Patents by Inventor William J. Colucci

William J. Colucci 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: 10273425
    Abstract: A carrier fluid or fluidizer for use in fuel performance additives or fuels including such additives is described herein. The novel carrier fluids include a unique blend of alkoxylated alcohols or polyols providing unexpected performance improvements to fuel performance additives and fuels incorporating the additives. The carrier fluids, when combined with at least a detergent, provide desired valve stick performance and unexpectedly improve the intake valve deposit performance at the same time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Afton Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Makaye Tabibi, Scott D. Schwab, Charles S. Shanahan, William J. Colucci
  • Publication number: 20180258361
    Abstract: A carrier fluid or fluidizer for use in fuel performance additives or fuels including such additives is described herein. The novel carrier fluids include a unique blend of alkoxylated alcohols or polyols providing unexpected performance improvements to fuel performance additives and fuels incorporating the additives. The carrier fluids, when combined with at least a detergent, provide desired valve stick performance and unexpectedly improve the intake valve deposit performance at the same time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Makaye Tabibi, Scott D. Schwab, Charles S. Shanahan, William J. Colucci
  • Patent number: 9017430
    Abstract: The present invention relates to alkanolamide-containing compositions, and more particularly to alkanolamide-containing compositions formed by the reaction of a fatty acid and diethanolamine (DEA) which contain low levels of undesirable by-products. Such compositions are particularly suitable for use as fuel additives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Afton Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: William J. Colucci, Abbas Kadkhodayan
  • Publication number: 20130232860
    Abstract: The present invention relates to alkanolamide-containing compositions, and more particularly to alkanolamide-containing compositions formed by the reaction of a fatty acid and diethanolamine (DEA) which contain low levels of undesirable by-products. Such compositions are particularly suitable for use as fuel additives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: AFTON CHEMICAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: William J. Colucci, Abbas Kadkhodayan
  • Patent number: 8444720
    Abstract: The present invention relates to alkanolamide-containing compositions, and more particularly to alkanolamide-containing compositions formed by the reaction of a fatty acid and diethanolamine (DEA) which contain low levels of undesirable by-products. Such compositions are particularly suitable for use as fuel additives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Afton Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: William J. Colucci, Abbas Kadkhodayan
  • Publication number: 20110010985
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a fuel composition comprising a deposit-modifying effective amount of a hydrocarbyl-substituted succinimide; a detergent; and a fuel. A method for reducing deposit formation is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2010
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Inventors: Peter Wangqi Hou, William J. Colucci, Thomas William Nichols
  • Patent number: 7766982
    Abstract: A fuel composition and methods for using it for controlling deposit formation in a spark-ignition internal combustion engine, such as a direct injection engine, comprising a spark-ignition fuel, a detergent, and a deposit inhibitor compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Afton Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: William J. Colucci, John T. Loper, Allen A. Aradi
  • Patent number: 7597726
    Abstract: New, highly effective Mannich detergents for use in hydrocarbon fuels are described which reduce engine deposits in spark and compression ignition internal combustion engines. They are Mannich condensation reaction products obtained from reacting: (i) a polyamine having a sterically-hindered primary amino group, (ii) a hydrocarbyl-substituted hydroxyaromatic compound, and (iii) an aldehyde. These Mannich detergent compounds may be dispersed in a liquid carrier to provide a fuel additive concentrate for hydrocarbon engine fuels which effectively control engine deposit formation in intake valves and also other engine regions such as port fuel injectors and combustion chambers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Afton Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Peter W. Hou, Dennis J. Malfer, May Duffield Thomas, William J. Colucci
  • Patent number: 7491248
    Abstract: A fuel composition and methods for using it for controlling deposit formation in a spark-ignition internal combustion engine, such as a direct injection engine, comprising a spark-ignition fuel, a detergent, and a deposit inhibitor compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Afton Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: William J. Colucci, John T. Loper, Allen A. Aradi
  • Publication number: 20080289249
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a fuel composition comprising a deposit-modifying effective amount of a hydrocarbyl-substituted succinimide; a detergent; and a fuel. A method for reducing deposit formation is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventors: Peter Wangqi Hou, William J. Colucci, Thomas William Nichols
  • Patent number: 7435272
