Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Karol

Thomas J. Karol 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: 6365557
    Abstract: 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole dimer-poly(ether)glycol reaction products and adducts useful as extreme pressure additives. Lubricating compositions (e.g., greases) containing reaction products and adducts exhibit improved Timken Load properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Assignee: R.T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Karol, Ronald J. Tepper
  • 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: 6184262
    Abstract: Polyether and polyester poloyols and polyurethane foams are stabilized by including therein stabilizers selected from (1) diphenylaminomethylbenzotriazole substituted by alkyl or phenylalkyl groups or (2) synergistic compositions consisting of (a) benzotriazole or alkylbenzotriazole and (b) secondary aromatic amine substituted by alkyl or phenylalkyl groups wherein the benzotriazole and amine is present in critical ratios. Furthermore, a method is disclosed for preparation of polyurethane foams from polyols and polyisocyanate that have reduced discoloration due to scorch by adding diphenylamino methylbenzotriazole or compositions of benzotriazole and secondary aromatic amine as scorch inhibitors to the polyol, foaming the polyol and curing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2001
    Assignee: R. T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard A. Suhoza, Thomas J. Karol, James J. Talbot
  • 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: 6025308
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for preparation of amine functionalized copolymers by reacting copolymers of alkyl methacrylate and maleic anhydride with N-phenyl-1,4-phenylenediamine in mineral oil and inert atmosphere at 40 to 75.degree. C. The copolymers are useful viscosity index improvers when incorporated into lubricating oils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2000
    Assignee: R. T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Hidehiko Matsuya, Thomas J. Karol
  • 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: 5906767
    Abstract: A magnetorheological fluid that includes magnetic-responsive particles, a carrier fluid and a phosphorus additive. The magnetorheological fluid does not include an organomolybdenum, a thiophosphorus additive or a thiocarbamate additive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1999
    Assignee: Lord Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas J. Karol, Beth C. Munoz, Anthony J. Margida
  • Patent number: 5849925
    Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds prepared by reacting two moles of 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole and one mole of a hydrocarbon compound selected from terpenes, aryl compounds and aliphatic compounds which may be substituted by oxygen or oxygen containing groups. The hydrocarbon compound forms a bivalent radical linking together the two 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazoles. The compounds are effective extreme pressure agents when incorporated into lubricating compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1998
    Assignee: R. T. Vanderbilt Co.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Karol, Ronald J. Tepper
  • 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: 5776869
    Abstract: An aviation lubricating oil composition comprises a major amount of base stock oil and a minor amount of triaryltin polyphenyl ether wherein the triaryl groups are phenyl or phenoxyphenol. A method is disclosed for preparation of the tin compounds by reacting polyphenyl ether with t-butyllithium followed by quenching with triphenylstannyl halide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1998
    Assignee: R.T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas J. Karol
  • Patent number: 5773523
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved curing system for chlorinated polymers using as a curing agent alkyl ether and alkyl thioether derivatives of 2,5-dimercapto)-i,3,4-thiadiazole and of its climer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1998
    Assignee: R.T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Karol, Ronald J. Tepper, Lester A. Dow
  • Patent number: 5705085
    Abstract: A magnetorheological fluid that includes magnetic-responsive particles, a carrier fluid and an organomolybdenum. The organomolybdenum preferably includes at least one molybdenum atom bonded to at least one organic moiety wherein the organic moiety can be derived from a precursor selected from the group consisting of a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon, an aromatic hydrocarbon, an oxygen-containing compound, a nitrogen-containing compound and a compound containing more than one functional group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1998
    Assignee: Lord Corporation
    Inventors: Beth C. Munoz, Anthony J. Margida, Thomas J. Karol
  • 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
  • Patent number: 5599779
    Abstract: This invention relates to synergistic rust inhibiting compositions consisting of (a) N-acylsarcosine compound, (b) dicarboxylic acid having 6 to 48 carbon atoms, and (c) an amine selected from primary, secondary or tertiary amines or imidazoline compounds.Lubricating compositions containing the synergistic rust inhibiting compositions possess good antirust stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1997
    Assignee: R. T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Karol, Steven G. Donnelly, Brian W. Stunkel
  • Patent number: 5597785
    Abstract: Disclosed the novel compounds prepared by reacting 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4,-thiadiazole with maleic anhydride and N-polyethylene amine-substituted succinimide. The compounds are dispersants or detergents, antiwear agents and antioxidants when incorporated into lubricating compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 28, 1997
    Assignee: R. T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas J. Karol
  • Patent number: 5576273
    Abstract: This invention relates to synergistic extreme pressure compositions comprising (1) an alkylenebis(dihydrocarbyldithiocarbamate) compound and (2) a bismuth compound selected from the group consisting of bismuth carboxylates, bismuth dihydrocarbyldithiocarbamates and bismuth dihydrocarbylphosphorodithioates.Lubricating compositions containing the synergistic compositions possess good extreme pressure properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1996
    Assignee: R.T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Karol, Steven G. Donnelly, Ronald J. Hiza
  • Patent number: 5489375
    Abstract: Hydroconversion processes employing 2,4-heteroatom-substituted-molybdena-3,3-dioxocyclopentane hydro-conversion catalysts are disclosed. In some embodiments, inexpensive bulk catalysts in accordance with the present invention are synthesized from bulk triglyceridic epoxides or fatty acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 6, 1996
    Assignee: Amoco Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph T. Joseph, Thomas J. Karol, Simon G. Kukes
  • Patent number: 5446002
    Abstract: 2,4-Heteroatom-substituted-molybdena-3,3-dioxocyclopentane hydro-conversion catalysts are disclosed. In some embodiments, inexpensive bulk catalysts in accordance with the present invention are synthesized from bulk triglyceridic epoxides or fatty acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1995
    Assignee: Amoco Corporation
    Inventors: Simon G. Kukes, Thomas J. Karol, Joseph T. Joseph