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23-02-2012 дата публикации

Lubricating Composition Containing a Carboxylic Functionalised Polymer and Dispersant

Номер: US20120046206A1
Принадлежит: THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION

The invention provides an oil of lubricating viscosity, a dispersant and an amine-functionalised additive, wherein the amine-functionalised additive is derived from an amine having at least 3 or 4 aromatic groups. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine. 126-. (canceled)27. A lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity , a dispersant and an amine-functionalised additive , wherein the amine-functionalised additive is derived from an amine having at least 3 or 4 aromatic groups ,wherein the amine-functionalised additive is a product obtained/obtainable by reacting the amine having at least 3 aromatic groups with a carboxylic functionalised polymer.28. The lubricating composition of claim 27 , wherein the amine-functionalised additive is derived from an amine having at least 4 aromatic groups claim 27 , at least one —NHfunctional group claim 27 , and at least 2 secondary or tertiary amino groups.30. The lubricating composition of claim 27 , wherein the amine having at least 3 or 4 aromatic groups is bis[p-(p-aminoanilino)phenyl]-methane claim 27 , 2-(7-amino-acridin-3-ylmethyl)-N-4-{4-[4-(4-amino-phenylamino)-benzyl]-phenyl}-benzene-1 claim 27 ,4-diamine claim 27 , or mixtures thereof.31. The lubricating composition of claim 27 , wherein the amine-functionalised additive is derived from an amine having at least 3 or 4 aromatic groups obtained/obtainable by a process comprising reacting: (1) isatoic anhydride or alkyl substituted isatoic anhydride and (2) an aromatic amine with at least two aromatic groups and a primary or a reactive secondary amino group.32. The lubricating composition of claim 27 , wherein the carboxylic functionalised polymer is a polyisobutylene-succinic anhydride claim 27 , a maleic anhydride-styrene copolymer claim 27 , an ester of a maleic anhydride-styrene copolymer claim 27 , an alpha olefin-maleic anhydride copolymer claim 27 , or a maleic anhydride graft ...

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26-04-2012 дата публикации

Ashless or Reduced Ash Quaternary Detergents

Номер: US20120101012A1
Принадлежит: THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION

A composition of an oil-soluble ionic detergent that does not contribute metal ions to the composition, and which comprises a quaternary non-metallic pnictogen cation and an organic anion having at least one hydrocarbyl group of sufficient length to impart oil solubility to the detergent, the detergent having a total base number (TBN) to total acid number (TAN) ratio of at least 2:1 imparts ash-free basicity to a lubricant composition. 135-. (canceled)36. A composition comprising an oil-soluble ionic detergent , which detergent comprises(a) a quaternary ammonium cation and(b) an organic anion having at least one aliphatic hydrocarbyl group of sufficient length to impart oil solubility to the detergent;said oil-soluble ionic detergent having a total base number (TBN) to total acid number (TAN) ratio of at least about 2:1;wherein said oil-soluble ionic detergent exhibits a TBN of at least about 10 arising from a non-metallic base, and wherein said oil-soluble ionic detergent comprises a stoichiometric excess of quaternary ammonium cations of (a) over organic anions of (b) such that said cations and anions are present in an equivalent ratio (a):(b) of at least about 2:1371. The composition of claim wherein the cation comprises a tetrahydrocarbyl ammonium ion.381. The composition of claim wherein the cation comprises four groups selected from the group consisting of methyl groups , ethyl groups , propyl groups , butyl groups , benzyl groups , phenyl groups , hydroxyalkyl groups , aminoalkyl groups , and mixtures thereof.391. The composition of claim wherein the cation comprises a pyridinim ion or an imidazolium ion.401. The composition of claim wherein the oil-soluble ionic detergent comprises a sulfonate , carboxylate , salicylate , or phenate anion.411. The composition of claim wherein the overbased detergent further comprises an additional oxo-anion which comprises a carbonate , bicarbonate , borate , hydroxide , nitrate , phosphate , sulfate , or carboxylate ion or ...

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02-08-2012 дата публикации

Lubricating Composition Containing an Antiwear Agent

Номер: US20120196778A1
Принадлежит: THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION

The invention provides a lubricating composition containing (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity, (b) a phosphite having at least one hydrocarbyl group that has 4 or more carbon atoms, and (c) a compound derived from a hydroxy-carboxylic acid. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine. 2. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein n and m both equal 2.318-. (canceled)19. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the compound derived from the hydroxy-carboxylic acid is present at 0.1 wt % to 3 wt % of the lubricating composition.20. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the compound derived from the hydroxy-carboxylic acid is present at 0.5 wt % to 1 wt % of the lubricating composition21. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein both Rand Rare hydrocarbyl groups.22. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the phosphite has at least one hydrocarbyl group with 14 to 20 carbon atoms.23. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the phosphite has at least one hydrocarbyl group with 16 to 18 carbon atoms.24. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the phosphite having at least one hydrocarbyl group with 4 or more carbon atoms is present at 0.1 wt % to 3 wt % claim 1 , of the lubricating composition.25. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the phosphite having at least one hydrocarbyl group with 4 or more carbon atoms is present at 0.5 wt % to 1 wt % of the lubricating composition.26. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the phosphite having at least one hydrocarbyl group with 4 or more carbon atoms and the compound derived from the hydroxy-carboxylic acid are both present in an amount in the range of 0.1 wt % to 3 wt % and 0.1 wt % to 3 wt % respectively of the lubricating composition.27. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the phosphite having at least one hydrocarbyl group with 4 or more carbon atoms and the compound ...

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09-08-2012 дата публикации

Lubricating Composition Containing an Antiwear Agent

Номер: US20120202726A1
Принадлежит: THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION

The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a compound obtained/obtainable by a process comprising reacting a glycolic acid, a 2-halo-acetic acid, or a lactic acid, or an alkali or alkaline metal salts thereof, (typically glycolic acid or a 2-halo-acetic acid) with at least one member selected from the group consisting of an amine, an alcohol, and an aminoalcohol. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine. 130-. (canceled)32. The lubricating composition of wherein Rcontains 4 to 30 carbon atoms.33. The lubricating composition of claim 31 , wherein n is 1 to 3.34. The lubricating composition of claim 31 , wherein the alcohol is a mono alcohol having formula R—OH claim 31 , wherein Ris a hydrocarbyl group containing 4 to 30 carbon atoms claim 31 , and wherein the compound obtained is prepared by reacting on a mole ratio basis 1.2 moles to 6 moles of glycolic acid with one mole of mono alcohol.35. The lubricating composition of claim 34 , wherein the alcohol is a mono alcohol having formula R—OH claim 34 , wherein Ris a hydrocarbyl group containing 6 to 20 carbon atoms.36. The lubricating composition of claim 34 , wherein the alcohol is a mono alcohol having formula R—OH claim 34 , wherein Ris a hydrocarbyl group containing 8 to 18 carbon atoms.37. The lubricating composition of claim 31 , wherein the alcohol is selected from the group consisting of an alkoxy alcohol and a diol.38. The lubricating composition of claim 31 , wherein the compound of formula (1a) is substantially composed of carbon claim 31 , oxygen claim 31 , nitrogen and hydrogen only.39. The lubricating composition of claim 31 , wherein the compound of formula (1a) does not contain sulphur or phosphorus.40. The lubricating composition of claim 31 , wherein Ris an alk(en)yl group or a cycloalkyl group.41. The lubricating composition of claim 31 , wherein the compound obtained by the process ...

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15-11-2012 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPERATIVE EVENT DOCUMENTATION AND RELATED DATA MANAGEMENT

Номер: US20120290314A1
Принадлежит: BoundaryMedical Inc.

In one embodiment, method and apparatus are disclosed which provide that a plurality of physicians each enter operative event data into an operative event database, wherein the operative event data documents planned or completed operative events and the physicians enter the operative event data use a wide area network through a user interface assisting the physicians in coding operative events in a consistent manner. The physicians access the operative event database to obtain information concerning upcoming or previously performed operative events, with a service provider maintaining an on-line system including one or more servers to support the entering of operative event data into the database through the Internet and the user interface. Further, the physicians subscribe to the on-line system wherein the physicians are allowed access and use the on-line system, and wherein the physicians retain control over the use and disposition of the operative event data entered by the physician. 1. A method , comprising:a plurality of physicians each entering operative event data into an operative event database system, wherein the operative event data documents planned or completed operative events;the physicians entering the operative event data using a wide area network through a user interface assisting the physicians in coding operative events in a consistent manner;the operative event database system including a library of CPT codes cross-referenced to a region of an anatomy;a physician using the user interface to select a region of the anatomy from an image of the anatomy displayed to the physician;displaying to the physician a list of CPT codes that is substantially comprised of CPT codes cross-referenced to the selected region; anda physician picking at least one of the CPT codes from the list for the purpose of documenting an operative event.2. A method according to wherein the CPT code is selected for the physician by an assistant.3. A method according to further ...

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07-03-2013 дата публикации

DISPERSANT COMPOSITION

Номер: US20130059969A1
Принадлежит: LUBRIZOL ADVANCED MATERIALS, INC.

