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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8030257 | Catalytic antioxidants The present invention is directed to lubricating oils of improved antioxidancy comprising a base oil selected from the group consisting of mineral oils, synthetic oils and mixtures thereof containing an effective amount of one or more organometallic compound and/or ... | 10/04/2011 |
| 7906467 | Antioxidants for synthetic lubricants and methods of manufacture Provided are compounds of formula wherein R1 is t-octyl, AR is phenyl, R2 is an alkyl substituted carboxyl and m is 0, 1, or 2. Lubricating oils and hydraulic fluids comprising a polyol ester lubricant... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7871967 | Diester-based lubricants and methods of making same The present invention is generally directed to diester-based lubricant compositions. The present invention is also directed to methods of making these and other similar lubricant compositions. In some embodiments, the methods for making such diester-based lubricants... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7820606 | Lubricant for sewing machines A lubricant for sewing machines to be supplied to lubricate a movable part of a sewing machine is formed by using, as main components, a plurality of kinds of synthetic esters combined to have consistency within a range of grade 2 to grade 000 (defined by the NLGI (... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7691795 | Metal hydroxide desiccated emulsions used to prepare grease The invention provides a grease composition comprising a stable dispersion of a metal hydroxide with a number average particle size in the range 20 nanometres to 2 micrometres, a surfactant with a HLB of less than 10, a mono- or poly-carboxylic acid, and an oil of l... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7683016 | Soy-based methyl ester high performance metal working fluids The inventive composition comprises compatible combinations of methyl esters of fatty acids or triglycerides and polar non-chlorine extreme pressure additives, the composition being either (a) a working strength straight oil, (b) a soluble oil concentrate dilutable ... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7662758 | Polymeric polyol esters used in metalworking fluids Polymeric polyol ester additives for metal working applications are described that have lower pour points and improved solubility in API Group II and III basestocks. The polymeric polyol ester contains linear monocarboxylic acid, alkanedioic acid, alk(en)yl substitu... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7531487 | Lubricating oil compositions with improved performance Disclosed are stabilized lubricating oil compositions with improved oxidative performance. These lubricating oil compositions contain certain phenolic antioxidants, in combination with other antioxidants, which contribute to the improved performance. These certain p... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7435708 | Lubricant composition The invention teaches the preparation of a concentrated sanitizing, cleaning and lubricating preparation. The preparation has a dual use for cleaning, sanitizing as well as lubricating beverage conveyors. The composition of the invention shows rapid microbicidal pro... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7414014 | Method and system for improving fuel economy and environmental impact operating a 2-stroke engine A method and system to reduce fuel consumption and environmental impact in a two-stroke engine. Fresh system oil having a TBN less than 10 is provided and used in the two-stroke engine to produce partially used system oil. The partially used system oil is withdrawn ... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7364033 | Container, such as a food or beverage container, lubrication method A process for lubricating a container, such as a beverage container, or a conveyor for containers, by applying to the container or conveyor, a thin continuous, substantially non-dripping layer of a liquid lubricant. The process provides many advantages compared to t... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7307049 | Antioxidants for synthetic lubricants and methods and manufacture Provided are compounds of formula wherein R1 is linear or branched alkyl; AR is phenyl, naphthyl, or phenanthryl; and m is 0, 1, or 2; and R2 is an alkyl substituted carboxyl. ... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7276177 | Hydrofluorocarbon refrigerant compositions and uses thereof Disclosed herein are hydrofluorocarbon refrigerant or heat transfer fluid compositions that are useful in refrigerain or air conditioning apparatus or as heat transfer fluids. The compositions of the present invention are also useful in centrifugal compressor appara... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7241398 | 1,1,1,3,3,-pentafluorobutane refrigerant or heat transfer fluid compositions comprising hydrofluorocarbon and uses thereof Disclosed herein are 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane refrigerant or heat transfer fluid compositions further comprising hydrofluorocarbon, N-(difluoromethyl)-N,N-dimethylamine, 1,1,1,2,2-pentafluoro-2-[(pentafluoroethyl)thio]ethane or mixtures thereof, which are useful ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7220711 | Method for manufacturing outsole for footwear without applying external mold lubricant onto mold, and formulating composition therefor Disclosed are a method for manufacturing an outsole for shoes without applying an external mold release agent or mold lubricant onto a mold, and a formulating composition used at manufacturing a rubber outsole. One composition of an internal mold lubricant for manuf... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7148188 | Bottlewash additive comprising an alkyl diphenylene oxide disulfonate An alkaline bottlewashing concentrate effective for removal of mold and for protecting polyethylene terephthalate containers including at least one cleaning/protecting surfactant which is a C4 to C20 alkyl diphenylene oxide disulfonate, an etho... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7060199 | Biodegradable functional fluid for mechanical drives The invention relates to a water-based biodegradable and non-toxic functional fluid for mechanical drives, preferably for use in steam engines. The object of providing such functional fluids for use in mechanical drives, particularly for the hydrodynamic lubrication... | 06/13/2006 |