    Abstract: A friction modifier for combustible fuels is provided that is prepared by combining a saturated carboxylic acid and an alkoxylated amine or etheramine. Furthermore, there also is an additive concentrate for use in fuels, especially in gasoline for internal combustion engines, comprising (a) a friction modifier comprising of a branched saturated carboxylic acid salt of an alkoxylated amine, such as isohexyloxypropylamine isostearate; (b) a detergent package, as well as the combustible fuels containing this additive concentrate. The particular selection of friction modifier (a) enables a stable additive concentrate to be formulated providing a significant benefit in friction loss when incorporated in gasoline used to fuel an internal combustion engine, and hence an improvement in fuel economy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Afton Chemical Intangibles
    Inventors: Allen A. Aradi, Dennis J. Malfer, Scott D. Schwab, William J. Colucci
  • Patent number: 7402185
    Abstract: A method for reducing the formation of combustion chamber deposits in an engine using a friction modifier for combustible fuels is provided. The friction modifier is prepared by combining a saturated carboxylic acid and an alkylated or alkoxylated amine. The particular selection of friction modifier enables a stable additive concentrate to be formulated providing a significant decrease in CCD without increasing the incidence of IVD deposits in combustion engines running on a fuel modified with the additive concentrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: Afton Chemical Intangibles, LLC
    Inventors: Allen A. Aradi, Dennis J. Malfer, Scott D. Schwab, William J. Colucci
  • Patent number: 7384434
    Abstract: An improved process for preparing a Mannich product employs an intermediate or pre-formed triazine. The product is useful as a detergent in fuel compositions. The fuel compositions containing the Mannich product are useful for controlling intake valve deposits in engines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Afton Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Dennis J. Malfer, May D. Thomas, William J. Colucci
  • Publication number: 20080086936
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method to reduce wear and prevent deposit formation in an internal combustion engine, said method comprising combusting in said engine a fuel composition comprising gasoline, ethanol and at least one fuel additive. There is also provided a composition to improve wear protection in an internal combustion engine combusting an ethanol-containing fuel, said composition comprising gasoline, ethanol, and one or more fuel additive materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2006
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: Lawrence J. Cunningham, Richard J. DuMont, William J. Colucci, Alexander M. Kulinowski, Joseph W. Roos, Ronald K. Fricke
  • Publication number: 20080086934
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the use of fuel additives in duel delivery systems contacting or combusting fuels containing ethanol, such as E85. The additives improve the properties of the resulting fuel, minimize the impact of the fuel on the components of the fuel delivery system, improve the protection of the engine and the fuel delivery system, and also enhance the benefits to the consumer and to the environment of utilizing varying amounts of ethanol as a fuel in combustion engines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2006
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: Lawrence J. Cunningham, Richard J. DuMont, William J. Colucci, Alexander M. Kulinowski, Joseph W. Roos, Ronald K. Fricke
  • Publication number: 20080086935
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for improving corrosion inhibition in engines combusting a fuel containing ethanol. In particular, E85 fuels are provided containing additives able to reduce, eliminate and/or prevent corrosion of engine combustion surfaces and surfaces of engine components exposed to the fuel containing ethanol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2006
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: Lawrence J Cunningham, Richard J. DuMont, William J. Colucci, Alexander M. kulinowski, Joseph W. Roos, Ronald K. Fricke
  • Publication number: 20080086933
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a fuel composition containing gasoline, ethanol and a volatility agent, such that the cold start performance of the gasoline/ethanol blend fuel is enhanced. Also provided is a fuel composition containing ethanol and a volatility agent and also a method for improving the cold start performance of an engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2006
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: Lawrence J. Cunningham, Richard J. DuMont, William J. Colucci, Alexander M. Kulinowski, Joseph W. Roos, Ronald K. Fricke
  • Publication number: 20080072477
    Abstract: The present invention relates to alkanolamide-containing compositions, and more particularly to alkanolamide-containing compositions formed by the reaction of a fatty acid and diethanolamine (DEA) which contain low levels of undesirable by-products. Such compositions are particularly suitable for use as fuel additives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2006
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Inventors: William J. Colucci, Abbas Kadkhodayan
  • Patent number: 7134427
    Abstract: A method and combustion system for reducing the formation of intake manifold deposits, such as including intake valve valves, and exhaust valve deposits in combustion engines by delivery of an organomolybdenum source from the vapor phase of an engine lubricant into a combustion chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: Afton Chemical Intangibles LLC
    Inventors: William J. Colucci, Allen A. Aradi, Cheng C. Kuo
  • Patent number: 7101493
    Abstract: A method and composition for suppressing coal dust include a metal-containing compound, such as an organo-manganese, that provides the additional benefit of being a combustion improver. The organometallic compound is mixed with any appropriate dust suppressant liquid. The organometallic compound may include methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: Afton Chemical Corporation
    Inventor: William J. Colucci