Patents by Inventor Peter J. Jessup

Peter J. Jessup 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: 6030521
    Abstract: By controlling one or more properties of a gasoline fuel suitable for combustion in automobiles, the emissions of NOx, CO and/or hydrocarbons can be reduced. The preferred fuel for reducing all three such emissions has a Reid Vapor Pressure no greater than 7.5 psi (0.51 atm), essentially zero olefins, and a 50% D-86 Distillation Point greater than about 180.degree. F. (82.degree. C.) but less than 205.degree. F. (96.1.degree. C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 29, 2000
    Assignee: Union Oil Company of California
    Inventors: Peter J. Jessup, Michael C. Croudace
  • Patent number: 5837126
    Abstract: By controlling one or more properties of a gasoline fuel suitable for combustion in automobiles, the emissions of NOx, CO and/or hydrocarbons can be reduced. The preferred fuel for reducing all three such emissions has a Reid Vapor Pressure no greater than 7.5 psi (0.51 atm), essentially zero olefins, and a 50% D-86 Distillation Point greater than about 180.degree. F. (82.degree. C.) but less than 205.degree. F. (96.1.degree. C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1998
    Assignee: Union Oil Company of California
    Inventors: Peter J. Jessup, Michael C. Croudace
  • Patent number: 5653866
    Abstract: By controlling one or more properties of a gasoline fuel suitable for combustion in automobiles, the emissions of NOx, CO and/or hydrocarbons can be reduced. The preferred fuel for reducing all three such emissions has a Reid Vapor Pressure no greater than 7.5 psi (0.51 atm), essentially zero olefins, and a 50% D-86 Distillation Point greater than about 180.degree. F. (82.degree. C.) but less than 205.degree. F. (96.1.degree. C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1997
    Assignee: Union Oil Company of California
    Inventors: Peter J. Jessup, Michael C. Croudace
  • Patent number: 5593567
    Abstract: By controlling one or more properties of a gasoline fuel suitable for combustion in automobiles, the emissions of NOx, CO and/or hydrocarbons can be reduced. The preferred fuel for reducing all three such emissions has a Reid Vapor Pressure no greater than 7.5 psi (0.51 atm), essentially zero olefins, and a 50% D-86 Distillation Point greater than about 180.degree. F. (82.degree. C.) but less than 205.degree. F. (96.1.degree. C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 14, 1997
    Inventors: Peter J. Jessup, Michael C. Croudace
  • Patent number: 5288393
    Abstract: By controlling one or more properties of a gasoline fuel suitable for combustion in automobiles, the emissions of NOx, CO and/or hydrocarbons can be reduced. The preferred fuel for reducing all three such emissions has a Reid Vapor Pressure no greater than 7.5 psi (0.51 atm), essentially zero olefins, and a 50% D-86 Distillation Point greater than about 180.degree. F. (82.degree. C.) but less than 205.degree. F. (96.1.degree. C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 22, 1994
    Assignee: Union Oil Company of California
    Inventors: Peter J. Jessup, Michael C. Croudace
  • Patent number: 5032144
    Abstract: The octane value of fuels such as gasoline is increased by adding thereto an organic compound containing a tert-butyl group bonded to a carbon or nitrogen atom, which, in turn, is bonded to yet another atom by double or triple bonds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1991
    Assignee: Union Oil Company of California
    Inventors: Peter J. Jessup, Stephen G. Brass, Michael C. Croudace
  • Patent number: 4812146
    Abstract: A fuel composition has an octane rating of at least about 100 and is comprised of toluene and alkylate and at least two further components selected from the group consisting of isophentane, n-butane, and methyl tertiary-butyl ether.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 14, 1989
    Assignee: Union Oil Company of California
    Inventor: Peter J. Jessup
  • Patent number: 4781728
    Abstract: The octane value of fuels such as gasoline is increased by adding thereto an organic compound containing a tert-butyl group or a radical containing a trimethyl silyl group bonded to a carbon or nitrogen atom, which, in turn, is bonded to yet another atom by double or triple bonds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1988
    Assignee: Union Oil Company of California
    Inventors: Peter J. Jessup, Stephen G. Brass, Michael C. Croudace
  • Patent number: 4756842
    Abstract: A boron-containing heterocyclic compound prepared by reacting a primary amine or ammonia with an alkylene oxide or epoxide and then reacting concurrently or subsequently this reaction intermediate with a boric acid. This boron-containing heterocyclic compound may further be reacted with a metal, metaloid or other metal compound and even further contain sulfur, such as a sulfide group.The boron-containing heterocyclic compound provides extreme pressure anti-wear properties when provided in a lubricating composition. The lubricating composition may also comprise anti-oxidants, copper corrosion inhibitors, and lead corrosion inhibitors. The anti-wear properties of a lubricating composition can be enhanced using the borates of the present invention in conjuction with a copper compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1988
    Assignee: Union Oil Company of California
    Inventors: Richard A. Holstedt, Kenneth Baron, Peter J. Jessup
  • Patent number: 4740215
    Abstract: Liquid hydrocarbon fuels, especially diesel fuels, are admixed with diesters of oxalic acid to produce liquid hydrocarbon fuel compositions having improved ignition quality and enhanced cetane numbers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1988
    Assignee: Union Oil Company of California
    Inventors: Diane M. Dillon, Peter J. Jessup
  • Patent number: 4738686
    Abstract: Hydrocarbon fuels with an improved cetane number are obtained by blending a liquid fuel with a cyclic ether compound. Cyclic ethers are compounds which have a ring structure of carbon and a minor number of oxygen atoms, including beta-lactones and adducts of the beta-lactones with aldehydes or ketones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1988
