Patents by Inventor Steven G. Donnelly

Steven G. Donnelly 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: 9896638
    Abstract: A low-phosphorus lubricating composition having less than 600 ppm phosphorus, comprising at least 85 weight % of a lubricating base blend, and an additive comprising the following, as weight % of the total composition: (1) an organomolybdenum component comprising: (a) an organomolybdenum complex, and (b) a molybdenum dithiocarbamate, the organomolybdenum component being present at an amount which provides about 400-800 ppm Mo; (2) (iso-octyl-3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl) propionate), at about 0.25-1.5%; (3) a dithiocarbamate component comprising (a) methylene-bis-dialkyldithiocarbamate and (b) said molybdenum dithiocarbamate, at a total dithiocarbamate component of about 0.6-1.2%; and (4) an alkylated diphenyl amine, at about 0.5-1.5%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: VANDERBILT CHEMICALS, LLC
    Inventors: Glenn A. Mazzamaro, Steven G. Donnelly, Ronald J. Hiza
  • Patent number: 9637704
    Abstract: A lubricant composition comprises as a lubricant base, an oil soluble polyalkylene glycol suitable for use as a lubricant in an industrial oil, grease or metal working fluid; and an additive comprising (1) alkylated phenyl-?-naphthylamine; and (2) 2,2,4-trialkyl-1,2-dihydroquinoline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: VANDERBILT CHEMICALS, LLC
    Inventors: Junbing Yao, Steven G. Donnelly
  • Patent number: 9546340
    Abstract: A low-phosphorus lubricating composition has less than 600 ppm phosphorus, comprising at least 85 weight % of a lubricating base blend, and an additive comprising the following, as weight % of the total composition: (1) an organomolybdenum compound at an amount which provides about 0.1-800 ppm Mo; (2) a hindered phenol at about 0.1-2%; and (3) a dithiocarbamate at about 0.1-2%; with a first proviso that where the dithiocarbamate does not comprise a metal dithiocarbamate, the additive additionally comprises: (4) an alkylated diphenylamine at about 0.1-2%, and with a second proviso that where the organomolybdenum compound comprises molybdenum dithiocarbamate, it is considered a metal dithiocarbamate for purposes of the first proviso, but is considered an organomolybdenum compound for the purposes of calculation of the amount present in the total composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: VANDERBILT CHEMICALS, LLC
    Inventors: Glenn A. Mazzamaro, Steven G. Donnelly, Ronald J. Hiza
  • Patent number: 9546339
    Abstract: 1-[di(4-octylphenyl)aminomethyl]tolutriazole is prepared in a mineral oil and blended with a liquid alkylated diphenylamine. The liquid product shows increased storage stability with respect to crystallization of the 1-[di(4-octylphenyl)aminomethyl]tolutriazole when the amine is added. This blend product can be stored for a prolonged period of time, and then utilized in a lubricant composition as an antioxidant and corrosion inhibitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: VANDERBILT CHEMICALS, LLC
    Inventors: Steven G. Donnelly, Kevin J. Chase, William T. Wallack
  • Patent number: 9012383
    Abstract: A novel molybdenum dithiocarbamate composition is produced by preparing a di-tridecylamine (DTDA) intermediate from a butylene feedstock comprising greater than 50% 2-butylene, and preparing a molybdenum dithiocarbamate composition from the DTDA intermediate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Vanderbilt Chemicals, LLC
    Inventors: Steven G. Donnelly, Gaston A. Aguilar, Kevin J. Chase, William T. Wallack
  • Patent number: 8093190
    Abstract: An antioxidant lubricant composition has at least 50 wt % of a lubricating base oil and an oil-soluble metal compound providing between 1 and 2,000 parts per million of metal to the lubricant composition, the metal compound being chosen from the group consisting of molybdenum, tungsten titanium and boron compounds, and an oil-soluble hindered amine providing between about 0.001 and about 2 wt % of oil-soluble hindered amine to the lubricant composition, and optionally, an oil-soluble diarylamine providing between 0.001 and about 2 wt % of oil-soluble diarylamine to the lubricant composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: R.T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin J. Chase, John M DeMassa, Brian Stunkel, Glenn A. Mazzamaro, Steven G. Donnelly
  • Publication number: 20110237475
    Abstract: A low-phosphorus lubricating composition having less than 600 ppm phosphorus, comprising at least 85 weight % of a lubricating base blend, and an additive comprising the following, as a weight % of the total composition: (1) an amine tungstate compound at an amount which provides about 0.1 to 1400 ppm W; (2) an alkylated diphenylamine at about 0.1-2%; and (3) a zinc dithiocarbamate at about 0.1-2%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: R.T. VANDERBILT COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Steven G. Donnelly, Ronald J. Hiza, Glenn A. Mazzamaro
