Patents by Inventor Seth L. Crawley

Seth L. Crawley 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).

  • Composition containing heterocyclic compounds and a method of lubricating an internal combustion engine
    Patent number: 10913915
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a lubricating composition containing (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity; and (b) a compound selected from the group consisting of: (i) an ester-containing heterocycle; (ii) an amide-containing heterocycle; and (iii) a pyrimidine, wherein the ester-containing heterocycle and the amide-containing heterocycle have a hydrocarbyl group containing 6 to 40 carbon atoms. The invention further provides for a method of supplying an internal combustion engine with the lubricating composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick E. Mosier, Jason R. Brown, Matthew D. Gieselman, Calvin W. Schroeck, Seth L. Crawley, William R. S. Barton, William C. Ward, Jr.
  • Composition Containing Heterocyclic Compounds And A Method Of Lubricating An Internal Combustion Engine
    Publication number: 20200123463
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a lubricating composition containing (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity; and (b) a compound selected from the group consisting of: (i) an ester-containing heterocycle; (ii) an amide-containing heterocycle; and (iii) a pyrimidine, wherein the ester-containing heterocycle and the amide-containing heterocycle have a hydrocarbyl group containing 6 to 40 carbon atoms. The invention further provides for a method of supplying an internal combustion engine with the lubricating composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Applicant: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick E. Mosier, Jason R. Brown, Matthew D. Gieselman, Calvin W. Schroeck, Seth L. Crawley, William R.S. Barton, William C. Ward, JR.
  • Composition containing heterocyclic compounds and a method of lubricating an internal combustion engine
    Patent number: 10550348
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a lubricating composition containing (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity; and (b) a compound selected from the group consisting of: (i) an ester-containing heterocycle; (ii) an amide-containing heterocycle; and (iii) a pyrimidine, wherein the ester-containing heterocycle and the amide-containing heterocycle have a hydrocarbyl group containing 6 to 40 carbon atoms. The invention further provides for a method of supplying an internal combustion engine with the lubricating composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick E. Mosier, Jason R. Brown, Matthew D. Gieselman, Calvin W. Schroeck, Seth L. Crawley, William R. S. Barton, William C. Ward, Jr.
  • Lubricating composition containing a thiocarbamate compound
    Patent number: 10190069
    Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and an ashless thiocarbamate compound having an optionally-substituted hydrocarbyl group on an S-atom and an optionally-substituted hydrocarbyl group on an N-atom. The invention further relates to a method of the lubricating an internal combustion engine with the lubricating composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Yanshi Zhang, Seth L. Crawley, Richard Yodice
  • Composition Containing Heterocyclic Compounds and a Method of Lubricating an Internal Combustion Engine
    Publication number: 20180237715
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a lubricating composition containing (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity; and(b) a compound selected from the group consisting of: (i) an ester-containing heterocycle; (ii) an amide-containing heterocycle; and (iii) a pyrimidine, wherein the ester-containing heterocycle and the amide-containing heterocycle have a hydrocarbyl group containing 6 to 40 carbon atoms. The invention further provides for a method of supplying an internal combustion engine with the lubricating composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Patrick E. Mosier, Jason R. Brown, Matthew D. Gieselman, Calvin W. Schroeck, Seth L. Crawley, William R. S. Barton, William C. Ward, JR.
  • Composition containing heterocyclic compounds and a method of lubricating an internal combustion engine
    Patent number: 9982210
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a lubricating composition containing (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity; and (b) a compound selected from the group consisting of: (i) an ester-containing heterocycle; (ii) an amide-containing heterocycle; and (iii) a pyrimidine, wherein the ester-containing heterocycle and the amide-containing heterocycle have a hydrocarbyl group containing 6 to 40 carbon atoms. The invention further provides for a method of supplying an internal combustion engine with the lubricating composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick E. Mosier, Jason R. Brown, Matthew D. Gieselman, Calvin W. Schroeck, Seth L. Crawley, William R. S. Barton, William C. Ward, Jr.
