Patents by Inventor Michael D. Nicholls

Michael D. Nicholls 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).

  • Fuel additive compositions for gasoline direct injection engines
    Patent number: 12104132
    Abstract: Methods of reducing stochastic pre-ignition events and/or carbonaceous deposits in a gasoline-fueled engine by adding at least 10 ppm by weight of a compound having at least one alkyl succinic acid group to a gasoline fuel, wherein said compound is the product of (a) and (b), wherein: (a) is an amine with at least one tertiary nitrogen, water, or a hydrocarbyl substituted alcohol; and (b) is a hydrocarbyl-substituted succinic acid and/or anhydride.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Garrett Parker, Stuart L. Bartley, Alexander Michlberger, Anthony R. Frank, Michael D. Nicholls, Adam E. Franczak, David L. Spivey, Alexander Holmes, George S. Szappanos, Mark C. Davies
  • FUEL ADDITIVE COMPOSITIONS FOR GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION ENGINES
    Publication number: 20220411705
    Abstract: Methods of reducing stochastic pre-ignition events and/or carbonaceous deposits in a gasoline-fueled engine by adding at least 10 ppm by weight of a compound having at least one alkyl succinic acid group to a gasoline fuel, wherein said compound is the product of (a) and (b), wherein: (a) is an amine with at least one tertiary nitrogen, water, or a hydrocarbyl substituted alcohol; and (b) is a hydrocarbyl-substituted succinic acid and/or anhydride.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventors: Garrett Parker, Stuart L. Bartley, Alexander Michlberger, Anthony R. Frank, Michael D. Nicholls, Adam E. Franczak, David L. Spivey, Alexander Holmes, George S. Szappanos, Mark C. Davies
  • Composition for cleaning gasoline engine fuel delivery systems, air intake systems, and combustion chambers
    Patent number: 10781411
    Abstract: A cleaning composition, which is suitable for cleaning fuel delivery systems, air-intake systems, intake valves, and combustion chambers, includes at least 3 wt. % of a polyether component, at least 5 wt. % of a polar solvent, and at least 5 wt. % a non-polar solvent. The polyether component is selected from polyethers, polyetheramines, and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Stuart L. Bartley, Thomas R. Weyenberg, Michael D. Nicholls, Garrett Parker
  • COMPOSITION FOR CLEANING GASOLINE ENGINE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEMS, AIR INTAKE SYSTEMS, AND COMBUSTION CHAMBERS
    Publication number: 20180002645
    Abstract: A cleaning composition, which is suitable for cleaning fuel delivery systems, air-intake systems, intake valves, and combustion chambers, includes at least 3 wt. % of a polyether component, at least 5 wt. % of a polar solvent, and at least 5 wt. % a non-polar solvent. The polyether component is selected from polyethers, polyetheramines, and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Applicant: THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Stuart L. Bartley, Thomas R. Weyenberg, Michael D. Nicholls, Garrett Parker
  • Hydrogel microparticle formation in aqueous solvent for biomedical applications
    Patent number: 8557288
    Abstract: The field of the disclosure relates to microparticles comprising a cross-linked water-soluble polymer or cross-linked water-soluble polymers and a process for forming thereof. Further, the field of the disclosure relates to coatings and scaffolds comprising microparticles and the processes for forming thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Washington University
    Inventors: Donald L. Elbert, Michael D. Nichols, Evan A. Scott
  • HYDROGEL MICROPARTICLE FORMATION IN AQUEOUS SOLVENT FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS
    Publication number: 20100040688
    Abstract: The field of the disclosure relates to microparticles comprising a cross-linked water-soluble polymer or cross-linked water-soluble polymers and a process for forming thereof. Further, the field of the disclosure relates to coatings and scaffolds comprising microparticles and the processes for forming thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Donald L. Elbert, Michael D. Nichols, Evan A. Scott
  • Protective apparel comprising an energy impact absorbing polymeric material and method for shaping said material
    Patent number: 6485446
    Abstract: Protective body apparel, comprising, one or more foundation components adapted to be removably worn proximate one or more parts of said body; and one or more pads comprising, a polymeric material capable of absorbing impact energy, which comprises a plurality of microspheres and which is viscoelastic at room temperature, wherein one or more of said pads is carried by one or more of said foundation components; and method for shaping said polymeric material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: I-Tek, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore B. Brother, Roy M. Cowdrey, Michael D. Nichols
  • Heel locking, energy absorbing, support and cushioning device
    Patent number: 6234988
    Abstract: A heel locking, energy absorbing, support and cushioning device adapted to fit around at least a portion of a user's foot and ankle, comprising, a sleeve having one or more pockets at least partially fixed to the walls of the sleeve which are at least partially filled with a compressible, polymeric material, flowable at room temperature, capable of absorbing impact energy, and comprising a plurality of microspheres.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: I-Tek, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore B. Brother, Michael D. Nichols