Patents by Inventor John Rosenbaum

John Rosenbaum 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: 7732391
    Abstract: A manual transmission fluid having a VI greater than 160 and a Brookfield viscosity at ?40° C. less than 30,000 cP. It comprises: 1) a base oil (made from a waxy feed) having less than 0.06 wt % aromatics, greater than 5 wt % total molecules with cycloparaffinic functionality, and a ratio of molecules with monocycloparaffinic functionality to molecules with multicycloparaffinic functionality greater than 20; and a manual transmission fluid additive package. In another embodiment, the manual transmission fluid comprises: 1) a base oil having a high VI and a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. greater than 5.5 cSt, 2) less than 0.01 wt % pour point depressant, and 3) a manual transmission fluid additive package. This invention is also directed to a process to make the manual transmission fluid, comprising the steps of hydroisomerization dewaxing, selecting base oil fractions having a high VI, and blending the fractions with an additive package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: John Rosenbaum, Marc J. De Weerdt, Thomas Plaetinck, Nancy J. Bertrand
  • Patent number: 7662271
    Abstract: A lubricating oil (made from Group III base oil having a sequential number of carbon atoms) having a VI between 155 and 300, a RPVOT greater than 680 minutes, and a kinematic viscosity at 40° C. from 19.8 cSt to 748 cSt. A lubricating oil having a high VI and high RPVOT comprising: a) a Group III base oil with a sequential number of carbon atoms, and defined cycloparaffin composition or low traction coefficient, b) an antioxidant additive concentrate and c) no VI improver. A process comprising: a) hydroisomerization dewaxing of a waxy feed, b) fractionating the produced base oil, c) selecting a fraction having a VI greater than 150, and a high level of molecules with cycloparaffinic functionality or a low traction coefficient, and d) blending the fraction with an antioxidant additive concentrate. Also, a method of improving the oxidation stability of a lubricating oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: William Loh, John Rosenbaum, Nancy J. Bertrand, Patricia Lemay, Rawls Frazier, Mark E. Okazaki
  • Patent number: 7547666
    Abstract: An ashless hydraulic fluid or paper machine oil having a VI between 155 and 300, a RPVOT greater than 680 minutes, and a kinematic viscosity at 40° C. from 19.8 cSt to 748 cSt. An ashless hydraulic fluid or paper machine oil having a high VI and high RPVOT comprising: a) a Group III base oil with a sequential number of carbon atoms, and defined cycloparaffin composition or low traction coefficient, b) an ashless antioxidant additive concentrate, and c) low amount of VI improver. A process for making an ashless hydraulic fluid or paper machine oil comprising a) hydroisomerization dewaxing, b) fractionating, c) selecting a fraction having a very high VI, and a high level of molecules with cycloparaffinic functionality or a low traction coefficient, and d) blending the fraction with an ashless antioxidant. Also, a method of improving the oxidation stability of an ashless hydraulic fluid or paper machine oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: William Loh, John Rosenbaum, Nancy J. Bertrand, Patricia LeMay, Rawls Frazier, Mark E. Okazaki
  • Publication number: 20090075850
    Abstract: An ashless lubricating oil, comprising a base oil having greater than 90 wt % saturates, less than 10 wt % aromatics, a viscosity index greater than 130, low sulfur, and a sequential number of carbon atoms. The lubricating oil has a VI between 155 and 300, greater than 680 minutes in a rotary pressure vessel oxidation test, and a kinematic viscosity at 40° C. from 19.8 to 748 cSt. An ashless paper machine oil, comprising a base oil having a sequential number of carbon atoms, wherein the oil has a defined viscosity index and high oxidation stability. Also, an ashless lubricating oil, comprising a base oil having a viscosity index greater than 150, wherein the base oil is made from a blend of petroleum-based wax and Fischer-Tropsch derived wax.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: William Loh, John Rosenbaum, Nancy J. Bertrand, Patricia LeMay, Rawls Frazier, Mark E. Okazaki
  • Publication number: 20080110798
    Abstract: A method for operating a railroad engine, comprising: using a lubricating oil in the railroad engine, wherein the lurbricating oil has: a) less than 100 ppm zinc; b) a cold cranking simulator viscosity at ?15° C. less than 7000 cP; c) a GE HTHS (final) of at least 10.8 cP; and d) a TBN between 8 and 20.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2008
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventors: John Rosenbaum, Nancy Smrcka
  • Publication number: 20080113885
