Patents Examined by J. Thierstein
  • Patent number: 4032462
    Abstract: A lubricating oil additive composition which imparts improved oxidation properties, particularly for crankcase lubricants, comprises an antioxidant selected from sterically hindered phenols or thiophenols, or aromatic amines, and mixtures thereof, and an oil-soluble antimony compound of the formula(R).sub.3 Sb or (R).sub.3 Sb .fwdarw. Xwherein each R is independently hydrocarbyl and X is oxygen or sulfur. Lubricating oil compositions containing this additive composition are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1976
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1977
    Assignee: Chevron Research Company
    Inventors: Bruce W. Hotten, John M. King