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: 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: 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: 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: 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
  • Publication number: 20080221000
    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: March 3, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: R.T. VANDERBILT COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: KEVIN J. CHASE, JOHN M. DeMASSA, BRIAN W. STUNKEL, GLENN A. MAZZAMARO, 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
  • Publication number: 20040138073
    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: October 2, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Applicant: R.T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Karol, Steven G. Donnelly
  • Patent number: 6743759
    Abstract: This invention relates to improved antioxidant antiwear/extreme pressure compositions consisting of (a) methylenebis(di-n-butyldithiocarbamate) and (b) a diphenylamine derivative of tolutriazole or benzotriazole wherein the (a):(b) mass precent ratio ranges from above about 4:1 to about 50:1 and lubricating compositions containing same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: R.T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian W. Stunkel, Thomas J. Karol, Steven G. Donnelly
  • Publication number: 20030158051
    Abstract: Disclosed are antioxidant compositions comprising of:
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2002
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Inventors: Thomas J. Karol, Steven G. Donnelly, Ronald J. Hiza
  • Publication number: 20030134753
    Abstract: This invention relates to improved antioxidant antiwear/extreme pressure compositions consisting of (a) methylenebis(di-n-butyldithiocarbamate) and (b) a diphenylamine derivative of tolutriazole or benzotriazole wherein the (a):(b) mass precent ratio ranges from above about 4:1 to about 50:1 and lubricating compositions containing same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2002
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Applicant: R.T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian W. Stunkel, Thomas J. Karol, Steven G. Donnelly
  • Patent number: 6369005
    Abstract: This invention relates to synergistic antiwear compositions comprising an organomolybdenum complex and an organic sulfur compound selected from 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole derivatives, bisdithiocarbamate esters, metal dithiocarbamates, metal phosphorodithioates and phosphorodithioate esters. The organomolybdenum complex is a reaction product prepared by reacting 1 mole fatty oil, 1.0 to 2.5 moles diethanolamine and a molybdenum source. Lubricating compositions containing the synergistic compositions possess good antiwear properties and improved oxidation stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Assignee: R.T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Karol, Steven G. Donnelly
  • Patent number: 6235686
    Abstract: Lubricating compositions containing a major amount of a base oil and an effective amount of an additive component having at least one compound of formula (I): where R is one of the following radicals, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, i-propyl or a combination thereof, and n=0-8. In a preferred embodiment, R is a methyl radical and n=2-3. The lubricating compositions provide improved lubricating performance, particularly by inhibiting oxidation and improving thermal stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: R.T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Karol, Steven G. Donnelly
  • Patent number: 6046144
    Abstract: Disclosed are synergistic antioxidant compositions composed of (1) amine salts of alkyl phosphates and (2) ethylenediamine, ammonium or metal salts of alkylarylsulfonates.The antioxidant compositions are useful for formulating zinc-free antiwear hydraulic fluids and gear lubricating oils in conjunction with thiophosphate type antiwear agents, corrosion and rust inhibitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2000
    Assignee: R.T. Vanderbilt Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Karol, Steven G. Donnelly, Brian W. Stunkel
  • Patent number: 6017858
    Abstract: This invention relates to synergistic antiwear compositions comprising an organomolybdenum complex and an organic sulfuir compound selected from 2,5-dimercapto-1, 3,4-thiadiazole derivatives, bisdithiocarbamate esters, metal dithiocarbamates, metal phosphorodithioates and phosphorodithioate esters. The organomolybdenum complex is a reaction product prepared by reacting 1 mole fatty oil, 1.0 to 2.5 moles diethanolamine and a molybdenum source.Lubricating compositions containing the synergistic compositions possess good antiwear properties and improved oxidation stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2000
    Assignee: R.T. Vanderbilt Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Karol, Steven G. Donnelly
  • Patent number: 5840664
    Abstract: A novel method is disclosed for preparation of bismuth dithiocarbamates by an exchange reaction between a bismuth carboxylate and a metal dithiocarbamate. The metal dithiocarbamate can be added to the reaction or prepared in situ by reacting a secondary amine and carbon disulfide in the presence of metal oxide, metal hydroxide or a tertiary amine.The reaction products are useful as extreme pressure additives when incorporated in lubricants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1998
    Assignee: R. T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Karol, Steven G. Donnelly
  • Patent number: 5637251
    Abstract: This invention relates to a water-based antifreeze or coolant composition having improved antioxidant and anticorrosion properties and comprising a major amount of an aqueous solution of a polyhydric alcohol and a minor amount of a functional additive composition consisting of monoallylamine salt of 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole and monoallylamine salt of benzoic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1997
    Assignee: R.T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Karol, Steven G. Donnelly
  • Patent number: 5631214
    Abstract: A novel method is disclosed for preparation of bismuth dithiocarbamates by an exchange reaction between a bismuth carboxylate and a metal dithiocarbamate. The metal dithiocarbamate can be added to the reaction or prepared in situ by reacting a secondary amine and carbon disulfide in the presence of metal oxide, metal hydroxide or a tertiary amine.The reaction products are useful as extreme pressure additives when incorporated in lubricants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 20, 1997
    Assignee: R.T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Karol, Steven G. Donnelly
  • Patent number: 5628802
    Abstract: Oxidative stability of petroleum motor fuel is improved by adding to the fuel an effective amount of heterocyclic molybdenum complex prepared by reacting (a) diol, amino or amino-alcohol compound and (b) a molybdenum source sufficient to yield about 2.0 to 20.0 percent of molybdenum based on the weight of the complex.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1997
    Assignee: R. T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Karol, Steven G. Donnelly