Abstract: A sensing device may include a housing and one or more features configured to couple the housing against the outer surface of the bone of the patient. A sensing device may include onboard electronics carried by the housing, the onboard electronics comprising: communication circuitry, one or more sensors configured to generate data regarding one or more characteristics of the patient; and processing circuitry configured to activate the communication circuitry to send the generated data to a device outside the patient.

Abstract: Provided is a lubricating oil composition for internal combustion engines comprising at least one hydrocarbon base stock which is determined to exhibit a 100° C. PVC/40° C. PVC ratio approaching one or greater, and one or more lubricating additives. Also provided is a method for preparing such a composition, which includes determining the 100° C. PVC/40° C. PVC ratio of a hydrocarbon base stock oil, and selecting a hydrocarbon base stock oil which exhibits a 100° C. PVC/40° C. PVC ratio approaching one. One or more lubricating additives are then added to the selected base stock oil.

Abstract: Multi-functional additives which impart improved antioxidancy to lubricating oil compositions and frictional properties resulting in improved fuel economy in an internal combustion engine are disclosed. More particularly disclosed are lubricating oil compositions for internal combustion engines comprising a) a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity; and b) a minor amount of an oil soluble hydroxylated amine salt of a hindered phenolic acid, said salt having the general formula I: wherein A and Q are each independently C2-C6 alkylene group; R is methyl, alkyl or alkenyl group having C2-C24 carbon atoms; Y is hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl group or A-OH; x is an integer of 1 or 2; and z is an integer of 0 or 1.

Abstract: Multi-functional additives which impart improved antioxidancy to lubricating oil compositions and frictional properties resulting in improved fuel economy in an internal combustion engine are disclosed. More particularly disclosed are lubricating oil compositions for internal combustion engines comprising a) a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity; and b) a minor amount of an oil soluble hydroxylated amine salt of a hindered phenolic acid, said salt having the general formula I: wherein A and Q are each independently C2-C6 alkylene group; R is methyl, alkyl or alkenyl group having C2-C24 carbon atoms; Y is hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl group or A-OH; x is an integer of 1 or 2; and z is an integer of 0 or 1.

Abstract: Multi-functional additives which impart improved antioxidancy to lubricating oil compositions and frictional properties resulting in improved fuel economy in an internal combustion engine are disclosed. More particularly disclosed is a boron containing salt of an oil soluble hydroxylated amine and a hindered phenolic acid product prepared by: a) reacting an oil soluble hydroxylated amine of the general formula II: wherein A at each occurrence is each independently C2-C6 alkylene group; R is methyl or an alkyl or alkenyl group having C2-C24 carbon atoms; Y is hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl group or A-OH; x is an integer of 1 or 2; and z is an integer of 0 or 1; with a boron containing compound under reactive conditions; and b) mixing the reaction product of step a) with a hindered phenolic acid.

Abstract: Multi-functional additives which impart improved antioxidancy to lubricating oil compositions and frictional properties resulting in improved fuel economy in an internal combustion engine are disclosed. More particularly disclosed is a boron containing salt of an oil soluble hydroxylated amine and a hindered phenolic acid product prepared by: a) reacting an oil soluble hydroxylated amine of the general formula II: wherein A at each occurrence is each independently C2-C6 alkylene group; R is methyl or an alkyl or alkenyl group having C2-C24 carbon atoms; Y is hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl group or A-OH; x is an integer of 1 or 2; and z is an integer of 0 or 1; with a boron containing compound under reactive conditions; and b) mixing the reaction product of step a) with a hindered phenolic acid.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for improving the fuel economy of a heavy duty diesel engine which produces a heavily sooted lubricating oil composition during the engine's normal operation. The method involves introducing lubricating the heavy duty diesel engine with a heavy duty diesel engine lubricating oil composition comprising (a) a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity; and (b) a minor effective amount of an ashless friction modifier comprising a reaction product of a C4 to about C75 fatty acid ester and a mono- or dialkanolamine.

Abstract: Provided is a lubricating oil composition for internal combustion engines comprising at least one hydrocarbon base stock which is determined to exhibit a 40° C. PVC/100° C. PVC ratio approaching one or greater, and one or more lubricating additives. Also provided is a method for preparing such a composition, which includes determining the 40° C. PVC/100° C. PVC ratio of a hydrocarbon base stock oil, and selecting a hydrocarbon base stock oil which exhibits a 40° C. PVC/100° C. PVC ratio approaching one. One or more lubricating additives is then added to the selected base stock oil.

Abstract: Multi-functional additives which impart improved antioxidancy to lubricating oil compositions and frictional properties resulting in improved fuel economy in an internal combustion engine are disclosed. More particularly disclosed are lubricating oil compositions for internal combustion engines comprising a) a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity; and b) a minor amount of an oil soluble hydroxylated amine salt of a hindered phenolic acid, said salt having the general formula I: wherein A and Q are each independently C2-C6 alkylene group; R is methyl, alkyl or alkenyl group having C2-C24 carbon atoms; Y is hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl group or A-OH; x is an integer of 1 or 2; and z is an integer of 0 or 1.

Abstract: Multi-functional additives which impart improved antioxidancy to lubricating oil compositions and frictional properties resulting in improved fuel economy in an internal combustion engine are disclosed. More particularly disclosed is a boron containing salt of an oil soluble hydroxylated amine and a hindered phenolic acid product prepared by: a) reacting an oil soluble hydroxylated amine of the general formula II: wherein A at each occurrence is each independently C2-C6 alkylene group; R is methyl or an alkyl or alkenyl group having C2-C24 carbon atoms; Y is hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl group or A-OH; x is an integer of 1 or 2; and z is an integer of 0 or 1; with a boron containing compound under reactive conditions; and b) mixing the reaction product of step a) with a hindered phenolic acid.

