Patents by Inventor Don A. Carley

Don A. Carley 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).

  • Preparation of high dropping point lithium complex soap grease
    Patent number: 4582619
    Abstract: A high temperature multipurpose grease is prepared from the lithium soap of a C.sub.12 to C.sub.24 hydroxy fatty acid, (e.g. 12-hydroxy stearic acid) and a dilithium soap of a C.sub.4 to C.sub.12 dicarboxylic acid, (e.g. dilithium azelate) wherein the acid mole ratios range from 3:1 to 0.5:1 respectively under carefully controlled processing conditions including controlled alkali addition and one step heating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 15, 1986
    Assignee: Texaco Development Corporation
    Inventors: Don A. Carley, Arnold C. Witte, Jr., William B. Green, Kermit W. Doerr
  • Method for continuous manufacture of high dropping point lithium complex soap grease
    Patent number: 4444669
    Abstract: A continuous process for the preparation of high dropping point i.e. above 400.degree. F. lithium complex soap thickened grease composition comprising the steps of continuously saponifying a hydroxy C.sub.2 -C.sub.24 monocarboxylic acid and a C.sub.2 to C.sub.12 dicarboxylic acid with a lithium base in a lubricating oil substrate and then continuously dehydrating the mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 24, 1984
    Assignee: Texaco Inc.
    Inventors: Arnold C. Wittse, Jr., Don A. Carley, Richard L. Coleman, deceased
  • Preparation of high dropping point lithium complex soap grease
    Patent number: 4435299
    Abstract: A high temperature multipurpose grease is prepared from the lithium soap of a C.sub.12 to C.sub.24 hydroxy fatty acid, (e.g. 12-hydroxy stearic acid) and a dilithium soap of a C.sub.4 to C.sub.12 dicarboxylic acid, (e.g. dilithium azelate) wherein the acid mole ratios range from 3:1 to 0.5:1 respectively under carefully controlled processing conditions including controlled alkali addition and one step heating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1982
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1984
    Assignee: Texaco Inc.
    Inventors: Don A. Carley, Arnold C. Witte, Jr., William B. Green, Kermit W. Doerr