Patents Assigned to Lithchem International
  • Dry powder lithium carboxylates
    Patent number: 6399801
    Abstract: The invention provides a process for preparing lithium carboxylates which can be used in the preparation of soaps, oils and greases. The process utilizes molten carboxylic acids in a reaction utilizing a minimum of water and provides a powdery product which does not need filtration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: Lithchem International
    Inventors: W. Novis Smith, Joel McCloskey
  • Pouched ingredients for preparing greases
    Patent number: 6153563
    Abstract: A sealed pouch of a single layer polyolefin film having a thickness of from about 0.005 to 0.001 inch and a melting point below about 280.degree. F. which is soluble in a lubricating oil base. The pouch contains a solid lithium hydroxide or lithium fatty acid salt or mixtures thereof for use in preparing greases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Lithchem International
    Inventors: W. Novis Smith, Joel McCloskey, Andrew Atterbury