Patents by Inventor Joshua J. Bennett

Joshua J. Bennett 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: 9574150
    Abstract: A fuel additive composition, fuel comprising said additive, and methods of use thereof are provided. The fuel additive composition comprises a synergistic combination of a hydrocarbyl-substituted succinimide dispersant and a compound of the following formula: and tautomers and enantiomers thereof, wherein R3 is a hydrocarbyl group having a number average molecular weight ranging from about 100 to about 5000, and wherein the weight ratio of (a) to (b) ranges from about 5:1 to about 1:5. The fuel additive composition is present in fuel in an amount sufficient to improve the conductivity properties of the fuel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Afton Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Joshua J. Bennett, John Donner, Duncan Richardson
  • Patent number: 8623105
    Abstract: A diesel fuel, diesel fuel additive concentrate and method for improving the performance of fuel injectors for a diesel engine are provided. The diesel fuel includes a major amount of middle distillate fuel; and a reaction product of a hydrocarbyl substituted dicarboxylic acid or anhydride and an amine compound or salt. The amine compound has the formula wherein R is selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen and a hydrocarbyl group containing from about 1 to about 15 carbon atoms, and R1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and a hydrocarbyl group containing from about 1 to about 20 carbon atoms. The reaction product contains at least one amino triazole group and is present in the fuel in an amount sufficient to improve the performance of diesel fuel injectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Afton Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Dennis J. Malfer, Joshua J. Bennett, Jason A. Lagona, David A. Hutchison
  • Publication number: 20130133244
    Abstract: A fuel additive composition, fuel comprising said additive, and methods of use thereof are provided. The fuel additive composition comprises a synergistic combination of a hydrocarbyl-substituted succinimide dispersant and a compound of the following formula: and tautomers and enantiomers thereof, wherein R3 is a hydrocarbyl group having a number average molecular weight ranging from about 100 to about 5000, and wherein the weight ratio of (a) to (b) ranges from about 5:1 to about 1:5. The fuel additive composition is present in fuel in an amount sufficient to improve the conductivity properties of the fuel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: Afton Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Joshua J. Bennett, John Donner, Duncan Richardson
  • Publication number: 20100107482
    Abstract: A fuel additive composition, fuel comprising said additive, and methods of use thereof are provided. The fuel additive composition comprises a synergistic combination of a hydrocarbyl-substituted succinimide dispersant and a compound of the following formula: and tautomers and enantiomers thereof, wherein R3 is a hydrocarbyl group having a number average molecular weight ranging from about 100 to about 5000, and wherein the weight ratio of (a) to (b) ranges from about 5:1 to about 1:5. The fuel additive composition is present in fuel in an amount sufficient to improve the conductivity properties of the fuel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Joshua J. Bennett, John Donner
  • Publication number: 20100037514
    Abstract: A diesel fuel, diesel fuel additive concentrate and method for improving the performance of fuel injectors for a diesel engine are provided. The diesel fuel includes a major amount of middle distillate fuel; and a reaction product of a hydrocarbyl substituted dicarboxylic acid or anhydride and an amine compound or salt. The amine compound has the formula wherein R is selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen and a hydrocarbyl group containing from about 1 to about 15 carbon atoms, and R1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and a hydrocarbyl group containing from about 1 to about 20 carbon atoms. The reaction product contains at least one amino triazole group and is present in the fuel in an amount sufficient to improve the performance of diesel fuel injectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2008
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: Afton Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Dennis J. Malfer, Joshua J. Bennett, Jason A. Lagona, David A. Hutchison
  • Publication number: 20090282731
    Abstract: A diesel fuel, diesel fuel additive concentrate and method for improving the performance of fuel injectors for a diesel engine are provided. The diesel fuel includes a major amount of middle distillate fuel; and a reaction product of a hydrocarbyl substituted dicarboxylic acid or anhydride and an amine compound or salt. The amine compound has the formula wherein R is selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen and a hydrocarbyl group containing from about 1 to about 15 carbon atoms, and R1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and a hydrocarbyl group containing from about 1 to about 20 carbon atoms. The reaction product contains at least one amino triazole group and is present in the fuel in an amount sufficient to improve the performance of diesel fuel injectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicant: AFTON CHEMICAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Dennis J. MALFER, Joshua J. BENNETT, Jason A. LAGONA, David A. HUTCHISON
  • Patent number: 7615085
    Abstract: A reduction in the formation or presence of peroxides in middle distillate fuels is obtained through the combination of a hydrocarbon additive with the fuel. Specifically, the middle distillate fuel is blended with one or more oxygenates. The hydrocarbon additive includes a polar function group and a tertiary hydrogen beta to the functional group. Middle distillate fuels incorporating the additive, the additive itself, and methods using the additive all retard the formation of or reduce the presence of peroxides in the fuel. The reduction of peroxides improves the durability of fuels systems elastomers, enhances fuel stability and color durability, and reduces the formation of fuel sediment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Afton Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Scott D. Schwab, Joshua J. Bennett, Allen A. Aradi
  • Publication number: 20080229656
    Abstract: A reduction in the formation and presence of peroxides in low sulfur diesel fuels is obtained through the combination of those fuels with an organic nitrate combustion improver. The reduction in the amount of peroxides means that the fuel system elastomers will be more durable, as they are not being corroded by as much peroxide formed in the fuel, fuel color durability is improved, fuel stability is enhanced, and fuel sediments are reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventors: Joshua J. Bennett, Scott D. Schwab
  • Patent number: 7396450
    Abstract: A reduction in the formation and presence of peroxides in low sulfur diesel fuels is obtained through the combination of those fuels with an organic nitrate combustion improver. The reduction in the amount of peroxides means that the fuel system elastomers will be more durable, as they are not being corroded by as much peroxide formed in the fuel, fuel color durability is improved, fuel stability is enhanced, and fuel sediments are reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Afton Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Joshua J. Bennett, Scott D. Schwab
  • Publication number: 20070283618
    Abstract: A composition for use in preventing deposits in an engine and/or fouling of injectors is prepared by reacting (a) an alkenyl-substituted succinic acid having a molecular weight of about 250 to about 3000 and (b) a polyaziridine having an average molecular weight of about 250 to about 5000.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2006
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Inventors: Dennis J. Malfer, Scott D. Schwab, Joshua J. Bennett