Patents by Inventor Eugene V. Rowan

Eugene V. Rowan 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).

  • Organic molybdenum complexes
    Patent number: 4889647
    Abstract: New molbdenum complexes prepared by reacting (a) a fatty oil, (b) diethanolamine and (c) a molybdenum source are described. The molybdenum complexes impart antifriction and antiwear properties to lubricating compositions and decrease fuel consumption in internal combustion engine using same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 26, 1989
    Assignee: R. T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Eugene V. Rowan, Thomas J. Karol, Homer H. Farmer
  • Organomolybdenum based additives and lubricating compositions containing same
    Patent number: 4360438
    Abstract: This invention relates to synergistic antiwear compositions comprising a sulfurized molybdenum dialkyldithiocarbamate and an organic sulfur compound selected from the group consisting of dithiocarbamate acid esters, sulfurized oils and polysulfurized olefins. Lubricating compositions containing the synergistic compositions possess good antiwear properties and improved extreme pressure and oxidation stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1982
    Assignee: R. T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Eugene V. Rowan, Homer H. Farmer