Patents Represented by Attorney Rasma B. Balodis
  • Patent number: 5776869
    Abstract: An aviation lubricating oil composition comprises a major amount of base stock oil and a minor amount of triaryltin polyphenyl ether wherein the triaryl groups are phenyl or phenoxyphenol. A method is disclosed for preparation of the tin compounds by reacting polyphenyl ether with t-butyllithium followed by quenching with triphenylstannyl halide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1998
    Assignee: R.T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas J. Karol
  • Patent number: 5773523
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved curing system for chlorinated polymers using as a curing agent alkyl ether and alkyl thioether derivatives of 2,5-dimercapto)-i,3,4-thiadiazole and of its climer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1998
    Assignee: R.T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Karol, Ronald J. Tepper, Lester A. Dow
  • Patent number: 5637251
    Abstract: This invention relates to a water-based antifreeze or coolant composition having improved antioxidant and anticorrosion properties and comprising a major amount of an aqueous solution of a polyhydric alcohol and a minor amount of a functional additive composition consisting of monoallylamine salt of 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole and monoallylamine salt of benzoic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1997
    Assignee: R.T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Karol, Steven G. Donnelly
  • Patent number: 5631214
    Abstract: A novel method is disclosed for preparation of bismuth dithiocarbamates by an exchange reaction between a bismuth carboxylate and a metal dithiocarbamate. The metal dithiocarbamate can be added to the reaction or prepared in situ by reacting a secondary amine and carbon disulfide in the presence of metal oxide, metal hydroxide or a tertiary amine.The reaction products are useful as extreme pressure additives when incorporated in lubricants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 20, 1997
    Assignee: R.T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Karol, Steven G. Donnelly
  • Patent number: 5628802
    Abstract: Oxidative stability of petroleum motor fuel is improved by adding to the fuel an effective amount of heterocyclic molybdenum complex prepared by reacting (a) diol, amino or amino-alcohol compound and (b) a molybdenum source sufficient to yield about 2.0 to 20.0 percent of molybdenum based on the weight of the complex.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1997
    Assignee: R. T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Karol, Steven G. Donnelly
  • Patent number: 5599779
    Abstract: This invention relates to synergistic rust inhibiting compositions consisting of (a) N-acylsarcosine compound, (b) dicarboxylic acid having 6 to 48 carbon atoms, and (c) an amine selected from primary, secondary or tertiary amines or imidazoline compounds.Lubricating compositions containing the synergistic rust inhibiting compositions possess good antirust stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1997
    Assignee: R. T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Karol, Steven G. Donnelly, Brian W. Stunkel
  • Patent number: 5597785
    Abstract: Disclosed the novel compounds prepared by reacting 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4,-thiadiazole with maleic anhydride and N-polyethylene amine-substituted succinimide. The compounds are dispersants or detergents, antiwear agents and antioxidants when incorporated into lubricating compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 28, 1997
    Assignee: R. T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas J. Karol
  • Patent number: 5576273
    Abstract: This invention relates to synergistic extreme pressure compositions comprising (1) an alkylenebis(dihydrocarbyldithiocarbamate) compound and (2) a bismuth compound selected from the group consisting of bismuth carboxylates, bismuth dihydrocarbyldithiocarbamates and bismuth dihydrocarbylphosphorodithioates.Lubricating compositions containing the synergistic compositions possess good extreme pressure properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1996
    Assignee: R.T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Karol, Steven G. Donnelly, Ronald J. Hiza
  • Patent number: 5412130
    Abstract: A novel process for the preparation of 2,4-heteroatom substituted-molybdena-3,3-dioxacycloalkane compounds by reacting diol-, diamino-, thiol-alcohol and amino-alcohol compounds with a molybdenum source and in the presence of a phase transfer agent of the imidazoline type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 2, 1995
    Assignee: R. T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas J. Karol
  • Patent number: 5391756
    Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds prepared by reacting 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole, aliphatic or aromatic aldehyde and aromatic amine in the molar ratio of 1:1:1 to 2:4:3. The 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole may be substituted in the 2-position by hydrocarbyl, terpene, polymeric and succinate residues. The compounds possess antiwear and antioxidant characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1995
    Assignee: R. T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Karol, Steven G. Donnelly
  • Patent number: 5391621
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved curing system for chlorinated polymers and blends thereof with more highly unsaturated eleastomers, using an organopolysulfide derivative of 2,5-dimercapto-l,3,4-thiadiazole as a curing agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1995