    Abstract: A process to make a lubricating oil, comprising: a) selecting a lubricating base oil, made from a waxy feed, having: i. less than 0.3 wt % aromatics, ii, greater than 10 wt % molecules having cycloparaffinic functionality, iii. a ratio of molecules with monocycloparaffinic functionality to molecules with multicycloparaffinic functionality greater than 15; and b) blending the lubricating base oil with an engine oil additive package formulated to protect silver bearings and less than 2.0 wt % viscosity index improver; wherein the lubricating oil has a cold cranking simulator viscosity at ?15° C. less than 7000 cP, a GE HTHS (final) of at least 10.8 cP, and a TBN between 8 and 20.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2008
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventors: John Rosenbaum, Nancy Smrcka
  • Publication number: 20080053868
    Abstract: A multi-grade engine oil composition meeting required specifications of manufacturers is provided. In one embodiment, the engine oil composition contains a sufficient amount of a Pour Point Reducing Blend Component for the engine oil to have cold crank simulator viscosity at ?20° C. of less than have a cold crank simulator viscosity at ?20° C. of less than 9000 cP and a mini rotary viscometer (MRV) viscosity at ?20° C. of less than 60,000 cP. The Pour Point Reducing Blend Component is selected from 1) an isomerized Fischer-Tropsch derived bottoms product; 2) a bottoms product prepared from an isomerized highly waxy mineral oil, or 3) an isomerized oil having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of at least about 8 mm2/s made from polyethylene plastic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventors: Peter Kleijwegt, Stephen Miller, John Rosenbaum, Nancy Bertrand, Matthew Ansari, Max Chang
  • Publication number: 20080029430
    Abstract: A hydraulic fluid composition having excellent seal compatibility is prepared from an isomerized base oil is provided. The composition comprising (i) 80 to 99.999 wt. % of a lubricating base oil having consecutive numbers of carbon atoms, less than 10 wt % naphthenic carbon by n-d-M, less than 0.10 wt. % olefins and less than 0.05 wt. % aromatics, a molecular weight of greater than 600 by ASTM D 2503-92 (Reapproved 2002), a wt % total molecules with cycloparaffinic functionality greater than 25 and a ratio of molecules with monocycloparaffinic functionality to molecules with multicyloparaffinic functionality greater than 10; and (ii) optionally from 0.001 to 6 wt % of a viscosity modifier; and (iii) 0-10 wt % of at least an additive package. When used in operations, the composition results in an average volume change in a rubber seal of less than 3% and an average hardness change in the rubber seal of less than 1 pts. when tested under ASTM D 471-06 (SRE NBR1 at 100° C., 168 hours).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Applicant: Chevron USA Inc.
    Inventors: William Loh, John Rosenbaum, Nancy Bertrand, Patricia Lemay
  • Publication number: 20070293408
    Abstract: A hydraulic fluid composition having excellent oxidation stability prepared from an isomerized base oil is provided. The composition comprising (i) 80 to 99.999 wt. % of a lubricating base oil having consecutive numbers of carbon atoms, less than 10 wt % naphthenic carbon by n-d-M; and (ii) 0.001-20 wt % of at least an additive package. The hydraulic fluid composition meets the performance specifications of at least one of the JCMAS HK and JCMAS HKB standard specifications issued by the Fuels and Lubricants Technical Committee of Japan Construction Mechanization Association (JCMA).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Applicant: Chevron Corporation
    Inventors: Tom Opstal, John Rosenbaum
  • Publication number: 20070238627
    Abstract: Gear lubricant with a low Brookfield Ratio, comprising: a base oil having sequential carbon atoms, low aromatics, greater than 20 wt % molecules with cycloparaffins and a high ratio of monocycloparaffins to multicycloparaffins; less than 22 wt % of a second base oil having less than 40 wt % molecules with cycloparaffins and a lower ratio of monocycloparaffins to multicycloparaffins; a pour point depressant, an EP additive; and less than 10 wt % VI improver. Gear lubricant with a low Brookfield Ratio, comprising a first base oil having low aromatics and high VI; less than 22 wt % of a second base oil with a lower VI; a pour point depressant; and an EP additive. Gear lubricant having a low Brookfield Ratio comprising: an FT derived base oil; a pour point depressing base oil blending component; and an EP additive. Processes for making gear lubricants with low Brookfield Ratios. Method for reducing Brookfield Ratio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2006
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventors: Michael Haire, John Zakarian, John Rosenbaum, Nancy Bertrand, Stephen Miller
  • Publication number: 20070238628
