This disclosure relates generally to fluorinated ether compounds and the synthesis thereof. More particularly, this disclosure relates to fluorinated ether based thermal management fluids suitable for use managing heat in battery systems through direct cooling, such as lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles, electric motors, and power electronics, methods of using such thermal management fluids, and systems including such thermal management systems.
A heat transfer system includes an electrochemical cell unit, a fluid circulation system, and a pump. The fluid circulation system is electrically isolated from the electrochemical cell unit and includes a heat exchange section that is in thermal contact with the electrochemical cell unit. A cooling medium is disposed in the fluid circulation system, and, at least within the heat exchange section of the fluid circulation system, the cooling medium includes a mixture having a liquid component and a gas component.
A heat transfer system includes an electrochemical cell unit, a fluid circulation system, and a pump. The fluid circulation system includes a heat exchange section that is in thermal contact with the electrochemical cell unit. A cooling medium is disposed in the fluid circulation system, and, at least within the heat exchange section of the fluid circulation system, the cooling medium includes a mixture having a liquid component and a gas component.
A heat transfer system includes an electrochemical cell unit, a fluid circulation system, and a pump. The fluid circulation system includes a heat exchange section that is in thermal contact with the electrochemical cell unit. A cooling medium is disposed in the fluid circulation system, and, at least within the heat exchange section of the fluid circulation system, the cooling medium includes a mixture having a liquid component and a gas component.
This disclosure relates generally to thermal management fluids. More particularly, this disclosure relates to a dielectric thermal management fluid suitable for use managing heat in battery systems through direct cooling, such as lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles, electric motors, and power electronics, methods of using such thermal management fluids, and systems including such thermal management systems.
This disclosure relates generally to thermal management fluids. More particularly this disclosure relates to a dielectric thermal management fluid suitable for use managing heat in battery systems through direct cooling, such as lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles, electric motors, and power electronics, methods of using such thermal management fluids, and systems including such thermal management systems.
This disclosure relates generally to thermal management fluids. More particularly, this disclosure relates to a dielectric thermal management fluid suitable for use managing heat in battery systems through direct cooling, such as lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles, electric motors, and power electronics, methods of using such thermal management fluids, and systems including such thermal management systems.
The present disclosure provides a vehicle fluid delivery system comprising (a) a housing defining a first cavity, wherein the housing includes a first side and a second side opposite the first side, the first side and the second side being separated by a continuous side wall extending around their peripheries, and wherein the housing is adapted to be removable from a vehicle, (b) a fluid reservoir positioned in the first cavity of the housing, (c) a fluid port coupling disposed on the first side of the housing and providing fluid access to the fluid reservoir, and (d) a fluid barrier external to and contiguous with the side wall.
The present invention relates to methods for modifying the surface of engine components. In particular, the present invention relates to methods for binding surface modifiers to engine components coated with diamond-like carbon. The resulting engine components are particularly suitable for use in reducing friction and/or wear and/or in reducing fouling.
B05D 1/18 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by dipping
B05D 3/06 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be applied; After-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by exposure to radiation
B05D 3/10 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be applied; After-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by other chemical means
A method of transferring fluid in a motor system includes containing a first volume of fluid in a reservoir of a fluid container that is in fluid communication with a fluid receptacle of a motor and containing a second volume of fluid in the fluid receptacle. A first quantity of fluid is transferred from the fluid receptacle to the reservoir of the replaceable fluid container so as to mix the first quantity of fluid from the fluid receptacle with the volume of fluid in the reservoir of the replaceable fluid container. A second quantity of fluid is transferred from the reservoir back to the fluid receptacle.
The present disclosure relates generally a lubricating composition, for example, of an engine. The present disclosure relates more particularly to a lubricating composition including one or more non-metallic phosphorus antiwear additives.
A lubricating tube and a lubrication system are configured to lubricate an apparatus having a rolling component. The lubrication system includes a fluid reservoir containing a fluid, a fluid line coupled to the fluid reservoir; and the lubricating tube, which is disposed between the fluid line and the rolling component. The lubricating tube includes a rigid cylindrical body surrounding a cavity and having an outer circumferential surface. An inlet of the lubricating tube is coupled to the fluid line and provides fluid communication between the fluid line and the cavity. A plurality of ports is disposed on the outer circumferential surface and is configured to dispense the fluid to the rolling component. A location of each port of the plurality of ports from the inlet is customizable.
F16N 7/02 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated with gravity feed or drip lubrication
F16N 7/38 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated with a separate pump; Central lubrication systems
F16H 57/05 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling of chains
The present disclosure relates to a method and system of maintaining a predetermined working quantity of fluid in a reduced volume sump of a motor or vehicle. The method includes recurrently determining a quantity of fluid in the sump and comparing the determined quantity of fluid to the predetermined working fluid quantity. In response to identifying a deviation between the determined quantity of fluid and the predetermined working fluid quantity, the method includes sending a control signal to a fluid pumping system to transfer fluid between the sump and a fluid container.
An apparatus for in-line monitoring of nitrite content in a metalworking fluid is provided, the apparatus comprising a sample inlet for receiving a sample of a metalworking fluid, a dilution inlet for receiving a dilution fluid, a reagent inlet for receiving a photoactive reagent, a reaction volume for containing a sample mixture in fluid communication with the sample inlet, dilution inlet and reagent inlet, a photometer for monitoring the sample mixture, and a flow control system for controlling fluid flow in the apparatus, to: selectively introduce the sample, the dilution fluid and/or the photoactive reagent from the respective inlets to the reaction volume to form the sample mixture, retain the sample mixture in the reaction volume and discharge the sample mixture from the reaction volume.
G01N 1/38 - Diluting, dispersing or mixing samples
G01N 21/31 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry
G01N 31/22 - Investigating or analysing non-biological materials by the use of the chemical methods specified in the subgroups; Apparatus specially adapted for such methods using chemical indicators
G01N 1/20 - Devices for withdrawing samples in the liquid or fluent state for flowing or falling materials
G01N 21/78 - Systems in which material is subjected to a chemical reaction, the progress or the result of the reaction being investigated by observing the effect on a chemical indicator producing a change of colour
G01N 21/94 - Investigating contamination, e.g. dust
A valve assembly (110) includes first (120) and second (160) valve members. The first valve member includes a plunger (150) coupled to a first housing (122). The plunger is movable between a closed position in which the plunger is disposed in a fluid passage (125) provided by a conduit (124) in the housing and an open position in which the plunger is outside of the passage. When in the closed position, the plunger is circumferentially engaged with a seal (128) on an interior wall of the conduit. The second valve member includes a spigot (190) coupled to a second housing (162). The spigot has an exterior wall (194) surrounding a fluid path (195) and a support surface (196). The spigot is movable into the conduit of the first housing such that the support surface holds the plunger in the open position, the exterior wall circumferentially engages the seal, and the fluid path of the spigot provides fluid access through the conduit.
