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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7355082 | Method of purifying long-chain alkyl phenols and Mannich adducts thereof A process for purifying a phenol derivative selected from alkylphenols having a number average molecular weight of from 200 to 4 000 and Mannich adducts thereof is described, in which the phenol derivative is brought into intimate contact with an extracting agent ha... | 04/08/2008 |
| 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 |
| 6582485 | Fuel and lubricant additives Compounds of the general formula I Z--CH2 --NY2-n Hn (I) where n is 0 or 1, Z is a straight-chain or branched polyalkyl radical having a number average molecular weight of from about 150 to 40,000, and Y is a radical of the formula... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6498129 | Two-cycle lubricating oil containing polyisobutylene amine A two-cycle oil is disclosed comprising a polyisobutylene amine, a dispersant, a polybutene polymer, solvent and lubricating oil which exhibits improved performance.... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6362136 | Compositions for extending seal life, and lubricants and functional fluids containing the same This invention relates to compositions containing a sulfur containing antiwear/extreme pressure agent, basic nitrogen compound or a mixture thereof together with a hydrocarbyl mercaptan. The composition may additionally contain a phosphorus or boron antiw... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6248702 | Dispersant and dispersant viscosity index improvers from selectively hydrogenated aryl-substituted olefin containing diene copolymers The invention provides dispersants and dispersant viscosity index improvers which include polymers of conjugated dienes which have been hydrogenated, functionalized, optionally modified, and post treated. The dispersant substances include a copolymer of t... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6207627 | Oxygen-containing organic compounds as boundary lubricants for silicon nitride ceramics Oxygen-containing compounds, particularly compounds wherein the oxygen is present in OH-groups, such as alcohols, sulfonic and carboxylic acids, or metal salts thereof, serve as lubricants for ceramic materials, particularly silicon nitride materials unde... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6162768 | Dispersants and dispersant viscosity index improvers from selectively hydrogenated polymers: free radically initiated direct grafting reaction products The invention provides dispersants and dispersant viscosity index improvers which include polymers of conjugated dienes which have been hydrogenated, functionalized, optionally modified and post treated. The dispersant substances include a copolymer of tw... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6133209 | Polyolefins and their functionalized derivatives The present invention relates to at least simply unsaturated polyolefins with a number mean molecular weight in the range of 400 to 1,500 dalton and a dispersibility of MW /MN | 10/17/2000 |
| 6103676 | Dispersants and dispersant viscosity index improvers from selectively hydrogenated polymers: hydroformylation/reductive amination reaction products The invention provides dispersants and dispersant viscosity index improvers which include polymers of conjugated dienes which have been hydrogenated, functionalized, optionally modified and post treated. The dispersant substances include a copolymer of tw... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6015863 | Polymeric mannich additives Polymeric Mannich base condensates useful as fuel and lubricant additives. The polymeric Mannich base additives are the reaction products of poly (alpha-olefin/unsaturated acidic reactants) with Mannich base adducts of alkyl-substituted phenols condensed ... | 01/18/2000 |
| 6005144 | Reaction products of polyisobutenes and oxides of nitrogen or mixtures of oxides of nitrogen and oxygen and their use as fuel and lubricant additives Reaction products of polyisobutenes having an average degree of polymerization P of from 10 to 100 and a content E of from 60 to 90% of double bonds which can react with maleic anhydride, E=100% corresponding to the theoretical value for the case where ea... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5972856 | Reaction products of polyisobutenes and oxides of nitrogen or mixtures of oxides of nitrogen and oxygen and their use as fuel and lubricant additives Reaction products of polyisobutenes having an average degree of polymerization P of from 10 to 100 and a content E of from 60 to 90% of double bonds which can react with maleic anhydride, E=100% corresponding to the theoretical value for the case where ea... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5965497 | Multigrade lubricating compositions containing no viscosity modifier This invention relates to shear stable multigrade oils for crankcase lubrication of gasoline and diesel engines which oils are substantially free of viscosity modifier additives and comprise a detergent inhibitor package of lubricating oil additives, whic... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5962378 | Synergistic combinations for use in functional fluid compositions The present invention provides functional fluid compositions containing a major portion of oil of lubricating viscosity and a novel and synergistic combination of an acylated nitrogen-containing compound having an olefinic substituent averaging in carbon ... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5919869 | Polymers having terminal hydroxyl, aldehyde, or alkylamino substituents and derivatives thereof A polymer having a terminal hydroxyl, aldehyde or alkylamino substituent which may be used directly or in a derivative form as a dispersant for both fuel and lubricating oil compositions, wherein the polymer has a Mn of about 300 to 10,000, and... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5906970 | Additives and oleaginous compositions containing a dendrine coldflow improver additive A dendrimer-based cold flow additive material.... | 05/25/1999 |
| 5851969 | Grease containing diamine corrosion inhibitors The present invention is directed to a grease containing base oil, a thickener and a hydrocarbyl substituted diamine additive exhibiting enhanced resistance to corrosion.... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5849675 | Hydraulic system using an improved antiwear hydraulic fluid A hydraulic system containing a piston-type pump having wear surfaces containing copper or a copper alloy, and, optionally, a vane-type pump having wear surfaces containing steel, uses an antiwear hydraulic fluid having an oil of lubricating viscosity and... | 12/15/1998 |
| 5789356 | Synergistic combinations for use in functional fluid compositions The present invention provides functional fluid compositions containing a major portion of oil of lubricating viscosity and a novel and synergistic combination of an acylated nitrogen-containing compound having an olefinic substituent averaging in carbon ... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5773393 | Oil compositions useful in hydraulic fluids The present invention includes a composition which comprises a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity and a minor amount effective to inhibit metal corrosion of a soluble additive mixture comprising (A) at least one amide compound of a mono- or polyca... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5614481 | Process for obtaining and manufacturing lubricant greases There is disclosed an improved process for making a lubricant grease wherein a basic oil is mixed with a thickening compound, a polar compound and an additive or additives to impart desired characteristics to the grease. The improvement includes selecting... | 03/25/1997 |
| 5608029 | Mannich base polymers A process for producing an oil soluble interpolymer polymer of 1,2-alkylenediamine such as N-ethyl ethylenediamine, aldehyde-provider such as formaldehyde, and ortho-unsubstituted hydroxyaromatics such as 4-polyalkylene phenol is disclosed. The decyclized... | 03/04/1997 |
| 5558805 | Lubricating compositions Crankcase lubricant compositions for use in automobile or truck engines comprise a major amount of a lubricating oil, added copper present in oil-soluble form and an oil-soluble diamine sulphide. The specified additives provide a highly effective antioxid... | 09/24/1996 |
| 5510045 | Alkaline diamine track lubricants Alkaline diamine track lubricants for use with glass, aluminum and two-piece PET containers and other articles of manufacture are prepared from an admixture of an alkyl diamine and a water-soluble hydrotrope. The diamine lubricants are prepared without th... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5474692 | Lubricant concentrate and an aqueous lubricant solution based on fatty amines, a process for its production and its use Lubricant concentrates and aqueous lubricant solutions containing at least one polyamine derivative of a fatty amine and/or a salt of such an amine. The invention also relates to a process for the production of the lubricant concentrates and to the use of... | 12/12/1995 |
