Patents Examined by Taiwo Oladapo
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Patent number: 10836974Abstract: Some variations provide a low-adhesion coating comprising a continuous matrix containing a first component, a plurality of inclusions containing a second component, and a solid-state lubricant distributed within the coating, wherein one of the first component or the second component is a low-surface-energy polymer, and the other of the first component or the second component is a hygroscopic material. The solid-state lubricant may be selected from graphite, graphene, molybdenum disulfide, tungsten disulfide, hexagonal boron nitride, or poly(tetrafluoroethylene) or other fluoropolymers. The solid-state lubricant particles may be coated with a metal selected from cadmium, lead, tin, zinc, copper, nickel, or alloys containing one or more of these metals. The solid-state lubricant is typically characterized by an average particle size from about 0.1 ?m to about 500 ?m. The solid-state lubricant is preferably distributed throughout the coating.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2017Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: HRL Laboratories, LLCInventors: Andrew P. Nowak, Elena Sherman, Adam F. Gross
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Patent number: 10823277Abstract: A sliding component comprises a base member, a plated layer, and a lubricant agent. The plated layer includes a metallic material and is disposed on the base member. The lubricant agent includes a fatty acid containing a carboxyl group. The lubricant agent contacts the plated layer.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2017Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: SHIMANO INC.Inventors: Tooru Iwai, Masanori Taniguchi
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Patent number: 10815446Abstract: Disclosed is a dispersant composition, suitable for use in lubricating oils. The dispersant composition is a reaction product of (i) a polyalkenyl succinimide post-treated with a post-treating agent selected from the group consisting of an organic carbonate, an epoxide, a lactone, a hydroxyaliphatic carboxylic acid, and combinations thereof; and (ii) an acylating agent.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2018Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: CHEVRON ORONITE COMPANY LLCInventors: William Raymond Ruhe, Jr., Georgeta Masson, Abran Costales, Kirk Nass, John Robert Miller, Young A. Chang
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Patent number: 10815448Abstract: The passage of a container along a conveyor is lubricated by applying to the container or conveyor a lubricant composition comprising a water-miscible silicone material having a silicone emulsion wherein the silicone emulsion contains less than 500 ppm of a triethanolamine salts of alkyl benzene sulfonic acid compounds.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2018Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Arturo S. Valencia Sil, Lawrence A. Grab, Bruce E. Schmidt, David A. Halsrud, Guang-Jong Jason Wei, Eric D. Morrison, Hector R. Dibenedetto, Jessica L. Anacker, Richard D. Johnson, Megan W. Malvey, Scott P. Bennett, Stefan Seemeyer
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Patent number: 10808198Abstract: The present disclosure describes a lubricating composition including a) a major part of a base oil of lubricating viscosity wherein the base oil is selected from API Group I, II, III, IV, V, or mixtures thereof, b) a total of 0.001 to 0.536 wt. %, based on the total lubricating composition, of one or more monohydrocarbyl-substituted dimercaptothiadiazole derivative(s) according to Formula (I), or a tautomer or salt thereof, below wherein R is methyl or C2 to C4 alkyl, wherein the total lubricating composition has a sulfur content of up to 2,500 ppm (wt.), c) less than 0.1 wt % phosphite. The disclosure further describes the use of the lubricating composition for lubricating a driveline, a transmission including a manual or automated transmission, a gear, an automated gear, or an axle, and for enhanced FZG test performance. The disclosure further relates to a method for preparing the lubricating composition.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2019Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Afton Chemical CorporationInventor: Xinggao Fang
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Patent number: 10800671Abstract: Metal ion sequestering particles were formed in a one-pot single step synthesis by azeotropically removing water while heating a reaction mixture containing a branched poly(ethylenimine), poly(acrylic acid), di-(2-picolylamine), a catalytic amount of N,N-duimethylformamide, toluene, and either glycine or a carboxy-terminated poly(N-isopropylacrylamide). No other catalyst was present. The branched and crosslinked particles formed using the poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) sequestered metal ion from water at ambient temperature and released the bound metal ion upon heating.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2018Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Magi Mettry, Rudy J. Wojtecki
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Patent number: 10793799Abstract: A pre-lubricated stock sheet and a method and system for making the same are described. The pre-lubricated stock is generally in a coil wound form. The stock sheet can have opposing first and second sheet surfaces joined together by opposing side edges and opposing ends. Typically, the first and second sheet surfaces are substantially smooth and planar, wherein the sheet has 3 mg/foot2/side to about 200 mg/foot2/side of a solid lubricant having a melting temperature from about 80 to 212 degrees Fahrenheit. Moreover, the opposing side edges usually are substantially free of the solid lubricant. In some configurations, the stock sheet is an aluminum stock sheet, more particularly an aluminum can stock sheet. Furthermore, the lubricant can be in some configurations a food grade lubricant, that is qualifies a low volatile organic compound under one or more of municipal, state and federal governing authorities.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2016Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: Golden Aluminium CompanyInventors: Mark Selepack, Chris Michael Moellers