  • Lubricating composition containing an antiwear agent
    Patent number: 9976103
    Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a nitrile compound. The invention further relates to a method of the lubricating an internal combustion engine with the lubricating composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Richard Yodice, Seth L. Crawley, Jody A. Kocsis
  • Lubricating composition containing an aromatic compound
    Patent number: 9777240
    Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an aromatic compound and an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine. The invention further relates to the use of the aromatic compound as an antiwear agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew D. Gieselman, Seth L. Crawley, David J. Moreton, Paul R. Stevenson, Jeffry G. Dietz
  • Lubricating composition containing an antiwear agent
    Patent number: 9708563
    Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity, a compound derived from the hydroxy-carboxylic acid and a nitrile compound. The invention further relates to a method of the lubricating an internal combustion engine with the lubricating composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Seth L. Crawley, Jody A. Kocsis
  • Internal combustion engine lubricant
    Patent number: 9617493
    Abstract: The invention provides a composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and an N-substituted malimide. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Seth L. Crawley, Jody A. Kocsis, Suzanne M. Patterson
  • Lubricating composition containing an ester of an aromatic carboxylic acid
    Patent number: 9534187
    Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and an ester, thioester, amide or imide of a carboxylic acid compound where said carboxylic acid is characterized in that it is functionalized with a hydroxy-substituted aromatic moiety. The invention further relates to methods of lubricating an internal combustion engine by supplying the described lubricating composition to the internal combustion engine. The invention further relates to the use of the salt of the carboxylic acid compound as an antiwear agent or an antioxidant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Scott Capitosti, Seth L. Crawley, Ewan E. Delbridge, Patrick E. Mosier
  • LUBRICATING COMPOSITION CONTAINING AN AROMATIC COMPOUND
    Publication number: 20160145529
    Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an aromatic compound and an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine. The invention further relates to the use of the aromatic compound as an antiwear agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: Matthew D. Gieselman, Seth L. Crawley, David J. Moreton, Paul R. Stevenson, Jeffry G. Dietz
  • Lubricating composition containing an aromatic compound
    Patent number: 9279093
    Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an aromatic compound and an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine. The invention further relates to the use of the aromatic compound as an antiwear agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew D. Gieselman, Seth L. Crawley, David J. Moreton, Paul R. Stevenson, Jeffry G. Dietz
  • LUBRICATING COMPOSITION CONTAINING AN AROMATIC COMPOUND
    Publication number: 20160002564
    Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an aromatic compound and an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine. The invention further relates to the use of the aromatic compound as an antiwear agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Matthew D. Gieselman, Seth L. Crawley, David J. Moreton, Paul R. Stevenson, Jeffry G. Dietz
  • Lubricating composition containing an aromatic compound
    Patent number: 9150813
    Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an aromatic compound and an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine. The invention further relates to the use of the aromatic compound as an antiwear agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew D. Gieselman, Seth L. Crawley, David J. Moreton, Paul R. Stevenson, Jeffry G. Dietz
  • LUBRICATING COMPOSITION CONTAINING AN ANTIWEAR AGENT
    Publication number: 20150267140
    Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity, a compound derived from the hydroxy-carboxylic acid and a nitrile compound. The invention further relates to a method of the lubricating an internal combustion engine with the lubricating composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Seth L. Crawley, Jody A. Kocsis
  • Lubricating composition containing a carboxylic functionalised polymer
    Patent number: 8969266
    Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity and an amine-functionalized additive, wherein the amine-functionalized additive is derived from an amine having at least 3 aromatic groups, at least one —NH2 functional group, and at least 2 secondary or tertiary amino groups. The invention further provides for the additive to have improved thermal and oxidative stability modifying properties. The lubricating composition may include circulating oils, turbine oils, hydraulic fluids, transformer oils and greases as well as others that require good oxidation stability and good rust inhibition properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Seth L. Crawley, Matthew R. Sivik, Betsy J. Butke
  • Internal Combustion Engine Lubricant
    Publication number: 20150045267
    Abstract: The invention provides a composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and an N-substituted malimide. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: Seth L. Crawley, Jody A. Kocsis, Suzanne M. Patterson
  • Lubricating composition containing a nitrile compound
    Patent number: 8946135
    Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a nitrile compound. The invention further relates to a method of the lubricating an internal combustion engine with the lubricating composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Seth L. Crawley, Jody A. Kocsis, Matthew D. Gieselman, Patrick E. Mosier
  • Internal combustion engine lubricant
    Patent number: 8901051
    Abstract: The invention provides a composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and an N-substituted malimide. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Seth L. Crawley, Jody A. Kocsis, Suzanne M. Patterson