Patents by Inventor Adam J. Preston

Adam J. Preston has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9695377
    Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to ashless compounds exhibiting neutral pH and having sufficient polarity to act as a dispersant. The disclosed technology additionally relates to the use of the ashless compounds in engine lubricants as dispersants for preventing engine deposit without degrading seals or increasing (i.e. contributing to) corrosion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Renee A. Eveland, Matthew D. Gieselman, Adam J. Preston, Joanne L. Jones
  • Patent number: 9663744
    Abstract: The invention provides a dispersant viscosity modifier, and more specifically a metal free dispersant viscosity modifier. The invention provides compositions, including lubricating compositions containing the described dispersant viscosity modifier, such as heavy duty diesel lubricating compositions. The invention further relates to the use of the described dispersant viscosity modifier to improve the film thickness and/or antiwear performance of a lubricating composition, for example, a heavy duty diesel lubricating composition. The improved dispersant viscosity modifier of the invention is specially designed to protect against valve train and other crankcase wear in lubricating applications, including heavy soot conditions such as heavy duty diesel lubricating applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Yanshi Zhang, Matthew D. Gieselman, Adam J. Preston
  • Patent number: 9441180
    Abstract: This invention relates to anthranilate esters and their use in lubricants, such as engine oils. The invention particularly relates to compositions that deliver an ash-free base to a lubricant in the form of a basic amine additive, without adversely impacting seal compatibility and/or degradation, and methods thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Adam J. Preston, Matthew D. Gieselman, Virginia A. Carrick
  • Publication number: 20160002561
    Abstract: The invention provides a dispersant viscosity modifier, and more specifically a metal free dispersant viscosity modifier. The invention provides compositions, including lubricating compositions containing the described dispersant viscosity modifier, such as heavy duty diesel lubricating compositions. The invention further relates to the use of the described dispersant viscosity modifier to improve the film thickness and/or antiwear performance of a lubricating composition, for example, a heavy duty diesel lubricating composition. The improved dispersant viscosity modifier of the invention is specially designed to protect against valve train and other crankcase wear in lubricating applications, including heavy soot conditions such as heavy duty diesel lubricating applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Yanshi ZHANG, Matthew D. GIESELMAN, Adam J. PRESTON
  • Publication number: 20150307804
    Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to ashless compounds exhibiting neutral pH and having sufficient polarity to act as a dispersant. The disclosed technology additionally relates to the use of the ashless compounds in engine lubricants as dispersants for preventing engine deposit without degrading seals or increasing (i.e. contributing to) corrosion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2013
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Inventors: Renee A. Eveland, Matthew D. Gieselman, Adam J. Preston, Joanne L. Jones
  • Patent number: 8637437
    Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity, an additive containing a polymeric backbone and at least one amino group. The invention further provides for the additive to have dispersant and/or dispersant viscosity modifying properties. The lubricating composition is suitable for lubricating an internal combustion engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew D. Gieselman, Christopher Friend, Adam J. Preston
  • Patent number: 8581006
    Abstract: Reaction of a carboxylic acid-containing polymer with certain aromatic amines and polyols results in ester containing dispersant viscosity modifiers with improved soot handling performance in heavy-duty diesel engines, compared with non-ester containing dispersants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew D. Gieselman, John K. Pudelski, Renee A. Eveland, Adam J. Preston
  • Patent number: 8557753
    Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity and an amine-functionalised additive, wherein the amine-functionalised additive is derived from an amine having at least 3 aromatic groups, at least one —NH2 functional group, and at least 2 secondary or tertiary amino groups. The invention further provides for the additive to have dispersant and/or dispersant viscosity modifying properties. The lubricating composition is suitable for lubricating an internal combustion engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew D. Gieselman, Adam J. Preston
  • Publication number: 20120040876
    Abstract: This invention relates to anthranilate esters and their use in lubricants, such as engine oils. The invention particularly relates to compositions that deliver an ash-free base to a lubricant in the form of a basic amine additive, without adversely impacting seal compatibility and/or degradation, and methods thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2010
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Adam J. Preston, Matthew D. Gieselman, Virginia A. Carrick
  • Publication number: 20110306528
    Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity and an amine-functionalised additive, wherein the amine-functionalised additive is derived from an amine having at least 3 aromatic groups, at least one —NH2 functional group, and at least 2 secondary or tertiary amino groups. The invention further provides for the additive to have dispersant and/or dispersant viscosity modifying properties. The lubricating composition is suitable for lubricating an internal combustion engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2009
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Applicant: THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Matthew D. Gieselman, Adam J. Preston
  • Publication number: 20100298185
    Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity, an additive containing a polymeric backbone and at least one amino group. The invention further provides for the additive to have dispersant and/or dispersant viscosity modifying properties. The lubricating composition is suitable for lubricating an internal combustion engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2008
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew D. Gieselman, Christopher Friend, Adam J. Preston
  • Publication number: 20100130393
    Abstract: Reaction of a carboxylic acid-containing polymer with certain aromatic amines and polyols results in ester containing dispersant viscosity modifiers with improved soot handling performance in heavy-duty diesel engines, compared with non-ester containing dispersants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2008
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew D. Gieselman, John K. Pudelski, Renee A. Eveland, Adam J. Preston