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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 7360798 | Threaded joint for steel pipes A threaded joint for steel pipes comprising a pin 1 and a box 2 each having a contact surface comprising a threaded portion 3 or 4 and an unthreaded metal contact portion 8 is provided with improved anti-galling propertied by formi... | 04/22/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7335625 | Organoammonium tungstate and molybate compounds, and process for preparing such compounds Novel organoammonium compounds are provided, which are useful as additives for improving the antiwear and friction-reducing properties of lubricating compositions. The compound is formed by reacting a metal acid hydrate with one or more alkyl amines. Particular exam... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7332072 | Process to prepare a waxy raffinate A process to prepare a waxy raffinate product by (a) hydrocracking/hydroisomerizing a Fischer-Tropsch derived feed, wherein weight ratio of compounds having at least 60 or more carbon atoms and compounds having at least 30 carbon atoms in the Fischer-Tr... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7300565 | Process to prepare a microcrystalline wax and a middle distillate fuel The invention relates to a process to prepare a microcrystalline wax and a middle distillate fuel by (a) hydrocracking/hydroisomerizing a Fischer-Tropsch product, wherein the weight ratio of compounds having at least 60 or more carbon atoms and compound... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7285206 | Process to prepare a lubricating base oil and a gas oil A process to prepare a lubricating base oil and a gas oil by (a) hydrocracking/hydroisomerizing a Fischer-Tropsch product, wherein weight ratio of compounds having at least 60 or more carbon atoms and compounds having at least 30 carbon atoms in the Fischer-T... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7260889 | Coating compositions having antiseize properties for disassemblable socket/pin and/or threaded connections The present invention relates to a coating composition comprising a) at least one binder and b) at least one substance which releases gases at elevated temperature, and c) at least one friction-reducing additive. With the aid of the coating compositions of th... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7244695 | Method for reducing wear of steel elements in sliding-rolling contact According to the invention there is provided a method of reducing wear of one or both of two steel elements having surfaces in sliding or sliding-rolling contact. The method involves applying an HPF friction control composition to one, or more than one contacting su... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7244696 | Anti-seize composition in solid form An anti-seize composition which is non-flowable and dimensionally stable at temperatures greater than about 120° F. and dispensable at room temperature without the application of heat is provided. The composition includes a solid anti-seize lubricant, such as of me... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7214648 | Lubricant and additive formulation An engine lubricant formulated as a complete crankcase motor oil or additive concentrate composed of a combination of chemical constituents including a base oil selected from a synthetic oil, a mineral oil or semi-synthetic base oil (hydrogenated oil) or combination... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7121365 | Rock bit with grease composition utilizing polarized graphite A lubricating grease is specific for a rock bit for drilling subterranean formations. The rock bit body includes a plurality of journal pins, each having a bearing surface, with a cutter cone mounted on each journal pin and also including a bearing surface. A grease... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7025823 | High temperature gasket coating The present invention relates to a method of coating a gasket that includes electrostatically spraying a solvent-free coating material onto a grounded gasket and then fusing the material to itself and the gasket. In one aspect, a particulate lubricant and a silicone... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6962614 | Additive for diesel particulate filter An additive to a fuel oil for a Diesel engine having a Diesel particulate filter (DPF), which comprises a molybdenum compound and having the function of improving the combustion property of a particulate matter (PM) trapped with DPF; a fuel oil comprising the additi... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6960556 | Spherical tungsten disulfide powder A tungsten disulfide powder comprised of macro-spherical particles of tungsten disulfide having an average particle diameter of from about 5 to about 50 micrometers is prepared by successively treating spray-dried powders of ammonium metatungstate with heat in air a... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6911488 | Physical methods of dispersing characteristic use particles and compositions thereof The present invention provides compositions that are capable of being dispersed in a target medium. The compositions include characteristic use particles entrapped within a physical entrapment phase, wherein the physical entrapment phase is dispersible in the target... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6846779 | Coating compositions having antiseize properties for a disassemblable socket/pin and/or threaded connections The present invention relates to a coating composition comprising a) at least one binder and b) at least one substance which releases gases at elevated temperature, and c) at one friction-reducing additive. With the aid of the coating compositions of the inve... | 01/25/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6797677 | Antioxidant combination for oxidation and deposit control in lubricants containing molybdenum and alkylated phenothiazine The invention relates to a lubricating oil composition having improved antioxidant properties, and which contains a molybdenum compound and an alkylated phenothiazine. Further, it may also include a secondary diarylamine, preferably an alkylated diphenylamine. This ... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6787508 | Lubricant for cutting threads The present invention provides a substance for lubricating cutting tools, the substance preferably comprising grease and tapping fluid. The grease may include lithium and the tapping fluid may include molybdenum. The substance made from two to six parts of grease pe... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6774091 | Lubricant and 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 enhance the pe... | 08/10/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6689722 | Method of manufacturing environmentally safe lubricating composition An environmentally safe lubricating composition comprising a suspension of submicron molybdenum disulfide in canola oil is disclosed. Preferably the canola oil comprises trimethylol propane trioleate ester. In combining the molybdenum disulfide with the c... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6649573 | Solid lubricant and composition A solid lubricant and composition useful for lubricating the flanges of locomotive wheels, railcar wheels, rail track and in applications where it is desirable to reduce friction when metal contacts metal. The solid lubricant having from about twenty-five... | 11/18/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6432886 | Agglomerated lubricant A lubricant for use in lubricating the shot sleeve of a machine for die casting molten metals is in the form of agglomerated particles. The particles have an inorganic high pressure lubricant agglomerated, with a binder material and with an organic materi... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6358891 | Lubricating/sealing oil-based composition and method of manufacture thereof A lubricating/sealing composition is provided according to the present invention and finds particular use as a lubricating medium in internal combustion engines. According to the present invention, the lubricating/sealing composition comprises a base lubr... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6291407 | Agglomerated die casting lubricant A lubricant for use in lubricating the shot sleeve of a machine for die casting molten metals is in the form of agglomerated particles. The particles have an inorganic high pressure lubricant agglomerated, with a binder material and with an organic materi... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6265357 | High precision, high surface finish broaching method, tool, and lubricant/coolant A broaching tool has a plurality of cutting teeth for broaching a small, deep hole with high precision and surface finish. Three to eight teeth are engaged in the hole for cutting at any one time. For broaching sticky metals such as stainless steel, each ... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6136757 | Solid lubricants and friction modifiers for heavy loads and rail applications The present invention relates to novel lubricant compositions comprising a solid lubricant and a binding agent in water medium suitable for lubricating steel-steel interfaces such as tractor-trailer couplings, rail-wheel systems and other heavy duty appli... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6090756 | Ballistics conditioning with molybdenum disulfide The present invention provides compositions and methods for the coating and/or ballistics conditioning of firearm projectiles and firearm components including gun barrels, firearm chambers, fully assembled cartridges, shot gun shells, shotgun wads, shot c... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6056072 | Lubricating grease A heavy-duty lubricating grease is shown which includes a synthetic fluid base and a thickener system. The heavy-duty grease can be used in both rolling element and journal type rock bit bearings to drill in heavy-duty, high temperature applications, such... | 05/02/2000 |
| 6027145 | Joint for steel pipe having high galling resistance and surface treatment method thereof An object of the present invention is to provide galling resistance to a threaded joint used for an oil well pipe. On a thread portion and a metallic sealing portion of the joint, there is provided a manganese phosphate chemical formation coating layer, o... | 02/22/2000 |
| 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 |
| 5958847 | Environmentally compatible solid film lubricant A solid film lubricant useful for aerospace and other heavy machinery applications comprising a mixture of boric acid and molybdenum disulfide in a polymeric binder comprising a silicone polymer and an epoxy resin is provided. Boric acid and compounds rel... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5958846 | Solid lubricant, especially for friction linings, friction lining mixtures A solid lubricant, in particular for friction linings, on the basis of metal sulphides, which contains or consists of at least one compound of the formula M1M2m M3n Sx wherein M1, M2, and M3 each represent one metal of the seri... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5891830 | Lubricating grease A heavy-duty lubricating grease is shown which includes a synthetic fluid base and a thickener system. The heavy-duty grease can be used in both rolling element and journal type rock bit bearings to drill in heavy-duty, high temperature applications, such... | 04/06/1999 |
| 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 |
| 5747428 | Solid lubricant for low and high temperature applications A self-lubricating solid coating that contains three layers of lubricants is disclosed. The solid lubricant may be prepared from chromium silicide or chromium carbide; disulfide and diselenide of tungsten, molybdenum, niobium, or tantalum; and silver or g... | 05/05/1998 |