Patents by Inventor Vincent J. Gatto

Vincent J. Gatto 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: 11339345
    Abstract: A liquid blend of octylated phenyl-?-naphthylamine, and at least one low molecular weight aromatic ester, wherein the octylated phenyl-?-naphthylamine is present from about 15% to about 35% by weight of the blend, as well as a lubricating composition comprising a lubricant base and an amount of the blend which provides up to 2.0% by weight of the octylated phenyl-?-naphthylamine in the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: VANDERBILT CHEMICALS, LLC
    Inventors: Vincent J. Gatto, Shubhada Dantale
  • Publication number: 20210269733
    Abstract: A liquid blend of octylated phenyl-?-naphthylamine, and at least one low molecular weight aromatic ester, wherein the octylated phenyl-?-naphthylamine is present from about 15% to about 35% by weight of the blend, as well as a lubricating composition comprising a lubricant base and an amount of the blend which provides up to 2.0% by weight of the octylated phenyl-?-naphthylamine in the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Applicant: VANDERBILT CHEMICALS, LLC
    Inventors: Vincent J. GATTO, Shubhada DANTALE
  • Patent number: 11046717
    Abstract: A borate ester represented by the following formula: where R1 is a hydrocarbon chain, R2 and R3 are independently either a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon chain, and m and n are independently from 1 to 5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: VANDERBILT CHEMICALS, LLC
    Inventors: Brian M. Casey, Vincent J. Gatto
  • Publication number: 20210139806
    Abstract: A mixture of compounds, in which the mixture is a liquid at room temperature, represented by the following formula: where R1 consists of a mixture of at least one unsaturated or branched hydrocarbon chain and at least one saturated or unbranched hydrocarbon chain, R2 is either a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon chain, and m and n are independently from 1 to 5, when used in a lubricating composition, being effective for friction and wear reduction, while providing improved protection against copper and lead corrosion in an engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2021
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: VANDERBILT CHEMICALS, LLC
    Inventors: Brian M. CASEY, Vincent J. GATTO
  • Publication number: 20210139807
    Abstract: This invention relates to a liquid antioxidant composition which finds utility as an antioxidant additive in candle wax and lubricant compositions, and has an additional effect of preventing crystallization of the tolutriazole additive used in such compositions. In particular, the antioxidant composition is a combination of an alkylated diphenylamine derivative of tolutriazole with benzyl benzoate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: VANDERBILT CHEMICALS, LLC
    Inventors: Martin PAISNER, Shubhada DANTALE, Vincent J. GATTO
  • Patent number: 10947473
    Abstract: A composition of matter represented by the following formula: where R1 is an unsaturated or branched hydrocarbon chain, R2 is either a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon chain, and m and n are independently from 1 to 5, when used in a lubricating composition, being effective for friction and wear reduction, while providing improved protection against copper and lead corrosion in an engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: VANDERBILT CHEMICALS, LLC
    Inventors: Brian M. Casey, Vincent J. Gatto
  • Publication number: 20200362261
    Abstract: A composition of matter represented by the following formula: where R1 is an unsaturated or branched hydrocarbon chain, R2 is either a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon chain, and m and n are independently from 1 to 5, when used in a lubricating composition, being effective for friction and wear reduction, while providing improved protection against copper and lead corrosion in an engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Applicant: VANDERBILT CHEMICALS, LLC
    Inventors: Brian M. CASEY, Vincent J. GATTO
  • Publication number: 20200361964
    Abstract: A borate ester represented by the following formula: where R1 is a hydrocarbon chain, R2 and R3 are independently either a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon chain, and m and n are independently from 1 to 5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Applicant: VANDERBILT CHEMICALS, LLC
