Patents Assigned to Afton Chemical Corporation
  • Patent number: 11773343
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of improving viscosity shear stability of a lubricating oil and lubricating oil composition comprising: a base oil of lubricating viscosity; an amount of one or more zinc dialkyl dithiophosphate compound(s); wherein the lubricating oil composition has one or both of the following ratios: a) a ratio of KV40° C.fresh to a weight % of zinc contributed by the one or more zinc dialkyl dithiophosphate compound(s) based on a total weight of the lubricating oil composition, of greater than 510, wherein KV40° C.fresh is the kinematic viscosity of the fresh lubricating oil composition at 40° C.; and b) a ratio of KV40° C.fresh to a weight % of phosphorus contributed by the one or more zinc dialkyl dithiophosphate compound(s) based on a total weight of the lubricating oil composition, of greater than 560, wherein KV40° C.fresh is the kinematic viscosity of the fresh lubricating oil composition at 40° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: AFTON CHEMICAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kenneth Garelick, Todd Dvorak, Mark Devlin
  • Patent number: 11760953
    Abstract: A viscosity index improver comprising a reaction product of (i) an acylated copolymer obtainable by acylating a copolymer of ethylene and one or more C3-C10 alpha-olefins having an Mn of 3,000 to 250,000 g/mol; and (ii) a compound of the formulae (III)-(V): wherein R6, R8, R9, R10, R12 and R15 are independently selected from a hydrogen and an optionally substituted linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl group, and R7, R11, R13, R14, R16, and R17 are independent selected from an optionally substituted linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl group, and a sum of the number of carbon atoms in each compound of the formulae (III)-(V) is from 6 to 31.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: AFTON Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Sheng Jiang, Arturo Carranza
  • Patent number: 11753599
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for improving phosphorus retention and improving antiwear performance in an internal combustion engine of a hybrid vehicle, comprising lubricating the internal combustion engine of the hybrid vehicle with a lubricating oil composition comprising: greater than 50 wt. % of a base oil of lubricating viscosity; and an amount of one or more zinc dialkyl dithiophosphate compound(s) sufficient to provide: from about 100 ppmw phosphorus to about 1000 ppmw phosphorus, based on a total weight of the lubricating oil composition; and from about 10 ppmw zinc to about 1200 ppmw zinc, based on the total weight of the lubricating oil composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: AFTON CHEMICAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Huifang Shao, Mark Devlin, Paul Ransom, Guillaume Carpentier
  • Publication number: 20230265356
    Abstract: A lubricating oil composition comprising greater than 50 wt. % of a base oil of lubricating viscosity; an amount of one or more ester(s) of a polyhydric alcohol; an amount of one or more boron-containing dispersant(s); wherein a ratio of the amount of the one or more ester(s) of a polyhydric alcohol in weight percent provided to the lubricating oil composition, to an amount of boron in weight percent provided by the one or more boron-containing dispersant(s), based on the total weight of the lubricating oil composition is less than 40. The lubricating oil composition has improved corrosion performance in an engine or other mechanical components lubricated with the lubricating oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Applicant: AFTON CHEMICAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Todd Dvorak, Kenneth Garelick, Mark Devlin
  • Publication number: 20230235243
    Abstract: A lubricating oil composition comprising greater than 50 wt. % of a base oil of lubricating viscosity, and an additive composition comprising: an amount of one or more zinc dialkyl dithiophosphates (ZDDP compounds) and an amount of one or more viscosity modifiers, wherein an amount of phosphorus (P) in weight percent provided to the lubricating oil composition by the one or more ZDDP compounds divided by the amount of the one or more viscosity modifiers (VM) in weight percent based on a total weight of the lubricating oil composition is a PNM quotient of more than about 0.0075. The lubricating oil composition can improve resistance to engine deposits and extend oil drain intervals of an internal combustion engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2022
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Applicant: AFTON CHEMICAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Todd Dvorak, Kenneth Garelick, Mark Devlin
  • Patent number: 11685871
