Patents by Inventor Brent R. Dohner

Brent R. Dohner 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: 10822571
    Abstract: A lubricant suitable for lubricating a two-stroke cycle engine which is fueled with a liquid fuel having a volatility less than that of gasoline comprises an oleaginous synthetic ester, a normally liquid solvent having a kinematic viscosity of less than about 5 or 2 mm2/s at 100° C. and a nitrogen-containing dispersant bearing a hydrocarbyl group of at least 26 carbon atoms and having a nitrogen content of at least 4 percent by weight. The nitrogen content of the lubricant is at least about 0.3 percent by weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Inventors: Brent R. Dohner, W. Preston Barnes
  • Publication number: 20190203145
    Abstract: A lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity, 1 to 1000 parts per million by weight of titanium in the form of an oil-soluble titanium-containing material, and at least one additional lubricant additive provides beneficial effects on properties such as deposit control, oxidation, and filterability in engine oils.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Mark C. Davies, Virginia A. Carrick, Jody A. Kocsis, Patrick E. Mosier, Matthew D. Gieselman, John D. Pudelski, Brent R. Dohner, Jonathan S. Vilardo
  • Patent number: 10301569
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method of lubricating an internal combustion engine comprising at least one of a crankcase, a gear and a wet-clutch, said method comprising supplying to said crankcase, gear, and wet-clutch a lubricating composition containing: (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity; and (b) a friction modifying additive which is the reaction product of a hydrocarbyl-substituted succinic anhydride and an acid-functionalized amine compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel J. Saccomando, Shawn Dickess, Jody A. Kocsis, Brent R. Dohner
  • Patent number: 10266786
    Abstract: A lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity, 1 to 1000 parts per million by weight of titanium in the form of an oil-soluble titanium-containing material, and at least one additional lubricant additive provides beneficial effects on properties such as deposit control, oxidation, and filterability in engine oils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Mark C. Davies, Virginia A. Carrick, Jody A. Kocsis, Patrick E. Mosier, Matthew D. Gieselman, John K. Pudelski, Brent R. Dohner, Jonathan S. Vilardo
  • 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: 20160237369
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method of lubricating an internal combustion engine comprising at least one of a crankcase, a gear and a wet-clutch, said method comprising supplying to said crankcase, gear, and wet-clutch a lubricating composition containing: (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity; and (b) a friction modifying additive which is the reaction product of a hydrocarbyl-substituted succinic anhydride and an acid functionalized amine compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Daniel J. SACCOMANDO, Shawn DICKESS, Jody A. KOCSIS, Brent R. DOHNER
  • Publication number: 20160222311
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method of lubricating an internal combustion engine comprising at least one of a crankcase, a gear and a wet-clutch, said method comprising supplying to said crankcase, gear, and wet-clutch a lubricating composition containing: (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity; and (b) a friction modifying additive which is the reaction product of a hydrocarbyl-substituted succinic anhydride and an acid-functionalized amine compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Daniel J. Saccomando, Shawn Dickess, Jody A. Kocsis, Brent R. Dohner
  • Publication number: 20160137950
    Abstract: A lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity, 1 to 1000 parts per million by weight of titanium in the form of an oil-soluble titanium-containing material, and at least one additional lubricant additive provides beneficial effects on properties such as deposit control, oxidation, and filterability in engine oils.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2016
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Applicant: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Mark C. Davies, Virginia A. Carrick, Jody A. Kocsis, Patrick E. Mosier, Matthew D. Gieselman, John K. Pudelski, Brent R. Dohner, Jonathan S. Vilardo
  • Patent number: 9249372
    Abstract: A lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity, 1 to 1000 parts per million by weight of titanium in the form of an oil-soluble titanium-containing material, and at least one additional lubricant additive provides beneficial effects on properties such as deposit control, oxidation, and filterability in engine oils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Mark C. Davies, Virginia A. Carrick, Jody A. Kocsis, Patrick E. Mosier, Matthew D. Gieselman, John K. Pudelski, Brent R. Dohner, Jonathan S. Vilardo
  • Publication number: 20150337234
    Abstract: A lubricant suitable for lubricating a two-stroke cycle engine which is fueled with a liquid fuel having a volatility less than that of gasoline comprises an oleaginous synthetic ester, a normally liquid solvent having a kinematic viscosity of less than about 5 or 2 mm2/s at 100° C. and a nitrogen-containing dispersant bearing a hydrocarbyl group of at least 26 carbon atoms and having a nitrogen content of at least 4 percent by weight. The nitrogen content of the lubricant is at least about 0.3 percent by weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2015
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventors: Brent R. Dohner, W. Preston Barnes
  • Publication number: 20150315510
    Abstract: A high TBN overbased metal sulfonate detergent is prepared by reacting a hydrocarbyl-substituted organic sulfonic acid or metal salt thereof with a basic alkali metal or alkaline earth metal compound in the presence of a mono-alcohol and a carboxylic acid and reacting this mixture with carbon dioxide to form a carbonated overbased metal sulfonate. The resulting overbased metal detergent has a metal equivalent to sulfonic acid substrate ratio of 5:1 to 27:1. The product thus prepared has improved viscometrics, filterability, and TBN:ash ratio. Lubricating compositions comprising said overbased detergent display reduced friction and wear performance. The invention further relates to methods of lubricating an internal combustion engine with a lubricant containing an overbased detergent prepared as described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Applicant: THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Stephen J. Cook, Christopher L. Friend, Gary M. Walker, Brent R. Dohner
