Patents by Inventor Yanshi Zhang

Yanshi Zhang 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).

  • Publication number: 20240084211
    Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to a lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity and an ashless basic amine additive selected from a secondary amine containing ?-carbon aromatic substitution. The basic secondary amine additives used in the lubricating oils of the disclosed technology impart basicity measured as total base number (TBN) without adding sulfated ash. Lubricating oils containing the basic secondary amine additives of the disclosed technology simultaneously achieve seals compatibility, deposit, and corrosion control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2022
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel J. Saccomando, Yanshi Zhang, John-Louis DiFlavio, Ewan E. Delbridge, William R.S. Barton
  • Publication number: 20240052256
    Abstract: A lubricating composition including an oil of lubricating viscosity and a benzazepine compound. Methods of using such lubricating compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Scott Capitosti, Daniel J. Saccomando, Thomas S. Corrigan, Zack Palchak, Richard J. Myerson, Zach Rodgers, Jason J. Hanthorn, Christopher M. Rasik, Binbin Guo, Yanshi Zhang, William R.S. Barton
  • Patent number: 11859148
    Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to a lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity and an ashless basic amine additive selected from a N-aralkyl ?-carbonyl functional amine. The basic amine additives used in the lubricating oils of the disclosed technology impart basicity measured as total base number (TBN) without adding sulfated ash. Lubricating oils containing the basic amine additives of the disclosed technology simultaneously achieve seal compatibility, deposit, and corrosion control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel J. Saccomando, William R. S. Barton, Amelia Stoneley, Yanshi Zhang, Ewan E. Delbridge
  • Publication number: 20220259514
    Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to a lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity and an ashless basic amine additive selected from a N-aralkyl ?-carbonyl functional amine. The basic amine additives used in the lubricating oils of the disclosed technology impart basicity measured as total base number (TBN) without adding sulfated ash. Lubricating oils containing the basic amine additives of the disclosed technology simultaneously achieve seal compatibility, deposit, and corrosion control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Applicant: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel J. Saccomando, William R.S. Barton, Amelia Stoneley, Yanshi Zhang, Ewan E. Delbridge
  • Patent number: 11384308
    Abstract: A lubricant composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity and 0.01 to 5 percent by weight of a substantially sulfur-free alkyl phosphate amine salt, where at least 30 mole percent of the phosphorus atoms are in an alkyl pyrophosphate salt structure, exhibits good antiwear performance. In the phosphate amine salt, at least 80 mole percent of the alkyl groups are typically secondary alkyl groups of 3 to 12 carbon atoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: William R. S. Barton, Daniel J. Saccomando, Jamal Kassir, Paul E. Adams, Lisa Blanazs, Michael R. Sutton, Stephen J. Cook, Paul R. Vincent, Ewan E. Delbridge, Yanshi Zhang
  • Patent number: 11168278
    Abstract: A lubricant composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity and about 0.01 to about 5 percent by weight of a (thio)phosphoric acid salt (“phos-amine salt”) of at least one hydrocarbyl amine. The hydrocarbyl amine may be a hindered hydrocarbyl amine, an aromatic hydrocarbyl amine, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: William R. S. Barton, Daniel J. Saccomando, Michael R. Sutton, Stephen J. Cook, Paul R. Vincent, Ewan E. Delbridge, Shawn Dickess, Yanshi Zhang
  • Patent number: 11162048
    Abstract: A lubricating composition includes an oil of lubricating viscosity, an N-alkyl naphthylamine, and at least one ashless antioxidant selected from a diarylamine antioxidant, a phenolic antioxidant, and mixtures thereof. The lubricating composition has a phosphorus content of less than 0.15 weight percent. The combination of the N-alkyl naphthylamine and ashless antioxidant provides a beneficial effect on the basicity of the composition without negatively impacting seals performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Jason J. Hanthorn, Yanshi Zhang
  • Patent number: 11136522
    Abstract: Lubricating compositions comprising an azole-acrylic adduct formed by contacting an azole compound with an acrylic. The adduct formed has at least one nitrogen-alkyl group comprising at least one acyl. The lubricating composition also comprises an antiwear agent and an antioxidant. Methods of lubricating an internal combustion engine comprising contacting the internal combustion engine with the lubricating composition comprising an azole-acrylic adduct formed by contacting an azole compound with an acrylic. Methods of reducing corrosion and/or seal deterioration in an internal combustion engine. The use of an azole-acrylic adduct in a lubricating composition to reduce corrosion and/or seal deterioration in an internal combustion engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Yanshi Zhang, Nga H. Nguyen
