Patents by Inventor Bryan A. Grisso

Bryan A. Grisso 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: 20170088789
    Abstract: A lubricant composition comprising (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity; (b) a (meth)-acrylate-containing polymer comprising a multiplicity of arms containing at least 20 carbon atoms, said arms being attached to a multivalent organic moiety; and (c) an ethylene/olefin copolymer having a weight average molecular weight of about 10,000 to about 250,000, wherein the copolymer comprises about 40 to about 70 weight percent polymerized ethylene monomers and optionally further comprises polymerized propylene monomers; exhibits good viscometric and antiwear properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2015
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Bryan A. Grisso, Daniel C. Visger, David Price, Barton J. Schober, William J. Dimitrakis, David Cressey, Kondunthirapully S. Padmanabhan, Daniel J. Knapton
  • Publication number: 20130005628
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel polymer with pendant groups. The invention further provides for a lubricating composition containing said polymer. The invention further provides a method and use of controlling viscosity index by supplying to an oil of lubricating viscosity the polymer with pendant groups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Daniel C. Visger, Marina Baum, Calvin A. James, Bryan A. Grisso, Mark R. Baker
  • Patent number: 8343900
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel polymer with pendant groups. The invention further provides for a lubricating composition containing said polymer. The invention further provides a method and use of controlling viscosity index by supplying to an oil of lubricating viscosity the polymer with pendant groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel C. Visger, Marina Baum, Calvin A. James, Bryan A. Grisso, Mark R. Baker
  • Patent number: 8293689
    Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and polymer with pendant groups. The invention further provides for a method of controlling viscosity index by supplying to an oil of lubricating viscosity the polymer with pendant groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Bryan A. Grisso, Mark R. Baker, Daniel C. Visger, Marina Baum, Barton J. Schober, Calvin A. James
  • Publication number: 20090312210
    Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and polymer with pendant groups. The invention further provides for a method of controlling viscosity index by supplying to an oil of lubricating viscosity the polymer with pendant groups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Applicant: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Bryan A. Grisso, Mark R. Baker, Daniel C. Visger, Marina Baum, Barton J. Schober, Calvin A. James
  • Publication number: 20090221461
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel polymer with pendant groups. The invention further provides for a lubricating composition containing said polymer. The invention further provides a method and use of controlling viscosity index by supplying to an oil of lubricating viscosity the polymer with pendant groups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Applicant: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel C. Visger, Marina Baum, Calvin A. James, Bryan A. Grisso, Mark R. Baker
  • Publication number: 20070049505
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of lubricating containing: (a) employing a first functional fluid, (b) adding or contacting the first functional fluid with a controlled release gel wherein the controlled release gel has the desired additives to be released imparting the desired properties into the first functional fluid which is for lubricating a mechanical device; and/or adding a delivery system with the desired additives for a second functional fluid; (c) releasing the desired additives from the delivery system into the first functional fluid resulting in the first functional fluid changing into a second functional fluid, with the proviso that the second functional fluid is different from the first functional fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2005
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Inventors: Mark Baker, Brian O'Connor, Bryan Grisso, Jennifer Ineman
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20050261142
    Abstract: The present invention provides a composition containing: (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity; (b) an amine salt of a phosphorus compound; (c) a compound selected from the group consisting of: 1) a polymeric dispersant viscosity modifier wherein the polymeric dispersant viscosity modifier excludes copolymers derived from (a) a nitrogen containing monomer; and (b) methacrylic acid esters containing from about 9 to about 25 carbon atoms in the ester group; 2) a polymeric dispersant viscosity modifier, a borated dispersant; and a sulphurised olefin; and 3) mixtures thereof. The invention further provides a process for preparing the composition and a method for improving oxidation cleanliness of surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Applicant: The Lubrizol Corporation, a corporation of the State of Ohio
    Inventors: Bryan Grisso, James Vinci, Barton Schober, Daniel Visger
  • Patent number: 6881780
    Abstract: A polyacrylate ester, and more particularly a polymethacrylate ester based dispersant-viscosity improver for lubricating oil compositions. Specifically, the dispersant viscosity improvers of this invention are nitrogen-containing copolymers comprising units derived from (A) from about 5% to about 75% by weight of alkyl acrylate ester monomers containing from 2 to 11 carbon atoms in the alkyl group; (B) from about 25% to about 95% by weight of alkyl acrylate ester monomers containing from 12 to about 24 carbon atoms in the alkyl group; and (C) From about 0.1% to about 20% by weight of at least one nitrogen containing monomer selected from the group consisting of vinyl substituted nitrogen heterocyclic monomers, N,N-dialkylaminoalkyl acrylate monomers, N,N-dialkylaminoalkyl acrylamide monomers and tertiary-alkyl acrylamides, provided that the total equals 100%. Processes for preparing the compositions, additive concentrates and lubricating oil compositions are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Charles P. Bryant, Bryan A. Grisso, Robert Cantiani
