1 to 100; and m is an integer of from 0 to 1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1987
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventors: Thomas F. Buckley, III, Robert H. Wollenberg