Patents Examined by Jerry Johnson
  • Patent number: 5211861
    Abstract: Aqueous compositions containing from 1% to 40% by weight of a perfluoropolyethereal compound having a molecular weight ranging from 400 to 5,000 and containing carboxylic end groups, which are salified with an organic or inorganic base are disclosed. The compositions are useful as lubricating/refrigerating liquids in the plastic cold processing processes of metals, in particular, rolling, dishing, drawing, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1993
    Assignee: Ausimont S.r.l.
    Inventors: Pietro Lafratta, Alba Chittofrati
  • Patent number: 5207948
    Abstract: A stir-in fluorescent lamp phosphor is coated with a 1:1 ratio of latex polymer and fumed silica. The polymer-coated fluorescent lamp phosphor exhibits improved dispersability and wettability in aqueous and organic binder media which are used to apply fluorescent lamp phosphors to the inside walls of a fluorescent lamp envelope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1993
    Assignee: GTE Products Corporation
    Inventors: Robert W. Wolfe, Joseph J. Lenox, Theodore J. Tomlinson
  • Patent number: 5205947
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an oil-soluble lubricating oil additive comprising at least one adduct of (A) a polyolefin of 700 to 5,000 number average molecular weight substituted with carboxylic acid producing moieties (preferably acid or anhydride moieties), and (B) a monoepoxy thiol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1993
    Assignee: Exxon Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Emert, Robert D. Lundberg
  • Patent number: 5202041
    Abstract: Compounds which can be defined by the formula (I):CF.sub.3 --C.sub.n F.sub.2n --C.sub.m H.sub.2m --CH.sub.3 (I)wherein:n is a numeral comprised within the range of from 1 to 21;m is a numeral comprised within the range of from 3 to 25;n+m is a numeral equal to, or higher than, 18;with the chain of carbon atoms being either linear or branchedare used as agents affording sliding characteristics (ski-waxes) for skis, to be applied onto the ski sole, and/or to be incorporated inside the ski sole. A sliding composition is also disclosed, which contains a paraffinic wax and at least one compound with formula (I).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1993
    Assignee: Enichem Synthesis S.p.A.
    Inventors: Enrico Traverso, Antonio Rinaldi
  • Patent number: 5202039
    Abstract: Borated alkyl catechols having a 3:2 mole ratio of catechol to boron can be stabilized by the addition of certain defined trialkylamines. Lubricating oils containing a 3:2 borated alkyl catechol-trialkylamine complex are effective in reducing oxidation, wear and deposits in an internal combustion engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1993
    Assignee: Chevron Research and Technology Company
    Inventors: Vernon R. Small, Jr., Thomas V. Liston, Anatoli Onopchenko
  • Patent number: 5199960
    Abstract: Sulfur-coupled hydrocarbyl derived mercaptobenzothiazole adducts have been found to be effective multifunctional antiwear additives for fuels and lubricants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1993
    Assignee: Mobil Oil Corporation
    Inventors: Liehpao O. Farng, Andrew G. Horodysky, James G. Murray
  • Patent number: 5198138
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are ferrite particles for a bonded magnetic core comprising crystal grains of 5 to 15 .mu.m in average diameter, having an average particle diameter of 20 to 150 .mu.m and a magnetic permeability of not less than 24, and consisting essentially of 47 to 58 mol % of Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3, 10 to 30 mol % of nickel oxide, manganese oxide, nickel-managanese oxide (calculated as NiO, MnO or NiO.MnO) and 15 to 40 mol % of zinc oxide (calculated as ZnO).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1993
    Assignee: Toda Kogyo Corp.
    Inventors: Shigehisa Yamamoto, Masaru Kawabata
  • Patent number: 5198132
    Abstract: This invention describes various compositions obtained from thiodiglycol or thiodiglycol polymers. The compositions have unique antioxidant capability and are useful in a variety of functional fluids, hydraulic fluids, automatic transmission fluids and generally in oils of lubricating viscosity such as crankcase oils or greases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1993
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventor: Mary F. Salomon
  • Patent number: 5190678
    Abstract: Group 2A metal greases having a dropping point in excess of 650.degree. F. are produced by a manufacturing process in which water is carefully controlled in the process while conversion to grease is occurring. It is necessary to complete the reaction and dehydrate the reaction mixture before finish oils and additives are added in order to obtain a reproducible grease with a high drop point and a low penetration value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1993
    Assignee: Conoco Inc.
