Patents by Inventor Ewan E. Delbridge

Ewan E. Delbridge 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: 11932825
    Abstract: The instant disclosure generally relates to lubricating compositions having an oil of lubricating viscosity, a mixture of boron-containing and boron-free dispersants, an overbased magnesium-based detergent, an overbased calcium-based detergent, a molybdenum-containing material, and, optionally, other performance additives. The instant lubricating compositions may improve one or more of cleanliness, TBN retention, fuel economy and low-speed preignition (“LSPI”).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Craig J. Jones, Ben McDermott, Joanne L. Jones, Ewan E. Delbridge, Alex Brewster
  • Publication number: 20240084211
    Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to a lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity and an ashless basic amine additive selected from a secondary amine containing ?-carbon aromatic substitution. The basic secondary amine additives used in the lubricating oils of the disclosed technology impart basicity measured as total base number (TBN) without adding sulfated ash. Lubricating oils containing the basic secondary amine additives of the disclosed technology simultaneously achieve seals compatibility, deposit, and corrosion control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2022
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel J. Saccomando, Yanshi Zhang, John-Louis DiFlavio, Ewan E. Delbridge, William R.S. Barton
  • Patent number: 11859148
    Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to a lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity and an ashless basic amine additive selected from a N-aralkyl ?-carbonyl functional amine. The basic amine additives used in the lubricating oils of the disclosed technology impart basicity measured as total base number (TBN) without adding sulfated ash. Lubricating oils containing the basic amine additives of the disclosed technology simultaneously achieve seal compatibility, deposit, and corrosion control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel J. Saccomando, William R. S. Barton, Amelia Stoneley, Yanshi Zhang, Ewan E. Delbridge
  • Publication number: 20230212476
    Abstract: The instant disclosure generally relates to lubricating compositions having an oil of lubricating viscosity, a mixture of boron-containing and boron-free dispersants, an overbased magnesium-based detergent, an overbased calcium-based detergent, an ashless friction modifier, and, optionally, other performance additives. The instant lubricating compositions may improve one or more of cleanliness, TBN retention, fuel economy and low-speed preignition (“LSPI”).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2020
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Craig J. Jones, Ben McDermott, Joanne L. Jones, Ewan E. Delbridge, Alex Brewster
  • Publication number: 20230151295
    Abstract: The instant disclosure generally relates to lubricating compositions having an oil of lubricating viscosity, a boron-containing additive, a boron-free dispersant, an overbased magnesium-based detergent, an overbased calcium-based detergent, an ashless friction modifier, and, optionally, other performance additives. The instant lubricating composition has a High Temperature High Shear (HTHS) viscosity according to ASTM D4683 of less than 2.7 mPa s. The instant lubricating compositions disclosed herein may accomplish one or more of the following improve fuel economy, reduce corrosion, reduce oxidation, improve cleanliness, and improve wear performance of an internal combustion engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Ben McDermott, Joanne L. Jones, Craig J. Jones, Ewan E. Delbridge
  • Publication number: 20220403284
    Abstract: The instant disclosure generally relates to lubricating compositions having an oil of lubricating viscosity, a mixture of boron-containing and boron-free dispersants, an overbased magnesium-based detergent, an overbased calcium-based detergent, a molybdenum-containing material, and, optionally, other performance additives. The instant lubricating compositions may improve one or more of cleanliness, TBN retention, fuel economy and low-speed preignition (“LSPI”).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2020
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Applicant: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Craig J. Jones, Ben McDermott, Joanne L. Jones, Ewan E. Delbridge, Alex Brewster
  • Patent number: 11518954
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a zinc-free lubricating composition for an internal combustion engine containing a phosphorus anti-wear agent, an ashless antioxidant, and a metal-free basic detergent. The lubricating composition provides wear protection, deposit control, and improved acid control with reduced levels of metal-containing additives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Ewan E. Delbridge, Patrick E. Mosier
  • Patent number: 11466226
    Abstract: The disclosed technology provides alkylphenol-containing detergent having at least one unit (a) of an alkyl-substituted phenol wherein the alkyl group is derived from oligomers of an olefin compound containing 3 to 8 carbon atoms, wherein the polyolefin-derived alkyl group comprises at least 30 mol percent of an olefin with 4 or more carbon atoms. The invention further relates to a method of lubricating a mechanical device with the lubricant composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Gary M. Walker, James P. Roski, Ewan E. Delbridge
  • Patent number: 11459520
    Abstract: An additive for a lubricating composition includes an ionic tetrahedral borate compound which includes a cation and a tetrahedral borate anion having a boron atom, the boron atom has at least one aliphatic bidentate di-oxo ligand. The cation may be selected to provide detergent and/or dispersant and/or antioxidant properties to a lubricating composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: James D. Burrington, Ewan E. Delbridge, Binbin Guo, Jason J. Hanthorn
  • Patent number: 11427780
    Abstract: A lubricating composition includes an oil of lubricating viscosity and a low-ash additive system including a low molecular weight amine with a Total Base Number of at least 150, and an N-substituted hydrocarbyl-substituted succinimide dispersant. The low-ash additive system provides the lubricating composition with a significant boost in TBN without substantially lowering the flashpoint. The composition is particularly suited to use as a marine diesel engine lubricant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Ewan E. Delbridge, Binbin Guo, John K. Pudelski, John-Louis DiFlavio