F16L 29/02 - Joints with fluid cut-off means with a cut-off device in one of the two pipe ends, the cut-off device being automatically opened when the coupling is applied
B60R 16/00 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for
B67D 7/00 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes
F16L 37/40 - Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means with fluid cut-off means in only one of two pipe-end fittings with a lift valve being opened automatically when the coupling is applied
F16L 37/42 - Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means with fluid cut-off means in only one of two pipe-end fittings with a lift valve being opened automatically when the coupling is applied the valve having an axial bore communicating with lateral apertures
B01D 35/00 - Filtering devices having features not specifically covered by groups , or for applications not specifically covered by groups ; Auxiliary devices for filtration; Filter housing constructions
F16L 37/413 - Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means with fluid cut-off means in only one of two pipe-end fittings with a lift valve being opened automatically when the coupling is applied the lift valve being of the sleeve type, i.e. a sleeve being telescoped over an inner cylindrical wall
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DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF LUBRICATING FLUIDS
The present disclosure relates generally to methods, devices and system for the treatment of a lubricating fluid, for example, of an engine. The present disclosure relates more particularly to devices such as filters that includes an active material therein, and methods for using such devices to treat the lubricating fluid by reaction with the active material. In one aspect, the disclosure provides a device for treatment of a lubricating fluid, the device including a housing (e.g., a filter housing) forming a cavity therein, the housing including an inlet port, an outlet port, and a liquid path extending through the cavity from the inlet port to the outlet port; and immobilized active material disposed in the liquid path between the inlet port and the outlet port, the active material being configured to interact physicochemically with one or more contaminants in a lubricating fluid that passes through the device, the active material being insoluble in the lubricating fluid.
The present invention relates to the use of an ether base stock in a lubricating composition for reducing and/or preventing the loss of the lubricating composition through combustion when used for lubricating an internal combustion engine. The present invention also relates to the use of a lubricating composition comprising the ether base stock for reducing poisoning of exhaust after-treatment systems of automotive vehicles and for reducing low- speed pre-ignition (LSPI) in automotive vehicles. Methods of extending the oil drain interval of an internal combustion engine are also provided, as well as lubricating compositions comprising the ether base stock.
The present invention relates to the use of an ether base stock for maintaining the fuel economy performance of a lubricating composition when used in an engine, and the use of a lubricating composition comprising the ether base stock for improving the retention of fuel economy performance in an engine. Methods of improving the retention of fuel economy performance of an engine are also provided.
122 is H or Me; M represents an alkali metal, an alkaline earth metal, a transition metal, or a post-transition metal or metalloid; x is an integer from 1 to 3; and n is an integer from 1 to 5.
C10M 129/44 - Carboxylic acids; Salts thereof having carboxyl groups bound to acyclic or cycloaliphatic carbon atoms having 8 or more carbon atoms containing hydroxy groups
C10M 129/76 - Esters containing free hydroxy or carboxyl groups
C10M 167/00 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the additive being a mixture of a macromolecular compound, a non-macromolecular compound and a compound of unknown or incompletely defined constitution, each of these compounds being essential
The present invention provides an additive of formula (I) where: R1is hydrocarbyl optionally substituted with one or more hydroxyl groups; R2is H or alkyl; R3is H or alkyl; R4 is H, alkyl or; A and B are alkylene; L is a linker group or is absent; X is O or is absent; m is from 2 to 30; and n is from 0 to 10. The additive may be used as a low viscosity dispersant in a lubricant composition, such as a lubricant composition for an internal combustion engine.
This disclosure relates generally to metalworking fluids. This disclosure relates more particularly to water-soluble metalworking fluids that include high viscosity polymers, and that can be used in metal cold rolling operations.
A lubricant composition comprises an anti-wear and or/friction modifying additive which is an ester of a fatty acid and a polyol. At least 50 % by weight of the additive is in the form of a mono-ester, and is preferably a mono-glyceride. The lubricant composition may be used in an internal combustion engine.
A combination sampling vessel adapted to receive a fluid is disclosed. The vessel comprises a first sampling container having a fluid receptacle provided with an aperture, and a second sampling container having a fluid receptacle provided with an aperture. A fluid conduit is associated with at least one of the first and second sampling containers and is adapted to direct the fluid into the aperture of each of the first and second sampling containers. A kit of parts, use of such sampling vessel and method of filling such a vessel are also disclosed.
A combination sampling vessel adapted to receive a fluid is disclosed. The vessel comprises a first sampling container having a fluid receptacle provided with an aperture, and a second sampling container having a fluid receptacle provided with an aperture. A fluid conduit is associated with at least one of the first and second sampling containers and is adapted to direct the fluid into the aperture of each of the first and second sampling containers. A kit of parts, use of such sampling vessel and method of filling such a vessel are also disclosed.
An apparatus for analysing particulates in a fluid is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a flow cell (110) arranged to receive a fluid; a means for applying a magnetic field to the flow cell; a first light source (120) arranged to illuminate a first surface (112) of the flow cell using a first bandwidth of optical frequencies; a second light source (130) arranged to illuminate a second surface (114) of the flow cell using a second bandwidth of optical frequencies; and an image capture means arranged to capture one or more images of the fluid during illumination by the first and second light sources.
A method for analysing particulates in a liquid is disclosed. The method comprises receiving a liquid for analysis via a flow cell (110); applying a magnetic field (210) to the flow cell; illuminating a first surface (112) of the flow cell using a first bandwidth; illuminating a second surface (114) of the flow cell using a second bandwidth; and capturing one or more images of the liquid during illumination by the first and second bandwidths.
An apparatus for analysing particulates in a liquid is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a flow cell arranged to receive a liquid; a first light source arranged to illuminate a first surface of the flow cell using a first bandwidth of optical frequencies; a second light source arranged to illuminate a second surface of the flow cell using a second bandwidth of optical frequencies; and an image capture means arranged to capture a one or more images of the liquid during illumination by the first and second light sources.
A method for analysing particulates in a liquid is disclosed. The method comprises receiving a liquid for analysis via a flow cell (110); illuminating a first surface (112) of the flow cell using a first bandwidth; illuminating a second surface (114) of the flow cell using a second bandwidth; and capturing one or more images of the liquid during illumination by the first and second bandwidths.
A fluid container and a dock configured to receive the fluid container. The dock includes a receptacle configured to receive the fluid container, a fluid port coupling and a retaining lock. The fluid container includes a housing, a fluid port coupling configured for connection with the coupling of the dock, and an insert for insertion into the retaining lock. The retaining lock includes a passage configured to receive a protrusion of the fluid container and a locking ring including an annular body and a flange extending from the annular body. The locking ring is rotatable between a first position in which the passage is unobstructed and a second position in which the passage is obstructed by the flange so as to prevent removal of the protrusion when it is located at the distal end of the passage.
