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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7994105 | Lubricant having nanoparticles and microparticles to enhance fuel efficiency, and a laser synthesis method to create dispersed nanoparticles A combination nano and microparticle treatment for engines enhances fuel efficiency and life duration and reduces exhaust emissions. The nanoparticles are chosen from a class of hard materials, preferably alumina, silica, ceria, titania, diamond, cubic boron nitride... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7534747 | Gels that reduce soot and/or emissions from engines A soot reducing media that reduces the soot content in lubricating oil in an engine. Further a process employing a gel to decrease the amount of soot in the lubricating oil of an engine and/or decrease the emissions from an engine. ... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7470650 | Shock absorber fluid composition containing nanostructures The introduction of nanostructures in a liquid provides a means for changing the physical and/or chemical properties of the liquid. Improvements in heat transfer, electrical properties, viscosity, and lubricity can be realized upon dispersion of nanotubes in liquids... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7449432 | Gear oil composition containing nanomaterial The present invention relates to a novel use of nanomaterials as a viscosity modifier and thermal conductivity improver for gear oil and other lubricating oil compositions. The gear oils of the instant invention have a higher viscosity index, higher shear stability,... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7441302 | Wiper blade A wiper blade (1) includes a base portion (3) to be attached to a wiper arm, a lip portion (4) to sweep away a water droplet or dust etc. adhered to a glass window, a thin neck portion (2) for connecting the lip portion (4) and the... | 10/28/2008 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7348298 | Enhancing thermal conductivity of fluids with graphite nanoparticles and carbon nanotube A fluid media such as oil or water, and a selected effective amount of carbon nanomaterials necessary to enhance the thermal conductivity of the fluid. One of the preferred carbon nanomaterials is a high thermal conductivity graphite, exceeding that of the neat flui... | 03/25/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7279227 | Spraying piston ring A thermal spray coated piston ring having improved initial running-in propery, and having scuffing resistance and wear resistance is provided. The spray coating film (3) of the piston ring (1) contains from 2 to 40 mass % of Sn and from 5 to 50 mass % ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7256394 | Target support and method The invention provides an apparatus that produces analyte ions for detection by a detector. The apparatus includes a matrix based ion source having a target substrate including a carbon nanotube material for producing analyte ions, an ion transport system adjacent t... | 08/14/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7067461 | Water-based drilling fluid additive containing graphite and carrier A drilling fluid additive is provided wherein the additive is manufactured by a method comprised of admixing graphite with at least one carrier such as a polypropylene glycol or oil to create a suspended mixture, and allowing the surface of the graphite to be pre-we... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7053026 | Base oil blends for conveyor chain lubricating compositions A conveyor chain oil for use at elevated temperatures is described comprising a blend of a polyol ester, a poly(isobutylene), and a mineral oil. The blend has low volatility compared to the volatility of its individual components, suffers little change in viscosity ... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7033977 | Compositions and methods for sealing formations The present invention generally relates to compositions of matter and methods of using those compositions. More particularly, and as part of one of the preferred embodiments, the present invention relates to compositions and methods of use of fluids useful for seali... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6828282 | Lubricants containing carbon nanotubes Improved fuel compositions containing carbon nanotubes in from 0.01% to 30.0% by weight of fuel have improved burn rate and other valuable properties. Improved lubricant compositions containing carbon nanotubes in from 0.01 to 20.0% by weight of lubricant have impro... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6815400 | Method for forming solid film lubricant A method for forming a solid film lubricant on the surface of a part having an arbitrary shape is provided, comprising preparing a carrier having a predetermined shape and size; coating lubricant powder on the carrier; and coating the lubricant powder over the surfa... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6780823 | 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... | 08/24/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6696391 | Coating agent for wiper blade rubber, and wiper blade rubber with the same A wiper blade rubber having a coating film on both surfaces of the lip part, the coating film comprising a particulate solid lubricant and a binder and the binder having a 0.5% modulus of 1 MPa or more and an elongation to break of 1% or more.... | 02/24/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6427826 | 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 co... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6362135 | Catalyzed compositions and methods for use in vehicle surface anti-icing and other applications This invention discloses novel catalyzed surface composition altering formulations and methods and catalyzed surface coating formulations and methods, which contain one or more catalysts, along with optional other ingredients, wherein the catalysts serve ... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6288012 | Container, such as a beverage container, lubricated with a substantially non-aqueous lubricant A process for lubrication a container, such as a beverage container, by applying to the container, a substantially non-aqueous lubricant. The process provides many advantages as compared to the use of an aqueous lubricant.... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6258758 | Catalyzed surface composition altering and surface coating formulations and methods This invention discloses novel catalyzed surface composition altering formulations and methods and catalyzed surface coating formulations and methods, which contain one or more catalysts, along with optional other ingredients, wherein the catalysts serve ... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6194358 | Hopper car anti-bridging method and coating A method of treating hopper cars to prevent bridging or sticking of bulk commodities during unloading by applying a coating of a mixture comprising pigments including graphite, solvents, resins, a drier/cross-linking/hardening system, and a rheological sy... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6194357 | Waterborne lubricant for the cold plastic working of metals Waterborne lubricants comprising: (A) water-soluble inorganic salt; (B) homogeneously dispersed solid lubricant; (C) at least one homogeneously emulsified substance selected from mineral oils, animal and plant oils and fats, and synthetic oils; (D) surfac... | 02/27/2001 |
| 5898022 | Dry lubricant A light-duty, multi-purpose lubricant particularly formulated for use on the diverse bearing surfaces mechanisms which operate in a dirty or dusty environment, such as bicycle chains. The lubricant comprises an insoluble bond weakening agent, preferably m... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5877128 | Catalyzed lubricant additives and catalyzed lubricant systems designed to accelerate the lubricant bonding reaction This invention discloses novel catalyzed lubricant additives and catalyzed lubricant systems, which contain one or more catalysts, along with optional other additives, wherein the catalysts serve to accelerate the rate and increase the yield of the lubric... | 03/02/1999 |
| 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 |
| 5792727 | Lubricant compositions Lubricant composition containing spherical particles of a ceramic material dispersed in a supporting vehicle. The composition is used as a lubricant, metalworking cooling fluid, drilling fluid or drilling mud.... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5763106 | Composite powder and method for forming a self-lubricating composite coating and self-lubricating components formed thereby The present invention provides a ceramic based composite powder and a method for applying the composite powder using a H.V.O.F. gun to form a self-lubricating coating for metal parts. The composite powder and coating are comprised of a ceramic powder, a m... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5691282 | Lubricant composition for use on workpieces in the hot forming of metals Lubricant composition for use on workpieces in the hot forming of metals, which contains: (a1) 0 to 80 percent by weight of a glass powder, (a2) 0 to 50 percent by weight of a glass frit whereby the content of at least one component (a | 11/25/1997 |
| 5668091 | Lubricant for lubricating a tire for rotary trunnion supported equipment A lubrication block, with or without a cavity, or a lubrication bag, for lubricating an ID surface of a tire and an OD surface of a plurality of pads of rotary trunnion supported equipment, such as a kiln, cooler, dryer, reactor, granulator and ball mill ... | 09/16/1997 |
| 5614477 | Anti-friction additive and method for using same A mixture of graphite and diamond particles is suspended in a liquid. The mixture is applied between relatively moving metal surfaces. The diamond particles subsequently become embedded in the surface of the metal. The surface treatment and embedding by t... | 03/25/1997 |
| 5328618 | Magnetic lubricants A lubricant has the formula X:Y, wherein X is a layered material selected from the group consisting of layered transition metal dichalcogenides and graphite. Y is a magnetic inclusion between layers of X. The lubricant is made by adding X to a solution co... | 07/12/1994 |
| 5308516 | Friction modifiers Friction modifiers are composition which modify the coefficient of friction between surfaces to which the friction modifier is applied. They are similar in nature to lubricants but have different characteristics in certain respects. The invention relates ... | 05/03/1994 |
