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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8044003 | Grease composition A grease composition, which comprises (A) a perfluoropolyether base oil, (B) a thickener, and (C) barium sulfate and/or antimony oxide, where 0.1-50% by weight of the component (B) and 1-25% by weight of the component (C) are contained, has a distinguished effect on... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8003582 | Grease, rolling bearing, constant velocity joint, and rolling parts The present invention provides grease which prevents frictional wear on a lubricating surface and excellent in performance of preventing occurrence of flaking, heat-resistant performance, and long-term durability, a grease-enclosed rolling bearing, a constant veloci... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7910525 | Grease composition, grease-enclosed bearing, and rotation-transmitting apparatus with built-in one way clutch The present invention provides a grease composition capable of effectively preventing a rolling surface of a bearing from having hydrogen brittleness-caused peeling, a grease-enclosed bearing in which the grease composition is enclosed, and a rotation-transmitting a... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7897548 | Additives and lubricant formulations for improved antiwear properties A lubricated surface, a method for reducing wear between moving parts, and lubricants, and lubricant additive concentrates containing a wear reducing agent. The lubricated surface contains a base oil of lubricating viscosity, a hydrocarbon soluble titanium compound,... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7879774 | Titanium-containing lubricating oil composition A fully formulated lubricating oil, lubricated surface, and lubricant additive concentrates for lubricants providing reduced sludge formation. The fully formulated lubricating oil composition has therein at least one succinimide dispersant derived from a polyalkylen... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7858565 | Antioxidant additive for lubricant compositions, comprising organotungstate The invention relates an additive for improving antioxidant capabilities in a lubricating composition, where the lubricating composition is based on a major amount of a lubricating oil and 0.1-5.0 mass percent of an additive, the additive including a secondary diarl... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7816307 | Powder mixture suitable for sintering to form a self-lubricating solid material The invention relates to a novel self-lubricating solid material; to a method of preparing such a material from a powder mixture; to said powder mixture; and to mechanical parts made of said novel material. Said powder mixture comprises a powder of a metal alloy tha... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7776800 | Titanium-containing lubricating oil composition A lubricating oil composition comprising a) an oil of lubricating viscosity having a viscosity index of at least about 95; b) at least one calcium detergent; c) at least one oil soluble titanium compound; d) at least one friction modifier; and e) at least one metal ... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7772167 | Titanium-containing lubricating oil composition A fully formulated lubricating oil, lubricated surface, and lubricant additive concentrates for lubricants providing reduced sludge formation. The fully formulated lubricating oil composition has therein at least one succinimide dispersant, a metal containing deterg... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7767632 | Additives and lubricant formulations having improved antiwear properties Lubricated surfaces, lubricant compositions for lubricating a surface, and methods for increasing antiwear properties in lubricants. The lubricated surface is provided by a lubricant composition containing a base oil of lubricating viscosity and an amount of at leas... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7727943 | Titanium compounds and complexes as additives in lubricants A lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity, 1 to 1000 parts per million by weight of titanium in the form of an oil-soluble titanium-containing material, and at least one additional lubricant additive provides beneficial effects on properti... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7709423 | Additives and lubricant formulations for providing friction modification Lubricated surfaces, lubricant compositions for lubricating a surface, and methods for reducing friction coefficients in lubricants. The lubricated surface is provided by a lubricant composition containing a base oil of lubricating viscosity and an amount of at leas... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7615520 | Additives and lubricant formulations for improved antioxidant properties A method and compositions for lubricating surfaces with lubricating oils exhibiting increased antioxidant properties. The lubricated surface includes a lubricant composition containing a base oil of lubricating viscosity and an amount of at least one hydrocarbon sol... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7615519 | Additives and lubricant formulations for improved antiwear properties A lubricated surface and method for reducing wear between metal parts. The lubricated surface contains a base oil of lubricating viscosity and an amount of a hydrocarbon soluble titanium compound effective to provide a reduction in surface wear greater than a surfac... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7414012 | Aqueous lubricant for plastic working of metallic material and method for forming lubricant film A waterborne lubricant, useful in the plastic working of metals, which imparts a lubricating behavior to the surface of metals in the absence of a conversion coating contains (A) water-soluble inorganic salt and (B) wax, wherein these components are dissolved or dis... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7381346 | Thermal interface material A thermal interface material is for being applied to the contact surfaces to eliminate the air interstices between the heat dissipating apparatus and the electronic component in order to improve heat dissipation of the electronic component. The thermal interface mat... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7371711 | Conveyor lubricant and method for transporting articles on a conveyor system The passage of a container along a conveyor is lubricated by applying to the container or conveyor a mixture of a water-miscible silicone material and a water-miscible lubricant. The mixture can be applied in relatively low amounts and with relatively low or no wate... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7371712 | Conveyor lubricant and method for transporting articles on a conveyor system The passage of a container along a conveyor is lubricated by applying to the container or conveyor a mixture of a water-miscible silicone material and a water-miscible lubricant. The mixture can be applied in relatively low amounts and with relatively low or no wate... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7358216 | Lubricant compositions and methods A process is disclosed for manufacturing a lubricant composition comprising combining a superabsorbent polymer with a material for decreasing friction between moving surfaces. The superabsorbent polymer absorbs from about 25 to greater than 100 times its weight in w... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7338926 | Lubricant compositions and methods A process is disclosed for manufacturing a lubricant composition comprising combining a superabsorbent polymer with a material for decreasing friction between moving surfaces. The superabsorbent polymer absorbs from about 25 to greater than 100 times its weight in w... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7312185 | Rock bit grease composition A grease for rock bit lubrication and other high temperature bearing applications is provided comprising a high viscosity index polyalphaolefin synthetic base fluid in combination with an alkylated naphthalene base fluid. ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7091162 | Cured lubricant for container coveyors Lubricants for containers and for conveyors for transporting containers are provided. The lubricants provide container and conveyor surfaces having low coefficients of friction. In one embodiment, the lubricants comprise a cured coating containing hydrophobic polyme... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7091161 | Non-metallic thread sealant and anti-seize compound having improved anti-galling properties for metal alloys An anti-seize compound is disclosed for use on surfaces of threaded connections made of speciality alloys such as high nickel or chrome ferrous alloys or other speciality alloys prone to galling under high stress conditions. The compound using a metal fluoride as th... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7074745 | Engine oil additive A process and method for manufacturing an improved engine oil comprising mixing ferric fluoride with ZDDP to form an additive mixture, heating the additive mixture to at least 125° C. for at least 4 hours to produce a pre-reacted mixture, and adding the pre-reacted... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7018531 | Additive dispensing cartridge for an oil filter, and oil filter incorporating same An oil-conditioning filter, for use with an internal combustion engine, includes a mechanical filter element and a central additive cartridge, for gradually dispensing an oil additive over time. The additive cartridge has a beneficial oil-conditioning agent containe... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6734147 | Lubricant compositions and methods A process is disclosed for manufacturing a lubricant composition comprising combining a superabsorbent polymer with a material for decreasing friction between moving surfaces. The superabsorbent polymer absorbs from about 25 to greater than 100 times its weight in w... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6667262 | Self-lubricating ceramic composites The invention comprises a self-lubricating ceramic composite characterized as having a low porosity derived from a mixture of at least one ceramic powder preferably selected from the group consisting of silicon nitride, silicon carbide, zirconia, alumina,... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6632780 | Highly thermal conductive grease composition and cooling device using the same There are provided a highly thermal conductive grease composition having both a thermal conductivity and a satisfactory dispense property, and a cooling device applied with same. The grease composition comprises from 70 to 90% by volume of an inorganic po... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6576598 | Ballistics conditioning Compositions and methods for ballistic conditioning firearm projectiles, firearms, and firearm components such as bores of barrels, by applying to such items a conditioning composition selected from the group consisting of hexagonal boron nitride, graphit... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6528457 | Composition comprising halogenated oil A composition that can be used as lubricant for high electric field including spark plug boots is disclosed. The composition comprises, or is produced by combining, a halogenated oil such as a perfluoropolyether, a polytrichlorofluoroethylene, a fluorosil... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6429175 | Lubricating grease composition A lubricating grease composition including the combination of an oil base, a thickener, and bismuth preferably in the form of a bismuth carboxylate. The grease has excellent film strength, improved "anti-washout" capabilities, and, depending on the thicke... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6423669 | Composition for the treatment of friction pairs The present invention relates to the lubricant grease compositions, in particular to the compositions for the treatment of friction pairs, and can be used in the machine building for the treatment of friction units, and also during the exploitation of dif... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6172012 | Titanium complex grease composition including performance additives and process for preparation thereof A lubricating grease composition includes from 2 to 20% by weight of titanium alkoxide; from 2 to 20% by weight of carboxylic acid other than fatty acid; from 5.0 to 35.0% by weight of fatty acids; from 0.0 to 5.0% by weight of water; from 20 to 90% by we... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6130190 | Liquid crystal and surfactant containing lubricant compositions A lubricating composition comprising a liquid crystal and a surfactant is disclosed. The inventive composition increase the lubricity of lubricant oils, reduce the wear rate or metals being lubricated, and increase the load bearing properties of lubricant... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6015777 | Silicone greases and methods for their production Low bleed silicone grease compositions are prepared by blending high viscosity silicone oils with filler materials and/or silicone elastomers. Greases comprise three main types: I) grease comprising high viscosity silicone oil and filler material, II) gre... | 01/18/2000 |
| 5977033 | Lubricated aluminum powder agglomerates having improved flowability The present invention relates to particle agglomeration of aluminum powder using a lubricating binder. The resulting powder has improved flowability and can be shaped easily. The aluminum particles are admixed with a lubricant, e.g. polyethylene, and are ... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5962377 | Lubricant additive formulation A lubricant additive formulation for increasing the performance of conventional engine lubricants for use as an engine treatment oil additive formulated for addition to conventional motor oil to improve the lubricating properties of the engine oil and enh... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5921126 | Metalworking dies with soft metal lubricant platings A metalworking die has a soft metal plating on its contact surfaces. The plating produces a continuous lubricant supply which is only depleted slowly when employed in a hot metalworking operation. In forming a near-net-shape part using this die, the metal... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5840662 | Lubricating oils of improved friction durability The frictional durability of lubricating oils, including power transmitting fluids and in particular automatic transmission fluids, are improved by incorporating a combination of low potency friction modifiers, ashless and/or metal-containing antioxidants... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5801129 | Process and device for applying a lubricant carrier layer to a wire material to be formed in a drawing process The invention concerns a method and device for applying a lubricant-carrier layer to the surface of a material which is to be cold-formed, in particular wire material (1) which is subsequently to be cold-drawn, the carrier layer being such that a lubrican... | 09/01/1998 |
