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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7892301 | Low molecular weight fuel additive The invention includes a method of improving the combustion efficiency of a fuel-burning device. The method includes the steps of adding a low molecular weight polymer to the fuel of the fuel-burning device and burning the fuel with the polymer in the fuel-burning d... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7727291 | Low molecular weight fuel additive The invention includes a method of improving the combustion efficiency of a fuel-burning device. The method includes the steps of adding a low molecular weight polymer to the fuel of the fuel-burning device and burning the fuel with the polymer in the fuel-burning d... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7360509 | Method for operating compression ignition internal combustion engine An object is to provide a method for operating a compression ignition internal combustion engine which, using a single fuel, can produce diesel combustion when the load is high, or homogeneous-charged compression ignition combustion when the load is low. The operati... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7264640 | Method for improving the performance of engines powered by liquid hydrocarbon fuel A method for improving performance of an engine comprising contacting contaminated liquid hydrocarbon fuel comprising an initial concentration of DRA with one or more effective DRA removal agent under conditions effective to produce decontaminated liquid hydrocarbon... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7261747 | Removal of drag reducer additive from liquid hydrocarbon fuel using attapulgus clay The present application provides a method for removing drag reducer additive (“DRA”) from liquid hydrocarbon fuel. The method comprises: providing contaminated liquid hydrocarbon fuel comprising an initial concentration of DRA; contacting the contaminated liquid... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7101928 | Polymeric thickeners for oil-containing compositions Novel thickeners for oil-containing compositions are crystalline polymers, preferably side chain crystalline polymers, which (a) have a crystalline melting point, Tp, and an onset of melting temperature, To, such that Tp−To | 09/05/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7018434 | Removal of drag reducer additive from fuel by treatment with selected activated carbons and graphites The application relates to a method for selecting drag reducer additive (DRA) effectively removable by activated carbons and graphites to be used in fuel. The appliction also relates to effective activated carbons and graphites for removing DRA from fuel, and to a m... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7014667 | Preparation of additive mixtures for mineral oils and mineral oil distillates The present invention provides a continuous process for preparing additive mixtures for mineral oils and mineral oil distillates, comprising A) a cold flow improver for middle distillates, and at least one further component selecte... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6835218 | Fuel additive compositions A fuel additive composition comprising a sustained release component and an additive component, the additive component is effective to provide at least one benefit to a fuel when released into the fuel, the sustained release component is (1) a polymeric material, (2... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6767374 | Fuel oil additives and compositions Hydrogenated block copolymers are used as a component in a cold flow additive composition. ... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6749651 | Fuel additive compositions containing a mannich condensation product, a poly (oxyalkylene) monool, and a carboxylic acid A fuel additive composition comprising: a) a Mannich condensation product of (1) a high molecular weight alkyl-substituted hydroxyaromatic compound (2) an amine having the formula: wherein A is CH or nitrogen, ... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6733551 | Method of improving the compatibility of a fuel additive composition containing a Mannich condensation product A method of improving the compatibility of a fuel additive composition comprising blending together the following components: a) a Mannich condensation product of (1) a high molecular weight alkyl-substituted hydroxyaromatic compound, (2) an amine having the ... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6579329 | Mixture suitable as a fuel additive and lubricant additive and comprising amines, hydrocarbon polymers and carrier oils A mixture suitable as fuel additive and lubricant additive and comprising essentially (A) at least one amine which carries a hydrocarbon radical having an average molecular weight of from 500 to 10,000, (B) at least one hydrocarbon polymer which has an average... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6517343 | Coated candles and coating compositions A curable composition is placed on a candle, and then the composition is exposed to curing conditions such as ultraviolet light, to thereby cure the coating composition and provide a candle having a cured coating. The curable composition may be the reacti... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6511518 | Fuel additive compositions containing a mannich condensation product, a poly(oxyalkylene) monool, a polyolefin, and a carboxylic acid A fuel additive composition comprising: a) a Mannich condensation product of (1) a high molecular weight alkyl-substituted hydroxyaromatic compound wherein the alkyl group has a number average molecular weight of from about 300 to about 5,000 (2) an amine... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6468948 | Polymers derived from olefins useful as lubricant and fuel oil additives, processes for preparation of such polymers and additives and use thereof (PT-1267) Polymers (including copolymers) derived from one or more olefins, such including ethylene and C3 -C20 -olefins such as propylene and 1-butene, which polymers have (a) an average ethylene sequence length, ESL, of from, about 1.... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6458175 | Oil additives and compositions Compositions comprising a wax, a nucleator, and a wax growth arrestor improve the low temperature properties of fuel oils, especially high wax content fuels.... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6423304 | Dimerized fatty acid based polyamides useful for clear candle and gel applications Blooming and/or syneresis in gel formulations can be reduced or eliminated by adding to an organic mixture an effective amount of a polyamide gelling agent having a softening point of less than about 105° C. wherein the polyamide is the reaction product ... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6251146 | Fuel oil composition containing mixture of wax additives A mixture of petroleum waxes improves the low temperature flow properties of oils.... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6222081 | Catalysts suitable for decreasing the cold filter plugging point of middle distillates Ethylene copolymers with alpha-olefins utilizable as additives to increase the properties of middle distillates at low temperatures, obtainable by polymerization in the presence of catalysts comprising the reaction product between: 1) a bis-cyclopentadien... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6111055 | Ester-terminated polyamide gels An ester-terminated dimer acid-based polyamide may be blended with a solvent to form a gel. The solvent may be flammable, and a wick may be added to the resulting gel so as to form a candle. Depending on the composition, the candle may be formed into a fr... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6048373 | Fuels compositions containing polybutenes of narrow molecular weight distribution A fuel composition comprising a spark-ignition fuel; a Mannich detergent; and a polybutene having a molecular weight distribution of 1.4 or less.... | 04/11/2000 |
| 6017859 | Polymers derived from olefins useful as lubricant and fuel oil additives, processes for preparation of such polymers and additives and use thereof Polymers (including copolymers) derived from one or more olefins, such including ethylene and C3 -C20 -olefins such as propylene and 1-butene, which polymers have (a) an average ethylene sequence length, ESL, of from about 1.0... | 01/25/2000 |
| 5965498 | Two-cycle synthetic lubricating oil A two-cycle oil composition comprising: (a) 10-20% of a first synthetic ester base stock oil (a copolymer of an alpha-olefin with an ester of a dicarboxylic acid, viscosity 20 to 50 cSt at 100° C.); (b) 18-30% of a second synthetic ester base stock oil (... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5906970 | Additives and oleaginous compositions containing a dendrine coldflow improver additive A dendrimer-based cold flow additive material.... | 05/25/1999 |
| 5906665 | High molecular weight fuel additive A method and composition for improving the mechanical efficiency of a engine is provided. Ultra-high molecular weight polyisobutylene (PIB) added to the fuel changes the momentary mechanical properties of the fuel during induction. The additive provides a... | 05/25/1999 |
| 5843194 | Clear gel formulation for use in transparent candles The present invention is directed to transparent candle compositions, and methods of preparation thereof, comprised of a clear gel obtained by combining a liquid base material of a hydrogenated polyolefin, a gelling agent, and, optionally, a gel enhancing... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5811379 | Polymers derived from olefins useful as lubricant and fuel oil additives, processes for preparation of such polymers and additives and use thereof (PT-1267) Polymers (including copolymers) derived from one or more olefins, such including ethylene and C3 -C20 -olefins such as propylene and 1-butene, which polymers have (a) an average ethylene sequence length, ESL, of from about 1.0... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5807949 | Polymers and additive compositions Homo- or co-polymers derived from one or more alpha-olefins having a number average molecular weight of up to 15,000 and an isotacticity of 75% or greater, and their use as Cold Flow Improvers in crude, fuel or lubricating oil.... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5674300 | Fuel oil additives and compositions Wax crystal modifiers for fuel oils are derived from ethylene-alpha olefin polymers with terminal unsaturation, preferably obtained by polymerization in the presence of a metallocene catalyst, optionally together with other cold flow improvers.... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5593463 | Fuel composition Fuel composition for internal combustion engines which comprises a larger portion of fuel and a smaller quantity of a composition of hydrocarbon oligomers almost totally saturated, characterized in that the above composition of almost totally saturated hy... | 01/14/1997 |
| 5562867 | Biodegradable two-cycle oil composition A biodegradable two-cycle oil composition which comprises a C13 oxo alcohol adipate in admixture with a dispersant and a lubricity agent; it is especially useful for outboard marine engines.... | 10/08/1996 |
| 5545237 | Smoke reducing additive for two-cycle engine fuel mixture A fuel mixture containing an ionic complex of an amine salt of a phosphoric acid is effective in reducing the smoke emitted during operation of a two-cycle internal combustion engine. A preferred phosphoric acid derivative is dioctyldithiophosphate. A pre... | 08/13/1996 |
| 5525128 | Fuel oil additives and compositions Wax crystal modifiers for fuel oils are derived from ethylene-alpha olefin polymers with terminal unsaturation, preferably obtained by polymerization in the presence of a metallocene catalyst, optionally together with other cold flow improvers.... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5472457 | Gasoline additives containing alkoxylated imidazo-oxazoles Compounds with general formula ##STR1## where R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group containing 1 to 40 carbon atoms. R2 represents a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group containing 1 to 12 carbon atoms, A, B, and ... | 12/05/1995 |
| 5460633 | Fuel oil treatment An additive comprising an oil-soluble polymer of a C2 to C6 mono-olefin such as polyisobutylene, which polymer has a molecular weight of less than about 500, is used in a fuel oil to reduce, on combustion of the fuel oil, one or more of particulate emissi... | 10/24/1995 |
| 5445657 | Polyfunctional polyisobutenes, their preparation, their formulation and their use Chlorine-free polyfunctional polyisobutenes are described that can be modified by amines, alcohols and/or amino alcohols to result in additives that can be used in the petroleum field in particular in fuels and engine lubricants. They are prepared by radi... | 08/29/1995 |
| 5425788 | Additive compositions for fuels comprising nitrogen-containing products incorporating two imide rings and fuels containing them An additive composition for fuels comprising at least one constituent (A) and at least one constituent (B), the said constituent (A) comprising at least one multinitrogen-containing compound of general formula (I): ##STR1## where R1 and R | 06/20/1995 |
| 5401280 | Lead-free, high-octane gasoline Lead-free, high-octane gasolines are made up of a selected class of C5 -paraffinic and C6 -hydrocarbons and a methyl-t-butylether compound (MTBE) such that they have specified physical properties of research octane numbers, Reid vapo... | 03/28/1995 |
