Patents by Inventor Craig D. Tipton

Craig D. Tipton 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: 7618929
    Abstract: A composition of a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity; a secondary or tertiary amine being represented by the formula R1R2NR3 wherein R1 and R2 are alkyl groups of at least 6 carbon atoms and R3 is hydrogen, a hydrocarbyl group, a hydroxyl-containing alkyl group, or an amine-containing alkyl group; and a dispersant, provides high static coefficients of friction and a durable positive slope during oxidative and mechanical stressing, particularly as a friction component of an automatic transmission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Craig D. Tipton, Mark R. Baker, Shreyasi Lahiri, William D. Abraham, Richard J. Vickerman, Suzanne M. Patterson
  • Publication number: 20090209440
    Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating composition containing (a) 0.1 to 15 wt % of a polymer with (i) a weight average molecular weight of 100,000 to 500,000; and (ii) a shear stability index of 10 to 60; (b) a phosphorus-containing acid, salt, or ester; (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: April 12, 2007
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Craig D. Tipton, Marina Baum, Barton J. Schober
  • Patent number: 7439213
    Abstract: A composition of a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity; a secondary or tertiary amine being represented by the formula R1R2NR3 wherein R1 and R2 are alkyl groups of at least 6 carbon atoms and R3 is hydrogen, a hydrocarbyl group, a hydroxyl-containing alkyl group, or an amine-containing alkyl group; and a dispersant, provides high static coefficients of friction and a durable positive slope during oxidative and mechanical stressing, particularly as a friction component of an automatic transmission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Craig D. Tipton, Mark R. Baker, Shreyasi Lahiri
  • Publication number: 20080248980
    Abstract: The present invention provides a lubricating composition comprising (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity; (b) a friction modifier; (c) a corrosion inhibitor; (d) an antiwear agent; and (e) a product prepared by heating together: (i) a dispersant; (ii) 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole or a hydrocarbyl-substituted 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole, or oligomers thereof; (iii) a borating agent;and (iv) optionally a dicarboxylic acid of an aromatic compound selected from the group consisting of 1,3 diacids and 1,4 diacids, or (v) optionally a phosphorus acid compound, said heating being sufficient to provide a product of (i), (ii), (iii) and optionally (iv), which is soluble in an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further provides a use for the lubricating composition in a transmission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2006
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Applicant: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: James L. Sumiejski, Craig D. Tipton
  • Patent number: 7429554
    Abstract: A phthalic acid such as terephthalic acid is made soluble in an oil of lubricating viscosity by first mixing it with at least one phosphorus compound. The resulting product is useful for reducing corrosion in a transmission lubricant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Craig D. Tipton, Bill A. Waters
  • Patent number: 7381691
    Abstract: A fluid composition of (a) a friction modifier derived from the reaction of a carboxylic acid or a reactive equivalent thereof with an aminoalcohol, the friction modifier containing at least two hydrocarbyl groups; and (b) a dispersant other than a species of (a), provides good friction properties to an automatic transmission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Paul E. Adams, Craig D. Tipton, Shreyasi Lahiri, James H. Bush, James C. Ray, David J. Aaserud
  • Patent number: 7045488
    Abstract: Cyclic oligomers derivable from the copolymerization of isobutylene and isoprene can be hydrogenated to form 1-(2,2,4-trimethylpentyl)-2-isopropyl-3,3,5,5-tetramethylcyclohexane and related compounds, which are useful in lubricants such as a traction fluids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Stuart L. Bartley, Douglas M. Barr, Richard M. Lange, Craig D. Tipton
  • Publication number: 20040132629
    Abstract: A lubricating oil composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity and a total of from about 1 to about 50% by weight of copolymers comprising (A) at least one ethylene-aliphatic olefin copolymer wherein the aliphatic olefins contain from 3 to about 24 carbon atoms, said copolymer (A) having {overscore (M)}n ranging from about 600 to about 5000, and (B) at least one copolymer comprising units derived from alkyl acrylate ester monomers containing from 2 to about 25 carbon atoms in the ester group, and optionally, from about 0.1% to about 20% by weight of at least one member of the group consisting of vinyl aromatic monomers and nitrogen-containing vinyl monomers. said copolymer (B) having {overscore (M)}n ranging from about 10,000 to about 350,000, wherein the weight ratio of (A):(B) ranges from about 99:1 to about 1:99.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: James N. Vinci, Craig D. Tipton, Robert W. Cain
  • Patent number: 6730640
    Abstract: Continuously variable transmissions are lubricated by supplying to the transmission a composition of an oil of lubricating viscosity and an oil-soluble zinc salt containing at least one hydrocarbyl group of at least 4 carbon atoms. The amount of the zinc salt is sufficient to provide an increased steel-on-steel dynamic coefficient of friction for the composition, being at least 0.125. The composition is substantially free from thiophosphate salts and exhibits a copper corrosion rating of 1B or better (ASTM-130).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Roger L. Sowerby, Craig D. Tipton, James L. Sumiejski
  • Publication number: 20030216264