    Assignee: Union Oil Company of California
    Inventors: Diane M. Dillon, Peter J. Jessup
  • Patent number: 4723964
    Abstract: Liquid hydrocarbon fuels having an enhanced cetane number include at least one azo compound having the formula:R.sub.1 N.dbd.NR.sub.2wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different organo groups, each containing 1 to about 10 carbon atoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1988
    Assignee: Union Oil Company of California
    Inventors: Peter J. Jessup, Diane M. Dillon, Stephen G. Brass, Michael C. Croudace
  • Patent number: 4657686
    Abstract: A boron-containing heterocyclic compound prepared by reacting a primary amine or ammonia with an alkylene oxide or epoxide and then reacting concurrently or subsequently this reaction intermediate with a boric acid. This boron-containing heterocyclic compound may further be reacted with a metal, metaloid or other metal compound and even further contain sulfur, such as a sulfide group.The boron-containing heterocyclic compound provides extreme pressure anti-wear properties when provided in a lubricating composition. The lubricating composition may also comprise anti-oxidants, copper corrosion inhibitors, and lead corrosion inhibitors. The anti-wear properties of a lubricating composition can be enhanced using the borates of the present invention in conjunction with a copper compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1985
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1987
    Assignee: Union Oil Company of California
    Inventors: Richard A. Holstedt, Peter J. Jessup
  • Patent number: 4647292
    Abstract: A fuel composition containing an acid anhydride as an anti-knock additive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1987
    Assignee: Union Oil Company of Company
    Inventors: Peter J. Jessup, Stephen G. Brass, Michael C. Croudace
  • Patent number: 4629579
    Abstract: The present invention relates to reaction products derived from boric acid, primary amines, alkene oxides or epoxides and first row transition metals or Group IVA metals, their manufacture and use. These products are used as extreme pressure, anti-wear and friction reducing additives for lubricating oils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1986
    Assignee: Union Oil Company of California
    Inventors: Peter J. Jessup, Richard A. Holstedt, Kenneth Baron
  • Patent number: 4629580
    Abstract: A boron-containing heterocyclic compound prepared by reacting a primary amine or ammonia with an alkylene oxide or epoxide and then reacting concurrently or subsequently this reaction intermediate with a boric acid. This boron-containing heterocyclic compound may further be reacted with a metal, metaloid or other metal compound and even further contain sulfur, such as a sulfide group.The boron-containing heterocyclic compound provides extreme pressure anti-wear properties when provided in a lubricating composition. The lubricating composition may also comprise anti-oxidants, copper corrosion inhibitors, and lead corrosion inhibitors. The anti-wear properties of a lubricating composition can be enhanced using the borates of the present invention in conjunction with a copper compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1986
    Assignee: Union Oil Company of California
    Inventors: Richard A. Holstedt, Kenneth Baron, Peter J. Jessup
  • Patent number: 4627930
    Abstract: A boron-containing heterocyclic compound prepared by reacting a primary amine or ammonia with an alkylene oxide or epoxide and then reacting concurrently or subsequently this reaction intermediate with a boric acid. This boron-containing heterocyclic compound may further be reacted with a metal, metaloid or other metal compound and even further contain sulfur, such as a sulfide group.The boron-containing heterocyclic compound provides extreme pressure anti-wear properties when provided in a lubricating composition. The lubricating composition may also comprise anit-oxidants, copper corrosion inhibitors, and lead corrosion inhibitors. The anti-wear properties of a lubricating composition can be enhanced using the borates of the present invention in conjunction with a copper compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 9, 1986
    Assignee: Union Oil Company of California
    Inventors: Richard A. Holstedt, Kenneth Baron, Peter J. Jessup
  • Patent number: 4602919
    Abstract: A fuel composition containing a malonate as an anti-knock additive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 29, 1986
    Assignee: Union Oil Company of California
    Inventors: Peter J. Jessup, Stephen G. Brass, Michael C. Croudace
  • Patent number: 4600408
    Abstract: A fuel composition containing an alkyl phenyl carbonate as an anti-knock additive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1986
    Assignee: Union Oil Company of California
    Inventors: Peter J. Jessup, Stephen G. Brass, Michael C. Croudace
  • Patent number: 4557843
    Abstract: A boron-containing heterocyclic compound prepared by reacting a primary amine or ammonia with an alkylene oxide or epoxide and then reacting concurrently or subsequently this reaction intermediate with a boric acid. This boron-containing heterocyclic compound may further be reacted with a metal, metalloid or other metal compound and even further contain sulfur, such as a sulfide group.The boron-containing heterocyclic compound provides extreme pressure anti-wear properties when provided in a lubricating composition. The lubricating composition may also comprise anti-oxidants, copper corrosion inhibitors, and lead corrosion inhibitors. The anti-wear properties of a lubricating composition can be enhanced using the borates of the present invention in conjunction with a copper compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1985
    Assignee: Union Oil Company of California
    Inventors: Richard A. Holstedt, Peter J. Jessup