    Inventors: Charles J. Swartz, Bryant J. Hardy
  • Patent number: 5188746
    Abstract: The invention relates to zinc and phosphorus free additives for lubricating compositions which are produced by a free radical reaction between a dimercaptothiadiazole and monomer oligomer or homologue of acrylates or methacrylate, which in minor amounts impart antiwear/extreme pressure and antioxidation properties to the lubricant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1993
    Assignee: Mobil Oil Corporation
    Inventor: Robert H. Davis
  • Patent number: 5166439
    Abstract: A sulfurized, phenolic antioxidant having a low chlorine content and good copper corrosion properties is prepared by reacting a partially sulfurized mixture of reactive, hindered phenols with formaldehyde or formaldehyde and an amine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1992
    Assignee: Ethyl Petroleum Additives, Inc.
    Inventors: William Y. Lam, Christian S. Harstick
  • Patent number: 5162085
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of lubricating oil additive concentrate having a TBN greater than 300 comprises reacting at elevated temperaturecomponent (A) at least one compound which is A(i) an alkaline earth metal hydrocarbyl-substituted phenate, A(ii) a hydrocarbyl-substituted phenol, A(iii) an alkaline earth metal hydrocarbyl-substituted phenate and a source of sulphur, A(iv) a hydrocarbyl-substituted phenol and a source of sulphur, A(v) an alkaline earth metal sulphurized hydrocarbyl-substituted phenate or A(vi) a sulphurized hydrocarbyl-substituted phenol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1992
    Assignee: BP Chemicals (Additives) Limited
    Inventors: Charles Cane, David A. Duncan, Sean P. O'Connor
  • Patent number: 5160651
    Abstract: Borated alkyl catechols having a 3:2 mole ratio of alkyl catechol to boron can be stabilized by the addition of certain defined trialkylamines.Lubricating oils containing a 3:2 borated alkyl catechol-trialkylamine complex are effective in reducing oxidation, wear and deposits in an internal combustion engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1992
    Assignee: Chevron Research and Technology Company
    Inventors: Vernon R. Small, Jr., Thomas V. Liston, Anatoli Onopchenko
  • Patent number: 5160650
    Abstract: Borated alkyl catechols can be stabilized by the addition of certain defined monoalkylamines.Lubricating oils containing a borated alkyl catechol-monoalkylamine complex are effective in reducing oxidation, wear and deposits in an internal combustion engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1992
    Assignee: Chevron Research and Technology Company
    Inventors: Vernon R. Small, Jr., Thomas V. Liston, Anatoli Onopchenko
  • Patent number: 5160447
    Abstract: A compressed powder magnetic corer is disclosed in which the mixing ratio (vol %) of the parts occupied by binder resin, ferromagnetic powder and void formed therebetween is set for a specified value so as to obtain desired magnetic characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1992
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Sankyo Seiki Seisakusho
    Inventors: Masayuki Ishikawa, Tadashi Taguchi, Yasuhiko Tsuchihashi
  • Patent number: 5160652
    Abstract: Lubricating oils containing a borated alkyl catechol-dialkylamine complex are effective in reducing oxidation, wear and deposits in an internal combustion engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1992
    Assignee: Chevron Research and Technology Company
    Inventors: Vernon R. Small, Jr., Thomas V. Liston, Anatoli Onopchenko
  • Patent number: 4985047
    Abstract: A novel oil-soluble polyether diamine compound, a concentrate comprising the compound dissolved in a hydrocarbon solvent, and a haze-free, deposit-resistant and ORI-inhibited motor fuel composition comprising the compound is described. Motor fuel compositions comprising the novel polyether diamine compound of the instant invention are haze-free and improve ORI control and carbonaceous deposit inhibition in motor fuels. Motor fuel compositions of the instant invention may optionally comprise a polyolefin polymer/copolymer component having a molecular weight range of about 500-3500.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 15, 1991
    Assignee: Texaco Inc.
    Inventors: Rodney L. Sung, Daniel T. Daly
  • Patent number: 4831806
    Abstract: A free floating hard wood floor system has upper and lower subfloors sandwiched to provide a monolithic panel system which supports the floorboards with optimum rigidity and integrity at a reduced cost. The upper subfloor has grooves milled in the bottom surface with flat clinching strips received within the grooves. The floorboards are disposed above the upper subfloor and secured thereto by a plurality of clinching nails extending through the florboards, the upper subfloor and into the upper subfloor after deflecting on said clinching strips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1989
    Assignee: Robbins, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael W. Niese, James H. Stoehr
  • Patent number: 4711643
    Abstract: Improved stabilizers for use in coal-oil mixtures are disclosed and comprise quaternary ammonium hydroxides, preferably they are formed by the reaction of a molar excess of sodium hydroxide or lithium hydroxide with a quaternary ammonium salt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1981
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1987
    Assignee: Ashland Oil, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul C. Kemp, Walter Lyons