Patents by Inventor Brian W. Stunkel

Brian W. Stunkel 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: 9315760
    Abstract: A lubricant composition with improved antioxidant capability is provided by way of an additive composition containing a metal free sulfur-containing compound, an aromatic amine, and a hindered amine. Particularly effective metal-free sulfur-containing compounds include ashless dithiocarbamates, such as methylenebis(dibutyldithiocarbamate), and sulfurized fatty acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: VANDERBILT CHEMICALS, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin J. Chase, Brian W. Stunkel
  • Publication number: 20150087568
    Abstract: A lubricant composition with improved antioxidant capability is provided by way of an additive composition containing a metal free sulfur-containing compound, an aromatic amine, and a hindered amine. Particularly effective metal-free sulfur-containing compounds include ashless dithiocarbamates, such as methylenebis(dibutyldithiocarbamate), and sulfurized fatty acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: KEVIN J. CHASE, BRIAN W. STUNKEL
  • Publication number: 20140213493
    Abstract: A lubricant composition with improved antioxidant capability is provided by way of an additive composition containing a metal free sulfur-containing compound, an aromatic amine, and a hindered amine. Particularly effective metal-free sulfur-containing compounds include ashless dithiocarbamates, such as methylenebis(dibutyldithiocarbamate), and sulfurized fatty acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: VANDERBILT CHEMICALS, LLC
    Inventors: KEVIN J. CHASE, BRIAN W. STUNKEL
  • Patent number: 7935663
    Abstract: Novel molybdenum compounds are prepared by reacting a hindered amine with a molybdenum source, in the presence of one of (a) water, (b) a diol and water, and (c) the reaction product of a fatty oil and a multifunctional amine, and water. Lubricant compositions containing these new compounds are more stabilized against oxidation and have improved friction reducing properties. Synergy is observed when the novel compounds are combined with a diaryl amine in a lubricant composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: R. T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin J. Chase, John M. DeMassa, Brian W. Stunkel, Glenn A. Mazzamaro
  • Publication number: 20110077178
    Abstract: An antioxidant lubricant composition has at least 50 wt % of a lubricating base oil and an oil-soluble metal compound providing between 1 and 2,000 parts per million of metal to the lubricant composition, the metal compound being chosen from the group consisting of molybdenum, tungsten titanium and boron compounds, and an oil-soluble hindered amine providing between about 0.001 and about 2 wt % of oil-soluble hindered amine to the lubricant composition, and optionally, an oil-soluble diarylamine providing between 0.001 and about 2 wt % of oil-soluble diarylamine to the lubricant composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Applicant: R.T. VANDERBILT COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin J. CHASE, John M. DeMassa, Brian W. Stunkel, Glenn A. Mazzamaro, Steven G. Donnelly
  • Patent number: 7875579
    Abstract: An antioxidant lubricant composition has at least 50 wt % of a lubricating base oil and an oil-soluble metal compound providing between 1 and 2,000 parts per million of metal to the lubricant composition, the metal compound being chosen from the group consisting of molybdenum, tungsten titanium and boron compounds, and an oil-soluble hindered amine providing between about 0.001 and about 2 wt % of oil-soluble hindered amine to the lubricant composition, and optionally, an oil-soluble diarylamine providing between 0.001 and about 2 wt % of oil-soluble diarylamine to the lubricant composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: R.T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin J. Chase, John M. DeMassa, Brian W. Stunkel, Glenn A. Mazzamaro, Steven G. Donnelly
  • Publication number: 20100197537
    Abstract: A lubricant composition with improved antioxidant capability is provided by way of an additive composition containing a metal free sulfur-containing compound, an aromatic amine, and a hindered amine. Particularly effective metal-free sulfur-containing compounds include ashless dithiocarbamates, such as methylenebis(dibutyldithiocarbamate), and sulfurized fatty acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: R.T. VANDERBILT COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: KEVIN J. CHASE, BRIAN W. STUNKEL
  • Publication number: 20080221000
    Abstract: An antioxidant lubricant composition has at least 50 wt % of a lubricating base oil and an oil-soluble metal compound providing between 1 and 2,000 parts per million of metal to the lubricant composition, the metal compound being chosen from the group consisting of molybdenum, tungsten titanium and boron compounds, and an oil-soluble hindered amine providing between about 0.001 and about 2 wt % of oil-soluble hindered amine to the lubricant composition, and optionally, an oil-soluble diarylamine providing between 0.001 and about 2 wt % of oil-soluble diarylamine to the lubricant composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: R.T. VANDERBILT COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: KEVIN J. CHASE, JOHN M. DeMASSA, BRIAN W. STUNKEL, GLENN A. MAZZAMARO, STEVEN G. DONNELLY
  • Publication number: 20080220999
    Abstract: Novel molybdenum compounds are prepared by reacting a hindered amine with a molybdenum source, in the presence of one of (a) water, (b) a diol and water, and (c) the reaction product of a fatty oil and a multifunctional amine, and water. Lubricant compositions containing these new compounds are more stabilized against oxidation and have improved friction reducing properties. Synergy is observed when the novel compounds are combined with a diaryl amine in a lubricant composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: R.T. VANDERBILT COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: KEVIN J. CHASE, JOHN M. DeMASSA, BRIAN W. STUNKEL, GLENN A. MAZZAMARO
  • Patent number: 6743759
    Abstract: This invention relates to improved antioxidant antiwear/extreme pressure compositions consisting of (a) methylenebis(di-n-butyldithiocarbamate) and (b) a diphenylamine derivative of tolutriazole or benzotriazole wherein the (a):(b) mass precent ratio ranges from above about 4:1 to about 50:1 and lubricating compositions containing same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: R.T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian W. Stunkel, Thomas J. Karol, Steven G. Donnelly
  • Publication number: 20030134753
    Abstract: This invention relates to improved antioxidant antiwear/extreme pressure compositions consisting of (a) methylenebis(di-n-butyldithiocarbamate) and (b) a diphenylamine derivative of tolutriazole or benzotriazole wherein the (a):(b) mass precent ratio ranges from above about 4:1 to about 50:1 and lubricating compositions containing same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2002
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Applicant: R.T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian W. Stunkel, Thomas J. Karol, Steven G. Donnelly
  • Patent number: 6046144
    Abstract: Disclosed are synergistic antioxidant compositions composed of (1) amine salts of alkyl phosphates and (2) ethylenediamine, ammonium or metal salts of alkylarylsulfonates.The antioxidant compositions are useful for formulating zinc-free antiwear hydraulic fluids and gear lubricating oils in conjunction with thiophosphate type antiwear agents, corrosion and rust inhibitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2000
    Assignee: R.T. Vanderbilt Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Karol, Steven G. Donnelly, Brian W. Stunkel
  • Patent number: 5599779
    Abstract: This invention relates to synergistic rust inhibiting compositions consisting of (a) N-acylsarcosine compound, (b) dicarboxylic acid having 6 to 48 carbon atoms, and (c) an amine selected from primary, secondary or tertiary amines or imidazoline compounds.Lubricating compositions containing the synergistic rust inhibiting compositions possess good antirust stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1997
    Assignee: R. T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Karol, Steven G. Donnelly, Brian W. Stunkel