The present invention relates to a composition containing a particulate solid, a non-polar organic medium, and a compound obtained/obtainable by reacting an aromatic amine with hydrocarbyl-substituted acylating agent, wherein the hydrocarbyl-substituted acylating agent is selected from the group consisting of an oligomer or polymer from condensation polymerisation of a hydroxy-substituted Ccarboxylic acid into a polyester, an optionally hydroxy-substituted Ccarboxylic acid, a C-hydrocarbyl substituted acylating agent, and a polyolefin-substituted maleic anhydride. The invention further provides compositions for inks, thermoplastics, plasticisers, plastisols, crude grinding and flush. 129-. (canceled)30. A composition comprising a particulate solid , a non-polar organic medium , and a compound obtained by reacting an aromatic amine with a hydrocarbyl-substituted acylating agent ,{'sub': 10-30', '10-30', '10-30, 'wherein the hydrocarbyl-substituted acylating agent is selected from the group consisting of an oligomer or polymer from condensation polymerisation of a hydroxy-substituted Ccarboxylic acid into a polyester, an optionally hydroxy-substituted Ccarboxylic acid, a C-hydrocarbyl substituted acylating agent, and a polyolefin-substituted acylating agent, and'}wherein the particulate solid is a pigment or a filler.31. The composition of claim 30 , wherein the aromatic amine is selected from the group consisting of aniline claim 30 , nitroaniline claim 30 , aminocarbazole claim 30 , 4-aminodiphenylamine (ADPA) claim 30 , and coupling products of 4-aminodiphenylamine.32. The composition of claim 30 , wherein the aromatic amine is 4-aminodiphenylamine claim 30 , or coupling products of 4-aminodiphenylamine.33. The composition of claim 30 , wherein the aromatic amine to hydrocarbyl-substituted acylating agent mole ratio may be in the range of 2:1 to 1:10.34. The composition of claim 30 , wherein the aromatic amine to hydrocarbyl-substituted acylating agent mole ratio ...

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21-03-2013 дата публикации

MULTI-FUNCTION FLARE DEVICE FOR POPULATED AREAS

Номер: US20130069793A1
Автор: Matte Kevin D.
Принадлежит: 425, Inc.

The invention disclosed herein is a securely attached portable, wearable device to enhance safety, visibility and communication capability of safety personnel when such personal leave their vehicles. The device provided is configured to be securely attached to the wearer, and is capable of emitting variable visual and audio signals actuated by a control panel component which is designed so that the user can activate various options of visual and audio signals while in flight. The device may further include GPS capability for tracking, activation and deactivation functions. 1. A personal flare apparatus comprising:a housing having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a plurality of side surfaces;a securing component configured to secure the personal flare apparatus to a user;a beacon component coupled to the top surface of the housing and configured to emit a signal;a plurality of light components coupled to the plurality of side surfaces of the housing and configured to emit visual signals;a power source configured to supply power to the beacon component and to the plurality of light components; and activate a first signal pattern in response to a first switch setting, the first signal pattern configured to cause the signal to emit from the beacon component;', 'activate a second signal pattern in response to a second switch setting, the second signal pattern distinct from the first signal pattern and configured to cause the visual signals to emit from the plurality of light components; and', 'deactivate all signal patterns in response to a third switch setting., 'a switch configured to be activated by one hand of the user and configured to2. The personal flare apparatus of wherein the second visual signal pattern comprises activation of a first set of the plurality of light components configured to face toward a front of the housing.3. The personal flare apparatus of wherein the second visual signal pattern comprises activation of the first set of the plurality of ...

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21-03-2013 дата публикации

Dispersant composition

Номер: US20130072703A1
Принадлежит: Lubrizol Advanced Materials Inc

The present invention relates to a composition containing a particulate solid, a non-polar organic medium, and a compound obtained/obtainable by reacting an aromatic amine with hydrocarbyl-substituted acylating agent, wherein the hydrocarbyl-substituted acylating agent is selected from the group consisting of an oligomer or polymer from condensation polymerisation of a hydroxy-substituted C 10-30 carboxylic acid into a polyester, an optionally hydroxy-substituted C 10-30 carboxylic acid, a C 10-30 -hydrocarbyl substituted acylating agent, and a polyolefin-substituted maleic anhydride. The invention further provides compositions for inks, thermoplastics, plasticisers, plastisols, crude grinding and flush.

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21-03-2013 дата публикации

DISPERSANT COMPOSITION

Номер: US20130072704A1
Принадлежит: LUBRIZOL ADVANCED MATERIALS, INC.

The present invention relates to a composition containing a particulate solid, a non-polar organic medium, and a compound obtained/obtainable by reacting an aromatic amine with hydrocarbyl-substituted acylating agent, wherein the hydrocarbyl-substituted acylating agent is selected from the group consisting of an oligomer or polymer from condensation polymerisation of a hydroxy-substituted Ccarboxylic acid into a polyester, an optionally hydroxy-substituted Ccarboxylic acid, a C-hydrocarbyl substituted acylating agent, and a polyolefin-substituted maleic anhydride. The invention further provides compositions for inks, thermoplastics, plasticisers, plastisols, crude grinding and flush. 129-. (canceled)31. The compound of claim 30 , wherein the aromatic amine to hydro-carbyl-substituted acylating agent mole ratio may be in the range of 2:1 to 1:10.32. The compound of claim 30 , wherein the aromatic amine to hydro-carbyl-substituted acylating agent mole ratio may be 1:1 to 1:2.33. The compound of claim 30 , wherein the compound is obtained by reacting an aromatic amine with a hydroxy-substituted Ccarboxylic acid claim 30 , or mixtures thereof.34. The compound of claim 30 , wherein the hydroxy-substituted Ccarboxylic acid is polymerised to form a polyester.35. The composition of claim 34 , wherein the polyester is a polymerisation product of a hydroxy-substituted carboxylic acid of general formula HO—X—COOH claim 34 , wherein X is a divalent saturated or unsaturated aliphatic radical containing at least 4 carbon atoms between the hydroxyl and carboxylic acid groups.36. The compound of claim 34 , wherein the polyester has 4 to 20 repeat units of a hydroxy-substituted Ccarboxylic acid.37. The compound of claim 33 , wherein the hydroxy-substituted Ccarboxylic acid is a mixture of ricinoleic acid and either 12-hydroxystearic acid or 9- and 10-hydroxystearic acids.38. The compound of claim 33 , wherein the hydroxy-substituted Ccarboxylic acid is ricinoleic acid claim 33 , 12- ...

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

Medical Tubing and Associated Devices, Systems, and Methods

Номер: US20130123752A1
Автор: Pursley Matt D.
Принадлежит: VOLCANO CORPORATION

The present disclosure relates generally to medical tubing and methods of manufacturing medical tubing. In particular, the present disclosure relates to medical catheters and methods of manufacturing medical catheters, including rapid exchange catheters. In some embodiments, catheters of the present disclosure have varying stiffness or rigidity along their length. In some embodiments, catheters of the present disclosure have a guiding portion with a different color than a main body portion. In some embodiments, catheters of the present disclosure have wrapped filaments imbedded therein to provide structural integrity and desired handling characteristics for the catheter. Additional aspects of the present disclosure are apparent from the detailed description. 1. A method of manufacturing a catheter , comprising:manufacturing a first medical tubing having a proximal portion, a distal portion, and lumen extending along its length between the proximal portion and the distal portion, the first medical tubing formed of a material having a first color;manufacturing a second medical tubing having a proximal portion, a distal portion, and a lumen extending along its length between the proximal portion and the distal portion, the second medical tubing formed of a material having a second color different than the first color; andfixedly securing the second medical tubing to the first medical tubing.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein fixedly securing the second medical tubing to the first medical tubing comprises spraying at least one layer of polymer around the first and second medical tubings.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein fixedly securing the second medical tubing to the first medical tubing further comprises wrapping a filament around the first and second medical tubings.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the at least one layer of polymer is sprayed over the filament wrapped around the first and second medical tubings.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein a layer of ...

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06-06-2013 дата публикации

Lubricating Composition Containing a Dispersant

Номер: US20130143780A1
Принадлежит: THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION

The invention provides a lubricating composition containing a compound comprising the reaction product of a polyolefin, an ethylenically unsaturated aromatic acylating agent (or carboxylic reactant), and an amine, and an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine. 120.-. (canceled)21. A lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity and 0.1 wt % to 15 wt % of a compound comprising the reaction product of a polyolefin , an ethylenically unsaturated aromatic acylating agent , and an amine ,wherein the amine is an acyclic polyamine,wherein the polyolefin is a polybutene, andwherein the lubricating composition has a sulphated ash content of 0.3 wt % to 1.2 wt % of the lubricating composition.22. The lubricating composition of claim 21 , wherein the amine is an ethylenepolyamine.23. The lubricating composition of claim 22 , wherein the ethylenepolyamine is selected from the group consisting of ethylenediamine claim 22 , diethylenetriamine claim 22 , triethylenetetramine claim 22 , tetraethylenepentamine claim 22 , pentaethylenehexamine claim 22 , polyamine still bottoms claim 22 , and mixtures thereof.24. The lubricating composition of claim 21 , wherein the polyolefin is derivable from an olefin with 2 to 4 carbon atoms.25. The lubricating composition of claim 21 , wherein the polyolefin is a polyisobutylene.26. The lubricating composition of claim 21 , wherein the polyolefin is a copolymer claim 21 , wherein the polyolefin is a butene and isoprene copolymer claim 21 , or an ethylene-α-olefin copolymer.27. The lubricating composition of claim 26 , wherein the ethylene-α-olefin copolymer is an ethylene-propylene copolymer.28. The lubricating composition of claim 21 , wherein the ethylenically unsaturated aromatic acylating agent is cis-cinnamic acid claim 21 , trans-cinnamic acid claim 21 , or mixtures thereof.29. The lubricating composition of claim 21 , ...