  • Patent number: 11111451
    Abstract: Lubricating compositions comprising a mercaptoazole-acrylic adduct formed by contacting a mercaptoazole compound with an acrylic. The adduct formed has at least one sulfur-alkyl group comprising at least one acyl, or compounds having at least one nitrogen-alkyl group comprising at least one acyl, or mixtures thereof. The lubricating composition also comprises an antiwear agent and an antioxidant. Methods of lubricating an internal combustion engine comprising contacting the internal combustion engine with the lubricating composition comprising a mercaptoazole-acrylic adduct formed by contacting a mercaptoazole compound with an acrylic. Methods of reducing corrosion and/or seal deterioration in an internal combustion engine. The use of a mercaptoazole-acrylic adduct in a lubricating composition to reduce corrosion and/or seal deterioration in an internal combustion engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Yanshi Zhang, Nga H. Nguyen
  • Patent number: 11053449
    Abstract: Thioether-substituted phenols that are the reaction product of a thioether-substituted alcohol or thioether-substituted amine and a phenol with at least one pendant acyl group and have a ratio of sulfur groups to phenol groups of at least 1:1 and uses for thioether-substituted phenols. Methods of lubricating an internal combustion engine by contacting the internal combustion engine with a lubricating composition comprising a thioether-substituted phenol. Methods of reducing deposit formation and/or corrosion in an engine using a lubricating composition comprising a thioether-substituted phenol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Yanshi Zhang, Jason J. Hanthorn
  • Publication number: 20210189279
    Abstract: The invention provides lubricating composition comprising: an oil of lubricating viscosity, and an oxyalkylated hydrocarbyl phenol, wherein the oxyalkylated hydrocarbyl phenol is substituted with at least one aliphatic hydrocarbyl group of 40 to 96 carbon atoms, and wherein the oxyalkylated hydrocarbyl phenol is substantially free of aromatic hydrocarbyl groups. The invention further relates to a method of lubricating a mechanical device (such as an internal combustion engine) with the lubricating composition. The invention further relates to the use of the oxyalkylated hydrocarbyl phenol in the lubricating composition to a passenger car internal combustion engine at least one of (i) control of fuel economy, (ii) control of corrosion, (iii) cleanliness, and (iv) control of bore wear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2021
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Applicant: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Yanshi Zhang, Gary M. Walker, Ewan E. Delbridge, Edward P. Sampler, Neil L. Simpson
  • Patent number: 10988701
    Abstract: The invention provides lubricating composition comprising: an oil of lubricating viscosity, and an oxyalkylated hydrocarbyl phenol, wherein the oxyalkylated hydrocarbyl phenol is substituted with at least one aliphatic hydrocarbyl group of 40 to 96 carbon atoms, and wherein the oxyalkylated hydrocarbyl phenol is substantially free of aromatic hydrocarbyl groups. The invention further relates to a method of lubricating a mechanical device (such as an internal combustion engine) with the lubricating composition. The invention further relates to the use of the oxyalkylated hydrocarbyl phenol in the lubricating composition to a passenger car internal combustion engine at least one of (i) control of fuel economy, (ii) control of corrosion, (iii) cleanliness, and (iv) control of bore wear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Yanshi Zhang, Gary M. Walker, Ewan E. Delbridge, Edward P. Sampler, Neil L. Simpson
  • Patent number: 10961481
    Abstract: Lubricating compositions comprising a thiol-carboxylic adduct that is the reaction product of a thiol and carboxylic acid and/or a carboxylic acid derivative. The lubricating composition also comprises an antiwear agent. Methods of lubricating an internal combustion engine comprise contacting the internal combustion engine with a lubricating composition comprising a thiol-carboxylic adduct that is the reaction product of a thiol and carboxylic acid and/or a carboxylic acid derivative. Methods of reducing lubricant oxidation and/or corrosion in an internal combustion engine with a lubricating composition comprising a thiol-carboxylic adduct that is the reaction product of a thiol and carboxylic acid and/or a carboxylic acid derivative. The use of a comprising a thiol-carboxylic adduct that is the reaction product of a thiol and carboxylic acid and/or a carboxylic acid derivative to reduce lubricant oxidation and/or corrosion in an internal combustion engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventor: Yanshi Zhang
  • Patent number: 10787622
    Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity, an ashless thiocarbamate compound having an optionally-substituted hydrocarbyl group on an S-atom and an optionally-substituted hydrocarbyl group on an N-atom, and a boron-containing compound. The invention further relates to a method of lubricating an internal combustion engine with the lubricating composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Yanshi Zhang, Jody A. Kocsis, Mark J. McGuiness