Abstract: A gear oil composition is provided. The composition comprises a synergistic amount of an isomerized base oil having consecutive numbers of carbon atoms and less than 10 wt % naphthenic carbon by n-d-M for the gear oil composition to have a traction coefficient at 15 mm2/s. of less than 0.030 and a pressure viscosity coefficient of at least 15.0 at 80° C. In one embodiment, the sufficient amount of isomerized base oil ranges from 20 to 80 wt. % based on the total weight of the gear oil composition.

Abstract: A gear oil composition is provided. The composition comprises a synergistic amount of an isomerized base oil having consecutive numbers of carbon atoms and less than 10 wt % naphthenic carbon by n-d-M for the gear oil composition to have a traction coefficient at 15 mm2/s. of less than 0.030 and a pressure viscosity coefficient of at least 15.0 at 80° C., 20 Newton load, and 1.1 m/s rolling speed. In one embodiment, the sufficient amount of isomerized base oil ranges from 20 to 80 wt. % based on the total weight of the gear oil composition.

Abstract: A gear oil composition is provided. The composition comprises a synergistic blend of mineral oil base stock and polyalphaolefin (PAO) base stock for the oil composition to have a traction coefficient at a slide to roll ratio of 40 percent at 15 mm2/s. of 0.030 or less and a pressure viscosity coefficient of at least 16.0 at 80° C., 20 Newton load, and 1.1 m/s rolling speed. In one embodiment, the synergistic amount of PAO base stock ranges from 5 to 48 wt. % based on the total weight of the gear oil composition.

Abstract: A gear oil composition is provided. The composition comprises a synergistic blend of mineral oil base stock and polyalphaolefin (PAO) base stock for the oil composition to have a traction coefficient at a slide to roll ratio of 40 percent at 15 mm2/s. of 0.030 or less and a pressure viscosity coefficient of at least 16.0 at 80° C., 20 Newton load, and 1.1 m/s rolling speed. In one embodiment, the synergistic amount of PAO base stock ranges from 5 to 48 wt. % based on the total weight of the gear oil composition.

Abstract: A gear oil composition is provided. The composition comprises a synergistic blend of mineral oil base stock and polyalphaolefin (PAO) base stock for the oil composition to have a traction coefficient at a slide to roll ratio of 40 percent at 15 mm2/s. of 0.030 or less and a pressure viscosity coefficient of at least 16.0 at 80° C., 20 Newton load, and 1.1 m/s rolling speed. In one embodiment, the synergistic amount of PAO base stock ranges from 5 to 48 wt. % based on the total weight of the gear oil composition.

Abstract: A gear oil composition is provided. The composition comprises a synergistic amount of an isomerized base oil having consecutive numbers of carbon atoms and less than 10 wt % naphthenic carbon by n-d-M for the gear oil composition to have a traction coefficient at 15 mm2/s. of less than 0.030 and a pressure viscosity coefficient of at least 15.0 at 80° C. In one embodiment, the sufficient amount of isomerized base oil ranges from 20 to 80 wt. % based on the total weight of the gear oil composition.

Abstract: A gear oil composition is provided. The composition comprises a synergistic amount of an isomerized base oil having consecutive numbers of carbon atoms and less than 10 wt% naphthenic carbon by n-d-M for the gear oil composition to have a traction coefficient at 15 mm2/s. of less than 0.030 and a pressure viscosity coefficient of at least 15.0 at 80° C., 20 Newton load, and 1.1 m/s rolling speed. In one embodiment, the sufficient amount of isomerized base oil ranges from 20 to 80 wt. % based on the total weight of the gear oil composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is an underwater vehicle that can be operated as a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) or as an autonomous vehicle (AUV). The underwater vehicle has a tether, which may be a fiberoptic cable, that connects the vehicle to a control console. The underwater vehicle has vertical and lateral thrusters, pitch and yaw control fins, and a propulsor, all of which may be used in an ROV-mode when the underwater vehicle is operating at slow speeds. The underwater vehicle may also be operated in a AUV-mode when operating at higher speeds. The operator may switch the vehicle between ROV-mode and AUV-mode. The underwater vehicle also has a fail-safe mode, in which the vehicle may navigate according to a pre-loaded mission plan if the tether is severed.

Abstract: A multigrade automotive gear lubricant comprising a base oil having a traction coefficient less than 0.021. A method for saving energy using a gear lubricant, comprising blending a multigrade gear lubricant by adding a base oil having a traction coefficient less than 0.021, and using the gear lubricant in an axle or differential. A process for making an energy saving automotive gear lubricant having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. greater than 10 cSt. A gear lubricant comprising a FT derived base oil having a VI greater than 150 and a traction coefficient less than 0.015. A finished lubricant, comprising a FT derived base oil having a traction coefficient less than 0.015. A base oil having a traction coefficient less than 0.011 and a 50 wt % boiling point greater than 582° C.

Abstract: A multigrade automotive gear lubricant comprising a base oil having a traction coefficient less than 0.021. A method for saving energy using a gear lubricant, comprising blending a multigrade gear lubricant by adding a base oil having a traction coefficient less than 0.021, and using the gear lubricant in an axle or differential. A process for making an energy saving automotive gear lubricant having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. greater than 10 cSt. A gear lubricant comprising a FT derived base oil having a VI greater than 150 and a traction coefficient less than 0.015. A finished lubricant, comprising a FT derived base oil having a traction coefficient less than 0.015. A base oil having a traction coefficient less than 0.011 and a 50 wt % boiling point greater than 582° C.