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13-06-2013 дата публикации

Titanium and Molybdenum Compounds and Complexes as Additives in Lubricants

Номер: US20130150273A1
Принадлежит: THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION

A lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity, 1 to 1000 parts per million by weight of titanium in the form of an oil-soluble titanium-containing material, and at least one additional lubricant additive provides beneficial effects on properties such as deposit control, oxidation, and filterability in engine oils. 2. The lubricating composition of wherein the oil-soluble titanium-containing material comprises a titanium (IV) alkoxide or carboxylate or mixtures thereof.3. The lubricating composition of wherein the oil-soluble titanium-containing material comprises titanium (IV) isopropoxide or 2-ethylhexoxide or mixtures thereof.4. The lubricating composition of wherein the oil-soluble titanium-containing material comprises a titanium-modified dispersant.5. The lubricating composition of wherein the oil-soluble titanium-containing material comprises the reaction product of a titanium alkoxide and a hydrocarbyl-substituted-succinic anhydride6. The lubricating composition of wherein the amount of titanium is about 50 to about 140 parts per million by weight.7. The lubricating composition of wherein the oil-soluble molybdenum-containing material comprises a molybdenum hydrocarbyldithiocarbamate.8. The lubricating composition of wherein the amount of molybdenum is about 70 to about 150 parts per million by weight.9. The lubricating composition of wherein the phenolic antioxidant comprises a hindered phenolic ester antioxidant.10. (canceled)11. The lubricating composition of wherein the amount of phosphorus in said composition is less than about 1000 parts per million by weight.12. The lubricating composition of wherein the amount of titanium in the lubricating composition is about 50 to about 140 parts per million by weight claim 1 , the amount of molybdenum in the lubricating composition is about 70 to about 150 parts per million by weight claim 1 , the hindered phenolic antioxidant comprises a hindered phenolic ester antioxidant and is present in ...

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

Lubricating Composition Containing an Antiwear Agent

Номер: US20130157914A1
Принадлежит: THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION

The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a compound obtained/obtainable by a process comprising reacting a glycolic acid, a 2-halo-acetic acid, or a lactic acid, or an alkali or alkaline metal salts thereof, (typically glycolic acid or a 2-halo-acetic acid) with at least one member selected from the group consisting of an amine, an alcohol, and an aminoalcohol. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine. 2. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein Z is hydrogen.3. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the compound is derived from above substantially composed of carbon claim 1 , oxygen claim 1 , nitrogen and hydrogen only.4. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the compound of formula (2) does not contain sulphur or phosphorus.7. The lubricating composition of claim 6 , wherein 1 is 1 claim 6 ,{'sub': '10-18;', 'the alkyl group is Cand'}J is a branched alkyl group.8. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the compound is present at 0.2 wt % to 1.5 wt % of the lubricating composition.9. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the compound obtained/obtainable by the process is present at 0.25 wt % to 1 wt % of the lubricating composition10. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the lubricating composition is characterised as having (i) a sulphur content of 0.5 wt % or less claim 1 , (ii) a phosphorus content of 0.1 wt % or less claim 1 , and (iii) a sulphated ash content of 1.5 wt % or less.11. The lubricating composition of further comprising at least one of an antiwear agent claim 1 , a dispersant viscosity modifier claim 1 , a friction modifier claim 1 , a viscosity modifier claim 1 , an antioxidant claim 1 , an overbased detergent claim 1 , or mixtures thereof.12. The lubricating composition of further comprising zinc dialkyldithiophosphate.13. The lubricating composition of further ...

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

Lubricating Composition Containing an Aromatic Compound

Номер: US20130172222A1
Принадлежит: THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION

The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an aromatic compound and an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine. The invention further relates to the use of the aromatic compound as an antiwear agent. 4. The composition of any preceding or , wherein Rhas 8 to 18 , or 5 to 10 carbon atoms.6. The lubricating composition of any preceding claim , wherein Ris hydrogen.7. The lubricating composition of any preceding claim , wherein the aromatic compound is present in a range of 0.01 wt % to 10 wt % , 0.1 wt % to 8 wt % , or 0.5 wt % to 7 wt % of the lubricating composition.8. The lubricating composition of any preceding claim , wherein the lubricating composition is characterised as having (i) a sulphur content of 0.5 wt % or less , (ii) a phosphorus content of 0.1 wt % or less , and (iii) a sulphated ash content of 1.5 wt % or less.9. The lubricating composition of any preceding claim further comprising at least one of an antiwear agent , a dispersant viscosity modifier , a friction modifier , a viscosity modifier , an antioxidant , an overbased detergent , or mixtures thereof.10. The lubricating composition of any preceding claim , further comprising an antiwear agent such as a metal dihydrocarbyl dithiophosphate (typically zinc dialkyldithiophosphate) , wherein the metal dihydrocarbyl dithiophosphate contributes at least 100 ppm , or at least 200 ppm , or 200 ppm to 1000 ppm , or 300 ppm to 800 ppm , or 400 ppm to 600 ppm of phosphorus to the lubricating composition.11. The lubricating composition of claim 9 , wherein the friction modifier is selected from the group consisting of long chain fatty acid derivatives of amines claim 9 , long chain fatty esters claim 9 , long chain fatty epoxides; fatty imidazolines; amine salts of alkylphosphoric acids; fatty alkyl tartrates; fatty alkyl tartrimides; and fatty alkyl tartramides.12. The lubricating composition of ...

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

Lubricating Composition Containing an Antiwear Agent

Номер: US20130225461A1
Принадлежит: THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION

The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an antiwear agent and an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in a mechanical device such as an internal combustion engine, or a driveline device. 124-. (canceled)25. A method of lubricating a driveline device comprising supplying to the driveline device a lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity and 0.01 to 5 wt % of a product obtained/obtainable by reacting:(i) a hydroxy-containing carboxylic compound, a (thio)phosphorylating agent, or reactive equivalents thereof, and optionally an alcohol, andoptionally (ii) reacting the product of (i) with an amine, or mixtures thereof,wherein the driveline device includes a manual transmission that may or may not contain a synchronizer system, or an automatic transmission, or an axle.26. The method of claim 25 , wherein the product is present at 0.1 wt % to 1 wt of the lubricating composition.27. The method of claim 25 , wherein the product is present at 0.2 wt % to 0.5 wt % of the lubricating composition.29. The method of claim 25 , wherein the hydroxy-containing carboxylic compound is derived from glycolic acid (n and m both equal 1) claim 25 , malic acid (n=2 claim 25 , m=1) claim 25 , tartaric acid (n and m both equal 2) claim 25 , citric acid (n=3 claim 25 , m=1) claim 25 , or mixtures thereof.30. The method of claim 25 , wherein the hydroxy-containing carboxylic compound is derived from tartaric acid or glycolic acid.31. The method of claim 25 , wherein the hydroxy-containing carboxylic compound is a partially esterified polyol claim 25 , or mixtures thereof32. The method of claim 25 , wherein the hydroxy-containing carboxylic compound is glycerol monooleate or glycerol dioleate.33. The method of claim 25 , wherein the (thio)phosphorylating agent claim 25 , or reactive equivalents thereof is POCl claim 25 , PO claim 25 , PO claim 25 , polyphosphoric acid claim 25 , PS ...

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07-11-2013 дата публикации

Lubricating Composition Containing An Antiwear Agent

Номер: US20130296208A1
Принадлежит: THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION

The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a compound obtained/obtainable by a process comprising reacting a glycolic acid, a 2-halo-acetic acid, or a lactic acid, or an alkali or alkaline metal salts thereof, (typically glycolic acid or a 2-halo-acetic acid) with at least one member selected from the group consisting of an amine, an alcohol, and an aminoalcohol. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine. 2. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein n is 1 to 3 claim 1 , and Ris 8 to 18 carbon atoms.3. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein Ris an alk(en)yl group or a cycloalkyl group.4. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the compound obtained by the process is present at 0.1 wt % to 3 wt % of the lubricating composition.5. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the compound obtained by the process is present at 0.2 wt % to 1.5 wt % of the lubricating composition.6. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the compound obtained by the process is present at 0.25 wt % to 1 wt % of the lubricating composition.7. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the lubricating composition is characterised as having (i) a sulphur content of 0.5 wt % or less claim 1 , (ii) a phosphorus content of 0.1 wt % or less claim 1 , and (iii) a sulphated ash content of 1.5 wt % or less.8. The lubricating composition of further comprising at least one of an antiwear agent claim 1 , a dispersant viscosity modifier claim 1 , a friction modifier claim 1 , a viscosity modifier claim 1 , an antioxidant claim 1 , an overbased detergent claim 1 , or mixtures thereof.9. The lubricating composition of further comprising a zinc dialkyldithiophosphate.10. The lubricating composition of further comprising an overbased detergent claim 1 , wherein the overbased detergent is selected from the group consisting of phenates claim 1 , ...

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

Lubricating Compositions Containing An Antiwear Agent

Номер: US20130303417A1
Принадлежит: THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION

The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a compound obtained/obtainable by a process comprising reacting a glycolic acid, a 2-halo-acetic acid, or a lactic acid, or an alkali or alkaline metal salts thereof, (typically glycolic acid or a 2-halo-acetic acid) with at least one member selected from the group consisting of an amine, an alcohol, and an aminoalcohol. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine. 2. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein n is 1 to 3 claim 1 , and Ris 8 to 18 carbon atoms.3. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein Ris an alk(en)yl group or a cycloalkyl group.4. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the compound obtained by the process is present at 0.1 wt % to 3 wt % of the lubricating composition.5. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the compound obtained by the process is present at 0.2 wt % to 1.5 wt % of the lubricating composition.6. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the compound obtained by the process is present at 0.25 wt % to 1 wt % of the lubricating composition.7. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the lubricating composition is characterised as having (i) a sulphur content of 0.5 wt % or less claim 1 , (ii) a phosphorus content of 0.1 wt % or less claim 1 , and (iii) a sulphated ash content of 1.5 wt % or less.8. The lubricating composition of further comprising at least one of an antiwear agent claim 1 , a dispersant viscosity modifier claim 1 , a friction modifier claim 1 , a viscosity modifier claim 1 , an antioxidant claim 1 , an overbased detergent claim 1 , or mixtures thereof.9. The lubricating composition of further comprising a zinc dialkyldithiophosphate.10. The lubricating composition of further comprising an overbased detergent claim 1 , wherein the overbased detergent is selected from the group consisting of phenates claim 1 , ...