    Abstract: A multigrade automotive gear lubricant comprising a base oil having a traction coefficient less than 0.021. A method for saving energy using a gear lubricant, comprising blending a multigrade gear lubricant by adding a base oil having a traction coefficient less than 0.021, and using the gear lubricant in an axle or differential. A process for making an energy saving automotive gear lubricant having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. greater than 10 cSt. A gear lubricant comprising a FT derived base oil having a VI greater than 150 and a traction coefficient less than 0.015. A finished lubricant, comprising a FT derived base oil having a traction coefficient less than 0.015. A base oil having a traction coefficient less than 0.011 and a 50 wt % boiling point greater than 582° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2006
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventors: Michael Haire, John Zakarian, John Rosenbaum, Nancy Bertrand, Stephen Miller, Trevor Miller, Vivek Palekar, Ajit Pradhan
  • Publication number: 20070142250
    Abstract: A lubricating oil (made from Group III base oil having a sequential number of carbon atoms) having a VI between 155 and 300, a RPVOT greater than 680 minutes, and a kinematic viscosity at 40° C. from 19.8 cSt to 748 cSt. A lubricating oil having a high VI and high RPVOT comprising: a) a Group III base oil with a sequential number of carbon atoms, and defined cycloparaffin composition or low traction coefficient, b) an antioxidant additive concentrate and c) no VI improver. A process comprising: a) hydroisomerization dewaxing of a waxy feed, b) fractionating the produced base oil, c) selecting a fraction having a VI greater than 150, and a high level of molecules with cycloparaffinic functionality or a low traction coefficient, and d) blending the fraction with an antioxidant additive concentrate. Also, a method of improving the oxidation stability of a lubricating oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2005
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventors: William Loh, John Rosenbaum, Nancy Bertrand, Patricia Lemay, Rawls Frazier, Mark Okazaki
  • Publication number: 20070142240
    Abstract: An ashless hydraulic fluid or paper machine oil having a VI between 155 and 300, a RPVOT greater than 680 minutes, and a kinematic viscosity at 40° C. from 19.8 cSt to 748 cSt. An ashless hydraulic fluid or paper machine oil having a high VI and high RPVOT comprising: a) a Group III base oil with a sequential number of carbon atoms, and defined cycloparaffin composition or low traction coefficient, b) an ashless antioxidant additive concentrate, and c) low amount of VI improver. A process for making an ashless hydraulic fluid or paper machine oil comprising a) hydroisomerization dewaxing, b) fractionating, c) selecting a fraction having a very high VI, and a high level of molecules with cycloparaffinic functionality or a low traction coefficient, and d) blending the fraction with an ashless antioxidant. Also, a method of improving the oxidation stability of an ashless hydraulic fluid or paper machine oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2005
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventors: William Loh, John Rosenbaum, Nancy Bertrand, Patricia LeMay, Rawls Frazier, Mark Okazaki
  • Publication number: 20060289337
    Abstract: A process for manufacturing a lubricating base oil, comprising dewaxing a substantially paraffinic wax feed by hydroisomerization dewaxing using a shape selective intermediate pore size molecular sieve under hydroisomerization conditions including a hydrogen to feed ratio from about 712.4 to about 3562 liter H2/liter oil, whereby a lubricating base oil is produced having a)a total weight percent of molecules with cycloparaffinic functionality greater than 10, and b) a ratio of weight percent molecules with monocycloparaffinic functionality to weight percent molecules with multicycloparaffinic functionality greater than 30. Also a method for producing a base oil having a high ratio of weight percent molecules with monocycloparaffinic functionality to weight percent molecules with multicycloparaffinic functionality by hydroisomerization dewaxing a selected Fischer-Tropsch wax under hydroisomerization conditions including a hydrogen to feed ratio from about 712.4 to about 3562 liter H2/liter oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2006
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Inventors: John Rosenbaum, Nancy Bertrand, Scott Deskin, Kamala Krishna, Stephen Miller, Susan Abernathy
  • Publication number: 20060293193
    Abstract: A lubricating oil comprising: a) at least 5 wt % of lubricating base oil, made from a waxy feed, having >10 wt % molecules with cycloparaffinic functionality, a ratio of molecules with monocycloparaffinic functionality to molecules with multicycloparaffinic functionality >20, and b) a DI additive package; wherein the lubricating oil contains <0.2 wt % VI improver and wherein the lubricating oil has a low sulfated ash and a low CCS viscosity at ?20° C. A lubricating oil with a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. between 12.5 and 16.3 cSt with a low CCS viscosity comprising: a) a lubricating base oil, made with a waxy feed, having a viscosity index >150, b) up to 75 wt % unconventional petroleum derived bright stock, c) a lower ash DI additive package, and d) <0.2 wt % viscosity index improver. A process to make lubricating oil with a low sulfated ash and low CCS viscosity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2005
