Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a compound of the formula I or a tribologically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or proadditive thereof, wherein R1, R2 and R4 are as defined herein. Such novel pyrrolidine, or succinimide, derivatives may be useful as friction modifiers in lubricant compositions. This disclosure also relates to a method of using such friction modifier compounds in lubricating fluid formulations to lubricate machine parts, including gear, axle, engine, and transmission parts, and to lubricant compositions containing such friction modifier compounds.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a compound of the formula I or a tribologically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or proadditive thereof, wherein R1, R2 and R4 are as defined herein. Such novel pyrrolidine, or succinimide, derivatives may be useful as friction modifiers in lubricant compositions. This disclosure also relates to a method of using such friction modifier compounds in lubricating fluid formulations to lubricate machine parts, including gear, axle, engine, and transmission parts, and to lubricant compositions containing such friction modifier compounds.

Abstract: In general terms, the present invention includes a process for producing a new zinc dialkyldithiophosphate (ZDDP) offering improved seal compatibility characteristics in engine and transmission oil packages. The present invention additionally includes zinc dialkyldithiophosphate produced in accordance with the disclosed methodologies, and oil additives, lubricants, and engines and transmission comprising the zinc dialkyldithiophosphate of the present invention.

Abstract: There is disclosed a salt of a sulfur-containing, phosphorus-containing compound. There is also disclosed a method of making the salt.

Abstract: There is disclosed a salt of a sulfur-containing, phosphorus-containing compound. There is also disclosed a method of making the salt.

Abstract: There is disclosed a composition including a boron-containing compound, and at least one of a sulfur-containing, phosphorus-containing compound and its salt. Methods of making and using the composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: A lubricating composition including a viscosity index improver and at least one of a sterically hindered sulfur-containing, phosphorus-containing compound, and its salt is disclosed.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein an additive composition including a compound of formula (III): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 , R7, R8, and R9are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, cyano, and hydrocarbyl groups comprising from about 1 to about 30 carbon atoms.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a gear additive composition including a nitrogen-containing compound and a phosphorus-containing compound, wherein the ratio of total base number to total acid number of the gear additive composition is greater than about 0.94. There is also disclosed a gear lubricant composition having the disclosed gear additive and a reaction product of a sulfur-containing compound, a phosphorous-containing compound, and a nitrogen-containing compound. Methods of using both compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: An acrylic acid ester polymer having improved characteristics and oleaginous compositions containing the acrylic acid ester polymer. The acrylic acid ester polymer includes a copolymer derived from a first acrylic acid ester monomer having from about 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, a second acrylic acid ester monomer having from about 12 to about 14 carbon atoms, and a third acrylic acid ester monomer having from about 16 to about 20 carbon atoms. The copolymer has a weight average molecular weight ranging from about 20,000 to about 100,000 daltons and contains no more than about 1 weight percent unreacted monomer.

Abstract: The present teachings relate to fuel additives useful for reducing and/or preventing the formation of intake valve deposits. The fuel additives include cyclic Mannich products prepared by the reaction of (A) a substituted hydroxyaromatic compound, (B) a formaldehyde source, and (C) a primary amine.

Abstract: A dispersant composition for use as a lubricant additive. The dispersant composition includes a reaction product of an acrylamide and a compound having at least one primary or secondary amine group and being selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbyl-substituted succinimides, hydrocarbyl-substituted amines, and Mannich base adducts derived from hydrocarbyl-substituted phenols condensed with aldehydes and amines. The hydrocarbyl substituent has a number average molecular weight ranging from about 500 to about 5000 as determined by gel permeation chromatography.

Abstract: In general terms, the present invention includes a process for producing a new zinc dialkyldithiophosphate (ZDDP) offering improved seal compatibility characteristics in engine and transmission oil packages. The present invention additionally includes zinc dialkyldithiophosphate produced in accordance with the disclosed methodologies, and oil additives, lubricants, and engines and transmission comprising the zinc dialkyldithiophosphate of the present invention.

Abstract: A highly reliable, manually deployable safety reflector device which can be easily installed on a vehicle includes a bracket and a reflector member mounted on the bracket for rotation between a storage position and a deployed position. The bracket or reflector member define a tubular sleeve, and the other of the bracket or reflector member include a shaft rotatably disposed in the sleeve. One of the sleeve or shaft includes a plurality of indentations, and the other of the sleeve or shaft includes a plurality of protuberances configured to project into and resiliently engage the plurality of indentations, whereby resilient engagement between the protuberances and the indentations lock the reflector member in one of the deployed or storage positions as desired.