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

Side Port Catheter Device With Imaging System and Method For Accessing Side Branch Occlusions

Номер: US20130303897A1
Автор: Pursley Matt D.
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A medical device and method are provided for accessing a side branch in an artery utilizing an on-board imaging device. The device includes a catheter having a sidewall, an internal lumen, and a side port formed through the sidewall. A perforating guide wire has a proximal portion within the internal lumen and a distal portion arranged to be movable out of the side port. The guide wire can be delivered through the side port to a side branch artery when the catheter is deployed to a location with the side port aligned with the side branch artery. In one embodiment, the catheter includes an on-board imaging system disposed adjacent the side opening. The imaging system images tissue adjacent the side opening to assist with alignment of the guide wire to enter a side branch and/or cross an occlusion within the side branch. 1. A method of crossing an occlusion within a vessel , comprising:positioning a catheter within a vessel of a patient, the catheter including an imaging element, a steering assembly and an occlusion crossing wire extendible through an exit opening in the catheter;advancing the imaging element through a main vessel to a position adjacent an occlusion of a side vessel;imaging the occlusion along with a portion of the side vessel;aligning the exit opening with the occlusion;changing an orientation of the crossing wire with the steering assembly; andadvancing the crossing wire through the exit opening and into the occlusion.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein imaging includes evaluating tissue characteristics of at least one of the occlusion and the side vessel.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the catheter includes a marker detectible by the imaging element claim 1 , and the aligning further includes rotationally aligning the marker with the side vessel.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the imaging includes activating at least one ultrasound transducer.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the imaging includes activating an optical coherence tomography ...

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21-11-2013 дата публикации

Lubricating Composition Containing a Carboxylic Functionalised Polymer and Dispersant

Номер: US20130310287A1
Принадлежит: THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION

The invention provides an oil of lubricating viscosity, a dispersant and an amine-functionalised additive, wherein the amine-functionalised additive is derived from an amine having at least 3 or 4 aromatic groups. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine. 1. A lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity , a succinimide dispersant , a dispersant viscosity modifier and an amine-functionalised additive , wherein the amine-functionalised additive is derived from an amine having at least 3 aromatic groups ,wherein the amine-functionalised additive is a product obtained by reacting the amine having at least 3 aromatic groups with a carboxylic functionalised polymer, [{'sub': '3-10', 'prepared by grafting of an olefinic carboxylic acid acylating agent onto a polymer of 15 to 80 mole percent of ethylene, from 20 to 85 mole percent of Calpha monoolefin, and from 0 to 15 mole percent of non-conjugated diene or triene, said polymer having an average molecular weight ranging from 5000 to 500,000, and further reacting said grafted polymer with an amine,'}, 'or', {'sub': '2', 'a reaction product of: (a) a polymer comprising carboxylic acid functionality or a reactive equivalent thereof, said polymer having a number average molecular weight of greater than 5,000; and (b) an amine component comprising at least one aromatic amine containing at least one amino group capable of condensing with said carboxylic acid functionality to provide a pendant group and at least one additional group comprising at least one nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur atom, wherein said aromatic amine is selected from the group consisting of (i) a nitro-substituted aniline, (ii) an amine comprising two aromatic moieties linked by a —C(O)NR— group, a —C(O)O— group, an —O— group, an —N═N— group, or an —SO— group where R is hydrogen or hydrocarbyl, one of said aromatic moieties bearing said condensable amino group, (iii) an ...

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16-01-2014 дата публикации

Composition Containing Heterocyclic Compounds and a Method of Lubricating an Internal Combustion Engine

Номер: US20140018268A1
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The present invention relates to a lubricating composition containing (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity; and (b) a compound selected from the group consisting of: (i) an ester-containing heterocycle; (ii) an amide-containing heterocycle; and (iii) a pyrimidine, wherein the ester-containing heterocycle and the amide-containing heterocycle have a hydrocarbyl group containing 6 to 40 carbon atoms. The invention further provides for a method of supplying an internal combustion engine with the lubricating composition. 121.-. (canceled)23. The lubricating composition of claim 22 , wherein the hydrocarbyl group contains 6 to 20 carbon atoms.24. The lubricating composition of claim 22 , wherein the hydrocarbyl group contains 8 to 18 carbon atoms.25. The lubricating composition of claim 22 , wherein the heterocycle is present at 0.2 to 5 wt % of the lubricating composition.26. The lubricating composition of claim 22 , wherein the lubricating composition is further characterised as having at least one of (i) a sulphur content of 0.8 wt % or less claim 22 , (ii) a phosphorus content of 0.2 wt % or less claim 22 , or (iii) a sulphated ash content of 2 wt % or less.27. The lubricating composition of claim 22 , wherein the lubricating composition is further characterised as having (i) a sulphur content of 0.5 wt % or less claim 22 , (ii) a phosphorus content of 0.1 wt % or less claim 22 , and (iii) a sulphated ash content of 1.5 wt % or less.29. The lubricating composition of claim 28 , wherein Y is —O—R.31. The lubricating composition of claim 30 , wherein Y is —O—R claim 30 , and X is hydrogen.33. The lubricating composition of claim 32 , wherein Y is —O—R claim 32 , and X is hydrogen.34. A method for lubricating an engine comprising supplying to the engine a lubricating composition of . The invention provides a lubricating composition containing a heterocyclic compound. The invention further relates to a method of lubricating an internal combustion engine by lubricating the ...

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27-02-2014 дата публикации

Lubricating Composition Containing an Antiwear Agent

Номер: US20140057818A1
Принадлежит: THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION

The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an antiwear agent and an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine, or a driveline device. 122-. (canceled)24. The lubricating composition of claim 23 , wherein the ammonium salt comprises a tertiary or a quaternary ammonium salt.25. The lubricating composition of claim 23 , wherein lubricating composition contains 0.05 wt % to 0.1 wt % of the non-metallic cationic pnictogen salt of a hydroxy-carboxylic acid claim 23 , or mixtures thereof.26. The lubricating composition of claim 23 , wherein lubricating composition contains 0.03 wt % to 0.5 wt % of the non-metallic cationic pnictogen salt of a hydroxy-carboxylic acid claim 23 , or mixtures thereof.27. The lubricating composition of claim 23 , wherein lubricating composition contains 0.05 wt % to 0.1 wt % of either (i) an amine salt or (ii) a quaternary ammonium salt of a hydroxy-carboxylic acid claim 23 , or (iii) mixtures thereof.28. The lubricating composition of further comprising a zinc dialkyldithiophosphate.29. The lubricating composition of further comprising an overbased detergent claim 23 , wherein the overbased detergent is typically selected from the group consisting of phenates claim 23 , sulphur containing phenates claim 23 , sulphonates claim 23 , salixarates claim 23 , salicylates claim 23 , and mixtures thereof.30. The lubricating composition of claim 23 , wherein the lubricating composition is characterised as having (i) a sulphur content of 0.5 wt % or less claim 23 , (ii) a phosphorus content of 0.1 wt % or less claim 23 , and (iii) a sulphated ash content of 1.5 wt % or less.31. A method of lubricating an internal combustion engine comprising supplying to the internal combustion engine a lubricating composition of .32. The method of claim 31 , wherein the internal combustion engine has an aluminium alloy claim 31 , an aluminium composite or a ...

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06-03-2014 дата публикации

Lubricating Composition Containing a Polymer

Номер: US20140066345A1
Принадлежит: Lubrizol Corp

The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity, an additive containing a polymeric backbone and at least one amino group. The invention further provides for the additive to have dispersant and/or dispersant viscosity modifying properties. The lubricating composition is suitable for lubricating an internal combustion engine.

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

Improved dispersant viscosity mofidiers

Номер: US20160002561A1
Принадлежит: Lubrizol Corp

The invention provides a dispersant viscosity modifier, and more specifically a metal free dispersant viscosity modifier. The invention provides compositions, including lubricating compositions containing the described dispersant viscosity modifier, such as heavy duty diesel lubricating compositions. The invention further relates to the use of the described dispersant viscosity modifier to improve the film thickness and/or antiwear performance of a lubricating composition, for example, a heavy duty diesel lubricating composition. The improved dispersant viscosity modifier of the invention is specially designed to protect against valve train and other crankcase wear in lubricating applications, including heavy soot conditions such as heavy duty diesel lubricating applications.

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

LUBRICATING COMPOSITION CONTAINING AN AROMATIC COMPOUND

Номер: US20160002564A1
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The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an aromatic compound and an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine. The invention further relates to the use of the aromatic compound as an antiwear agent. 115-. (canceled)21. The lubricating composition of claim , wherein two of Y , Yand Yare ORgroups and the third of Y , Yand Yis hydrogen.3. The lubricating composition of claim 2 , wherein Ris hydrogen.4. The lubricating composition of claim 3 , wherein X is —O—.51. The lubricating composition of claim claim 3 , wherein Y claim 3 , Yand Yare ORgroups.6. The lubricating compositions of claim 5 , wherein Ris hydrogen.7. The lubricating composition of claim 6 , wherein the aromatic compound is a derivative of 3 claim 6 , 4 claim 6 , 5-trihydroxy-trans-cinnamic acid.81. The lubricating composition of claim claim 6 , wherein the aromatic compound is present in a range of 0.01 wt % to 10 wt % of the lubricating composition.9. The lubricating composition of claim 8 , wherein the aromatic compound is present in a range of 0.5 wt % to 7 wt % of the lubricating composition.101. The lubricating composition of claim claim 8 , further comprising at least one of an antiwear agent claim 8 , a dispersant viscosity modifier claim 8 , a friction modifier claim 8 , a viscosity modifier claim 8 , and antioxidant claim 8 , an overbased detergent claim 8 , or mixtures thereof.111. The lubricating composition of claim claim 8 , further comprising a metal dihydrocarbyl dithiophosphate claim 8 , wherein the metal dihydrocarbyl dithiophosphate contributes at least 100 ppm of phosphorus to the lubricating composition.12. The lubricating composition of claim 11 , wherein the metal dihydrocarbyl dithiophosphate is zinc dialkyldithiophosphate.131. The lubricating composition of claim further comprising an overbased detergent having a total base number of 250 to 600.141. The lubricating ...