  • Publication number: 20220259514
    Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to a lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity and an ashless basic amine additive selected from a N-aralkyl ?-carbonyl functional amine. The basic amine additives used in the lubricating oils of the disclosed technology impart basicity measured as total base number (TBN) without adding sulfated ash. Lubricating oils containing the basic amine additives of the disclosed technology simultaneously achieve seal compatibility, deposit, and corrosion control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Applicant: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel J. Saccomando, William R.S. Barton, Amelia Stoneley, Yanshi Zhang, Ewan E. Delbridge
  • Patent number: 11384308
    Abstract: A lubricant composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity and 0.01 to 5 percent by weight of a substantially sulfur-free alkyl phosphate amine salt, where at least 30 mole percent of the phosphorus atoms are in an alkyl pyrophosphate salt structure, exhibits good antiwear performance. In the phosphate amine salt, at least 80 mole percent of the alkyl groups are typically secondary alkyl groups of 3 to 12 carbon atoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: William R. S. Barton, Daniel J. Saccomando, Jamal Kassir, Paul E. Adams, Lisa Blanazs, Michael R. Sutton, Stephen J. Cook, Paul R. Vincent, Ewan E. Delbridge, Yanshi Zhang
  • Publication number: 20220073836
    Abstract: The disclosed technology provides a lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity and a detergent comprising a polyolefin-substituted hydroxy-aromatic carboxylic acid or salt thereof, wherein the polyolefin is derived from a branched alkene having at least 4 carbon atoms and wherein the polyolefin has a number average molecular weight of 150 to 800. The invention further relates to a method of lubricating a mechanical device with the lubricant composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Ewan E. Delbridge, Patrick E. Mosier, Peter Miatt
  • Publication number: 20220010234
    Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to hydrocarbyl- (e.g., alkyl-) benzene sulfonate detergents and their salts, where the hydrocarbyl group includes moieties equivalent to 5 to 10 carbon branched polyene compounds. Such compounds and their salts are useful as lubricant additives. The detergents disclosed herein may solve at least one problem of providing anti-wear performance, frictional performance, oxidation performance, viscosity performance, and detergency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Applicant: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Ewan E. Delbridge, James D. Burrington, Patrick E. Mosier, James S. Puckace
  • Patent number: 11168278
    Abstract: A lubricant composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity and about 0.01 to about 5 percent by weight of a (thio)phosphoric acid salt (“phos-amine salt”) of at least one hydrocarbyl amine. The hydrocarbyl amine may be a hindered hydrocarbyl amine, an aromatic hydrocarbyl amine, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: William R. S. Barton, Daniel J. Saccomando, Michael R. Sutton, Stephen J. Cook, Paul R. Vincent, Ewan E. Delbridge, Shawn Dickess, Yanshi Zhang
  • Publication number: 20210230497
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a zinc-free lubricating composition for an internal combustion engine containing a phosphorus anti-wear agent, an ashless antioxidant, and a metal-free basic detergent. The lubricating composition provides wear protection, deposit control, and improved acid control with reduced levels of metal-containing additives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Ewan E. Delbridge, Patrick E. Mosier
  • Publication number: 20210230498
    Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to hydrocarbyl- (e.g. alkyl-) phenol detergents and their salts, where the hydrocarbyl group includes moieties equivalent to 5 to 10 carbon branched polyene compounds. Such compounds and their salts are useful as lubricant additives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2018
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Ewan E. Delbridge, James D. Burrington, Patrick E. Mosier, James S. Puckace
  • Patent number: 11072758
    Abstract: The invention provides a lubricant composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity and a protic acid salt of an N-hydrocarbyl-substituted gamma-(?-) or delta-amino(thio)ester. The invention further relates to a method of lubricating a mechanical device with the lubricant composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel J. Saccomando, William R. S. Barton, Ewan E. Delbridge, Patrick E. Mosier
  • Publication number: 20210189279
    Abstract: The invention provides lubricating composition comprising: an oil of lubricating viscosity, and an oxyalkylated hydrocarbyl phenol, wherein the oxyalkylated hydrocarbyl phenol is substituted with at least one aliphatic hydrocarbyl group of 40 to 96 carbon atoms, and wherein the oxyalkylated hydrocarbyl phenol is substantially free of aromatic hydrocarbyl groups. The invention further relates to a method of lubricating a mechanical device (such as an internal combustion engine) with the lubricating composition. The invention further relates to the use of the oxyalkylated hydrocarbyl phenol in the lubricating composition to a passenger car internal combustion engine at least one of (i) control of fuel economy, (ii) control of corrosion, (iii) cleanliness, and (iv) control of bore wear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2021
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Applicant: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Yanshi Zhang, Gary M. Walker, Ewan E. Delbridge, Edward P. Sampler, Neil L. Simpson
  • Patent number: 10988702
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a zinc-free lubricating composition for an internal combustion engine containing a phosphorus anti-wear agent, an ashless antioxidant, and a metal-free basic detergent. The lubricating composition provides wear protection, deposit control, and improved acid control with reduced levels of metal-containing additives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Ewan E. Delbridge, Patrick E. Mosier