A fluid circulation system for an engine including an engine unit, a casing disposed over a portion of the engine unit, and a dock integrated into the casing. The dock is configured to receive a fluid container comprising a fluid reservoir and a filter. The dock includes a first fluid port coupling configured to receive a fluid port coupling associated with the fluid reservoir and a second fluid port coupling configured to receive a fluid port coupling associated with the filter. A fluid supply path is provided from a pump to the dock.
The present disclosure provides a fluid delivery system comprising (a) a first housing defining a first cavity, (b) a fluid reservoir removably positioned in the first cavity of the first housing, (c) a first fluid port coupling disposed on the first side of the fluid reservoir and providing fluid access to the fluid reservoir, (d) a second fluid port coupling configured to receive the first fluid port coupling of the fluid reservoir, (e) a second housing defining a second cavity, where the second housing is enveloped within the second side of the fluid reservoir, such that when the fluid reservoir is positioned within the first housing the second housing is positioned within the first cavity of the housing, (f) an oil filter positioned within the second cavity of the second housing, (g) a third fluid port coupling providing fluid access to the oil filter, and (h) a fourth fluid port coupling disposed configured to receive the third fluid port coupling of the second housing.
The present disclosure provides a fluid container comprising (a) a housing defining an enclosed fluid reservoir, wherein the housing includes a first side and a second side opposite the first side, wherein the first side and the second side are separated by a sidewall, wherein the sidewall has a first length in an expanded condition, wherein the sidewall has a second length in a compressed condition, and wherein the first length is greater than the second length such that the fluid reservoir has a greater volume when the sidewall is in the expanded condition than when the sidewall is in the compressed condition, and (b) a fluid port coupling disposed on the first side of the housing and providing fluid access to the fluid reservoir.
B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
A lubricant composition is prepared having a base oil composition and an additive composition comprising a molybdenum dialkyldithiocarbamate and an organic friction modifier such as an oil-soluble mono-, di- or tri-glyceride of at least one hydroxyl polycarboxylic acid, or a derivative thereof may, especially when used in combination with a base oil composition of a functionally modified poly-alpha-olefin (e.g. alpha-olefin and ester copolymer), a poly-alpha-olefin and optionally an additive carrier such as an alkylated naphthalene. The lubricant composition of the present invention finds particular application as a lubricant composition for robotics and robotic gearboxes, industrial gears and wind turbine gears and especially for gearboxes having a rolling element (such as a spherical bearing or a cylindrical bearing). It provides enhanced longevity, good elastomer compatibility and good anti-wear properties. Embodiments of the invention also demonstrate excellent protection against leaks and sludge.
C10M 141/08 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the additive being a mixture of two or more compounds covered by more than one of the main groups , each of these compounds being essential at least one of them being an organic sulfur-, selenium- or tellurium-containing compound
C10M 111/04 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the base-material being a mixture of two or more compounds covered by more than one of the main groups , each of these compounds being essential at least one of them being a macromolecular organic compound
This disclosure relates generally to emulsions. This disclosure relates more particularly to micellar emulsions useful as metalworking fluids, methods for preparing such emulsions, and methods of using such emulsions.
A micellar emulsion is disclosed. This comprises emulsion of an oleaginous component; an aqueous component; and surfactant. Either the oleaginous component or the aqueous component form micelles with the surfactant, each micelle having an average micelle diameter. A distribution of the average micelle diameters has at least one mode.
This disclosure relates generally to emulsions, particularly micelle-containing emulsions useful as metalworking fluids and concentrates and treatments therefor. More particularly, the disclosure relates to emulsions comprising water, one or more surfactants, one or more sulfurized additives, and, optionally, one or more oleaginous materials; methods for preparing such emulsions; and methods of using such emulsions.
This disclosure relates generally to micellar emulsions. This disclosure relates more particularly to micellar emulsions useful as thermal management fluids, methods for preparing such emulsions, and methods of using such emulsions.
H01M 10/659 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells by heat storage or buffering, e.g. heat capacity or liquid-solid phase changes or transition
122 are independently selected from substituted hydrocarbyl moieties containing from 1 to 10 carbon atoms or unsubstituted hydrocarbyl moieties containing from 1 to 10 carbon atoms.
An agricultural machine, comprising is disclosed, wherein the machine comprises a body frame; a cutting system mounted on the body frame; a drive system mounted on the body frame; a power unit, mounted on the body frame, adapted to provide power to the drive system and/or the cutting system; and a fluid distribution system adapted to provide fluid to the power unit. The fluid distribution system further comprises a dock and a replaceable fluid container adapted to contain fluid to be supplied to the power unit the dock being adapted to retain the replaceable fluid container in fluid communication with the fluid distribution system so as to supply fluid from the replaceable fluid container via the fluid distribution system to the power unit. A method of facilitating an oil change in an agricultural machine is also disclosed.
A power unit replaceable fluid container, the power unit being in fluid connection with a fluid distribution system, is disclosed. The container comprises a generally cuboid housing adapted to contain a fluid, the housing having a continuous outer wall, a base portion closing one end of the outer wall and a lid portion situated opposite the base portion and closing a second end of the outer wall to form a container. An indent is provided in the base portion and a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet situated within the indent. The indent in the base portion is sized to receive and accommodate a removable manifold.
A salt of a compound comprising an aromatic group linked to an acyclic isoprenoid moiety derived from 3 to 6 isoprenyl units. The salt may be used as a detergent in a lubricating composition, e.g. for an internal combustion engine, and in associated uses and methods.
The present invention provides a lubricant composition for an internal combustion engine comprising a base oil of lubricating viscosity, wherein the base oil comprises an ether base stock of formula (A): where: Ra and Rb are aliphatic hydrocarbyl groups and may be the same or different; wherein at least one of Ra and Rb is branched-chain alkyl, alkoxy-substituted-alkyl or cycloalkyl-substituted-alkyl; the lubricant composition further comprising: i) at least one molybdenum compound as a lubricant additive which is present, on a molybdenum element basis, in an amount of at least 0.06 % by weight of the lubricant composition; or ii) at least one polymethacrylate compound as a lubricant additive which is present in an amount of from 0.1 to 7.5 % by weight of the lubricant composition. The lubricant composition may be used for lubricating a surface in an internal combustion engine as well as for improving the fuel economy performance and/or piston cleanliness performance and/or turbocharger cleanliness performance of an engine and/or a vehicle, such as an automotive vehicle associated with an internal combustion engine.
The present invention provides a lubricant composition comprising a base oil of lubricating viscosity, wherein the base oil comprises an ether base stock of formula (A) where: Ra and Rb are aliphatic hydrocarbyl groups and may be the different; the lubricant composition further comprising from 0.5 to 7 % of total dispersant additive, by weight of the lubricant composition. In some embodiments, the ether base stock has the formula (1) where: R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are as defined herein. The lubricant composition may be used for lubricating a surface in an internal combustion engine as well as for improving the fuel economy performance and/or piston cleanliness performance of an engine and/or a vehicle, such as an automotive vehicle associated with an internal combustion engine.