    Inventors: Brian M. CASEY, Vincent J. GATTO
  • Patent number: 10767134
    Abstract: A molybdate ester represented by the following formula: where R1 is a hydrocarbon chain, R2 is either a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon chain, and m and n are independently from 1 to 5, is effective when used in a lubricating composition in an amount sufficient to provide about 50-5000 ppm of molybdenum, with respect to friction and wear reduction, while providing improved protection against copper and lead corrosion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: VANDERBILT CHEMICALS, LLC
    Inventors: Brian M. Casey, Vincent J. Gatto
  • Patent number: 10590364
    Abstract: The present invention relates to lubricating compositions comprising a compound of Formula I: wherein R1-R4 and R5-R8 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbyl groups and hydrocarbyl groups containing heteroatoms, such that the total carbon atoms from counterions Q1 and Q2 is from 8 to 76, and molybdate anion (Y) is a binuclear sulfur-containing dianion selected from the group consisting of [Mo2S8O2]2?, [Mo2S9O]2?, [Mo2S10]2, and mixtures thereof, and are present in the lubricating composition in an amount sufficient to provide about 100-15,000 ppm molybdenum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: VANDERBILT CHEMICALS, LLC
    Inventors: Brian M. Casey, Vincent J. Gatto
  • Patent number: 10280381
    Abstract: A lubricating composition for use in heavy duty diesel engines which is formulated to allow the use of organo-molybdenum compounds but which overcomes the issue of Cu and/or Pb corrosion and also maintains elastomer seal compatibility. The lubricant is characterized by having a composition comprising (A) an organo-molybdenum compound, (B) an alkylated diphenylamine derivative of triazole, (C) base oil, and optionally (D) one or more additives selected from the group including antioxidants, dispersants, detergents, anti-wear additives, extreme pressure additives, friction modifiers, rust inhibitors, corrosion inhibitors, seal swell agents, anti-foaming agents, pour point depressants and viscosity index modifiers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: VANDERBILT CHEMICALS, LLC
    Inventors: Mihir K. Patel, Vincent J. Gatto
  • Publication number: 20190062286
    Abstract: Novel compounds are described, being alkylated diphenylamine derivatives of triazole, wherein the alkyl group on at least one of the phenyl groups is C8 or higher, in an amount ranging from 0.001 to 5.0% by weight of the lubricating composition. In particular, the derivatives may be 1-[di-(4-octylphenyl)aminomethyl]triazole; 1-[di-(4-nonylphenyl)aminomethyl]triazole; 1-[(4-octylphenyl)(4-butylphenyl)aminomethyl]triazole; and 1-[(4-octylphenyl)(phenyl)aminomethyl]triazole. A lubricating composition comprising the novel derivatives is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Vincent J. GATTO, Frank CHENG, Shubhada DANTALE
  • Publication number: 20180327685
    Abstract: The present invention relates to lubricating compositions comprising a compound of Formula I: wherein R1-R4 and R5-R8 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbyl groups and hydrocarbyl groups containing heteroatoms, such that the total carbon atoms from counterions Q1 and Q2 is from 8 to 76, and molybdate anion (Y) is a binuclear sulfur-containing dianion selected from the group consisting of [Mo2S8O2]2?, [Mo2S9O]2?, [Mo2S10]2, and mixtures thereof, and are present in the lubricating composition in an amount sufficient to provide about 100-15,000 ppm molybdenum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: Brian M. CASEY, Vincent J. GATTO
  • Patent number: 10059901
    Abstract: The present invention relates to lubricating compositions comprising a compound of Formula I: wherein R1-R4 and R5-R8 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbyl groups and hydrocarbyl groups containing heteroatoms, such that the total carbon atoms from counterions Q1 and Q2 is from 8 to 76, and molybdate anion (Y) is a binuclear sulfur-containing dianion selected from the group consisting of [Mo2S8O2]2?, [Mo2S9O]2?, [Mo2S10]2?, and mixtures thereof, and are present in the lubricating composition in an amount sufficient to provide about 100-15,000 ppm molybdenum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: VANDERBILT CHEMICALS, LLC