  • Publication number: 20200239805
    Abstract: Thioether-substituted phenols that are the reaction product of a thioether-substituted alcohol or thioether-substituted amine and a phenol with at least one pendant acyl group and have a ratio of sulfur groups to phenol groups of at least 1:1 and uses for thioether-substituted phenols. Methods of lubricating an internal combustion engine by contacting the internal combustion engine with a lubricating composition comprising a thioether-substituted phenol. Methods of reducing deposit formation and/or corrosion in an engine using a lubricating composition comprising a thioether-substituted phenol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2016
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Yanshi Zhang, Jason J. Hanthorn
  • Publication number: 20200199479
    Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to lubricants for compression ignition internal combustion engines, particularly those demonstrating at least one of improved seals performance, reduced deposit formation, and excellent durability. The present invention provides a low dispersant lubricating composition comprising (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity, (b) about 0.5 weight percent to 3.0 weight percent of an oxyalkylated hydrocarbyl-substituted phenol compound, (c) about 0.01 weight percent to 2.6 weight percent of a polyalkenylsuccinimide dispersant, and (d) about 0.05 weight percent to 2.0 weight percent of a polyolefin dispersant viscosity modifier, and wherein the lubricating composition contains zinc in an amount less than about 700 ppm by weight of the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Applicant: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Joanne L. Jones, Yanshi Zhang
  • Patent number: 10501701
    Abstract: The disclosed technology provides a lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity and 0.01 wt % to 10 wt % of an oxyalkylated aromatic polyol compound, wherein the aromatic compound has at least one alkoxy group represented by —OR1 group, R1 is hydroxyalkyl, or a (poly)ether group, and either: at least one hydroxyl group, or at least one alkoxy group represented by OR1 group, where R1 is alkyl, or a (poly)ether group, or at least one oxyalkyl group represented by —OR1, where R1 is hydroxyalkyl or a (poly)ether group. The disclosed technology further relates to a method of lubricating a mechanical device (such as an internal combustion engine) with the lubricating composition. The disclosed technology further relates to the use of the oxyalkylated aromatic polyol compound in the lubricating composition to a passenger car internal combustion engine at least one of (i) control of fuel economy, (ii) control of corrosion, (iii) cleanliness, and (iv) control of bore wear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Kamalakumari Kunchithapatham Salem, David J. Moreton, Mohamed G. Fahmy, Gary M. Walker, James P. Roski, Yanshi Zhang, Adam Cox, W. Preston Barnes, Ewan E. Delbridge
  • Publication number: 20190367833
    Abstract: A lubricating composition includes an oil of lubricating viscosity, an N-alkylated dianiline compound, and at least one of a) an ashless antioxidant, and b) an overbased calcium detergent. The ashless antioxidant may be selected from a diarylamine antioxidant, a phenolic antioxidant, and combinations thereof. The lubricating composition may contain less than 0.15 weight percent of phosphorus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Applicant: THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jason J. Hanthorn, Yanshi Zhang
  • Publication number: 20190316057
    Abstract: The invention provides lubricating composition comprising: an oil of lubricating viscosity, and an oxyalkylated hydrocarbyl phenol, wherein the oxyalkylated hydrocarbyl phenol is substituted with at least one aliphatic hydrocarbyl group of 40 to 96 carbon atoms, and wherein the oxyalkylated hydrocarbyl phenol is substantially free of aromatic hydrocarbyl groups. The invention further relates to a method of lubricating a mechanical device (such as an internal combustion engine) with the lubricating composition. The invention further relates to the use of the oxyalkylated hydrocarbyl phenol in the lubricating composition to a passenger car internal combustion engine at least one of (i) control of fuel economy, (ii) control of corrosion, (iii) cleanliness, and (iv) control of bore wear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Inventors: Yanshi Zhang, Gary M. Walker, Ewan E. Delbridge, Edward P. Sampler, Neil L. Simpson
  • Publication number: 20190316056
    Abstract: A lubricating composition includes an oil of lubricating viscosity, an N-alkyl naphthylamine, and at least one ashless antioxidant selected from a diarylamine antioxidant, a phenolic antioxidant, and mixtures thereof. The lubricating composition has a phosphorus content of less than 0.15 weight percent. The combination of the N-alkyl naphthylamine and ashless antioxidant provides a beneficial effect on the basicity of the composition without negatively impacting seals performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Applicant: THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jason J. HANTHORN, Yanshi ZHANG