The present invention provides a lubricant composition comprising a base oil of lubricating viscosity, wherein the base oil comprises an ether base stock of formula (A), where: Ra and Rb are aliphatic hydrocarbyl groups and may be the same or different; the lubricant composition further comprising at least one aminic anti-oxidant and at least one phenolic anti-oxidant. In some embodiments, the ether base stock has the formula (1), where: R1 R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are as defined herein. The lubricant composition may be used for lubricating a surface in an internal combustion engine as well as for improving the fuel economy performance and/or piston cleanliness performance of an engine and/or a vehicle, such as an automotive vehicle associated with an internal combustion engine.
The present invention provides a lubricant composition for an internal combustion engine comprising a base oil of lubricating viscosity, wherein the base oil comprises an ether base stock of formula (A): where: Ra and Rb are aliphatic hydrocarbyl groups and may be the same or different; wherein at least one of Ra and Rb is branched-chain alkyl, alkoxy-substituted-alkyl or cycloalkyl-substituted-alkyl; the lubricant composition further comprising at least one aminic anti-oxidant and/or at least one phenolic anti-oxidant; and wherein the total combined amount of aminic and phenolic anti-oxidant in the lubricant composition is not more than 4.0 % by weight of the lubricant composition. In some embodiments, the ether base stock has the formula (1): where: R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are as defined herein. The lubricant composition may be used for lubricating a surface in an internal combustion engine as well as for improving the fuel economy performance and/or piston cleanliness performance of an engine and/or a vehicle, such as an automotive vehicle associated with an internal combustion engine.
A fluid-tight pail arrangement comprises a base portion (2) having a closed end (4) and an open end (5) and a lid portion (3) which has a main body (14) and a rim (15) extending around the periphery (16) of the main body. The rim (15) is securable to the open end of the base portion using a triple-interlock mechanism. The lid portion comprises an internal tamper-evident band (17) extending around the rim (15). The base portion (2) further comprises a flange (7) extending around the open end, the flange being provided with an external tamper-evident band (11, 12). The flange is positioned to shield the interior tamper-evident band (17) when the lid portion is secured to the base portion. A spout (36) and handle (33) are also provided, positioned to allow an automatic alignment of the spout of 45° to the handle.
An industrial fluid is disclosed. The fluid comprises an oleaginous component, an aqueous component, and a surfactant. Substantially all of the surfactant is bound within micelles of the oleaginous component. This results in there being substantially no unbound surfactant present in the fluid. The industrial fluid is also substantially flee from insoluble defoamers or anti-foam compounds.
An industrial fluid is disclosed. The fluid comprises an oleaginous component, an aqueous component, and a surfactant dispersed in the aqueous component. The industrial fluid does not contain defoamers or anti-foam compounds. The surfactant is bound within micelles of the oleaginous component and the aqueous component.
An industrial fluid is disclosed. The fluid comprises an oleaginous component, an aqueous component, and a surfactant dispersed in the aqueous component. The average micelle diameter follows a Gaussian distribution having a mean, µ, and wherein the standard deviation σ is less than or equal to 0.2µ. The industrial fluid is also substantially free from defoamers or anti-foam compounds.
A metalworking fluid is disclosed. The fluid comprises an oleaginous component, an aqueous component, and a surfactant dispersed in the aqueous component. The fluid comprises micelles of the oleaginous and the aqueous component. The average micelle diameter follows a Gaussian distribution having a mean μ, and wherein the standard deviation σ is less than or equal to 0.2μ.
A metalworking fluid is disclosed. The fluid comprises an oleaginous component, an aqueous component, and a surfactant dispersed in the aqueous component. The metalworking fluid is substantially free from defoamers or anti-foam compounds.
A conveyor condition monitor, for use with a conveyor comprising a plurality of trollies (12) running along a conveyor rail (14) and linked to one another by a chain link system, is disclosed. The monitor comprises a conveyor monitoring station (3) and a first deformation sensor (5a, 5b). The deformation sensor (5b) is in communication with the conveyor monitor, and is adapted to notify the conveyor monitor of the presence of a deformed (13b) trolley (12) in the conveyor.
B65G 43/02 - Control devices, e.g. for safety, warning or fault-correcting detecting dangerous physical condition of load- carriers, e.g. for interrupting the drive in the event of overheating
A fluid storage and dispensing system that safely and efficiently stores all grades of motor oil is provided. The system is configured to accurately dispense motor oil into vehicles. The system may also be used for the storage of and dispensing of other fluids.
B65D 81/24 - Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contents; Applications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants
B67D 3/00 - Apparatus or devices for controlling flow of liquids under gravity from storage containers for dispensing purposes
B67C 9/00 - Emptying bottles, jars, cans, casks, barrels, or similar containers, not otherwise provided for
B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
A method for assessing the condition of an oil using a portable computer coupled to a camera comprises: separating wear particles from a sample of the oil; capturing an image of the separated wear particles using the camera; and analysing the image and generating information about the condition of the oil using the portable computer. The method may be used for tracking the condition of an oil in a machine over a period of time. The methods are particularly useful for assessing the condition of an industrial oil e.g. a lubricating oil that has been used to lubricate moving parts in a machine.
An apparatus configured to control fluid distribution between at least one fluid circulation system (2) associated with equipment (3) and at least two replaceable fluid containers (4), the apparatus having: a fluid path (5) configured to couple to at least one fluid port (6) of the fluid circulation system (2), and to at least one fluid port (7) of each of the replaceable fluid containers (4), the fluid path (5) having at least one valve (8) between the fluid circulation system (2) and at least one replaceable fluid container (4); and a control apparatus (9) configured to control the at least one valve (8) to control the flow of fluid between the fluid circulation system (2) and the at least two replaceable fluid containers (4).
A method for removing aromatic compounds from a hydrocarbon fluid comprises contacting the hydrocarbon fluid with a solid-phase polymeric material. The solid-phase polymeric material comprises a cross-linked polymer which contains aromatic groups. The method may be used to prevent the build-up of sludge and soot in a lubricant system in an internal combustion engine. A polymer bead comprising a solid-phase polymeric material is also provided.
In one embodiment, there is provided a device for a vehicle, having: a first interface configured to couple to at least one replaceable fluid container for a vehicle comprising a battery, the first interface comprising at least one fluid port configured to couple to at least one fluid port of the replaceable fluid container; a second interface configured to couple to an engine of the vehicle, the second interface comprising at least one fluid port configured to couple to at least one fluid port of a fluid circulation system of the vehicle; a fluid path coupled to at least one fluid port of the first interface and at least one fluid port of the second interface; and at least one electrical pump configured to be powered and/or driven by the battery of the vehicle and to cause fluid flow.