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Patent number: 10793804Abstract: An automatic transmission oil composition includes 80 to 85 wt % of a base oil, 1 to 5 wt % of metallocene polyalphaolefin, 1 to 5 wt % of a detergent-dispersant, 0.01 to 0.03 wt % of a trinuclear molybdenum-based dialkyldithiocarbamate friction modifier, 3 to 10 wt % of a viscosity modifier, and 3 to 5 wt % of an anti-wear additive. The automatic transmission oil composition is prepared by mixing base oil with metallocene polyalphaolefin and a trinuclear molybdenum-based dialkyldithiocarbamate friction modifier at specific mixing ratios, whereby the dynamic friction coefficient can be maintained at an equivalent level and the metal friction coefficient can be reduced, thus improving the power transfer efficiency between transmission metals and fuel economy (an improvement of 1.5% or more), increasing durability, and minimizing energy loss.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2019Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors CorporationInventor: Jung Joon Oh
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Patent number: 10793586Abstract: The present invention provides a quaternary ammonium etidronate compound (QAE) comprising a quaternary ammonium cation and an etidronate anion, having the Formula I. A method for the preparation of such compounds is described by reacting a quaternary ammonium salt with an etidronic acid or salt thereof. Variable ratios of each reactant may also be used to form different QAE compounds. The quaternary ammonium etidronate compounds is useful in water treatment, cosmetic, hygiene, personal care, paint, coating, wood treatment, agrochemical, antimicrobial, disinfectant, or biocidal compositions; as the compound provides high anti-corrosive and biocidal properties; and low scaling properties. A water treatment composition is also described, having a QAE compound of Formula I and a water treating biocidal agent, useful in cooling towers and other recirculating water, or recreational water system.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2018Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: INNOVATIVE WATER CARE, LLCInventors: Deqing Lei, Nidhi Rawat, Amber Khanzada
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Patent number: 10793806Abstract: The present disclosure relates to conveyor lubricant compositions including an emulsion. The present disclosure also relates to methods of employing such lubricant compositions. In an embodiment, the methods include applying the present lubricant composition to a conveyor with a non-energized nozzle. In an embodiment, the methods include applying the present lubricant composition in a “semi-dry” mode.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2019Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Stefan Seemeyer, Stephan Scharrenbach, Jeffrey S. Hutchison, Eric Daniel Morrison, Jason Gregory Lang, Kellan Wesley Chamblee, Chad Aaron Thompson
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Patent number: 10774252Abstract: It is to provide a lubricating oil composition for a compression refrigerator, which is excellent in the thermal/chemical stability even when used in a compression refrigerator that uses a saturated fluorinated hydrocarbon refrigerant having a lower global warming potential and a fewer carbon atoms, by including in a base oil an organic compound having a double bond in a molecule, which is at least one kind selected from an organic compound having at least two non-conjugated double bonds in the molecule, a terpene compound having a double bond in the molecule, and C12 to C30 aliphatic unsaturated hydrocarbon having one double bond in the molecule.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2015Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: IDEMITSU KOSAN CO., LTD.Inventor: Tomoya Matsumoto
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Patent number: 10766844Abstract: Compounds [compounds (L)] comprising at least one monocyclic, polycyclic or polycondensed aromatic moiety [moiety (A*)], wherein: at least one carbon atom of moiety (A*) is substituted with a fluoropolyoxyalkene chain [chain (Rf)], said chain (Rf) comprising: a) a fluorocarbon segment having ether linkages in the main chain and b) at least one hydroxyl group and wherein: at least one other carbon atom of moiety (A*) is substituted with an electron-withdrawing group and mixtures thereof are herein disclosed. Disclosed are also a process for manufacturing compounds (L), a method for lubricating MRM comprising using compounds (L), a lubricant composition comprising one or more compounds (L) and a method for manufacturing a composition (C).Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2015Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS ITALY S.P.A.Inventors: Roberto Valsecchi, Pier Antonio Guarda, Rosaldo Picozzi
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Patent number: 10767132Abstract: The bore of the ring has workings suitable to act as a grease reserve at a friction area. A self-lubricating coating layer with a low wettability is applied to the entire surface of the bore, including in the workings suitable to act as a grease reserve, such that after wearing of the layer of self-lubricating coating at the friction surface of the bore, the difference in wettability between the friction surface and the workings still having the coating layer, enables the grease to be drawn out of the workings in order to lubricate the friction area.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2013Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: H.E.F.Inventors: Patrick Villemagne, Georges Godard