    Abstract: Cyclic oligomers derivable from the copolymerization of isobutylene and isoprene can be hydrogenated to form 1-(2,2,4-trimethylpentyl)-2-isopropyl-3,3,5,5-tetramethylcyclohexane and related compounds, which are useful in lubricants such as a traction fluids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2002
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Applicant: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Stuart L. Bartley, Douglas M. Barr, Richard M. Lange, Craig D. Tipton
  • Patent number: 6572847
    Abstract: The objectionable odors generated from lubricants is minimized by including in said lubricant a thiazole compound and grape odor mask.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: William D. Abraham, James P. Roski, Jerry L. Rutter, Craig D. Tipton, Victor A. Gober, James J. Schwind
  • Patent number: 6544935
    Abstract: A nitrogen-containing ester derived from a carboxy-containing interpolymer having a reduced specific viscosity (RSV) of from about 0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel M. Vargo, Craig D. Tipton, Richard M. Lange
  • Patent number: 6528458
    Abstract: Compositions comprising (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity; (b) 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole (DMTD), a derivative of DMTD, or mixtures thereof; (c) a friction modifier; and (d) a dispersant, are useful for lubricating a transmission having a plurality of wet clutches and a plurality of partial power transmission shafts, wherein shifting of gears occurs by a process comprising synchronization of an engaged and a non-engaged partial transmission shaft and engagement of a wet clutch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas A. Tagliamonte, Craig D. Tipton, William C. Ward, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20020183210
    Abstract: Continuously variable transmissions are lubricated by supplying to the transmission a composition of an oil of lubricating viscosity and an oil-soluble zinc salt containing at least one hydrocarbyl group of at least 4 carbon atoms. The amount of the zinc salt is sufficient to provide an increased steel-on-steel dynamic coefficient of friction for the composition, being at least 0.125. The composition is substantially free from thiophosphate salts and exhibits a copper corrosion rating of 1B or better (ASTM-130).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2002
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventors: Roger L. Sowerby, Craig D. Tipton, James L. Sumiejski
  • Patent number: 6372696
    Abstract: A traction fluid useful in automotive power transmitting equipment includes a base fluid of polymers of at least one olefin which contains 3 to 5 carbon atoms, hydrocarbon molecules containing non-aromatic cyclic moieties, or mixtures thereof; a low-temperature viscosity control agent selected from the group consisting of oligomers or polymers of linear alpha olefins of at least 8 carbon atoms, naphthenic oils, synthetic ester oils, polyether oils, and mixtures thereof, in an amount sufficient to reduce the low temperature viscosity of the traction fluid; and an additive package including dispersants, detergents, or mixtures thereof, along with other optional additive components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventor: Craig D. Tipton
  • Publication number: 20010051594
    Abstract: The perception of objectionable odors generated from lubricants is minimized by including in said lubricant a thiazole compound and an odor mask.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2001
    Publication date: December 13, 2001
    Inventors: William D. Abraham, James P. Roski, Jerry L. Rutter, Craig D. Tipton, Victor A. Gober, James J. Schwind
  • Patent number: 6251840
    Abstract: A lubricating/functional fluid composition which exhibits in use improved antiwear and antifoaming properties. The improvements result from use of 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole and derivatives thereof together with silicone and/or fluorosilicone antifoam agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: William C. Ward, Jr., Craig D. Tipton, Kathleen A. Murray
  • Patent number: 6133210
    Abstract: A homogeneous composition comprising (A) at least one polymeric carboxylic ester viscosity improver optionally containing nitrogen-containing groups, and (B) at least one hydrocarbyl group substituted ashless dispersant wherein the hydrocarbyl group has M.sub.n ranging from about 200 to about 800, and the weight ratio of (A):(B) ranges from about 3:1 to about 1:3, where in one embodiment, the polymeric carboxylic ester viscosity improver is (1) a polyacrylate ester copolymer, optionally containing nitrogen containing groups, containing from 2 to about 30 carbon atoms in the ester group and having M.sub.n ranging from about 10,000 to about 150,000, and in another embodiment, the polymeric carboxylic ester viscosity improver is (2) an esterified carboxy-containing interpolymer, having RSV ranging from about 0.05 to about 0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2000
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventor: Craig D. Tipton
  • Patent number: 5858929
    Abstract: A composition for use in lubricants and function fluids to provide improved anti-shudder and shudder durability properties to an automatic transmission. The composition comprises alkoxylated fatty amines as well as a mixture of other friction modifiers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1999
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: James L. Sumiejski, William C. Ward, Mitsuo Higashi, Craig D. Tipton
  • Patent number: 5843873
    Abstract: Lubricants containing a compound of the structureR.sub.1 R.sub.2 N--C(X')S--(CR.sub.3 R.sub.4).sub.a Ywhere X' is an oxygen or sulfur atom and Y is, e.g., an activating group; also containing a phosphorus acid or ester of the formula (R.sub.6 X)(R.sub.7 X)P(X).sub.n X.sub.m R.sub.8 or an amine salt thereof; and also a surfactant, exhibit good antiwear properties. They are particularly useful in pressure transmitting applications such as tractor hydraulic fluids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1998
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Betsy J. Butke, Craig D. Tipton, Reed H. Walsh