In one embodiment, there is provided a heat exchanger for equipment, having: at least one phase change material; and at least one heat exchange interface for heat exchange between the phase change material and a fluid flowing within, into and/or from a replaceable fluid container for the equipment, the replaceable fluid container having at least one fluid port adapted to couple to a fluid circulation system of the equipment when the replaceable container is coupled to a dock.
A method for controlling fluid distribution in a fluid circulation system associated with an engine, the fluid circulation system being coupled to a replaceable fluid container comprising a fluid supply port configured to couple to a fluid supply line of the fluid circulation system, and a fluid return port configured to couple to a fluid return line of the fluid circulation system, and a breather port configured to couple to a breather output of the fluid circulation system, the method comprising causing the fluid to flow into the replaceable fluid container from the fluid circulation system whilst inhibiting outflow of the fluid from the replaceable fluid container into the fluid circulation system, so as to collect the fluid in the replaceable fluid container, and related apparatus configured to control fluid distribution in a fluid circulation system associated with an engine, and causing a gas to flow from the replaceable fluid container through the breather port whilst inhibiting outflow of the fluid from the replaceable fluid container into the fluid circulation system.
A method of filling and/or draining a replaceable fluid container for a vehicle or engine, wherein the replaceable fluid container comprises a fluid reservoir and a container port, wherein the replaceable fluid container is configured to be docked with a dock associated with the vehicle or engine when the container port is positioned on and coupled to a port of the dock to place the fluid reservoir in fluidic communication with a fluid circulation system associated with the vehicle or engine, the method comprising positioning the container port on a filling and/or draining element of a filling and/or draining system of a replaceable fluid container management facility, so coupling the container port to the filling and/or draining element, to place the fluid reservoir in fluidic communication with the filling and/or draining system; and filling and/or draining the fluid reservoir through the port, and related filling and/or draining system for a replaceable fluid container management facility.
Replaceable fluid containers for engines, such as those comprising at least one fluid port adapted to couple with a fluid circulation system of the engine when the replaceable container is coupled to a dock, a data provider configured to provide analog data characteristic of at least one of the fluid and the container, an analog-to-digital converter configured to convert analog data from the data provider into digitized data, and an interface configured to provide the digitized data unprocessed to an interface of the dock for supply to a processor configured to process the unprocessed digitized data to provide an indication of a property of at least one of the fluid and the container, related replaceable fluid containers for engines and associated methods of determining a property of a fluid in a replaceable fluid container for an engine.
F01M 11/10 - Indicating devices; Other safety devices
F16N 19/00 - Lubricant containers for use in lubricators or lubrication systems
G01F 23/26 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water by measuring variations of capacity or inductance of capacitors or inductors arising from the presence of liquid or fluent solid material in the electric or electromagnetic fields
A replaceable fluid container for an engine or a vehicle, comprising: a fluid reservoir, at least one fluid port adapted to couple with a fluid circulation system; and an actuator, configured to be operated between a first condition and a second condition, wherein the actuator is configured, in the first condition, to enable the fluid container to be inserted into and/or held in a dock, in a seated but undocked condition, and inhibit docking of the fluid container to the dock; and wherein the actuator is further configured, when operated from the first condition to the second condition with the fluid container being in the seated but undocked condition, to enable the fluid container to dock in an engaged condition with the dock, associated docks and associated methods of supplying a fluid to a vehicle or an engine and of decoupling a fluid container from a fluid circulation system of a vehicle or an engine.
A method of filling and/or draining a replaceable fluid container for an engine or vehicle, wherein the replaceable fluid container comprises a fluid reservoir and a plurality of container ports, wherein replaceable fluid container is configured to be docked with a dock associated with the vehicle or engine with the plurality of container ports positioned on and coupled to at least one port of the dock to place the fluid reservoir in fluidic communication with a fluid circulation system associated with the vehicle or engine, wherein each of the plurality of container ports has an operational function, wherein the operational function of at least one of the plurality container ports is that of being a fluid outlet port to allow the supply of fluid from the fluid reservoir, the method comprising modifying the operational function of at least one of the plurality of container ports to assist filling and/or draining of the reservoir, a related filling and/or draining interface plate configured to interface between a replaceable fluid container for a vehicle or engine and a filling and/or draining system of a replaceable fluid container management facility and a kit comprising such an interface plate and a replaceable fluid container for a vehicle or engine.
The present invention provides a lubricating composition comprising a base oil of lubricating viscosity, one or more lubricant additives and an ashless TBN booster selected from an amine-containing diblock copolymer according to Formula I, II and/or III below: wherein R1 to R3, A1, A2, M, E, X, Y, Z, n, t, p and q are as defined herein.
The use of an ashless, organic ester, anti-wear additive and/or friction modifier as a pour point depressant additive in a non-aqueous lubricant composition and related compositions and methods.
C10M 129/76 - Esters containing free hydroxy or carboxyl groups
C10M 129/78 - Complex esters, i.e. compounds containing at least three esterified carboxyl groups and derived from the combination of at least three different types of the following five types of compound: monohydroxy compounds, polyhydroxy compounds, monocarboxyl
In some embodiments, a compound has the formula (I) where: R1 and R2 are alkyl or, together with the carbon atom to which they are attached, cycloalkyl; R3, R4 and R5 are H or alkyl (formula II); R6 is alkyl or where: R7 and R8 are H, alkyl or, together with the carbon atom to which they are attached, cycloalkyl; R9 is H or alkyl; X is alkylene or is absent; and p is 0, 1, 2 or 3; and m and n are 0, 1, 2 or 3 provided that m is 0 when R4 and R5 are H. The compound is suitable for use as a base stock which provides low volatility for a given viscosity profile. The compound may be used in a lubricant composition for an internal combustion engine.
This invention relates to the use of an oil-soluble mono-, di-, or tri-glyceride of at least one hydroxy polycarboxylic acid, or a derivative thereof, as an anti-camshaft-wear additive in a non-aqueous lubricant composition and/or in a fuel composition.
C10L 10/08 - Use of additives to fuels or fires for particular purposes for reducing wear
C10M 129/76 - Esters containing free hydroxy or carboxyl groups
C10M 129/78 - Complex esters, i.e. compounds containing at least three esterified carboxyl groups and derived from the combination of at least three different types of the following five types of compound: monohydroxy compounds, polyhydroxy compounds, monocarboxyl
C10N 30/06 - Oiliness; Film-strength; Anti-wear; Resistance to extreme pressure
This invention relates to the use of a metallic or non-metallic detergent which is a hydrocarbyl-substituted salicylic acid or a derivative thereof in a non-aqueous lubricant composition as an inhibitor of lead corrosion associated with ashless, organic ester, anti- wear additives and/or friction modifiers.