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

LUBRICANT COMPOSITIONS FOR HIGH EFFICIENCY ENGINES

Номер: US20210002577A1
Принадлежит: THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION

The instant disclosure is directed to a method of lubricating a sump-lubricated, high efficiency, gasoline-fueled internal combustion engine. Said method involves supplying to the engine a lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity, an anti-wear agent, an ashless antioxidant, a metal-containing detergent, an ashless polyolefin dispersant, and (f) a polymeric viscosity modifier. The disclosure further provides a method of operating a high efficiency sump-lubricated gasoline-fueled internal combustion engine while maintaining or improving at least one of durability, deposit control, oxidation control, fuel economy, and resistance to knock and stochastic pre-ignition. 1. A method of lubricating an internal combustion engine , comprising supplying to a sump-lubricated , high efficiency , gasoline-fueled internal combustion engine a lubricating composition comprising (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity , (b) an anti-wear agent in an amount 0.15 weight percent to 6 weight percent of the composition , (c) an ashless antioxidant in an amount 1.2 weight to 7 weight percent of the composition , and (d) a metal-containing detergent in an amount to deliver 0.2 weight percent sulfated ash up to 1.5 weight percent sulfated ash to the composition , (e) an ashless polyolefin dispersant in an amount 0.8 weight percent to 8 weight percent of the composition , and (f) a polymeric viscosity modifier , dispersant viscosity modifier , or mixtures thereof in an amount 0.1 weight percent to 4.5 weight percent of the composition.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the internal combustion engine is operated at an effective compression ratio of at least 15:1.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the internal combustion engine is operated under a load with a brake mean effective pressure (BMEP) of greater than or equal to 18 bars.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the gasoline has an octane rating of at least 95 by the (R+M)/2 method.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

COMPOSITION CONTAINING ESTER COMPOUNDS AND A METHOD OF LUBRICATING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

Номер: US20170015924A1
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The invention provides a lubricating composition containing a β-amino compound. The invention further relates to a method of lubricating an internal combustion engine by lubricating the engine with the lubricating composition. The invention further relates to the use of the β-amino carbonyl compound as copper corrosion inhibitors, friction control agents, antiwear and/or extreme pressure agents. 2. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein one of Ror Ris hydrogen and the other of Ror Ris a hydrocarbyl group or substituted hydrocarbyl group selected from the group consisting of(i) an acyl-substituted hydrocarbyl group with no primary amines,(ii) an optionally substituted alk(en)yl chain containing 1 to 30 carbon atoms; and(iii) an ether-substituted hydrocarbyl group containing 1 to 30 carbon atoms.3. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein each of Rare Rare a hydrocarbyl group or substituted hydrocarbyl group selected from the group consisting of(i) an acyl-substituted hydrocarbyl group with no primary amines,(ii) an optionally substituted alk(en)yl chain containing 1 to 30 carbon atoms; and(iii) an ether-substituted hydrocarbyl group containing 1 to 30 carbon atoms.4. The lubricating composition of further comprising an amide claim 1 , ester or imide derivative of a hydroxy-carboxylic acid claim 1 , or mixtures thereof.5. The lubricating composition of claim 4 , wherein the amide claim 4 , ester or imide derivative of a hydroxy-carboxylic acid is a compound derived from tartaric acid or citric acid.6. The lubricating composition of claim 4 , wherein the amide claim 4 , ester or imide derivative of a hydroxy-carboxylic acid is a compound derived from tartaric acid.7. The lubricating composition of claim 4 , wherein the β-amino carbonyl compound is present at 0.05 to 5 wt % of the lubricating composition claim 4 , and (b) the amide claim 4 , ester or imide derivative of a hydroxy-carboxylic acid is present at 0.05 to 5 wt % of the lubricating ...

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10-02-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING VIABILITY OF SEEDS

Номер: US20220039310A1
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A first source of an electromagnetic signal is configured to illuminate or radiate the evaluation channel through which a series of particular seeds pass. For example, the electromagnetic signal comprises a pulse with at a primary reference phase and primary reference magnitude. A first receiver of the electromagnetic signal comprises a detector to determine or identify a first seed-related characteristic (e.g., first seed characteristic) based on an observed primary phase and an observed primary magnitude. For instance, a seed treatment device is configured to treat or spray discharged particular seed with a seed treatment based on the estimated characteristic, or to reject non-conforming seeds that do not meet seed specifications. 1. A system for detecting viability of seed , the system comprising:a seed meter comprising a rotor with slots that are spaced apart from each other, each slot having a suitable shape and size to receive a corresponding seed, the seed meter having an entrance port for receiving seed into the seed meter and an exit port for seed exiting from the seed meter, where each exiting seed is spaced spatially from any prior seed or later seed exiting the exit port;a conveyer, comprising a retaining member, for receiving the seed from the exit port, the conveyer conveying seed exiting the seed meter to a seed discharge port for depositing or planting the seed in a furrow in the ground;an evaluation channel section through which a series of particular seeds pass;a first source of an electromagnetic signal for illuminating or radiating the evaluation channel section, where the electromagnetic signal comprises a pulse with at a reference phase and reference magnitude;a first receiver of the electromagnetic signal, the receiver comprising a detector to measure a seed characteristic based on an observed phase and an observed magnitude;an evaluator to evaluate a first difference between the reference phase and the observed phase and a second difference ...

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17-04-2014 дата публикации

Lubricating Compositions Containing Salts of Hydrocarbyl Substituted Acylating Agents

Номер: US20140107002A1
Принадлежит: THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION

The present invention provides a composition and a concentrate, comprising: (a) a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity, (b) a quaternary ammonium salt of a hydrocarbyl-substituted acylating agent condensation product, and (c) an optional amount of a succinimide dispersant different from (b), and a use of the composition or concentrate for lubricating an engine. In a further embodiment, the invention provides the use of a quaternary ammonium salt of a hydrocarbyl-substituted acylating agent condensation product as a dispersant in a lubricating composition, and as a synergistic dispersant combination with a different succinimide dispersant. 1. (canceled)2. A composition comprising (a) a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity , (b) a quaternary ammonium salt of a hydrocarbyl-substituted acylating agent condensation product , and (c) a succinimide dispersant different from (b) , wherein the hydrocarbyl-substituted acylating agent is the reaction product of a polyolefin and a monounsaturated carboxylic acid reactant.3. The composition of wherein the quaternary ammonium salt of a hydrocarbyl-substituted acylating agent condensation product is present between 0.1 wt % to 20 wt % on an oil-free basis.4. The composition of wherein the succinimide dispersant of (c) is present between 0.01 wt % to 20 wt % on an oil-free basis.5. The composition according to claim 2 , wherein the quaternary ammonium salt of (b) comprises the reaction product of: (i) a hydrocarbyl-substituted acylating agent and a compound having an oxygen or nitrogen atom capable of condensing with said acylating agent claim 2 , and further having a tertiary amino group; and (ii) a quaternizing agent suitable for converting the tertiary amino group to a quaternary nitrogen claim 2 , wherein the quaternizing agent is selected from the group consisting of (i) organic carbonates; (ii) hydrocarbyl epoxides claim 2 , (iii) mixtures of hydrocarbyl epoxides and acids claim 2 , or (iv) mixtures of ...

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17-04-2014 дата публикации

Lubricating Composition Containing a Dispersant

Номер: US20140107003A1
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The invention provides a lubricating composition containing a lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity and a quaternised polyester salt. The invention further relates to a method of lubricating a mechanical device (such as an internal combustion engine) with the lubricating composition. The invention further relates to the use of the quaternised polyester salt as a dispersant. 1. A lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity0.1 wt % to 15 wt % of a dispersant, wherein the dispersant is a polyisobutylene succinimide, wherein the polyisobutylene from which the polyisobutylene succinimide is derived has a number average molecular weight in the range of 350 to 5000.and 0.1 wt % to 10 wt % of a quaternised polyester salt which comprises a product obtained/obtainable by reaction of (i) a polyester containing a tertiary amino group; and (ii) a quaternising agent suitable for converting the tertiary amino group to a quaternary nitrogen, wherein the quaternising agent is selected from the group consisting of a dialkyl sulphate, a benzyl halide, an organic carbonate, an ester of a polycarboxylic acid, an organic epoxide in combination with an acid, and mixtures thereof.2. The lubricating composition of wherein the polyester comprises the reaction product of a fatty carboxylic acid containing at least one hydroxyl group and a compound having an oxygen or nitrogen atom capable of condensing with said acid and further having a tertiary amino group.415-. (canceled)16. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the quaternised polyester salt comprises a quaternised polyester amide salt wherein the polyester containing a tertiary amino group used to prepare said quaternised polyester salt comprises a polyester amide containing a tertiary amino group.18. The lubricating composition of claim 2 , wherein the compound having an oxygen or nitrogen atom capable of condensing with said acid and further having a tertiary amino group ...