  • Publication number: 20110237474
    Abstract: A low-phosphorus lubricating composition has less than 600 ppm phosphorus, comprising at least 85 weight % of a lubricating base blend, and an additive comprising the following, as weight % of the total composition: (1) an organomolybdenum compound at an amount which provides about 0.1-800 ppm Mo; (2) a hindered phenol at about 0.1-2%; and (3) a dithiocarbamate at about 0.1-2%; with a first proviso that where the dithiocarbamate does not comprise a metal dithiocarbamate, the additive additionally comprises: (4) an alkylated diphenylamine at about 0.1-2%, and with a second proviso that where the organomolybdenum compound comprises molybdenum dithiocarbamate, it is considered a metal dithiocarbamate for purposes of the first proviso[G1], but is considered an organomolybdenum compound for the purposes of calculation of the amount present in the total composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: R.T. VANDERBILT COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Glenn A. Mazzamaro, Steven G. Donnelly, Ronald J. Hiza
  • Publication number: 20110077178
    Abstract: An antioxidant lubricant composition has at least 50 wt % of a lubricating base oil and an oil-soluble metal compound providing between 1 and 2,000 parts per million of metal to the lubricant composition, the metal compound being chosen from the group consisting of molybdenum, tungsten titanium and boron compounds, and an oil-soluble hindered amine providing between about 0.001 and about 2 wt % of oil-soluble hindered amine to the lubricant composition, and optionally, an oil-soluble diarylamine providing between 0.001 and about 2 wt % of oil-soluble diarylamine to the lubricant composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Applicant: R.T. VANDERBILT COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin J. CHASE, John M. DeMassa, Brian W. Stunkel, Glenn A. Mazzamaro, Steven G. Donnelly
  • Patent number: 7902131
    Abstract: Molybdenum-free lubricating compositions are provided, having an antioxidation additive composition based on a combination of (1) alkylated diphenylamine (APDA), (2) polyamine dispersant, and (3) monoglyceride, ethoxylated amide, or mixtures thereof. Further synergy is achieved when component (3) is borated, allowing a reduction in phosphorus levels to below 0.08% or even a phosphorus-free composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: R.T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Gaston A. Aguilar, Brian Stunkel, Steven G. Donnelly
  • Patent number: 7897549
    Abstract: An additive for imparting antiwear properties to a lubricant composition is based on a combination of (1) an organo borate ester composition and (2) one or more sulfur- or phosphorus-containing compounds or a non-sulfur molybdenum compound. The sulfur- or phosphorus-containing compounds are dithiocarbamate, bisdithiocarbamate, 1,3,4-diathiazole, phosphorodithioate, phosphorodithioate esters, and the molybdenum compound is prepared by reacting (a) about 1.0 mole of fatty oil having 12 or more carbon atoms, (b) about 1.0 to 2.5 moles diethanolamine and (c) a molybdenum source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: R.T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Karol, Steven G. Donnelly
  • Patent number: 7879777
    Abstract: A lubricating oil composition contains a major portion of a lubricating base oil and an antioxidant additive at about 0.1-5.0 mass percent, the additive including: a secondary diarylamine, an organo molybdenum compound, and an organoammonium tungstate compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: R.T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert John Tynik, Steven G. Donnelly, Gaston A. Aguilar
  • Patent number: 7875579
    Abstract: An antioxidant lubricant composition has at least 50 wt % of a lubricating base oil and an oil-soluble metal compound providing between 1 and 2,000 parts per million of metal to the lubricant composition, the metal compound being chosen from the group consisting of molybdenum, tungsten titanium and boron compounds, and an oil-soluble hindered amine providing between about 0.001 and about 2 wt % of oil-soluble hindered amine to the lubricant composition, and optionally, an oil-soluble diarylamine providing between 0.001 and about 2 wt % of oil-soluble diarylamine to the lubricant composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: R.T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin J. Chase, John M. DeMassa, Brian W. Stunkel, Glenn A. Mazzamaro, Steven G. Donnelly
  • Patent number: 7858565