C10M 141/08 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the additive being a mixture of two or more compounds covered by more than one of the main groups , each of these compounds being essential at least one of them being an organic sulfur-, selenium- or tellurium-containing compound
C10M 163/00 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the additive being a mixture of a compound of unknown or incompletely defined constitution and a non-macromolecular compound, each of these compounds being essential
C10M 129/02 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the additive being an organic non-macromolecular compound containing oxygen having a carbon chain of less than 30 atoms
C10N 30/12 - Inhibition of corrosion, e.g. anti-rust agents, anti-corrosives
This invention relates to the use of a boron-containing additive in a non-aqueous lubricant composition as an inhibitor of lead corrosion associated with ashless, organic ester, anti-wear additives and/or friction modifiers.
C10M 141/12 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the additive being a mixture of two or more compounds covered by more than one of the main groups , each of these compounds being essential at least one of them being an organic compound containing atoms of elements not provided for in groups
C10N 30/06 - Oiliness; Film-strength; Anti-wear; Resistance to extreme pressure
C10N 30/12 - Inhibition of corrosion, e.g. anti-rust agents, anti-corrosives
A replaceable fluid container arranged to be removably seated in a dock to supply fluid associated with an engine, the replaceable fluid container comprising a plurality of fluid reservoirs, wherein each reservoir comprises a fluid port arranged to provide fluidic communication between the reservoir and a corresponding fluid circulation system associated with the engine when the replaceable fluid container is seated in the dock.
This invention relates to an oil reservoir system for an engine comprising: an oil container which includes an oil reservoir, which is in fluidic communication with an oil circulation system of an engine, a ventilated headspace and an oil filter located at the interior of said oil container. The invention also relates to a method for deaeration of an oil of an oil reservoir which is in fluidic communication with an oil circulation system of an engine. Furthermore, the invention relates to a vehicle comprising the oil reservoir system.
In one embodiment, there is provided a dock for a replaceable fluid container for an engine, the fluid container having: a fluid reservoir; and at least one fluid port having a coupling adapted to couple with a fluid circulation system associated with the engine; the dock having: a fastening mechanism configured to cooperate with the container such that, as the container is inserted into the dock, the fastening mechanism acts first to seat the fluid container in the dock but in an undocked condition and then, as the container is inserted further into the dock, acts to bring the fluid container into an engaged condition in which the fluid container is docked with a docking interface of the dock.
An apparatus comprising: an identity determiner configured to determine an identity of a removable fluid container; a characteristic determiner configured to obtain a first characteristic based on testing the fluid of the fluid container; a data obtainer configured to obtain a second characteristic based on the identity; and a processor configured to control a fluid provider to provide fluid from the removable fluid container based on the comparison of the first characteristic and the second characteristic.
The present invention relates to a replaceable fluid container for an engine comprising: a first reservoir for holding a fluid; a second reservoir for holding a composition to be added to the fluid; a fluid coupling adapted to provide fluidic communication between the first reservoir and a fluid circulation system of the engine;and a dose controller to provide a dose of the composition into the fluid for circulation in a fluid circulation system of the engine.
A method is described of supplying liquid to a liquid delivery system in a vehicle. A a replaceable liquid container including a reservoir containing liquid is releasably coupled in the vehicle to provide fluidic communication between the reservoir and a liquid delivery system of the vehicle during operation of the vehicle. The method includes the steps of : (i) prior to establishing liquid communication between the reservoir and the liquid delivery system of a selected vehicle, communicating with a data carrier carried by the container and determining data associated with at least one of the container and its contents; and(ii) using the data in an analysis of suitability of the container and/or content of the container for the selected vehicle and generating a suitability output, and(iii) establishing liquid communication between the reservoir and liquid delivery system of the selected vehicle in dependence on the suitability output.
B60R 16/023 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems
A method is described of controlling at least one operation in at least part of a lifecycle of a replaceable container which is arranged to be removably seated in a dock in a vehicle and which at least before seating in the dock contains an ancillary fluid for use by the vehicle. A controller communicates with a data carrier carried by the container, determines, on the basis of the communication with the data carrier, data associated with at least one of the container, its contents and the vehicle, and controls carrying out of at least one action in relation to at least one of the container and its contents on the basis of the data associated with at least one of the container, its contents and the vehicle.
B60R 16/023 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems
In some embodiments, there is provided a method of controlling a pressure gradient between a combustion chamber and a crankcase of an engine, the method having: receiving, at a control device, a signal indicating that a lubricant container is coupled to a lubricant circulation system associated with the engine, in response to the received signal, providing data to cause operation of a suction control device for facilitating control of the pressure gradient.
A pallet comprising: a plurality of container seats wherein each seat is adapted to carry a fluid container; a data obtainer arranged to obtain container data from a data provider carried by a fluid container to be carried; a processor coupled to the data obtainer and configured to provide a signal based on the container data.
B65D 19/00 - Pallets or like platforms, with or without side walls, for supporting loads to be lifted or lowered
G07F 7/06 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by returnable containers, e.g. bottles
80.
LUBRICATING COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING ISOPRENE BASED COMPONENTS
A lubricating composition comprising a base oil of lubricating viscosity and one or more lubricant additives, wherein the base oil comprises or consists of a base stock which comprises or consists of at least one isoprenoid compound comprising: (i) one or two oxygen-containing moieties independently selected from ether and ester moieties; (ii) a first acyclic isoprenoid moiety containing 1 to 5 isoprenyl units; and (iii) optionally, a second acyclic isoprenoid moiety containing 1 to 5 isoprenyl units with the proviso that at least one isoprenoid moiety contains 3 to 5 isoprenyl units where the isoprenoid compound contains a single ether moiety.
A multiple function dispersant viscosity index improver, a method of making the multiple function dispersant viscosity index improver, and a lubricating oil comprise a multiple function dispersant viscosity index improver. The multiple function dispersant viscosity index improver comprises two different functional groups, each directly grafted to a polymer backbone having graftable sites. The first functional group comprises the reaction product of an acylating agent and a first amine, the first amine comprising an aromatic primary amine, and the second functional group comprises the reaction product of an acylating agent and a second amine, the second amine comprising an aliphatic primary amine. The first functional group provides the dispersant viscosity index improver with soot handling performance attributes and the second functional group provides the dispersant viscosity index improver with sludge and varnish control performance attributes.