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26-01-2017 дата публикации

Multi-Directional, Multi-Functional Wearable Safety Lighting Apparatus

Номер: US20170023233A1
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A multi-functional, multi-directional wearable safety lighting device is disclosed herein that includes a main light housing and a magnetic mounting assembly coupleable to a bottom surface of the main light housing. The mounting assembly is configured to secure the wearable safety lighting device to a user. The main light housing includes warning light elements coupled front and rear side surfaces. A directional work light is coupled to the front side surface of the main housing and is distinct from the warning light elements. A power source supplies power to the warning light elements and the work light. A controller is programmed to energize the warning light elements in select subgroups following depression of a first control button or a second control button, and energize the directional work light following depression of a third control button. 1. A wearable safety lighting device comprising:a main housing having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a plurality of side surfaces;a mounting assembly coupleable to the bottom surface of the main housing, the mounting assembly configured to secure the wearable safety lighting device to a user;a first plurality of warning light elements coupled to a front side surface of the main housing;a directional work light coupled to the front side surface of the main housing and distinct from the first plurality of warning light elements;a second plurality of warning light elements coupled to a rear side surface of the main housing;a power source configured to supply power to the first and second plurality of warning light elements and the directional work light; and energize the first plurality of warning light elements following depression of a first control button;', 'energize the second plurality of warning light elements following depression of a second control button; and', 'energize the directional work light following depression of a third control button., 'a controller programmed to2. The wearable safety lighting ...

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01-05-2014 дата публикации

Lubricating Composition Containing a Dispersant

Номер: US20140116368A1
Автор: Gieselman Matthew D.
Принадлежит: THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION

The invention provides a lubricating composition containing a lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity and a polyester. The invention further relates to a method of lubricating a mechanical device (such as an internal combustion engine) with the lubricating composition. The invention further relates to the use of the polyester as a dispersant. 116-. (canceled)17. A lubricating composition comprising:an oil of lubricating viscosity,{'sub': 8-22', '10-20, '0.05 wt % to 10 wt % of a polyester which comprises a self-condensation product of a C(or C) fatty carboxylic acid containing at least one hydroxyl group,'}0.1 wt % to 15 wt % of a dispersant, and0.1 wt % to 10 wt % of an overbased metal-containing detergent may be a calcium or magnesium an overbased detergent.19. The lubricating composition of claim 17 , wherein the self-condensation product of the Cfatty carboxylic acid containing at least one hydroxyl group produces a polyester with 2 to 10 claim 17 , repeat units.20. The lubricating composition of claim 17 , wherein the polyester is present at 1 wt % to 8 wt % of the lubricating composition.21. The lubricating composition of claim 17 , wherein the dispersant is a succinimide dispersant claim 17 , or mixtures thereof.22. The lubricating composition of claim 17 , wherein the dispersant is a polyisobutylene succinimide claim 17 , wherein the polyisobutylene from which the polyisobutylene succinimide is derived has a number average molecular weight in the range of 750 to 2200.28. The lubricating composition of claim 17 , wherein the dispersant is a polyisobutylene succinimide derived from an aliphatic polyamine selected from the group consisting of ethylenediamine claim 17 , diethylenetriamine claim 17 , triethylenetetramine claim 17 , tetra-ethylenepentamine claim 17 , pentaethylenehexamine claim 17 , polyamine still bottoms claim 17 , and mixtures thereof.29. The lubricating composition of claim 17 , wherein the dispersant is a ...

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07-02-2019 дата публикации

SKIP COMPENSATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20190037765A1
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An agricultural machine includes a motor configured to drive a seeding system that is, itself, configured to meter and deliver seed from the agricultural machine. The agricultural machine also includes a sensor configured to sense a characteristic of the seeding system and a skip detector component, that receives the sensor signal and detects a seed skip in the seeding system. Based on the detected seed skip, a processing system generates an operating parameter of the motor, and controls the motor based on the operating parameter. 1. An agricultural machine , comprising:a seeding system configured to meter and deliver seed;a motor configured to drive movement of seeds in the seeding system,a sensor configured to sense a characteristic of the seeding system and generate a sensor signal indicative of the characteristic;a skip detector component configured to receive the sensor signal and detect a seed skip in the seeding system;a processing system configured to receive an indication of the detected seed skip, and, based on the indication of the detected seed skip, generate an operating parameter for the motor; anda motor controller configured to receive the operating parameter and operate the motor based on the operating parameter.2. The agricultural machine of wherein the seeding system comprises:a movable element configured to move seeds, positioned relative to one another at a predetermined seed spacing along a delivery route.3. The agricultural machine of wherein the sensor is disposed at a sensor location along the delivery route and is configured to sense claim 2 , as the sensed characteristic of the seeding system claim 2 , a seed presence as the seed moves past the sensor location.4. The agricultural machine of claim 3 , wherein the skip detector is configured to detect the seed skip by identifying that the seeds are positioned further from one another than the predetermined speed spacing along the delivery route.5. The agricultural machine of wherein the ...

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14-02-2019 дата публикации

Lubricant Compositions For Direct Injection Engines

Номер: US20190048282A1
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The invention is directed to a method for reducing low speed pre-ignition events in a spark-ignited direct injection internal combustion engine by supplying to the sump a lubricant composition which contains an oil of lubricating viscosity and an oil soluble metal compound, wherein the metal of the oil soluble metal compound may be a group (IV) metal, which may be titanium or zirconium. 1. A method for reducing low speed pre-ignition events in a spark-ignited direct injection internal combustion engine comprising supplying to the engine a lubricant composition comprising a base oil of lubricating viscosity and an oil soluble metal compound , wherein the metal of the metal compound is a group (IV) metal.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the engine is operated under a load with a brake mean effective pressure (BMEP) of greater than or equal to 10 bars.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the engine is operated at speeds less than or equal to 3 claim 1 ,000 rpm.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the engine is fueled with a liquid hydrocarbon fuel claim 1 , a liquid non-hydrocarbon fuel claim 1 , or mixtures thereof.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the engine is fueled by natural gas claim 4 , liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) claim 4 , compressed natural gas (CNG) claim 4 , or mixtures thereof.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the titanium compound comprises one or more of titanium (IV) oxides; titanium (IV) sulfides; titanium (IV) nitrates; titanium (IV) alkoxides; titanium phenates; titanium carboxylates claim 1 , and blends thereof.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the titanium compound comprises a titanium alkoxide claim 1 , titanium carboxylate claim 1 , or blend thereof.8. The method of wherein the titanium compound is selected from the group consisting of titanium (IV) 2-ethyl-1-3-hexanedioate claim 1 , titanium citrate claim 1 , titanium oleate and blends thereof.9. The method of wherein the titanium compound is selected from the group consisting of titanium ...

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05-03-2015 дата публикации

COMPOSITION CONTAINING ESTER COMPOUNDS AND A METHOD OF LUBRICATING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

Номер: US20150065406A1
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The invention provides a lubricating composition containing a β-amino compound. The invention further relates to a method of lubricating an internal combustion engine by lubricating the engine with the lubricating composition. The invention further relates to the use of the β-amino carbonyl compound as copper corrosion inhibitors, friction control agents, antiwear and/or extreme pressure agents. 2. The lubricating composition of further comprising an amide claim 1 , ester or imide derivative of a hydroxy-carboxylic acid claim 1 , or mixtures thereof.3. The lubricating composition of claim 2 , wherein the amide claim 2 , ester or imide derivative of a hydroxy-carboxylic acid is a derivative of tartaric acid or citric acid.4. The lubricating composition of claim 3 , wherein the amide claim 3 , ester or imide derivative of a hydroxy-carboxylic acid is a derivative of tartaric acid.5. The lubricating composition of claim 2 , wherein the β-amino carbonyl compound is present at 0.05 to 5 wt % of the lubricating composition claim 2 , and (b) the amide claim 2 , ester or imide derivative of a hydroxy-carboxylic acid is present at 0.05 to 5 wt % of the lubricating composition.6. The lubricating composition of claim 2 , wherein the β-amino carbonyl compound is present at 0.075 to 0.3 wt % of the lubricating composition claim 2 , and (b) the amide claim 2 , ester or imide derivative of a hydroxy-carboxylic acid is present at 0.075 to 0.3 wt % of the lubricating composition.7. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the lubricating composition is further characterised as having at least one of (i) a sulphur content of 0.8 wt % or less claim 1 , (ii) a phosphorus content of 0.2 wt % or less claim 1 , or (iii) a sulphated ash content of 2 wt % or less.8. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the lubricating composition is characterised as having (i) a sulphur content of 0.5 wt % or less claim 1 , (ii) a phosphorus content of 0.1 wt % or less claim 1 , and (iii ...

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17-03-2016 дата публикации

LUBRICATING COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING A CARBOXYLIC FUNCTIONALISED POLYMER AND DISPERSANT

Номер: US20160075966A1
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The invention provides an oil of lubricating viscosity, a dispersant and an amine-functionalised additive, wherein the amine-functionalised additive is derived from an amine having at least 3 or 4 aromatic groups. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine. 1. A lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity , a polyisobutylene succinimide dispersant , a dispersant viscosity modifier and an amine-functionalised additive ,wherein the polyisobutylene succinimide dispersant is derived from a polyisobutylene having a molecular weight or 750 to 2500,wherein the amine-functionalised additive is derived from an amine having at least 3 aromatic groups, wherein the amine-functionalised additive is a product obtained by reacting the amine having at least 3 aromatic groups with a carboxylic functionalised polymer, andwherein the dispersant viscosity modifier is either:{'sub': '3-10', 'prepared by grafting of an olefinic carboxylic acid acylating agent onto a polymer of 15 to 80 mole percent of ethylene, from 20 to 85 mole percent of Calpha monoolefin, and from 0 to 15 mole percent of non-conjugated diene or triene, said polymer having an average molecular weight ranging from 5000 to 500,000, and further reacting said grafted polymer with an amine, or'}{'sub': '2', 'a reaction product of: (a) a polymer comprising carboxylic acid functionality or a reactive equivalent thereof, said polymer having a number average molecular weight of greater than 5,000; and (b) an amine component comprising at least one aromatic amine containing at least one amino group capable of condensing with said carboxylic acid functionality to provide a pendant group and at least one additional group comprising at least one nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur atom, wherein said aromatic amine is selected from the group consisting of (i) a nitro-substituted aniline, (ii) an amine comprising two aromatic moieties linked by a —C(O)NR— ...

