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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7777640 | Use of heating and/or ventilation ductwork to broadcast alarm conditions The present disclosure provides an audible alarm system that utilizes air-conveying ductwork to transport the audible alarm signal from the point of origination to a distant location. This system is low cost and improves the safety of individuals and reduces the pot... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7435272 | Friction modifier alkoxyamine salts of carboxylic acids as additives for fuel compositions and methods of use thereof 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 combustio... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7422161 | Treated port fuel injectors Treated port fuel injectors are disclosed. The treated port fuel injectors have a surface coated with a film which resists or limits deposit formation on the injector surface. The film may be formed by contacting the port fuel injector with: (i) a succinimide compou... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7182795 | Fuel lubricity additives derived from hydrocarbyl succinic anhydrides and hydroxy amines, and middle distillate fuels containing same A middle distillate fuel additive comprising the reaction product resulting from the combining of a hydrocarbyl succinic anhydride and a hydroxyamine. The lubricating properties of low sulfur-content middle distillate fuels, such as diesel, jet or bio-diesel fuels, ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7134427 | Delivery of organomolybdenum via vapor phase from a lubricant source into a fuel combustion system 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 ... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7125535 | Method of preparing anhydrous manganese chloride An efficient process for forming anhydrous metal halides includes the reaction of a metal powder with a hydrogen halide under anhydrous conditions. In one example, manganese powder is reacted with hydrogen chloride under anhydrous reaction conditions. ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7111591 | Method of improving the operation of combustion particulate filters A method is disclosed that improves the operation of fuel combustion systems utilizing particulate filters. The method includes the combustion of a fuel emulsion in a fuel combustion system having a particulate filter. The fuel emulsion may comprise water and a fuel... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7112230 | Fuels compositions for direct injection gasoline engines Injector deposits in a direct injection gasoline engine are reduced by providing as fuel for the operation of said direct injection engine a fuel composition comprising a fuel-soluble compound having the formula (I): | 09/26/2006 |
| 7112558 | Lubricant composition containing phosphorous, molybdenum, and hydroxy-substituted dithiocarbamates The invention relates to a lubricating composition comprising a base oil of lubricating viscosity, a hydroxy-substituted dithiocarbamate, an organo-molybdenum compound, and optionally a phosphorous source. ... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7101493 | Method and composition for suppressing coal dust 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 liqui... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7097114 | Fuel injector adapted to remove deposits by sonic shock The present disclosure provides a self-cleaning injector nozzle or other fluid conduit that maintains deposits at a low level by sonic tuning the shock wave generated during fluid flow through that nozzle or conduit. Methods of producing an injector nozzle and a met... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7097771 | In-tank time release ion exchange resin containing a fuel additive The invention provides a device containing an ion-exchange resin to which is chemically bound a fuel additive material which will gradually be released from the resin into a fuel in which the device is placed. ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7094274 | Use of manganese compounds to improve the efficiency of and reduce back-corona discharge on electrostatic precipitators Manganese is added to a combustion fuel, combustion air, or the resulting combustion exhaust gas in order to improve the efficiency of an electrostatic precipitator in collecting the resulting fly ash. Further, manganese or other flame suppressant is added to a fuel... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7060662 | Antifoam agent and method for use in automatic transmission fluid applications involving high pressure pumps The present invention relates to the use of a high level of a silicon-containing antifoam agent in automatic transmission fluid (“ATF”) applications. More specifically, the invention relates to a formulation and method for the reduction or elimination of pump wh... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7053066 | Food composition and weight loss method for treating obesity The invention relates to a method for treating overweight persons or patients with obesity using a food composition able to control the release of glucose into the patient's blood. This is achieved by the introduction into the food composition of a therapeutically e... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7049273 | Hybridized olefin copolymer additives This invention relates to a novel multi-functional fuel and lubricant additive that provides dispersancy properties as well as viscosity index improver credit and, improved fuel economy. The invention further relates to concentrates, and to fuel and lubricating oil ... | 05/23/2006 |
| RE38929 | Lubricant containing molybdenum compound and secondary diarylamine There is disclosed a lubricating oil composition which contains from about 100 to 450 parts per million of molybdenum from a molybdenum compound which is substantially free of active sulfur and about 750 to 5,000 parts per million of a secondary diarylamine. This co... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6971337 | Emissions control system for diesel fuel combustion after treatment system An emissions control system for the after treatment of a fuel combustion process exhaust stream includes an exhaust passageway. The exhaust passageway allows for passage of an exhaust stream containing exhaust byproducts from the combustion of a fuel that includes a... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6941743 | Lean burn emissions system protectant composition and method A method, apparatus, and fuel composition for the protection of a catalytic after treatment system and a method for protecting a catalytic after treatment system in a lean burn system are disclosed. A scavenging agent is introduced into the combustion chamber in an ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6914037 | Molybdenum-containing lubricant additive compositions and processes for making and using same The invention relates to an improved process for producing organomolybdenum compositions with high molybdenum content that are highly useful as lubricant additives, in which the process involves reacting a fatty oil with a diamine, followed by reaction with a molybd... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6866690 | Friction modifier additives for fuel compositions and methods of use thereof A friction modifier for combustible fuels is provided that is prepared by combining a saturated carboxylic acid and an alkylated amine. Furthermore, there also is an additive concentrate for use in fuels, especially in gasoline for internal combustion engines, compr... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6852680 | Dithiocarbamates containing alkylthio and hydroxy substituents This invention relates to a low cost, wear inhibitor containing novel dithiocarbamates with alkylthio and hydroxy substituents that can be used to formulate low phosphorus lubricants. In addition to wear inhibition, the dithiocarbamate compositions of the invention ... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6844300 | Low phosphorus clean gear formulations Gear oils meeting GL-5 specifications are obtained by blending a base oil, a thermally stable phosphorus-containing anti-wear agent; and a metal-free sulfur-containing extreme-pressure agent; wherein the thermally stable phosphorus-containing anti-wear agent is pres... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6821932 | Delivering molybdenum from a lubricant source into a fuel combustion system The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for delivering molybdenum from a lubricant source into a fuel combustion system or to the exhaust therefrom. By the present invention, molybdenum from the lubricant or the fuel will interact with phosphorus, s... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6800103 | Secondary amine mannich detergents New, highly effective detergent/dispersants for use in spark-ignition fuels comprising Mannich condensation products formed from (i) at least one substituted hydroxyaromatic compound having on the ring both (a) an aliphatic hydrocarbyl substituent derived from a pol... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6800596 | Lubricating oil dispersant An improved dispersant is prepared by cross-linking a succinimide under Mannich reaction conditions with a polyphenolic compound. The amount of cross-linking, and the resulting size of the reaction product dispersant can be varied by varying the molecular equivalent... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6797677 | Antioxidant combination for oxidation and deposit control in lubricants containing molybdenum and alkylated phenothiazine The invention relates to a lubricating oil composition having improved antioxidant properties, and which contains a molybdenum compound and an alkylated phenothiazine. Further, it may also include a secondary diarylamine, preferably an alkylated diphenylamine. This ... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6767871 | Diesel engine lubricants The lubricating oil of the present invention has a viscosity suitable for use in a diesel engine and includes at least one functionalized olefin polymer, and at least one zinc dialkyl dithiophosphate (ZDDP). The ZDDP is made from a mixture of primary alcohols or a m... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6753381 | Polymer blends and their application as viscosity index improvers The present invention relates to a polymer blend containing a high ethylene content ethylene-propylene copolymer and a lower ethylene content ethylene-propylene copolymer. The polymer blend of the present invention is useful for the preparation of viscosity index im... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6720312 | Method for controlling the membrane structure of a starch granule The invention relates to a method for treating patients with type 2 diabetes using a food composition able to control the release of glucose into the patient's blood. This is achieved by the introduction into the food composition of an additive, such as propylene gl... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6627584 | Automatic transmission fluid additive comprising reaction product of hydrocarbyl acrylates and dihydrocarbyldithiophosphoric acids The present invention provides a power transmission lubricating composition containing a base oil, a dispersant, a lubricant additive produced by the reaction of a dihydrocarbyldithio-phosphoric acid and a hydrocarbyl acrylate, and optionally a viscosity ... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6611735 | Method of predicting and optimizing production A process for the prediction and the optimization of the output of a plant producing products form incoming materials. The incoming materials are classified according to various physical characteristics and costs. The desired or ordered products are also ... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6599865 | Effective antioxidant combination for oxidation and deposit control in crankcase lubricants It has unexpectedly been found that the combination of (1) an alkylated diphenylamine, (2) a sulfurized olefin/fatty oil and/or an ashless dialkyldithiocarbamate, and (3) an alkylated phenothiazine, is highly effective at controlling crankcase lubricant o... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6548458 | Succinimide-acid compounds and derivatives thereof Succinimide-acid compounds prepared by reaction of hydrocarbyl-substituted succinic acylating agents with alpha-omega amino acids are disclosed, as well as derivatives thereof useful as lubricity additives, lubricant dispersants, friction modifiers, liqui... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6528463 | Oil soluble molybdenum compositions Organic molybdenum complexes comprising the reaction products of a long-chain mono carboxylic acid, a mono-alkylated alkylene diamine, glycerides, and a molybdenum source and their use as multifunctional additives for lubricating compositions.... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6509303 | Oil soluble molybdenum additives from the reaction product of fatty oils and monosubstituted alkylene diamines Organic molybdenum complexes comprising the reaction products of fatty oils, a mono-alkylated alkylene diamine, and a molybdenum source and their use as multifunctional additives for lubricating compositions.... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6482778 | Zinc and phosphorus containing transmission fluids having enhanced performance capabilities Transmission fluid compositions comprising a zinc detergent and at least one phosphorus-containing additive have enhanced performance capabilities. The use of the zinc detergent and the phosphorus-containing additive provide transmission fluids that exhib... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6444622 | Friction modified lubricants Mixtures of the reaction product of at least one C5 -C60 carboxylic acid and at least one amine selected from the group consisting of guanidine, aminoguanidine, urea, thioruea and salts thereof and a phosphorus-containing dispersant ... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6361573 | Fuel dispersants with enhanced lubricity Reaction products of i) a hydroxyl-group containing compound; ii) an amine-group containing compound, wherein component ii) is different from component i); and iii) a hydrocarbyl-substituted succinic acylating agent provide improved detergency as well as ... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6350723 | Block copolymers prepared by anionic polymerization Block copolymers having a molecular weight distribution of between 1.0 and 5.0 comprising at least one block of polymerized alkyl methacrylate monomer(s), wherein from 50 to 100% by weight of the monomers for forming the alkyl methacrylate block are C12-C... | 02/26/2002 |