| 5451333 | Haze resistant dispersant-detergent compositions According to the present invention, oleaginous compositions having improved stability are provided, wherein high molecular weight ashless dispersants and metal detergents are pre-blended at a temperature of at least 100° C. for a period of from 1 to 10 h... | 09/19/1995 |
| 5441656 | Automatic transmission fluids and additives therefor An effective way is described for overcoming the shudder problem associated with continuous slip torque converter clutches for use in automatic transmissions, especially shudder which occurs with new friction materials before break-in. To do this, an ATF ... | 08/15/1995 |
| 5372735 | Automatic transmission fluids and additives therefor An effective way is described for overcoming the shudder problem associated with continuous slip torque converter clutches for use in automatic transmissions, especially shudder which occurs with new friction materials before break-in. To do this, an ATF ... | 12/13/1994 |
| 5292444 | Lube oil compositions containing fullerene-grafted polymers This invention relates to novel compositions of matter that are lube oils comprising an oil/hydrocarbon soluble fullerene grafted amine-containing polymers and a suitable base oil and, optionally other suitable additives for use as a lubricating oil. This... | 03/08/1994 |
| 5292813 | Fullerene-grafted polymers and processes of making This invention relates to novel compositions of matter, fullerene graft amine-containing polymers, and the process of making them. The graft is made by reacting a fullerene with a primary or secondary amine-containing polymer, preferably a hydrocarbon con... | 03/08/1994 |
| 5225092 | Ethylene alpha-olefin polymer substituted amine dispersant additives The present invention is directed to an oil-soluble lubricating oil additive comprising at least one terminally unsaturated ethylene alpha-olefin polymer of 300 to 20,000 number average molecular weight terminally substituted with amine compounds, which a... | 07/06/1993 |
| 5160648 | High molecular weight nitrogen-containing condensates and fuels and lubricants containing same Improved additives/detergents for lubricant and fuel compositions are obtained by condensing a hydroxyalkyl or hydroxyaryl compound with an amine compound. The condensates according to the present invention are produced by the acid catalyzed condensation ... | 11/03/1992 |
| 5073280 | Composition for inhibiting stress cracks in plastic articles and methods of use therefor Stress cracking in poly(alkylene terephthalate) articles of manufacture is inhibited by applying to the article a stress crack inhibitor which contains an amine having at least 6 carbon atoms. In a preferred embodiment, the stress crack inhibitor is appli... | 12/17/1991 |
| 5062978 | Aqueous lubricant solutions based on fatty alkyl amines The invention relates to an aqueous lubricant solution based in part on a particular group of fatty alkyl amines, which aqueous solution is especially suitable for use as a belt lubricant for the lubrication of conveyor belts for bottles. The aqueous lubr... | 11/05/1991 |
| 5053152 | High molecular weight nitrogen-containing condensates and fuels and lubricants containing same Improved additives/dispersants for lubricant and fuel compositions are obtained by condensing a hydroxyalkyl or hydroxyaryl compound with an amine compound. The condensates according to the present invention are produced by the acid catalyzed condensation... | 10/01/1991 |
| 5043086 | Polyether substituted mannich bases and lubricant ashless dispersants Reaction products in which polyethers are grown from substituted phenol-containing mannich bases have been found to be effective ashless dispersants and detergents for fuels and lubricants.... | 08/27/1991 |
| 5026494 | Amino group-containing graft polymer, and its use as a dispersing viscosity index improver An amino group containing graft polymer comprising a main chain polymer having allyl amine grafted onto it whereby the main chain polymer is a hydrogenated olefin/diene copolymer and the total nitrogen content of the graft copolymer is from 0.001 to 0.05 ... | 06/25/1991 |
| 5017299 | Novel ethylene alpha-olefin copolymer substituted Mannich base lubricant dispersant additives The present invention is directed to oil-soluble lubricating oil additives comprising Mannich Base condensates of an alkyl substituted hydroxy aromatic compound with formaldehyde and an amine, wherein the alkyl-moiety of the aromatic compounds is derived ... | 05/21/1991 |
| 4985160 | Branched polymers as fuel oil additives Oil soluble copolymers comprised of an addition-type polymeric main chain and a plurality of addition-type polymeric side branches which contain basic amine groups are disclosed which stabilize distillate fuel and lubricating oil compositions against dete... | 01/15/1991 |