    Inventors: Brian M. Casey, Vincent J. Gatto
  • Patent number: 9994531
    Abstract: An antioxidant composition which comprises: (a) methylenebis(di-n-butyldithiocarbamate); and (b) an alkylated diphenylamine derivative of triazole wherein the alkyl group on at least one of the phenyl groups is C8 or higher. Lubricating compositions containing the antioxidant composition are also contemplated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: VANDERBILT CHEMICALS, LLC
    Inventor: Vincent J. Gatto
  • Patent number: 9902915
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of the Formula I: and a lubricating composition containing and a method for preparing the same. In Formula I, R1-R5 and R6-R10 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydrocarbyl groups and hydrocarbyl groups containing heteroatoms, such that the total carbon atoms from Q1 and Q2 is from 6 to 166 carbon atoms, and molybdate anion (Y) is a binuclear sulfur-containing dianion selected from the group consisting of [Mo2S8O2]2?, [Mo2S9O]2?, and [Mo2S10]2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: VANDERBILT CHEMICALS, LLC
    Inventors: Brian M. Casey, Vincent J. Gatto
  • Patent number: 9765276
    Abstract: A lubricating composition for use in heavy duty diesel engines which is formulated to allow the use of organomolybdenum compounds but which overcomes the issue of Cu and/or Pb corrosion. The lubricant is characterized by having a synergistic additive composition comprising (A) a sulfur-free organo-molybdenum compound, (B) a sulfur-containing organo-molybdenum compound and (C) a triazole derivative prepared by reacting 1,2,4-triazole, a formaldehyde source and an amine; (A), (B) and (C) being present in an amount sufficient to allow the lubricating composition to pass the High Temperature Corrosion Bench Test ASTM D 6594 with respect to Cu and/or Pb corrosion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: VANDERBILT CHEMICALS, LLC
    Inventors: Mihir K. Patel, Vincent J. Gatto
  • Publication number: 20170240837
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of the Formula I: and a lubricating composition containing and a method for preparing the same. In Formula I, R1-R5 and R6-R10 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydrocarbyl groups and hydrocarbyl groups containing heteroatoms, such that the total carbon atoms from Q1 and Q2 is from 6 to 166 carbon atoms, and molybdate anion (Y) is a binuclear sulfur-containing dianion selected from the group consisting of [Mo2S8O2]2?, [Mo2S9O]2?, and [Mo2S10]2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2017
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Applicant: VANDERBILT CHEMICALS, LLC
    Inventors: Brian M. CASEY, Vincent J. GATTO
  • Publication number: 20170240838
    Abstract: The present invention relates to lubricating compositions comprising a compound of Formula I: wherein R1-R4 and R5-R8 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbyl groups and hydrocarbyl groups containing heteroatoms, such that the total carbon atoms from counterions Q1 and Q2 is from 8 to 76, and molybdate anion (Y) is a binuclear sulfur-containing dianion selected from the group consisting of [Mo2S8O2]2?, [Mo2S9O]2?, [Mo2S10]2?, and mixtures thereof, and are present in the lubricating composition in an amount sufficient to provide about 100-15,000 ppm molybdenum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2017
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Applicant: VANDERBILT CHEMICALS, LLC
    Inventors: Brian M. CASEY, Vincent J. GATTO
  • Publication number: 20170044456
    Abstract: A lubricating composition for use in heavy duty diesel engines which is formulated to allow the use of organomolybdenum compounds but which overcomes the issue of Cu and/or Pb corrosion. The lubricant is characterized by having a synergistic additive composition comprising (A) a sulfur-free organo-molybdenum compound, (B) a sulfur-containing organo-molybdenum compound and (C) a triazole derivative prepared by reacting 1,2,4-triazole, a formaldehyde source and an amine; (A), (B) and (C) being present in an amount sufficient to allow the lubricating composition to pass the High Temperature Corrosion Bench Test ASTM D 6594 with respect to Cu and/or Pb corrosion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Applicant: VANDERBILT CHEMICALS, LLC
    Inventors: Mihir K. PATEL, Vincent J. GATTO