  • Patent number: 9051529
    Abstract: A lubricant composition suitable for lubricating an internal combustion engine comprises: (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity having a viscosity index of at least 105 and a kinematic viscosity at 100 C of less than 7 mm2s-1; (b) 0.01 to 2 weight percent of a friction modifier represented by the structure [I]; (c) 0.5 to 4 weight percent of a poly(meth)acrylate viscosity modifier polymer; (d) 0 to 500 parts per million by weight of molybdenum in the form of an oil-soluble molybdenum compound; and (e) 0 to 200 parts per million by weight of boron in the form of an oil-soluble boron compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Jody A. Kocsis, Brent R. Dohner, Haihu Qin, Marina Baum
  • Patent number: 9006159
    Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating composition containing (a) 0.001 wt % to 15 wt % of a polymer with radial or star architecture; (b) an overbased detergent; (c) a dispersant; and (d) an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further provides a method for lubricating a mechanical device with the lubricating composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Barton J. Schober, Mark C. Davies, Michael R. Sutton, Marina Baum, Daniel C. Visger, David Price, Brent R. Dohner, Mark F. Wilkes
  • Patent number: 8835367
    Abstract: A lubricating composition contains an oil of lubricating viscosity and 0.5 to 10 percent by weight of a poly(meth)acrylate viscosity modifier polymer comprising (i) 15 weight percent to 35 weight percent monomer units of methyl(meth)acrylate, (ii) 0 to 10 weight percent monomer units of one or more C2-C6 alkyl(meth)acrylates, (iii) 50 to 85 weight percent monomer units of one or more C8-C30 alkyl(meth)acrylates, and (iv) 0 to 10 weight percent monomer units of one or more nitrogen-containing monomers. Such a lubricating composition exhibits a high viscosity index and may impart improved fuel economy to an internal combustion engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Marina Baum, Haihu Qin, Brent R. Dohner
  • Publication number: 20140130759
    Abstract: A lubricant composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity, 0.1 to 2 percent by weight of a Mannich dispersant, and 0.1 to 2 percent by weight of a succinimide dispersant, wherein the succinimide dispersant provides at least about 40 parts per million by weight of nitrogen atoms to the lubricant composition, provides cleanliness to a two-stroke cycle engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventor: Brent R. Dohner
  • Publication number: 20130150273
    Abstract: A lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity, 1 to 1000 parts per million by weight of titanium in the form of an oil-soluble titanium-containing material, and at least one additional lubricant additive provides beneficial effects on properties such as deposit control, oxidation, and filterability in engine oils.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark C. Davies, Virginia A. Carrick, Jody A. Kocsis, Patrick E. Mosier, Matthew D. Gieselman, John K. Pudelski, Brent R. Dohner, Jonathan S. Vilardo
  • Publication number: 20120289444
    Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating composition containing (a) 0.001 wt % to 15 wt % of a polymer with radial or star architecture; (b) an overbased detergent; (c) a dispersant; and (d) an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further provides a method for lubricating a mechanical device with the lubricating composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Barton J. Schober, Mark C. Davies, Michael R. Sutton, Marina Baum, Daniel C. Visger, David Price, Brent R. Dohner, Mark F. Wilkes
  • Patent number: 8268759
    Abstract: A lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity, 1 to 1000 parts per million by weight of titanium in the form of an oil-soluble titanium-containing material, and at least one additional lubricant additive provides beneficial effects on properties such as deposit control, oxidation, and filterability in engine oils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Jason R. Brown, Paul E. Adams, Virginia A. Carrick, Brent R. Dohner, William D. Abraham, Jonathan S. Vilardo, Richard M. Lange, Patrick E. Mosier
  • Publication number: 20120135902
    Abstract: A lubricating composition contains an oil of lubricating viscosity and 0.5 to 10 percent by weight of a poly (meth)acrylate viscosity modifier polymer comprising (i) 15 weight percent to 35 weight percent monomer units of methyl (meth) acrylate, (ii) 0 to 10 weight percent monomer units of one or more C2-C6 alkyl (meth)acrylates, (iii) 50 to 85 weight percent monomer units of one or more C8-C30 alkyl (meth)acrylates, and (iv) 0 to 10 weight percent monomer units of one or more nitrogen-containing monomers. Such a lubricating composition exhibits a high viscosity index and may impart improved fuel economy to an internal combustion engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2010
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Marina Baum, Haihu Qin, Brent R. Dohner
  • Publication number: 20120135899
    Abstract: A lubricant composition suitable for lubricating an internal combustion engine comprises: (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity having a viscosity index of at least 105 and a kinematic viscosity at 100 C of less than 7 mm2s-1; (b) 0.01 to 2 weight percent of a friction modifier represented by the structure [I]; (c) 0.5 to 4 weight percent of a poly(meth)acrylate viscosity modifier polymer; (d) 0 to 500 parts per million by weight of molybdenum in the form of an oil-soluble molybdenum compound; and (e) 0 to 200 parts per million by weight of boron in the form of an oil-soluble boron compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2010
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jody A. Kocsis, Brent R. Dohner, Haihu Qin, Marina Baum