Patents by Inventor Beth A. Sloane

Beth A. Sloane 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).

  • Fuel compositions comprising hydrocarbon oil carriers and methods for using the same
    Patent number: 8231695
    Abstract: The use of fuel compositions comprising selected hydrocarbon oils as carriers for detergents has been found to reduce deposit formation as well as prolong the functionality of fuel injectors. The selection and utilization of particularly characterized hydrocarbon oils as detergent carriers reduces intake valve deposits and combustion chamber deposits, in comparison to conventionally used carrier fluids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Afton Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Lawrence J. Cunningham, Beth A. Sloane, Dennis J. Malfer, May Duffield Thomas
  • FUEL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING HYDROCARBON OIL CARRIERS AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20080034647
    Abstract: The use of fuel compositions comprising selected hydrocarbon oils as carriers for detergents has been found to reduce deposit formation as well as prolong the functionality of fuel injectors. The selection and utilization of particularly characterized hydrocarbon oils as detergent carriers reduces intake valve deposits and combustion chamber deposits, in comparison to conventionally used carrier fluids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2006
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventors: Lawrence J. Cunningham, Beth A. Sloane, Dennis J. Malfer, May Duffield Thomas