    Abstract: The invention relates an additive for improving antioxidant capabilities in a lubricating composition, where the lubricating composition is based on a major amount of a lubricating oil and 0.1-5.0 mass percent of an additive, the additive including a secondary diarlyamine and an organoammonium tungstate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: R.T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert John Tynik, Steven G. Donnelly, Gaston A. Aguilar
  • Patent number: 7772170
    Abstract: Antimony dithiocarbamate is known to provide extreme pressure (EP) protection in lubricating compositions, such as grease. However, there is a desire to reduce the amount of antimony used in such compositions, while still maintaining acceptable EP performance. It has now been found by using small amounts of either ammonium dithiocarbamate or zinc dithiocarbamate in combination with the antimony dithiocarbamate (SbDTC), a lower amount of SbDTC can be used in the lubricating composition while still maintaining excellent or exceptional EP protection. To counteract the corrosive effects of the SbDTC and ammonium dithiocarbamate composition, it has been found that compounds containing a carboxylic acid group are effective in avoiding copper corrosion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: R.T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald J. Hiza, Gaston A. Aguilar, Steven G. Donnelly, Francis S. Cheng, Ronald J. Tepper
  • Patent number: 7763574
    Abstract: A lubrication composition providing excellent anti-wear protection for corrosion-resistant materials which comprises a major amount of a synthetic ester base oil, and a minor amount of a molybdenum compound and an anti-wear additive selected from the group consisting of 1,3,4-thiadiazole derivative as an anti-wear additive, the reaction products of 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole dimers and poly(ether)glycols, and 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole monomer and mixtures thereof. Also described is a method for imparting anti-wear properties to a corrosion resistant material, comprising using the lubricating composition of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: R.T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven G. Donnelly, Ronald J. Hiza
  • Patent number: 7763744
    Abstract: The invention relates to a novel asymmetrical, secondary dialkylamine-based molybdenum dithiocarbamate with improved friction reducing performance, viscosity and solubility, and lubricating compositions containing the same. The compounds are produced from asymmetrical dialkylamine of the formula R1-NH—R2 where R1 and R2 are different, and are independently selected from alkyl groups C3 to C19. In a preferred embodiment, R3 and R4 are different and are independently selected from alkyl groups C3 to C19.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: R.T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Tynik, Steven G. Donnelly, Thomas J. Karol
  • Patent number: 7598211
    Abstract: An additive for imparting antiwear properties to a lubricant composition is based on a combination of (1) an organo borate ester composition and (2) one or more sulfur- or phosphorus-containing compounds or a non-sulfur molybdenum compound. The sulfur- or phosphorus-containing compounds are dithiocarbamate, bisdithiocarbamate, 1,3,4-diathiazole, phosphorodithioate, phosphorodithioate esters, and the molybdenum compound is prepared by reacting (a) about 1.0 mole of fatty oil having 12 or more carbon atoms, (b) about 1.0 to 2.5 moles diethanolamine and (c) a molybdenum source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: R.T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Karol, Steven G. Donnelly
  • Publication number: 20080261838
    Abstract: An additive for imparting antiwear properties to a lubricant composition is based on a combination of (1) an organo borate ester composition and (2) one or more sulfur- or phosphorus-containing compounds or a non-sulfur molybdenum compound. The sulfur- or phosphorus-containing compounds are dithiocarbamate, bisdithiocarbamate, 1,3,4-diathiazole, phosphorodithioate, phosphorodithioate esters, and the molybdenum compound is prepared by reacting (a) about 1.0 mole of fatty oil having 12 or more carbon atoms, (b) about 1.0 to 2.5 moles diethanolamine and (c) a molybdenum source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Applicant: R.T. VANDERBILT COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Karol, Steven G. Donnelly
  • Patent number: 6806241
    Abstract: Disclosed are antioxidant compositions comprising of: (1) an organomolybdenum compound; (2) an alkylated diphenylamine; and (3) a sulfur compound selected from the group consisting of: (a) thiadiazole; (b) dithiocarbamate; and (c) mixtures of (a) and (b).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Assignee: R.T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Karol, Steven G. Donnelly, Ronald J. Hiza