Patents by Inventor Frank David Wayne

Frank David Wayne 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).

  • Method of controlling lubricant properties by means of diluting the same
    Patent number: 7504367
    Abstract: A process is provided for controlling two or more properties of a lubricant or working fluid for use in a system in which operating conditions change. The process contains the steps of: (i) providing a base fluid in which the two or more properties are optimal for “warm” operating conditions; (ii) providing a diluent which is miscible with the base fluid under all system operating conditions; and, (iii) reversibly diluting said base fluid with the diluent in response to change in system operating conditions. An apparatus for carrying out the process is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventor: Frank David Wayne