| 6967189 | Buffered lubricant for conveyor system A method of lubricating a moving surface is herein described wherein the lubricant composition contains a fatty acid, a neutralization agent, a pH buffer, and a carrier. Also described are compositions in both concentrate and dilute form. The compositions may also c... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6919300 | Penetrating lubricant composition A protective lubricating composition is provided which will penetrate readily to closely fitting frictional parts and form a protective non-migrating lubricating film improving lubrication between the moving parts reducing friction and wear and preventing corrosion.... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6806238 | Use of lamellar crystallites as extreme pressure additives in aqueous lubricants, lamellar crystallites and method for obtaining same The invention concerns the use as extreme pressure additive in aqueous lubricants used for deforming or transforming metals, lamellar crystallites having a length (L) ranging between 0.1 and 100 μm, a width (I) ranging between 0.5 and 30 μm and a thickness (e) ran... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6794341 | Peak torque lowering composition, part with sliding part using the composition, and press-fitting method using the composition The peak-torque descending composition of the present invention contains a certain amount of an extreme pressure agent comprising at least neutral phosphate esters and/or neutral phosphite esters in a solvent comprising hydrocarbons and/or ethers. Further, a certain... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6780824 | Emulsifier system, anti-corrosive and low-temperature lubricant emulsion Emulsifier system containing a) ethoxylates/propoxylates of fatty alcohols with 8 to 18 C atoms in the alcohol with 2 to 6 ethylene oxide units and 4 to 8 propylene oxide units, b) fatty alcohols and/or fatty alcohol propoxylates with 12 to 24 C atoms in the alcohol... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6762208 | Alkane diol foam controlling agents The present invention pertains to a method for controlling the foaming of a waterborne composition or an industrial process by the incorporation of a foam controlling agent. The method comprises utilizing as the foam controlling agent a compound of the formula: ... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6749772 | Fluorescent lubricant A fluorescent lubricant that is applied to an associated object in a liquid state and dries to a solid coating is formulated from a solid lubricant present in a concentration of about 60 percent to about 80 percent of the fluorescent lubricant. The solid lubricant i... | 06/15/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6677283 | Bearing assembly and method and lubrication grease Disclosed is a bearing assembly that includes a bearing insert that engages a bearing housing at an interface. In accordance with the invention, the interface is lubricated with a lubricant that provides sufficient lubrication such that the breaking housi... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6667284 | Lubricant for magnetic recording medium and use thereof A magnetic recording medium and method for forming the magnetic recording medium are described. The magnetic recording medium includes a magnetic layer formed on a non-magnetic support, and a lubricant layer over the magnetic layer. The lubricant layer in... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6649574 | Biodegradable non-toxic gear oil A biodegradable lubricating oil composition especially useful as a gear oil employs a synthetic alcohol ester basestock formed from mono- and dipentaerythritol with certain mono- and dicarboxylic acids or dicarboxylic acid anhydrides and an effective amou... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6602832 | Oil-soluble additive compositions for lubricating oils An oil-soluble lubricant additive composition comprising: (a) at least one compound of formula I: ##STR1## wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, aryl or aralkyl; or R1 and ... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6589919 | Powdery mold-releasing lubricant for use in casting with a mold and a mold casting method A powdery mold-releasing lubricant according to the present invention uses a powdery mixture of a powdery organic material, which is evaporated or decomposed by heating to generate a gas, and a powdery inorganic material. A gas-solid mixed layer formed wi... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6482779 | Lubricating grease composition and rolling apparatus comprising same A lubricating grease composition having a basic grease composition containing a synthetic oil as a base oil, and a lithium soap as a thickener. 0.5 to 10% by weight with respect to the basic grease composition total amount of at least one additive selecte... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6452029 | Process for the codimerization of fatty substance dienes and olefins that are catalyzed by nickel complexes A nickel catalytic system that makes it possible to obtain branched compounds from fatty substances by reacting simple olefins on polyunsaturated esters, which may or may not be conjugated, is described. The compounds that are obtained may be hydrogenated... | 09/17/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6372698 | Lubricant for chain conveyor belts and its use Chain conveyor lubricants, especially for the food industry, which form clear solutions in water and which contain in combination a) at least one compound corresponding to formula (I): ##STR1## in which R1 is a saturated or mono- or polyunsaturated... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6303227 | Lubricant composition magnetic recording medium, and process for producing magnetic recording medium A lubricant composition having excellent lubricity and comprising at least one compound selected among fluorine compounds each having a perfluoroalkyl or perfluoroether group and an alkyl or alkenyl group in the molecule and at least one compound selected... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6294507 | Oil additive An additive composition to be incorporate with an oil base such as a petroleum-based lubricating oil. The additive includes the combination of a metal carboxylate, containing a metal such as bismuth, copper, zinc or manganese, and a carboxylic acid in a s... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6277795 | Metal wire or a metal strip having a lubricating surface layer, and a method for its preparation A metal wire or a metal strip having a lubricating surface layer is disclosed wherein the surface layer comprises a mixture of a fatty acid having 10-22 carbon atoms and an alkali metal soap of said fatty acid. Furthermore a method of preparing such a wir... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6242392 | Grinding aids for X-ray fluorescence analysis The invention relates to grinding aids for X-ray fluorescence analysis which consist of a polysaccharide binder, sugar or sugar alcohols as filler and of a lubricant. The grinding aids according to the invention are easy to use and provide very reproducib... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6184186 | Lubricating compositions Use of at least one friction modifier to reduce micropitting of a metal surface, which comprises lubricating the metal surface with a lubricant composition comprising the at least one friction modifier, wherein the at least one friction modifier is select... | 02/06/2001 |
| 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 |
