Patents by Inventor Alexander Sammut

Alexander Sammut 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).

  • Publication number: 20230348809
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for reducing low speed pre-ignition events in a spark-ignited direct injection internal combustion engine by supplying to the sump a lubricant composition which contains an oil of lubricating viscosity and a metal overbased detergent. The metal overbased detergent may be selected from sulfonate detergents, phenate detergents, and salicylate detergents, especially sulfonate detergents with a metal ratio of at least 5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Applicant: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick E. Mosier, Jeffry G. Dietz, Alexander Sammut
  • Publication number: 20230183597
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for reducing low speed pre-ignition events in a spark-ignited direct injection internal combustion engine by supplying to the sump a lubricant composition which contains an oil of lubricating viscosity and an ashless dispersant. The ashless dispersant may be selected from succinimide compounds prepared from aliphatic or aromatic amines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2023
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick E. Mosier, Jeffry G. Dietz, Alexander Sammut, Mary Galic Raguz, Matthew D. Gieselman
  • Patent number: 11608478
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for reducing low speed pre-ignition events in a spark-ignited direct injection internal combustion engine by supplying to the sump a lubricant composition which contains an oil of lubricating viscosity and an ashless dispersant. The ashless dispersant may be selected from succinimide compounds prepared from aliphatic or aromatic amines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick E. Mosier, Jeffry G. Dietz, Alexander Sammut, Mary Galic Raguz, Matthew D. Gieselman
  • Publication number: 20230036692
    Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to a lubricant composition having an oil of lubricating viscosity, a polymeric surfactant compound that is an acylated polymer having a number average molecular weight of about 500 to about 50,000 where the polymer comprises a branched olefin having from 8 to 30 carbon atoms. The acylated polymer can further be reacted with an amine or alcohol to form an amide, imide, ester or combinations thereof. The present disclosure further relates to lubricant compositions that exhibit good dispersancy and viscometric performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Applicant: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: James D. Burrington, James S. Puckace, Alexander Sammut, Greg Garwood
  • Publication number: 20220259476
    Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to a heat transfer system and heat transfer method employing a dielectric oleaginous heat transfer fluid. In particular, the technology relates to a dielectric oleaginous heat transfer fluid with low electrical conductivity, low flammability, and low freeze point that provides excellent peak temperature reduction in a heat transfer system, such as that for cooling a power system of an electric vehicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Applicant: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Amy L. Short, Alexander Sammut, Douglas T. Jayne, Ryan Ritz
  • Publication number: 20220135898
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for reducing low speed pre-ignition events in a spark-ignited direct injection internal combustion engine by supplying to the sump a lubricant composition which contains an oil of lubricating viscosity and a metal overbased detergent. The metal overbased detergent may be selected from sulfonate detergents, phenate detergents, and salicylate detergents, especially sulfonate detergents with a metal ratio of at least 5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2022
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicant: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick E. Mosier, Jeffry G. Dietz, Alexander Sammut
  • Patent number: 11214756
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for reducing low speed pre-ignition events in a spark-ignited direct injection internal combustion engine by supplying to the sump a lubricant composition which contains an oil of lubricating viscosity and an ashless dispersant. The ashless dispersant may be selected from succinimide compounds prepared from aliphatic or aromatic amines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick E. Mosier, Jeffry G. Dietz, Alexander Sammut, Mary Galic Raguz, Matthew D. Gieselman
  • Publication number: 20210301218
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for reducing low speed pre-ignition events in a spark-ignited direct injection internal combustion engine by supplying to the sump a lubricant composition which contains an oil of lubricating viscosity and an ashless antioxidant. The ashless antioxidant may be selected from phenolic compounds, aryl amine compounds, and sulfurized olefins, especially 2,6-hindered phenols and diarylamine compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Applicant: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick E. Mosier, Jeffry G. Dietz, Alexander Sammut
  • Patent number: 11034910
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for reducing low speed pre-ignition events in a spark-ignited direct injection internal combustion engine by supplying to the sump a lubricant composition which contains an oil of lubricating viscosity and an ashless antioxidant. The ashless antioxidant may be selected from phenolic compounds, aryl amine compounds, and sulfurized olefins, especially 2,6-hindered phenols and diarylamine compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick E. Mosier, Jeffry G. Dietz, Alexander Sammut
  • Publication number: 20210002577
    Abstract: The instant disclosure is directed to a method of lubricating a sump-lubricated, high efficiency, gasoline-fueled internal combustion engine. Said method involves supplying to the engine a lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity, an anti-wear agent, an ashless antioxidant, a metal-containing detergent, an ashless polyolefin dispersant, and (f) a polymeric viscosity modifier. The disclosure further provides a method of operating a high efficiency sump-lubricated gasoline-fueled internal combustion engine while maintaining or improving at least one of durability, deposit control, oxidation control, fuel economy, and resistance to knock and stochastic pre-ignition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Applicant: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick E. Mosier, Matthew D. Gieselman, George S. Szappanos, Alexander Sammut, Ewan E. Delbridge, Oliver Smith