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18-03-2021 дата публикации

MERCHANDISER WITH SENSING CAPABILITIES

Номер: US20210076847A1
Принадлежит: Leer, Inc.

A merchandiser for storing refrigerated product for purchase by a customer is provided. The merchandiser includes a housing defining a cavity; an opening defined by the housing, the opening providing access to the cavity; a door coupled to the housing and movable between a first position and a second position, wherein the door covers the opening in the first position and the door is positioned away from the opening in the second position such that the cavity is accessible; a lock coupled to the door, the lock actuable between a locked position and an unlocked position, wherein the lock is configured to lock the door in the first position in the locked position; and a controller coupled to the lock, the controller configured to actuate the lock to the unlocked position in response to receiving an unlock signal from a remote device. 1. A merchandiser for storing at least bagged ice product for purchase by a customer , the merchandiser comprising:a housing defining a cavity;an opening defined by the housing, the opening providing access to the cavity;a door coupled to the housing and movable between a first position and a second position, wherein the door covers the opening in the first position and the door is positioned away from the opening in the second position such that the cavity is accessible;a lock coupled to the door, the lock actuable between a locked position and an unlocked position, wherein in the locked positioned the lock is configured to lock the door in the first position; anda controller coupled to the lock, the controller configured to actuate the lock to the unlocked position in response to receiving an unlock signal from a remote device.2. The merchandiser of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to actuate the lock into the locked position in response to receiving a lock signal from the remote device.3. The merchandiser of claim 1 , wherein the controller is coupled to a payment system claim 1 , wherein the remote device provides the ...

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15-03-2018 дата публикации

CIRCUIT BREAKER SYSTEM WITH HEATING RADIATOR AND PARTICLE TRAP

Номер: US20180075990A1
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A circuit breaker system has an SF6 tank having a wall, and an SF6 heating system. The SF6 heating system includes a heater disposed externally of the tank, and a radiator disposed on the wall inside the SF6 tank. The radiator is thermally coupled to the heater via the wall. The heating system is constructed to conduct heat from the heater through the wall to the radiator. The radiator is constructed to radiate the heat to the SF6 in the tank. A circuit breaker system has an SF6 tank having a wall, and a particle trap. The particle trap has a spar extending radially inward from the wall and a wing extending outward from each side of the spar. Each wing is spaced apart from the wall and forms a region having no electric field at the bottom of the tank adjacent the spar. 1. A sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) insulated circuit breaker system , comprising:a tank constructed to hold a quantity of SF6, the tank having a wall for containing the SF6;a circuit breaker having contacts insulated by the SF6; andan SF6 heating system having a heater and a radiator thermally coupled to the heater via the wall, the heater being disposed on the wall externally of the tank and the radiator being disposed on the wall inside the tank and opposite the heater, wherein the heating system is constructed to conduct heat from the heater through the wall to the radiator; wherein the wall is disposed between the heater and the radiator, and defines a conduction path that conducts the heat from the heater to the radiator; and wherein the radiator is constructed to radiate heat, received from the heater by conduction along the conduction path, to the SF6 in the tank.2. The circuit breaker system of claim 1 , wherein the radiator is constructed to trap particles at a bottom of the tank.3. The circuit breaker system of claim 2 , wherein the radiator is in electrical communication with the tank and at a same potential as the tank.4. The circuit breaker system of claim 2 , the tank having two ends and a ...

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23-03-2017 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING AUTHENTICATION SERVICES CUSTOMER DATA

Номер: US20170083914A1
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Methods, media, and systems directed to a platform for receiving, from at least one external user of an authentication system, a record including customer information for the external user and associated with at least an enrollment of the at least one external user to the authentication system; receiving, by a computer interfaced with an authentication database storing historical external user customer information, the record including the customer information for the external user; validating the record including customer information for the external user and the historical external user customer information; and storing an indication of the validated record. 1. A computer-implemented method , the method comprising:receiving, by a computer from at least one external user of an authentication system, a record including customer information for the external user and associated with at least an enrollment of the at least one external user with the authentication system;receiving, by a computer interfaced with an authentication database storing historical external user customer information, the record including the customer information for the external user;validating the record including the customer information for the external user and the historical external user customer information; andstoring an indication of the validated record.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the validating of the record including customer information for the external user is performed automatically as the record including customer information for the external user is received.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the external user is at least one of an issuer claim 1 , an acquirer claim 1 , and a third party entity authorized to act on behalf of an issuer or an acquirer.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the authentication database comprises a relational database system.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the validating is performed for all data received from the at least one external user.6. ...

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02-04-2015 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF ALTERNATE OPERATION FOR A SCANNER-SCALE HAVING AN ITEM OVERHANG DETECTION SYSTEM

Номер: US20150090503A1
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In a scanner-scale system for passing items through a read zone over a weigh platter of the scanner-scale, the system including an item overhang detection system operable for providing an output upon sensing that an item overhangs beyond an edge of the weigh platter, systems and methods are disclosed for using output from the item overhang detection system to both (1) reduce erroneous weighing upon sensing that an item overhangs beyond an edge of the weigh platter (such as by alerting the operator that an item overhang condition has been detected and thus prompting the operator to reposition the item so as to be fully on scale) and (2) initiate an alternate function of the scanner-scale independent of weighing operation. 1. A method of operating a scanner-scale , comprising the steps ofpassing items through a read zone over a weigh platter of the scanner-scale;providing the scanner-scale with an item overhang detection system, wherein the overhang detection system is operable for providing an output upon sensing that an item overhangs beyond an edge of the weigh platter;during weighing operation, using the output from the item overhang detection system to reduce erroneous weighing upon sensing that an item overhangs beyond an edge of the weigh platter;using output from the item overhang detection system for an alternate function of the scanner-scale independent of weighing operation.2. A method according to wherein using the output from the item overhang detection system to reduce erroneous weighing comprises signaling or alerting an operator that an off-scale condition is detected.3. A method according to wherein using the output from the item overhang detection system to reduce erroneous weighing comprises delaying notification of a successful weighing operation until item overhang is no longer sensed by the item overhang detection system.4. A method according to further comprisingoperating the item overhang detection system during a sleep state of the scanner- ...

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29-03-2018 дата публикации

LUBRICANT COMPOSITIONS FOR DIRECT INJECTION ENGINE

Номер: US20180087001A1
Принадлежит: THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION

The invention is directed to a method for reducing low speed pre-ignition events in a spark-ignited direct injection internal combustion engine by supplying to the sump a lubricant composition which contains an oil of lubricating viscosity and a boron-containing ashless dispersant. The ashless dispersant may be selected from succinimide compounds prepared from aliphatic or aromatic amines. 1. A method for reducing low speed pre-ignition events in a spark-ignited direct injection internal combustion engine comprising supplying to the engine a lubricant composition comprising a base oil of lubricating viscosity and a boron-containing ashless dispersant.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the engine is operated under a load with a brake mean effective pressure (BMEP) of greater than or equal to 10 bars.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the engine is operated at speeds less than or equal to 3 claim 1 ,000 rpm.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the engine is fueled with a liquid hydrocarbon fuel claim 1 , a liquid non-hydrocarbon fuel claim 1 , or mixtures thereof.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the engine is fueled by natural gas claim 4 , liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) claim 4 , compressed natural gas (CNG) claim 4 , or mixtures thereof.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the boron-containing ashless dispersant is a polyalkenyl dispersant derived from acylated polyisobutylene.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the boron-containing ashless dispersant comprises a polyisobutylene succinimide compound.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the polyisobutylene succinimide compound is prepared from an amine comprising one or more of aliphatic polyamines claim 7 , aromatic amines claim 7 , polyether amines claim 7 , and mixtures thereof.9. The method of claim 6 , wherein the acylated polyisobutylene is prepared by a chlorine process claim 6 , a thermal process claim 6 , a free radical polymerization process claim 6 , or combinations thereof.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein ...

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02-04-2015 дата публикации

Dispersants Derived From Hydroxy Fatty Acid Polyesters And Polyalkylene Glycol Dispersants

Номер: US20150094245A1
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The disclosed invention relates to a dispersant composition comprising at least one block derived from (i) a polyester of a hydroxy substituted carboxylic acid and at least one block derived from (ii) a polyalkylene glycol terminated by a amine group or a hydroxyl group. The invention also provides lubricating compositions containing the described dispersant as well as methods of making and using the described dispersant, including method of making the dispersant, methods of lubricating an engine with a lubricant containing the described dispersant, and methods of reducing sludge formation in an engine. 1. A dispersant additive wherein the structure of the additive comprises at least one block derived from (i) a polyester of a hydroxy substituted carboxylic acid and at least one block derived from (ii) a polyalkylene glycol terminated by an amine group or a hydroxyl group.4. The dispersant of wherein the carboxylic acid polyester is derived from one or more carboxylic acids selected from the group consisting of 12-hydroxystearic acid claim 1 , ricinoleic acid claim 1 , 12-hydroxy dodecanoic acid claim 1 , 5-hydroxy dodecanoic acid claim 1 , 5-hydroxy decanoic acid claim 1 , 4-hydroxy decanoic acid claim 1 , 10-hydroxy undecanoic acid claim 1 , or combinations thereof.6. The dispersant of wherein the polyalkylene glycol is a polyethylene glycol terminated by an amine group or a hydroxyl group.7. The dispersant of wherein the polyalkylene glycol is selected from the group consisting of (i) a polyethylene glycol claim 1 , (ii) a polypropylene glycol claim 1 , (iii) a mixture of polyoxyalkylene amines claim 1 , or (iv) some combination thereof.8. The dispersant of wherein the polyalkylene glycol is selected from the group consisting of (i) triethylene glycol claim 1 , (ii) diethylene glycol claim 1 , (iii) a 250 to 350 molecular weight polyethylene glycol claim 1 , (iv) a 200 to 350 molecular weight polytetrahydrofuran claim 1 , (v) a mixture of one or more amine ...