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Inventors: John Rosenbaum, Nancy Smrcka
  • Patent number: 7141157
    Abstract: A process for preparing Fischer-Tropsch derived lubricating base oils by blending a Fischer-Tropsch distillate fraction having a viscosity of 2 or greater but less than 3 cSt at 100 degrees C. with a Fischer-Tropsch derived bottoms fraction; lubricating base oil compositions having a viscosity between about 3 and about 10 cSt at 100 degrees C. and a TGA Noack volatility of less than about 45 weight percent; and finished lubricants using the aforesaid lubricating base oils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: John Rosenbaum, David Kramer, Joseph Pudlak
  • Publication number: 20060249565
    Abstract: A display carton, a corrugated fiberboard unitary blank for forming same, and a method for displaying product using the display carton are presented. The display carton generally includes a rectangular bottom, triangular shaped columns connected to and extending upwardly from the tray bottom. The display carton further includes a tray lip connected to the tray bottom at the peripheral edges of the tray bottom and extending upwardly from the tray bottom. The display carton may include triangular shaped gussets between the upper edge of the tray lip and the columns. The display carton provides four substantially open upright walls whereby a method of displaying product to a consumer is provided. The product contained in the display carton and the product main labels are viewable and accessible regardless of the upright wall orientation of the display carton relative to a consumer. The display carton may be assembled by folding a unitary blank fabricated from a sheet of corrugated fiberboard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2005
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventors: Randy Wood, Paul Oppenheim, John Rosenbaum
  • Publication number: 20060247138
    Abstract: A lubricating oil having a CCS viscosity at ?15° C. less than 7000 cP, good shear stability, and a TBN between 8 and 20 comprising: a) a lubricating base oil made from a waxy feed, b) an engine oil additive package formulated to protect silver bearings, and c) less than 2.0 wt % viscosity index improver. Also a process to make a lubricating oil having a CCS viscosity at ?15° C less than 7000 cP, good shear stability, and a TBN between 8 and 20. Additionally, a lubricating oil having low CCS viscosity comprising specified amounts of lubricating base oil made from a waxy feed, engine oil additive package formulated to protect silver bearings, up to 55 wt % bright stock with a VI greater than 120, and no viscosity index improver or conventional pour point depressant additives. Also, a method for operating a railroad engine using the lubricating oil of this invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2005
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventors: John Rosenbaum, Nancy Smrcka
  • Publication number: 20060237344
    Abstract: A process for producing a lubricating base oil having high oxidation stability, wherein the feed used to prepare the lubricating base oil contains at least 5 wt. % olefms, said process comprising (a) determining the weight percent of olefins present in the feed by means of 1H NMR; (b) hydroprocessing the feed under hydroprocessing conditions selected to reduce the amount of olefins present to a target value which has been pre-determined by means of 1H NMR to produce a lubricating base oil having the desired oxidation stability; and (c) collecting a lubricating base oil having the selected oxidation stability from the hydroprocessing zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2005
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Inventors: Susan Abernathy, David Johnson, John Rosenbaum, Don Young
  • Publication number: 20060201851
    Abstract: A process for producing a product slate, which includes at least three base oil grades having kinematic viscosities at 100° C. within the range between about 1.8 cSt and 30 cSt, from a waxy feed having an initial boiling point of about 340° C. or less and a final boiling point of about 560° C. or higher, said process comprising (a) isomerizing at least a portion of the waxy feed, whereby the amount of isoparaffins present are increased; (b) distilling a first portion of the isomerized waxy feed in light block mode operation into at least three base oil fractions having different boiling ranges; (c) distilling a second portion of the isomerized waxy feed in medium block mode operation into at least three base oil fractions having different boiling ranges; and (d) blending at least one base oil fraction produced from light block mode with at least one base oil fraction produced from medium block mode to produce a lubricating base oil blend meeting a target value for at least one pre-selected property.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2005
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Inventors: John Rosenbaum, Brent Lok, Philip Quinnett, Christopher Simmons