  • Publication number: 20200399556
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for reducing low speed pre-ignition events in a spark-ignited direct injection internal combustion engine by supplying to the sump a lubricant composition which contains an oil of lubricating viscosity and an ashless dispersant. The ashless dispersant may be selected from succinimide compounds prepared from aliphatic or aromatic amines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: Patrick E. Mosier, Jeffry G. Dietz, Alexander Sammut, Mary Galic Raguz, Matthew D. Gieselman
  • Publication number: 20200399555
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for reducing low speed pre-ignition events in a spark-ignited direct injection internal combustion engine by supplying to the sump a lubricant composition which contains an oil of lubricating viscosity and an ashless dispersant. The ashless dispersant may be selected from succinimide compounds prepared from aliphatic or aromatic amines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: Patrick E. Mosier, Jeffry G. Dietz, Alexander Sammut, Mary Galic Raguz, Matthew D. Gieselman
  • Patent number: 10800992
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for reducing low speed pre-ignition events in a spark-ignited direct injection internal combustion engine by supplying to the sump a lubricant composition which contains an oil of lubricating viscosity and a boron-containing ashless dispersant. The ashless dispersant may be selected from succinimide compounds prepared from aliphatic or aromatic amines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick E. Mosier, Jeffry G. Dietz, Alexander Sammut, Mary Galic Raguz, Matthew D. Gieselman
  • Patent number: 10669505
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for reducing low speed pre-ignition events in a spark-ignited direct injection internal combustion engine by supplying to the sump a lubricant composition which contains an oil of lubricating viscosity and an overbased sodium detergent. The metal overbased detergent may be selected from sulfonate detergents, phenate detergents, and salicylate detergents, including sulfonate detergents with a metal ratio of at least 5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Patrick E. Mosier, Jeffry G. Dietz, Alexander Sammut
  • Publication number: 20200063059
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for reducing low speed pre-ignition events in a spark-ignited direct injection internal combustion engine by supplying to the sump a lubricant composition which contains an oil of lubricating viscosity and a metal overbased detergent. The metal overbased detergent may be selected from sulfonate detergents, phenate detergents, and salicylate detergents, especially sulfonate detergents with a metal ratio of at least 5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Applicant: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick E. Mosier, Jeffry G. Dietz, Alexander Sammut
  • Patent number: 10494584
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for reducing low speed pre-ignition events in a spark-ignited direct injection internal combustion engine by supplying to the sump a lubricant composition which contains an oil of lubricating viscosity and a metal overbased detergent. The metal overbased detergent may be selected from sulfonate detergents, phenate detergents, and salicylate detergents, especially sulfonate detergents with a metal ratio of at least 5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick E. Mosier, Jeffry G. Dietz, Alexander Sammut
  • Publication number: 20190144775
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for reducing low speed pre-ignition events in a spark-ignited direct injection internal combustion engine by supplying to the sump a lubricant composition which contains an oil of lubricating viscosity and an overbased sodium detergent. The metal overbased detergent may be selected from sulfonate detergents, phenate detergents, and salicylate detergents, including sulfonate detergents with a metal ratio of at least 5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2019
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Patrick E. Mosier, Jeffry G. Dietz, Alexander Sammut
  • Publication number: 20190048282
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for reducing low speed pre-ignition events in a spark-ignited direct injection internal combustion engine by supplying to the sump a lubricant composition which contains an oil of lubricating viscosity and an oil soluble metal compound, wherein the metal of the oil soluble metal compound may be a group (IV) metal, which may be titanium or zirconium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: Matthew D. Gieselman, Brent R. Dohner, Kazuyoshi Miyoshi, Alexander Sammut, Patrick E. Mosier
  • Publication number: 20180346843
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for reducing low speed pre-ignition events in a spark-ignited direct injection internal combustion engine by supplying to the sump a lubricant composition which contains an oil of lubricating viscosity and a metal overbased detergent. The metal overbased detergent may be selected from sulfonate detergents, phenate detergents, and salicylate detergents, especially sulfonate detergents with a metal ratio of at least 5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Patrick E. Mosier, Jeffry G. Dietz, Alexander Sammut
  • Publication number: 20180087001
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for reducing low speed pre-ignition events in a spark-ignited direct injection internal combustion engine by supplying to the sump a lubricant composition which contains an oil of lubricating viscosity and a boron-containing ashless dispersant. The ashless dispersant may be selected from succinimide compounds prepared from aliphatic or aromatic amines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2016
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Applicant: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick E. Mosier, Jeffry G. Dietz, Alexander Sammut, Mary Galic Raguz, Matthew D. Gieselman