  • Patent number: 6780209
    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 interme
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Brian B. Filippini, Richard M. Lange, Bryan A. Grisso, Bryn Hird
  • Publication number: 20040055677
    Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to a composition comprising a partially dehydrated product made by:
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventors: Brian B. Filippini, Richard M. Lange, Bryan A. Grisso, Bryn Hird
  • Patent number: 6372842
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of using an aqueous composition or dispersion containing a water-soluble or water-dispersible synthetic polymer, and compositions formed thereof. The aqueous composition or dispersion is added to agricultural spray compositions, ink compositions, deicing or anti-icing compositions, latex paint and coating compositions, cleaner compositions, adhesives, fire-extinguishing chemical compositions, hydro-metallurgy/electro-winning compositions, compositions having organosilanes, personal care compositions, water-based hydraulic compositions, dust control compositions, and textile finish compositions, to impart properties including aerosol control, spatter control, shear stability, rheology control, transfer efficiency, oil/water reduction, sling control, emollient performance, film forming capability, surface activity, encapsulent ability, lubricity, thickening, and anti-wear capability, to the resultant composition formed thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Bryan A. Grisso, Robert E. Quinn, Sanjay N. Kalhan, Edward J. Konzman, Saurabh S. Lawate, James H. Bush, Joseph W. Pialet, Paul Walsh, Carlos A. Piedrahita, Philip R. Miller, Alan C. Clark, David L. Facchiano, Al E. Haas, Clifford Kowall, Richard A. Denis
  • Publication number: 20020032293
    Abstract: A polyacrylate ester, and more particularly a polymethacrylate ester based dispersant-viscosity improver for lubricating oil compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2001
    Publication date: March 14, 2002
    Inventors: Charles P. Bryant, Bryan A. Grisso, Robert Cantiani
  • Patent number: 6306816
    Abstract: The reaction product of an alkylenediamine, each amino group thereof being a primary or secondary amino group; with at least two equivalents of an acrylamidoalkanesulfonic acid or a salt thereof, wherein each amine nitrogen atom of said alkylenediamine is reacted with a single molecule of the acrylamidoalkane sulfonic acid or salt thereof provides a useful surfactant or hydrotrope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Philip W. Pike, Bryan A. Grisso, Richard W. Jahnke
  • Patent number: 6303795
    Abstract: A surfactant which is the reaction product of a hydrocarbyl-substituted succinic anhydride or a reactive equivalent thereof with at least one water-dispersible amine-terminated poly(oxyalkylene), is effective for use in soil remediation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Richard W. Jahnke, Bryan A. Grisso
  • Publication number: 20010029271
    Abstract: This application relates to microporous, open-celled polymeric foam materials with physical characteristics that make them suitable for a variety of uses produced from high internal phase emulsions (HIPEs). This application particularly relates to oxidatively stable emulsifiers used to stabilize the HIPE and the foams produced from such HIPEs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2001
    Publication date: October 11, 2001
    Inventors: Bryn Hird, Edward Joseph Urankar, Brian B. Filippini, Richard M. Lange, Bryan A. Grisso
  • Patent number: 6294628
    Abstract: A polyacrylate ester, and more particularly a polymethacrylate ester based dispersant-viscosity improver for lubricating oil compositions. Specifically, the dispersant viscosity improvers of this invention are nitrogen-containing copolymers comprising units derived from (A) from about 5% to about 75% by weight of alkyl acrylate ester monomers containing from 1 to 11 carbon atoms in the alkyl group; (B) from about 25% to about 95% by weight of alkyl acrylate ester monomers containing from 12 to about 24 carbon atoms in the alkyl group; and (C) from about 0.1% to about 20% by weight of at least one nitrogen containing monomer selected from the group consisting of vinyl substituted nitrogen heterocyclic monomers, N,N-dialkylaminoalkyl acrylate monomers, N,N-dialkylaminoalkyl acrylamide monomers and tertiary-alkyl acrylamides, provided that the total equals 100%. Processes for preparing the compositions, additive concentrates and lubricating oil compositions are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2001
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Charles P. Bryant, Bryan A. Grisso, Robert Cantiani
  • Patent number: 6264399
    Abstract: A method for remediating soil which is contaminated by one or more hydrophobic organic chemicals, comprising: contacting the contaminated soil with an aqueous composition comprising a surfactant prepared by reacting a sulfonate of the formula an amine wherein R1 is hydrogen or methyl, R2 is hydrogen or an alkyl group containing up to 18 carbon atoms, and each of R3, R4 and R5 is individually hydrogen or an alkyl group containing up to 7 carbon atoms and M is an alkali metal, an alkaline earth metal or —NR10R11R12 wherein R10, R11 and R12 are independently hydrogen or hydrocarbyl groups containing from 1 to 22 carbon atoms and removing said aqueous compositions and organic chemicals associated therewith from the soil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Bryan A. Grisso, Richard W. Jahnke
  • Patent number: 6207637
    Abstract: The reaction product of an alkylenediamine, each amino group thereof being a primary or secondary amino group; with at least two equivalents of an acrylamidoalkanesulfonic acid or a salt thereof, wherein each amine nitrogen atom of said alkylenediamine is reacted with a single molecule of the acrylamidoalkane sulfonic acid or salt thereof provides a useful surfactant or hydrotrope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Philip W. Pike, Bryan A. Grisso, Richard W. Jahnke