    Assignee: R. T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert F. Ohm, David M. Hoffman, Ralph A. Annicelli
  • Patent number: 5219892
    Abstract: Polyether polyols and polyurethane foams are stabilized by including therein a stabilizer composition of (a) tetrakis[methylene(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyhydrocinnamate)]methane and (b) a reaction product of diphenylamine and diisobutylene wherein the molar ratio of the amine to the diisobutylene is 1:1.1 to 1:2.5. The stabilizer composition may contain a third synergistic component, phenothiazine or certain alkyl derivatives of phenothiazine. The stabilizer composition may further contain trihydrocarbyl phosphite to stabilize the color of same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1993
    Assignee: R. T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard A. Suhoza
  • Patent number: 5216056
    Abstract: The invention relates to silicate mineral filled polyolefin compositions which are stabilized against color deterioration during processing by incorporting therein a synergistic color stabilizer composition consisting of zinc dibutylidthiocarbamate and zinc stearate in critical ratios.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1993
    Assignee: R. T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard A. Suhoza
  • Patent number: 5194621
    Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds prepared by reacting mono- or disulfide dimers of 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole with an aliphatic or aromatic alcohol and aldehyde. The compounds are effective antiwear agents and antioxidants when incorporated into lubricating compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1993
    Assignee: R. T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Karol, Robert J. Luo
  • Patent number: 5177212
    Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds prepared by reacting 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole, aliphatic or aromatic aldehyde and alkylated phenol in the molar ratio of 1:1:1 to 2:2:1. The 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole may be substituted in the 2-position by terpene, polymeric and succinate residues. The compounds are effective antiwear agents and antioxidants when incorporated into lubricating compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1993
    Assignee: R.T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Karol, Steven G. Donnelly
  • Patent number: 5177213
    Abstract: Disclosed are novel succinic acid derivatives of 2(and 5)-2-hydroxyethylthio)-1,3,4-thiadiazole. These compounds are shown to be effective multifunctional additives for improving the anticorrosion and performance characteristics of lubricants and alcohol-based fuels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1993
    Assignee: R. T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas J. Karol
  • Patent number: 5156762
    Abstract: Polyether polyols and polyurethane foams are stabilized by including therein a liquid stabilizer composition of (a) 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-sec-butylphenol, (b) a reaction product of diisobutylene, styrene and diphenylamine and (c) phenothiazine or C.sub.9-26 -alkyl substituted phenothiazone and wherein the ratio of the phenol to the reaction product is about 1:5 to 5:1 and the ratio of the mixture of components (a) and (b) to the phenothiazone compound is about 5.0:0.1 to 4.0:1.0. The stabilizer composition may further contain trihydrocarbyl phosphite to stabilize the color of same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1992
    Assignee: R. T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard A. Suhoza, Bruce R. Garney, Robert B. Lauder
  • Patent number: 5143943
    Abstract: Polyether polyols and polyurethane foams are stabilized by including therein a liquid stabilizer composition of (a) 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-sec-butylphenol, (b) a reaction product of diisobutylene, styrene and diphenylamine and (c) phenothiazine or C.sub.9-26 -alkyl substituted phenothiazine and wherein the ratio of the phenol to the reaction product is about 1:5 to 5:1 and the ratio of the mixture of components (a) and (b) to the phenothiazine compound is about 5.0:0.1 to 4.0:1.0. The stabilizer composition may further contain trihydrocarbyl phosphite to stabilize the color of same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1992
    Assignee: R. T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard A. Suhoza, Bruce R. Garney, Robert B. Lauder
  • Patent number: 5137647
    Abstract: Novel molybdenum complexes prepared by reacting (a) a fatty oil or acid, (b) 2-(2-aminoethyl)aminoethanol and (c) a molybdenum source are described. The molybdenum complexes impart antifriction, antioxidant, and antiwear properties to lubricating compositions and decrease fuel consumption in internal combustion engines using same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1992
    Assignee: R. T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas J. Karol
  • Patent number: 5138065
    Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds prepared by reacting molar equivalents of polyether glycol with maleic anhydride and then reacting the intermediate with 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole. The compounds are dispersants or detergents, antiwear agents and antioxidants when incorporated into lubricating compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1992
    Assignee: R. T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas J. Karol