Patents by Inventor Brian B. Filippini

Brian B. Filippini 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: 20230416632
    Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to a lubricant composition for automotive gears, axles and bearings, the lubricant composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a metal thiophosphate compound, such as zinc dialkyldithiophosphate, as well as a method of obtaining extreme pressure performance in automotive gears, axles and bearings at lower sulfur content than is typical, by lubricating such automotive gears, axles and bearings with a lubricant composition containing a metal thiophosphate compound, such as zinc dialkyldithiophosphate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: William R.S. Barton, Brian B. Filippini
  • Patent number: 11732208
    Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to a lubricant composition for automotive gears, axles and bearings, the lubricant composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a metal thiophosphate compound, such as zinc dialkyldithiophosphate, as well as a method of obtaining extreme pressure performance in automotive gears, axles and bearings at lower sulfur content than is typical, by lubricating such automotive gears, axles and bearings with a lubricant composition containing a metal thiophosphate compound, such as zinc dialkyldithiophosphate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Inventors: William R. S. Barton, Brian B. Filippini
  • Publication number: 20230174886
    Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to an automotive or industrial gear oil for automotive or industrial gears, as well as axles and bearings, the automotive or industrial gear oil containing an oil of lubricating viscosity, an optional phosphate and/or thiophosphate compound, a particular sulfurized olefin, and a metal thiophosphate compound, such as zinc dialkyldithiophosphate, as well as a method of improving automotive or industrial gear operating efficiency and temperature by lubricating such automotive or industrial gears with the automotive or industrial gear oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Applicant: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Brian B. Filippini, William R.S. Barton
  • Publication number: 20220282178
    Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to a lubricant composition for automotive gears, axles and bearings, the lubricant composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and an oil-soluble titanium compound in place of boron compounds, as well as a method of obtaining thermal stability performance in automotive gears, axles and bearings without the boron content that is typical, by lubricating such automotive gears, axles and bearings with a lubricant composition containing an oil-soluble titanium compound and an amine-containing phosphorus rainwear agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2020
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: Kyungsoo Kim, Brian B. Filippini, Binbin Guo, Suzanne M. Patterson, Patricia Standen
  • Patent number: 11180710
    Abstract: A lubricant composition is provided containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a substantially sulfur-free alkyl phosphate amine salt, where at least 30 mole percent of the phosphorus atoms are in an alkyl pyrophosphate salt structure, along with either or both of a conventional phosphorous containing antiwear additive and a glycerol ester. In the phosphate amine salt, at least 80 mole percent of the alkyl groups are typically secondary alkyl groups of 3 to 12 carbon atoms. A method of improving wear over a wide temperature range in a mechanical device is also provided by employing the lubricant composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Brian B. Filippini, Suzanne Patterson, William R. S. Barton
  • Publication number: 20210222082
    Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to a lubricant composition for automotive gears, axles and bearings, the lubricant composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a metal thiophosphate compound, such as zinc dialkyldithiophosphate, as well as a method of obtaining extreme pressure performance in automotive gears, axles and bearings at lower sulfur content than is typical, by lubricating such automotive gears, axles and bearings with a lubricant composition containing a metal thiophosphate compound, such as zinc dialkyldithiophosphate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2019
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Applicant: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: William R.S. Barton, Brian B. Filippini
  • Publication number: 20200048573
    Abstract: A lubricant composition is provided containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a substantially sulfur-free alkyl phosphate amine salt, where at least 30 mole percent of the phosphorus atoms are in an alkyl pyrophosphate salt structure, along with either or both of a conventional phosphorous containing antiwear additive and a glycerol ester. In the phosphate amine salt, at least 80 mole percent of the alkyl groups are typically secondary alkyl groups of 3 to 12 carbon atoms. A method of improving wear over a wide temperature range in a mechanical device is also provided by employing the lubricant composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Applicant: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Brian B. Filippini, Suzanne Patterson, William R.S. Barton
  • Patent number: 10519396
    Abstract: A lubricant composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity and 0.01 to 5 percent by weight of a substantially sulfur-free alkyl phosphate amine salt, where at least 30 mole percent of the phosphorus atoms are in an alkyl pyrophosphate salt structure, exhibits good antiwear performance, even in the presence of corrosion inhibitor additives. In the phosphate amine salt, at least 80 mole percent of the alkyl groups are typically secondary alkyl groups of 3 to 12 carbon atoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Suzanne Patterson, Brian B. Filippini, Tomoya Higuchi, William R. S. Barton
  • Publication number: 20190169523
    Abstract: A lubricant composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity and 0.01 to 5 percent by weight of a substantially sulfur-free alkyl phosphate amine salt, where at least 30 mole percent of the phosphorus atoms are in an alkyl pyrophosphate salt structure, exhibits good antiwear performance, even in the presence of corrosion inhibitor additives. In the phosphate amine salt, at least 80 mole percent of the alkyl groups are typically secondary alkyl groups of 3 to 12 carbon atoms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Suzanne Patterson, Brian B. Filippini, Tomoya Higuchi, William R.S. Barton
  • Patent number: 9771540