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of reducing regeneration frequency of a diesel particulate filter in a vehicle combusting diesel fuel. The method includes combusting a diesel fuel in a vehicle engine having a diesel particulate filter and wherein the diesel particulate filter requires regeneration thereof. The diesel fuel has less than about 50 ppmw of sulfur and one or more select additives to reduce a measured frequency of regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Afton Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Julienne Galante-Fox, Timothy J. Whalen, Daniel Taylor
  • Publication number: 20230193151
    Abstract: A lubricating oil composition comprising greater than 50 wt.% of a base oil of lubricating viscosity, and either: a) an additive composition comprising: one or more zinc, dialkyl dithiophosphates (ZDDP compounds) and one or more dispersants, wherein the amount of zinc (Zn) in weight percent provided to the lubricating oil composition by the one or more ZDDP compounds multiplied by the contribution of the total base number (TEN) of the one or more dispersants to the TEN of the lubricating oil composition is a multiplication factor Zn*TBNDisp of at least about 0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Applicant: AFTON CHEMICAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark Devlin, Kenneth Garelick, Todd Dvorak
  • Patent number: 11680222
    Abstract: A lubricating composition including a polymer blend of a modified styrene-maleic anhydride copolymer and poly(meth)acrylate copolymer effective to maintain a pumpable fluid at low temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Afton Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Kongsheng Yang, Youhong Wang, Sheng Jiang
  • Patent number: 11667866
    Abstract: The invention relates to phosphorous-containing compounds useful as antiwear additive components, lubricant additive compositions and lubricant compositions each comprising such compounds, methods for making and using the same, including methods of lubricating machines and machine parts and methods of extending the useful life of elastomeric seal components of such machines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: AFTON CHEMICAL CORPORATION
    Inventor: David Edwards
  • Publication number: 20230151292
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of improving viscosity shear stability of a lubricating oil and lubricating oil composition comprising: a base oil of lubricating viscosity; an amount of one or more zinc dialkyl dithiophosphate compound(s); wherein the lubricating oil composition has one or both of the following ratios: a) a ratio of KV40° C.fresh to a weight % of zinc contributed by the one or more zinc dialkyl dithiophosphate compound(s) based on a total weight of the lubricating oil composition, of greater than 510, wherein KV40° C.fresh is the kinematic viscosity of the fresh lubricating oil composition at 40° C.; and b) a ratio of KV40° C.fresh to a weight % of phosphorus contributed by the one or more zinc dialkyl dithiophosphate compound(s) based on a total weight of the lubricating oil composition, of greater than 560, wherein KV40° C.fresh is the kinematic viscosity of the fresh lubricating oil composition at 40° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2021
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: AFTON Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth Garelick, Todd Dvorak, Mark Devlin
  • Patent number: 11639480
    Abstract: A lubricating composition for a transmission or gearbox including a mixture of products providing phosphorus to the fluids effective to achieve good adhesive wear and abrasive wear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: Afton Chemical Corporation
    Inventor: John Marshall Baker
  • Patent number: 11634655
    Abstract: A multi-grade lubricating oil including a (meth)acrylate polymer with at least two distinct molecular weight arms and a blend of heavier and lighter base oils with increased amounts of the heavier base oil to achieve SAE grade performance. The compositions herein achieve SAE certifications as lower CCS viscosities at target kinematic viscosities for multi-grade oils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: AFTON CHEMICAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Arturo Carranza, Neil Harris
  • Publication number: 20230093530
    Abstract: A lubricating oil composition and method for controlling timing chain stretch, wherein the composition contains greater than 50 wt. % of base oil, zinc dialkyl dithiophosphate(s) to provide 350-2200 ppm zinc, molybdenum-containing compound(s) to provide >1-3000 ppm molybdenum, and magnesium-containing detergent(s) to provide <2050 ppm magnesium, all based on the total weight of the composition. The composition has a total TBN of less than 7.5 mg KOH/g, measured by ASTM D-2896 and a weight ratio of ppm of zinc from zinc dialkyl dithiophosphate(s) to ppm of molybdenum from molybdenum-containing compound(s) of <10. The method employs the lubricating oil composition to control timing chain stretch to a level of 0.1% or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2021
