Nobukatu Kimura 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).
Abstract: A lubricant which is non-polluting and substitutable for conventional lubricants and which is excellent in lubrication characteristics, particularly having low frictional characteristics comprises an aqueous solution containing a saccharide in an amount of 0.5–30% by mass based on the total amount of the aqueous solution the saccharide comprising mainly a sucrose and a disaccharide caramel in an amount of 0.2–20% by mass based on the amount of the sucrose. As the sucrose, granulated sugar or crystal sugar is preferred, and coffee sugar containing previously a disaccharide caramel can also be used. More preferably, the lubricant contains sodium laurate and/or potassium laurate in an amount of 0.001–1% by mass. Furthermore, it is desired that the lubricant contains potassium sorbate in an amount of 0.1–3% by mass as a preservative and benzotriazole or an alkali metal salt thereof in an amount of 0.1–3% by mass as a rust inhibitor.
Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a lubricant which is of non-pollution and substitutable for conventional lubricants and which is excellent in lubrication characteristics, particularly low frictional characteristics. According to the present invention, the lubricant comprises an aqueous solution containing a saccharide in an amount of 0.5-30% by mass based on the total amount of the aqueous solution and the reminder of water (pure water), said saccharide comprising mainly a sucrose and a disaccharide caramel in an amount of 0.2-20% by mass based on the amount of the sucrose. As the sucrose, granulated sugar or crystal sugar is preferred, and coffee sugar containing previously a disaccharide caramel can also be used. More preferably, the lubricant contains sodium laurate and/or potassium laurate in an amount of 0.001-1% by mass. Furthermore, it is desired that the lubricant contains potassium sorbate in an amount of 0.