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of lubricating a hydraulic motor by using a lubricating composition that contains a friction modifier selected from the group consisting of a fatty phosphite, a fatty imidazoline and combinations thereof and supplies improved motor efficiency performance. The invention further provides the lubricating compositions used therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANY
    Inventors: Tomasz M. Young, David G. L. Holt, Angela S. Galiano-Roth, Allan R. Barber, Brian B. Filippini
  • Publication number: 20150072909
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of lubricating a hydraulic motor by using a lubricating composition that contains a friction modifier selected from the group consisting of a fatty phosphite, a fatty imidazoline and combinations thereof and supplies improved motor efficiency performance. The invention further provides the lubricating compositions used therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Applicants: The Lubrizol Corporation, ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Tomasz M. Young, David G.L. Holt, Angela S. Galiano-Roth, Allan R. Barber, Brian B. Filippini
  • Publication number: 20110287989
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of lubricating a mechanical device by using a low sulfur lubricating composition that contains a friction modifier and provides improved antiwear performance. The invention further provides the lubricating compositions used therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventor: Brian B. Filippini
  • Publication number: 20100161029
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable multiple water-in-oil-in-water emulsion comprising: A multiple water-in-oil-in-water emulsion composition comprising: (1) A discontinuous phase, wherein that discontinuous phase is an internal water-in-oil emulsion comprising a) a water discontinuous phase, b) an oil continuous phase, c) a polyisobutenyl succinic anhydride-derived emulsifier(s) and/or a polyisobutylene derived emulsifier(s) d) optionally a co-emulsifier and e) optionally thickeners for the discontinuous phase a); and (2) A continuous phase, wherein that continuous phase is an external aqueous phase comprising: a) water b) an oil-in-water emulsifier and c) optionally thickeners for the external aqueous phase resulting in a stable water-in-oil-in-water multiple emulsion. The multiple emulsions are useful for personal care products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2004
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventors: Brian B. Filippini, Nai Z. Huang, Jeffrey M. Carey, John J. Mullay
  • Patent number: 7722688
    Abstract: The invention provides a water blended fuel composition made by combining (i) a normally liquid hydrocarbon fuel; (ii) water; (iii) a nitrogen-free surfactant; and an acid having a pKa of up to about 6.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Brian B. Filippini, Stuart L. Bartley, David M. Hobson
  • Patent number: 7435707
    Abstract: The invention relates to a novel emulsified composition containing (a) major amount of an aqueous phase, (b) a minor amount of an organic phase (c) a thickener and (d) a minor but effective amount of at least one emulsifier to emulsify the aqueous and organic phase resulting in a water in oil emulsifeid composition, in particular emulsified greases and emulsified coatings. Further, the present invention provides a process for making the emulsified composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Deborah A. Langer, Brian B. Filippini, Thomas F. Steckel, David L. Westfall, Richard A. Denis
  • Patent number: 7309684
    Abstract: An oil-in-water emulsion composition remover is disclosed. The compositions comprise a solvent, water and a surfactant. The removers are useful in removing non-aqueous and aqueous coatings, waxes, greases, and the like, from substrates to which the coatings, waxes, greases, and the like, have been applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Brian B. Filippini, Christopher M. Carter, Harshida C. Dave
  • Patent number: 7176174
    Abstract: A water-in-oil emulsion composition is disclosed. The composition contains (A) a solvent, (B) water, and (C) a surfactant. This composition is suitable for removing non-aqueous coatings such as paints and the like as well as waxes and greases from substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Brian B. Filippini, John J. Mullay, Deborah A. Langer, Jeffrey M. Carey, Robert W. Dix
  • Patent number: 7044988
    Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to a composition comprising a partially dehydrated product made by: (I) reacting (A) a hydrocarbyl substituted succinic acid or anhydride with (B) a polyol, a polyamine, a hydroxyamine, or a mixture of two or more thereof, to form a first intermediate product comprising: an ester, partial ester or mixture thereof when (B) is a polyol; an amide, imide, salt, amide/salt, partial amide or mixture of two or more thereof when (B) is a polyamine; or an ester, partial ester, amide, partial amide, amide/salt, imide, ester/salt, salt or a mixture of two or more thereof when (B) is a hydroxyamine, a mixture of a polyol and a polyamine, a mixture of a polyol and a hydroxyamine, a mixture of a polyamine and a hydroxyamine, or a mixture of a polyol, a polyamine and a hydroxyamine; the hydrocarbyl substituent of said acid or anhydride having an average of about 8 to about 200 carbon atoms; and (II) heating said first intermediate product at an effective temperature to form a second interm
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Brian B. Filippini, Richard M. Lange, Bryan A. Grisso, Bryn Hird
  • Patent number: 6951589
    Abstract: Water-in-oil emulsion explosive compositions comprising a) an aqueous oxidizer phase comprising at least one oxygen supplying component wherein said oxygen supplying component comprises at least 50% by weight of prilled agricultural grade ammonium nitrate, b) an organic phase, comprising at least one organic fuel and c) an emulsifying amount of an aliphatic hydrocarbyl group substituted succinic emulsifier composition, said succinic emulsifier composition having at least one of succinic ester groups, succinic amide groups, succinic imine groups, succinic ester-amide and succinimide groups, and mixtures thereof, wherein each of said groups is substituted with an aminoalkyl group, wherein the aliphatic hydrocarbon based group contains from about 18 up to about 500 carbon atoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Robert A. Pollack, John J. Mullay, Brian B. Filippini
  • Patent number: 6913630
    Abstract: A novel crosslinked emulsifier is employed to produce a stable aqueous hydrocarbon fuel emulsion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Brian B. Filippini, John W. Forsberg, Thomas F. Steckel, David J. Moreton, Rodney J. McAtee