C08F 8/32 - Introducing nitrogen atoms or nitrogen-containing groups by reaction with amines
C08F 285/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to preformed graft polymers
C10M 107/24 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds containing monomers having an unsaturated radical bound to an alcohol, aldehydo, ketonic, ether, ketal or acetal radical
A fluid reservoir system for a vehicle engine, which engine comprises a fluid circulation system, the reservoir system comprising a container for fluid, in which the container comprises at least one fluid inlet port, at least one fluid outlet port and at least one vent port and in which, each of said ports comprises a self-sealing coupling adapted to connect to a corresponding coupling on the vehicle engine to thereby connect said container in fluidic communication with the fluid circulation system of the engine and in which the reservoir system comprises at least one latch which is adapted to retain said container in fluidic communication with said vehicle engine fluid circulation system and is remotely operable to disconnect said container from said vehicle engine fluid circulation system and in which the system comprises at least one actuator which is connected to one or more of said latches and is adapted to operate said one or more latches and said container is elongate; said inlet, outlet and vent ports are located at a common first end of said container; and said at least one actuator is operable at a second end of said container, distal from said ports. Also provided is a method of supplying fluid to a vehicle engine using said fluid reservoir system.
The present invention provides a container for providing a fluid reservoir system for a vehicle. The container comprises an outer housing which may be formed from a rigid material, a container liner which may be formed from a flexible material, a coupling mechanism for coupling, in use, the container to at least one fluid system of the vehicle such that fluid contained within the inner liner can be provided to the vehicle. The liner and coupling mechanism may be inserted and removed from the housing.
A cartridge for replenishing a vehicle fluid, a fluid reservoir system comprising same and a holder, a holder, a vehicle engine comprising the fluid reservoir system and a vehicle comprising said engine in which, the cartridge comprises: a housing comprising a first part and a second part; a fluid reservoir in the housing; a port arranged on the first part of the housing to couple the reservoir in fluidic communication with a fluid system of the vehicle; wherein the second part of the housing is configured to rotate with respect to the first part of the housing to secure the cartridge with respect to the fluid system to hold the reservoir in fluidic communication, via the port, with the fluid system of the vehicle, wherein the second part of the housing is configured such that rotating the second part of the housing does not rotate the port.
A replaceable fluid container for a vehicle, the container comprising: a housing comprising a fluid reservoir; an outlet port arranged on the housing to couple the reservoir in fluidic communication with a fluid system of the vehicle for supplying fluid from the reservoir to the vehicle; an inlet port arranged on the housing to couple the reservoir in fluidic communication with the fluid system of the vehicle for receiving fluid from the engine to the reservoir; and a vent port arranged on the housing to couple the reservoir in fluidic communication with the vehicle for allowing gas to be passed into and out from the reservoir, wherein the inlet, outlet and vent ports are arranged on a common end of the housing and are arranged such that the distance between the vent port and the nearest of the inlet port and outlet port is greater than the distance between the inlet port and the outlet port.
A replaceable fluid container for a vehicle, for example a vehicle engine, the container comprising: a housing comprising a fluid reservoir; at least one fluid port arranged on the housing to couple the reservoir in fluidic communication with a fluid system of the vehicle; a vent port arranged on the housing to couple the reservoir in fluidic communication with the vehicle for allowing gas to be passed into and out from the reservoir; a vent tube connected at a first end, to said vent port and arranged within the reservoir to pass through fluid contained in the reservoir when the container is connected with the fluid reservoir in fluidic communication with the fluid system of the vehicle, with a second end of the vent tube in a headspace above the fluid in the reservoir, to allow gas communication between the vent port and the headspace, in which the vent tube comprises a vent valve at the second end of the vent tube adapted to close to prevent ingress of fluid and gas from the reservoir into the vent tube when the vent port is not in fluidic communication with the vehicle and to open to allow gas communication between the head space and the engine through the vent tube and vent port when the vent port is in fluid communication with the vehicle.
A replaceable fluid container for an engine comprising: a reservoir for holding a fluid; a fluid coupling adapted to provide fluidic communication between the reservoir and a fluid circulation system of an engine; and a data provider arranged such that positioning the container to permit fluidic communication between the reservoir and the fluid circulation system of the engine arranges the data provider for data communication with an engine control device of the engine. There is also provided a method of facilitating control of an engine and an engine control system, apparatus and a vehicle.
The use as a friction modifier in a non-aqueous lubricating composition and/or in a fuel composition, of at least one compound having the structural formula (I), wherein: m and n are each independently an integer in the range 1 to 6; R1 and R2 each independently represent H or a C1to C10 hydrocarbyl group; and R3 represents a C10 to C26 hydrocarbyl group. Also, a non-aqueous lubricating composition and a fuel composition for an internal combustion engine which comprise at least one of the compounds represented by structural formula (I).
The use as an ashless anti-wear additive in a non-aqueous lubricating composition and/or in a fuel composition, of at least one compound represented by the structural formula (I):wherein R4 represents H or a C1 to C9 hydrocarbyl group or formula (II) x, y and z are independently integers in the range 1 to 6; and R1, R2 and R3 each independently represent H or a C1 to C10 hydrocarbyl group. Also, a non-aqueous lubricating composition and a fuel composition for an internal combustion engine which comprise at least one of said compounds represented by structural formula (I).
Oil-soluble dyes which comprise at least one chromophore which is incarcerated, at least partially, within at least one macrocycle have been found to resist thermal and/or chemical degradation and to be useful in lubricating oil compositions, fuel compositions and additive concentrates therefor, for detecting leakage of lubricating oil composition in a lubricated internal combustion engine and may be used for detecting the leakage of lubricating oil composition from one lubricated part of an internal combustion engine to another lubricated part of the engine and/or for detecting the ingress of components from the combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine into the crankcase of the internal combustion engine and/or for detecting.
C10M 171/00 - Lubricating compositions characterised by purely physical criteria, e.g. containing as base-material, thickener or additive, ingredients which are characterised exclusively by their numerically specified physical properties, i.e. containing ingredien
The use as an anti-wear additive and/or friction modifier in a non-aqueous lubricant composition and/or in a fuel composition of at least one long chain fatty acid ester of a hydroxy carboxylic acid in which the long chain fatty acid has at least 4 carbon atoms and the ester is an oil-soluble ester of a mono- or poly- hydroxy carboxylic acid having 1 to 4 groups which are independently carboxylic acid groups or lower hydrocarbyl esters thereof and in which, when the hydroxy carboxylic acid is a mono-hydroxy carboxylic acid, the ester has a long chain fatty acid ester moiety of the hydroxy group of the hydroxy carboxylic acid and, when the hydroxy carboxylic acid is a poly-hydroxy carboxylic acid, the ester has independently long chain fatty acid ester moieties of one or two of the hydroxy groups of the poly-hydroxy carboxylic acid. Also, a non-aqueous lubricant composition and a fuel composition for an internal combustion engine which comprises at least one of said long chain fatty acid esters.