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Patent number: 10767134Abstract: A molybdate ester represented by the following formula: where R1 is a hydrocarbon chain, R2 is either a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon chain, and m and n are independently from 1 to 5, is effective when used in a lubricating composition in an amount sufficient to provide about 50-5000 ppm of molybdenum, with respect to friction and wear reduction, while providing improved protection against copper and lead corrosion.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2019Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: VANDERBILT CHEMICALS, LLCInventors: Brian M. Casey, Vincent J. Gatto
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Patent number: 10760030Abstract: A grease of the invention contains a fluorine synthetic oil as a base oil and an inorganic acid salt that is at least one selected from phosphate, tungstate, sulfate and sulfite. The grease of the invention is suitably usable in a bearing, a gear and the like because of an excellent wear resistance and a low environmental burden.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2014Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: IDEMITSU KOSAN CO., LTD.Inventors: Kouji Takane, Tsukasa Yamagishi
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Patent number: 10752856Abstract: The present disclosure provides an ionic liquid produced from a renewable source and with excellent lubricating properties, and methods of making the same. The ionic liquid includes an anion salt of at least one of a fatty acid, a rosin acid, or derivative thereof. The method for making the ionic liquid or lubricant composition of the present disclosure includes admixing a cation and an anion in a ratio of about a 1.5:1 to about 1:1.5 at room temperature to form a reaction mixture, wherein the anion comprises at least one of a fatty acid, a rosin acid, derivative thereof, or a combination thereof, and the cation comprises at least one of choline, imidazolium, pyridium, pyrrolidinium, ammonium, phosphonium, sulfonium, derivatives thereof, or combinations thereof; maintaining the reaction mixture at a pH of about 6 to about 9; and drying under reduced pressure to yield a lubricant including an ionic liquid.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2018Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: INGEVITY SOUTH CAROLINA, LLCInventor: Bing Wang
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Patent number: 10745639Abstract: A composition having a compound having the structure: wherein each R is an independently selected alkylphenol-free moiety that is a C1-20 alkyl, C2-22 alkenyl, C6-40 cycloalkyl, C7-40 cycloalkylene, C3-20 methoxy alkyl glycol ether, C3-20 alkyl glycol ether, or Y—OH moiety; wherein each Y is an independently selected alkylphenol-free moiety that is a C2-40 alkylene, C7-40 cycloalkylene, or C3-40 alkyl lactone moiety; wherein m is an integer ranging from 1 to 100; and wherein x is an integer ranging from 1 to 1000.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2018Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: Dover Chemical CorporationInventors: Mick Jakupca, Don Stevenson, John Nussbaumer, Jacob Weingart
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Patent number: 10745339Abstract: Disclosed is a method for production of a methyl ester based formulation. The method involves: providing a feedstock containing about 1% to about 100% canola oil; removing water from the feedstock; heating the feedstock to at least about 60° C.; mixing a solution of about 90% to about 100% (v/v) methanol and a strong base with the heated feedstock to produce a mixture containing methyl ester; and allowing the mixture containing methyl ester to rest for at least one hour. The composition of the methanol and strong base solution being calculated based on the free fatty acid content of the feedstock. The methyl ester based formulations produced by the method can be used as ecofriendly penetrating oils, lubricating oils, machining fluid or releasing agents.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2016Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: STUFFF Lubricants, Inc.Inventors: Bill Betournay, Viktoria McLea
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Patent number: 10731105Abstract: A method for producing a triglyceride including fatty acids with vicinal diesters: (a) providing a triglyceride including fatty acids with epoxide groups; (b) reacting the epoxide groups with carboxylic acid salts under basic conditions to produce a triglyceride including fatty acids with vicinal ester/alkoxides; (c) protonating the vicinal ester/alkoxides to produce a triglyceride including fatty acids with vicinal ester/alcohols; and (d) reacting the vicinal ester/alcohols with carboxylic acids under acidic conditions to produce a triglyceride including fatty acids with vicinal diesters.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2016Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Herman P. Benecke, Daniel B. Garbark
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Patent number: 10717053Abstract: A method for producing a laminated complex according to one embodiment of the present invention is a method for producing a laminated complex that includes a sheet-shaped or tube-shaped porous support and a semipermeable membrane layer stacked on an outer surface of the support, the method including a coating step of coating an outer surface of the support with a semipermeable membrane layer-forming composition in which a fluororesin is dispersed in a solvent; an immersing step of immersing the coated surface of the support in water after the coating step; and a heating step of heating water in which the support is immersed.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2017Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: SUMITOMO ELECTRIC FINE POLYMER, INC.Inventors: Fumihiro Hayashi, Yasuhiko Muroya