Patents by Inventor Michael T. Costello

Michael T. Costello 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).

  • Soluble oil containing overbased sulfonate additives
    Patent number: 8114822
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a soluble oil composition capable of forming stable emulsions exhibiting superior performance and possessing excellent utility as cutting oil for machines. The composition comprises an overbased alkaline earth metal sulfonate possessing anti-wear properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Chemtura Corporation
    Inventors: Michael T. Costello, Igor Riff
  • Lubricant Compositions
    Publication number: 20110237478
    Abstract: Disclosed is a lubricant composition for use in association with a device involving metal-to-metal contact of moving parts, the composition comprising (a) a base stock comprising at least one low viscosity poly-alpha-olefin; (b) a viscosity improver comprising at least one high viscosity poly-alpha-olefin; and (c) a performance additive comprising at least one compound effective to improve at least one property of the lubricant and/or the performance of the equipment in which the lubricant is to be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2009
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: COGNIS IP MANAGEMENT GMBH
    Inventors: Michael T. Costello, Mark Witschger
  • Enhanced oil recovery using sulfonate mixtures
    Publication number: 20100048432
    Abstract: A surfactant blend of a low molecular weight surfactant and a high molecular weight surfactant to be used in an aqueous flooding. The surfactant blend may be neutralized with an alkali or alkaline agent. The surfactant blend may be mixed with a polymer. Surfactant blends of the present invention increase oil recoveries from oil reservoirs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventors: Michael T. Costello, Charles F. Irwin, Qinggao Ma, Naureen Stone
  • Emulsifier blends for lubricating oils
    Patent number: 7585822
    Abstract: An emulsifier blend includes at least one alkali metal sulfonate and at least one alkali metal alkyl salicylate. The emulsifier blend can be combined with a lubricant oil to provide a water-miscible lubricating oil concentrate capable of forming a stable aqueous emulsion when added to an aqueous medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Crompton Corporation
    Inventors: Michael T. Costello, Zhaopeng Li, Ronald J. Muir, Igor Riff, Joseph A. Weaver, Jr.
  • Method for improving the oxidative stability of industrial fluids
    Patent number: 7579306
    Abstract: An oxidatively stable biodegradable industrial fluid is disclosed, wherein the industrial fluid is comprised of an epoxidized vegetable oil or synthetic ester in combination with at least one antioxidant. A method for improving the oxidation stability of industrial fluids is also disclosed and comprises employing as the base oil of said hydraulic fluid an epoxidized synthetic ester in combination with at least one antioxidant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Chemtura Corporation
    Inventors: Michael T. Costello, Igor Riff, Rebecca F. Seibert
  • Anti-oxidants in soluble oil base for metal working fluids
    Patent number: 7569526
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for reducing the oxidative and biological degradation of a metalworking fluid comprising adding thereto at least one antioxidant and at least one biocide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: Crompton Corporation
    Inventors: Michael T. Costello, Igor Riff
  • Soluble oil containing overbased sulfonate additives
    Publication number: 20080096777
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a soluble oil composition capable of forming stable emulsions exhibiting superior performance and possessing excellent utility as cutting oil for machines. The composition comprises an overbased alkaline earth metal sulfonate possessing anti-wear properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2006
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventors: Michael T. Costello, Igor Riff
  • Sodium petroleum sulfonate blends as emulsifiers for petroleum oils
    Publication number: 20040248996
    Abstract: An emulsifier composition suitable for mixing with oil to make lubricants is disclosed that comprises:
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2004
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Applicant: CROMPTON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael T. Costello, Igor Riff, Rebecca F. Siebert, Joseph A. Weaver
  • Anti-oxidants in soluble oil base for metal working fluids
    Publication number: 20040204326
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for reducing the oxidative and biological degradation of a metalworking fluid comprising adding thereto at least one antioxidant and at least one biocide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Applicant: CROMPTON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael T. Costello, Igor Riff