C10M 129/76 - Esters containing free hydroxy or carboxyl groups
C10M 129/78 - Complex esters, i.e. compounds containing at least three esterified carboxyl groups and derived from the combination of at least three different types of the following five types of compound: monohydroxy compounds, polyhydroxy compounds, monocarboxyl
C10N 30/06 - Oiliness; Film-strength; Anti-wear; Resistance to extreme pressure
The use of an oil-soluble mono-, di-, or tri-glyceride of at least one hydroxy polycarboxylic acid, or a derivative thereof, as an anti-wear additive and/or friction modifier in a non¬ aqueous lubricant composition and/or in a fuel composition. Also, a non-aqueous lubricant composition and a fuel composition for an internal combustion engine which comprise at least one additive which is an oil-soluble mono-, di-, or tri-glyceride of at least one hydroxy polycarboxylic acid, or a derivative thereof.
A closure and container (1) combination and method comprising: a container having a neck (2), the neck having an opening (3) defined by a rim (4); and a tamper- evident closure (5) comprising a closure flap (6), a fitting ring (7) and a frangible sealing membrane (8), the fitting ring (7) being in press -fit engagement with the neck (2) of the container (1); the closure flap (6) having a circumference, at least a portion (10) of which frangibly connected to the fitting ring (7); and the frangible sealing membrane (8) having a first face sealably connected to the rim of the neck opening (3) and a second face on the opposite side of the membrane (8) to the first face, connected to the closure flap; whereby depression of the closure flap (6) into the neck opening (3) causes the frangible portion (10) of the circumference of the closure flap (6) to break from the fitting ring (7) and thereby break the frangible sealing membrane (8).
The present invention relates to a graft polymer of: (a) a polyalphaolefm having a weight average molecular weight of less than 15000 and a polydispersity of 1,1 to 10; (b) a nitrogenous, ethylenically unsaturated, aliphatic or aromatic, graftable monomer having from 2 to about 50 carbon atoms; and (c) an organo-metallic compound selected from organo-molybdenum, organo-titanium, organo-manganese compounds and mixtures thereof; a process for making the graft polymer; and to a lubricating oil composition comprising a major amount of a base oil and a minor amount of the graft polymer.
C08F 255/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to polymers of hydrocarbons as defined in group
C08F 255/02 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to polymers of hydrocarbons as defined in group on to polymers of olefins having two or three carbon atoms
C08F 8/42 - Introducing metal atoms or metal-containing groups
C10M 143/00 - Lubricating composition characterised by the additive being a macromolecular hydrocarbon or such hydrocarbon modified by oxidation
The composition and preparation of multifunctional graft polymers useful as dispersants are described. The dispersants described are suitable for controlling sludge and varnish as well as soot, friction and wear. The product is useful as a lubricant additive.
C08F 255/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to polymers of hydrocarbons as defined in group
C08F 255/04 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to polymers of hydrocarbons as defined in group on to polymers of olefins having two or three carbon atoms on to ethene-propene copolymers
C08F 8/42 - Introducing metal atoms or metal-containing groups
C08F 8/46 - Reaction with unsaturated dicarboxylic acids or anhydrides thereof, e.g. maleinisation
C10M 143/00 - Lubricating composition characterised by the additive being a macromolecular hydrocarbon or such hydrocarbon modified by oxidation
The composition and preparation of multiple graft low molecular weight polymers useful as dispersants are described. The dispersants described are suitable for controlling sludge and varnish as well as soot. The product is useful as a lubricant additive and a fuel additive.
C08F 8/00 - Chemical modification by after-treatment
C08F 8/30 - Introducing nitrogen atoms or nitrogen-containing groups
C08F 8/32 - Introducing nitrogen atoms or nitrogen-containing groups by reaction with amines
C10M 149/04 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds containing monomers having an unsaturated radical bound to an amino group
C10M 149/06 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds containing monomers having an unsaturated radical bound to an amido or imido group
C10M 149/10 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds containing monomers having an unsaturated radical bound to a nitrogen-containing hetero ring
C08F 255/04 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to polymers of hydrocarbons as defined in group on to polymers of olefins having two or three carbon atoms on to ethene-propene copolymers
C08F 285/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to preformed graft polymers
97.
VEHICLE FLUID DISPENSING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE
This invention relates to a vehicle fluid dispensing apparatus and a method of use. The apparatus includes a plurality of motive force devices for fluid communication with a plurality of reservoirs. The apparatus also includes a plurality of metering devices in fluid communication with the motive force devices and a single nozzle in fluid communication with the plurality of motive force devices.
B67D 7/78 - Arrangements of storage tanks, reservoirs or pipe-lines
B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
The invention relates to a method of operating a hybrid internal combustion engine, which method comprises: fuelling said hybrid internal combustion engine with a combustible fuel; lubricating said engine with an engine oil composition; and maintaining an oil film thickness of the engine oil composition in the big end conrod bearing shells of the engine of at least 0.4μm; in which the temperature of the engine oil composition is maintained below 1230C and the engine oil composition has: a high temperature, high shear viscosity of less than 2.6 cP (2.6 millipascal second) at 150 °C and at a shear rate of 106 s-1 ; aNoack volatility of at most 13 weight %; and comprises: (A) a base oil which is at least one synthetic basestock, the base oil having a kinematic viscosity of at least 2.0 cSt (2.0 mm2/s) at 100 0C; and (B) an additive package which comprises at least one dispersant, at least one detergent, and at least one phosphorus-containing, anti-wear additive in an amount to provide a total concentration of phosphorus-containing, anti-wear additives in the engine oil composition corresponding to 0.01 to 0.2 weight % phosphorus in the engine oil composition.
C10M 163/00 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the additive being a mixture of a compound of unknown or incompletely defined constitution and a non-macromolecular compound, each of these compounds being essential
C10M 169/04 - Mixtures of base-materials and additives
The present invention provides an additive package composition for a metalworking fluid comprising the following water-soluble components: (a) at least one neutralised dicarboxylic acid, in which the dicarboxylic acid has a carbon number of 6 to 12 carbons and/or at least one neutralised tricarboxylic acid, in which the tricarboxylic acid has a carbon number of up to 30 carbons; (b) at least one neutralised mono-substituted phosphate ester; (c) at least one neutralised thio acid; and (d) water, and a metalworking fluid composition comprising each of components (a) to (d) and additional component (e), which is at least one ethylene oxide, propylene oxide co-polymer. Also provided is a method of cold rolling a metal which employs the metalworking fluid composition described herein and/or a metalworking fluid comprising the additive package composition described herein.
Fire resistant lubricating grease compositions resistant to self ignition and/or capable of self extinguishment when contacted with surfaces having temperatures of up to 9000C are disclosed. The invention provides for grease compositions comprising (1) base oil (which can be mineral, vegetable, synthetic or combinations thereof), (2) at least one grease thickener (selected from calcium sulfonates or lithium-based soaps), and (3) water as major components. The invention also provides a method for the preparation of the grease composition and a method for lubrication of bearings, gears, surfaces and other lubricated components comprising use of the grease composition of the present invention. The grease compositions of this invention display excellent fire resistance properties and still have outstanding physical and performance characteristics for applications where temperatures and loads are high, shock loading is significant and in the presence of significant amounts of water.
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