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Applicant: AFTON CHEMICAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ken Garelick, Lesley Schmid, Kristi Engelman
  • Patent number: 11608477
    Abstract: A lubricating oil composition and method for controlling timing chain stretch, wherein the composition contains greater than 50 wt. % of base oil, zinc dialkyl dithiophosphate(s) to provide 350-2200 ppm zinc, molybdenum-containing compound(s) to provide >1-3000 ppm molybdenum, and magnesium-containing detergent(s) to provide <2050 ppm magnesium, all based on the total weight of the composition. The composition has a total TBN of less than 7.5 mg KOH/g, measured by ASTM D-2896 and a weight ratio of ppm of zinc from zinc dialkyl dithiophosphate(s) to ppm of molybdenum from molybdenum-containing compound(s) of <10. The method employs the lubricating oil composition to control timing chain stretch to a level of 0.1% or less.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: AFTON Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Ken Garelick, Leslie Schmid, Kristi Engelman
  • Patent number: 11584898
    Abstract: A polymer surfactant for improving engine oil emulsion properties of a lubricating composition mixed with water and/or fuel contamination, particularly at very cold temperatures, is described herein. In approaches, selected polymeric and functionalized compounds can impart both robust emulsion properties and simultaneously deliver good low temperature fluidity for lubricating compositions that may contain residual amounts of water and/or fuel contamination. Lubricating compositions including such surfactants demonstrate robust properties at temperatures down to about ?30° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Afton Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Yunhai Bai, Joseph Remias, Yen Tran, Amy M. James, Kristi Engelman
  • Patent number: 11584897
    Abstract: A lubricating oil composition including a major amount of a base oil, one or more calcium-containing detergents to provide at least 1000 ppmw of calcium, and one or more silicon-containing compound(s) to provide at least 50 ppmw of silicon to the lubricating oil composition, all based on the total weight of the lubricating oil composition, wherein a ratio of ppmw of silicon provided by the one or more silicon-containing compound(s) to the lubricating oil composition to the ppmw of calcium provided by the one or more calcium-containing detergent(s) to the lubricating oil composition is from 0.02 to 1. Methods of using these compositions and silicon-containing detergents are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Afton Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Ashutosh Gupta, Ian Bell, Kongsheng Yang, Alexei Neverov, Joseph W. Roos, Joseph Remias
  • Patent number: 11578287
    Abstract: This disclosure describes lubricating additives and lubricants including such additives suitable for and/or configured for mixed fleet use and, for instance, additives and lubricants that satisfy performance standards for typical spark ignition passenger car lubricants as well as performance standards for lubricants suitable for typical compression ignition heavy duty engine applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Afton Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Nicholas Giles, Abaigeal Ritzenthaler, Leah Donham
  • Patent number: 11572523
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a detergent additives and methods for preparing a sulfurized alkyl phenate product to achieve a high sulfurization ratio and low levels of un-sulfurized alkyl phenols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: Afton Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Kondracki, Edward Standefer, Peter Hou
  • Patent number: 11572524
    Abstract: A gear fluid composition for lubricating a driveline including organic sulfide compounds effective to achieve passing friction, extreme pressure, and copper corrosion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: Afton Chemical Corporation
    Inventor: Carey Lehner
  • Publication number: 20220389345
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for improving phosphorus retention and improving antiwear performance in an internal combustion engine of a hybrid vehicle, comprising lubricating the internal combustion engine of the hybrid vehicle with a lubricating oil composition comprising: greater than 50 wt. % of a base oil of lubricating viscosity; and an amount of one or more zinc dialkyl dithiophosphate compound(s) sufficient to provide: from about 100 ppmw phosphorus to about 1000 ppmw phosphorus, based on a total weight of the lubricating oil composition; and from about 10 ppmw zinc to about 1200 ppmw zinc, based on the total weight of the lubricating oil composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Applicant: AFTON CHEMICAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Huifang Shao, Mark Devlin, Paul Ransom, Guillaume Carpentier