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12-04-2018 дата публикации

FACIAL IDENTIFICATION TECHNIQUES

Номер: US20180101722A1
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As the use of facial biometrics expands in the commercial and government sectors, the need to ensure that human facial examiners use proper procedures to compare facial imagery will grow. Human examiners have examined fingerprint images for many years such that fingerprint examination processes and techniques have reached a point of general acceptance for both commercial and governmental use. The growing deployment and acceptance of facial recognition can be enhanced and solidified if new methods can be used to assist in ensuring and recording that proper examination processes were performed during the human examination of facial imagery. 1. A method of electronically assisted facial identification comprising:displaying, on at least one display, at least two facial images near one other;electronically maintaining, by a processor and storage, a predefined list of facial components to be examined when the two facial images on the at least one display are analyzed by a user to determine whether the facial images are of different persons or of a same person; andautomatically guiding the user through the facial identification process in response to the electronically maintained list of facial components, wherein the automatic guiding includes providing one or more of instructions, guidelines and anatomical definitions to the user and keeping track of which facial components have been examined.245-. (canceled) This application claims the benefit of and priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) to U.S. Patent Application No. 62/168,351, filed May 29, 2015, entitled “Facial Identification Techniques,” which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.While both finger and facial images exist as images for processing and comparison, there are key differences between the two:Human examiners can be presented with facial images for comparisons in two distinct ways:In both cases, it is up to the human facial examiner to analyze the two images and produce a final decision whether ...

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28-04-2016 дата публикации

ICE MERCHANDISER WITH SENSING CAPABILITIES

Номер: US20160113416A1
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An ice merchandiser for storing bagged ice for purchase by a customer is provided. The ice merchandiser includes a payment system structured to enable a patron to facilitate a bagged ice product transaction at the ice merchandiser, and an access control system structured to selectively provide access to the ice merchandiser during the bagged ice product transaction based on the payment system providing an indication that payment for the ice product has been validated. 1. An ice merchandiser for storing bagged ice for purchase by a customer , the ice merchandiser comprising:a payment system structured to enable a patron to facilitate a bagged ice product transaction at the ice merchandiser; andan access control system structured to selectively provide access to the ice merchandiser during the bagged ice product transaction based on the payment system providing an indication that payment for the ice product has been validated.2. The ice merchandiser of claim 1 , further comprising:a housing defining a cavity for storing the bagged ice product;an opening defined by the housing, wherein the opening provides access to the cavity of the ice merchandiser; anda door movable between a first position and a second position, wherein in the first position the door covers the opening and in the second position, the door is positioned away from the opening such that the cavity is accessible;wherein the access control system includes one or more locks configured to selectively lock the door in the first position.3. The ice merchandiser of claim 2 , wherein the access control system includes a timer mechanism configured to unlock the one or more locks for an unlock position duration following the payment system providing an indication that payment for the ice product has been validated.4. The ice merchandiser of claim 2 , wherein the one or more locks are remotely actuable by an access control device.5. The ice merchandiser of claim 4 , wherein the access control device includes at ...

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28-04-2016 дата публикации

ICE MERCHANDISER WITH ON-PRODUCT FINANCIAL PAYMENT SYSTEM

Номер: US20160113422A1
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An ice merchandiser for storing bagged ice for purchase by a customer is provided. The ice merchandiser includes a payment system for facilitating a bagged ice product transaction at the ice merchandiser. The payment system includes a mass determination module structured to determine a mass of bagged ice product removed during the bagged ice product transaction and a transaction module structured to determine an amount of currency required for the bagged ice product transaction based on the determined mass of bagged ice product removed. 1. An ice merchandiser for storing bagged ice for purchase by a customer , the ice merchandiser comprising: a mass determination module structured to determine a mass of bagged ice product removed during the bagged ice product transaction; and', 'a transaction module structured to determine an amount of currency required for the bagged ice product transaction based on the determined mass of bagged ice product removed., 'a payment system for facilitating a bagged ice product transaction at the ice merchandiser, the payment system including2. The ice merchandiser of claim 1 , wherein the payment system further includes an input module structured to receive an input claim 1 , the input including at least one of a type of bagged ice product to be purchased claim 1 , an amount of the type of bagged ice product to be purchased claim 1 , an initiation for the bagged ice product transaction claim 1 , a confirmation that the bagged ice product transaction is complete claim 1 , and one or more pieces of identifying information to validate the bagged ice product transaction.3. The ice merchandiser of claim 1 , wherein the mass determination module is structured to determine a bag quantity of a type of bagged ice product removed from the ice merchandiser based on the determined mass of bagged ice product removed.4. The ice merchandiser of claim 1 , wherein the ice merchandiser includes a housing that defines a cavity for storing the bagged ice ...

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18-04-2019 дата публикации

DISPERSANT VISCOSITY MODIFIERS WITH AMINE FUNCTIONALITY

Номер: US20190112542A1
Принадлежит: THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION

A lubricating composition includes an oil of lubricating viscosity and an oil-soluble dispersant viscosity modifier. The dispersant viscosity modifier includes an olefin-based polymer backbone and at least one pendent group derived from a functionalized aliphatic amine. Each pendent group is independently attached to the olefin-based polymer backbone. The pendent group is non-ionic, non-basic, and non-acidic and includes a functional group which includes at least one heteroatom other than nitrogen. 27-. (canceled)8. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the functionalized aliphatic amine is selected from the group consisting of ethanolamine claim 1 , 3-aminopropan-1-ol claim 1 , 4-aminobutan-1-ol claim 1 , 5-aminopentan-1-ol claim 1 , 6-aminohexan-1-ol claim 1 , 7-aminoheptan-1-ol claim 1 , 8-aminooctan-1-ol claim 1 , 2-(2-aminoethylamino)ethanol claim 1 , 3-amino-2 claim 1 ,2-dimethylpropan-1-ol claim 1 , 2-(2-aminoethoxy)ethanol claim 1 , N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1 claim 1 ,3-propanediamine claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.915-. (canceled)16. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the functional group is spaced from a nitrogen derived from the functionalized aliphatic amine by a C-Chydrocarbyl group.17. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the olefin-based polymer backbone comprises units derived from (i) an α-olefin monomer and (ii) an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid monomer or derivative thereof.18. The lubricating composition of claim 17 , wherein the ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid monomer is selected from the group consisting of maleic anhydride claim 17 , maleic anhydrides claim 17 , chlormaleic anhydride claim 17 , itaconic anhydride claim 17 , and corresponding dicarboxylic acids and esters thereof claim 17 , alkyl-substituted derivatives thereof claim 17 , and mixtures thereof.19. (canceled)20. (canceled)21. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein a ratio by weight of the pendent groups to the polymer ...

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05-05-2016 дата публикации

Lubricating Composition Containing a Dispersant

Номер: US20160122681A1
Автор: Matthew D. Gieselman
Принадлежит: Lubrizol Corp

The invention provides a lubricating composition containing a lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity and a polyester. The invention further relates to a method of lubricating a mechanical device (such as an internal combustion engine) with the lubricating composition. The invention further relates to the use of the polyester as a dispersant.

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10-05-2018 дата публикации

Method Of Forming A Gel Having Improved Thermal Stability

Номер: US20180127552A1
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A gel having improved thermal stability is the hydrosilylation reaction product of (A) an organopolysiloxane having an average of at least 0.1 silicon-bonded alkenyl group per molecule and (B) a cross-linker having an average of at least 2 silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule. (A) and (B) react via hydrosilylation in the presence of (C) a hydrosilylation catalyst and (D) a heated reaction product of iron acetylacetonate. The iron acetylacetonate is present prior to heating in an amount of from about 0.05 to about 30 weight percent based on a total weight of (A) and (B). The gel is formed using a method that includes the steps of (I) heating the iron acetylacetonate to form the (D) heated reaction product of the iron acetylacetonate and (II) combining (A), (B), (C) and (D) to effect the hydrosilylation reaction of (A) and (B) in the presence of (C) and (D) to form the gel. 17-. (canceled)8. A gel that has improved thermal stability and that is the hydrosilylation reaction product of:(A) an organopolysiloxane having an average of at least 0.1 silicon-bonded alkenyl group per molecule; and(B) a cross-linker having an average of at least 2 silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule;wherein (A) and (B) react via hydrosilylation in the presence of;(C) a hydrosilylation catalyst, and(D) a heated reaction product of iron acetylacetonate formed by heating iron acetylacetonate in the presence of (E) a silicone fluid to at least 180° C. to form said (D) heated reaction product of iron acetylacetonate before said (D) heated reaction product of iron acetylacetonate is combined with (A), (B), and (C), wherein the iron (Fe) of said (D) iron acetylacetonate is present in said gel in an amount of from 0.0003 to 0.1 weight percent based on a total weight of (A) and (B);wherein said gel is free of reinforcing fillers; andwherein said gel is free of organic carboxylic acids.9. The gel according to having a hardness of less than about 1500 grams as measured after heat ageing for ...

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23-04-2020 дата публикации

Composition Containing Heterocyclic Compounds And A Method Of Lubricating An Internal Combustion Engine

Номер: US20200123463A1
Принадлежит: Lubrizol Corp

The present invention relates to a lubricating composition containing (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity; and (b) a compound selected from the group consisting of: (i) an ester-containing heterocycle; (ii) an amide-containing heterocycle; and (iii) a pyrimidine, wherein the ester-containing heterocycle and the amide-containing heterocycle have a hydrocarbyl group containing 6 to 40 carbon atoms. The invention further provides for a method of supplying an internal combustion engine with the lubricating composition.

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19-05-2016 дата публикации

Titanium and Molybdenum Compounds and Complexes as Additives in Lubricants

Номер: US20160137950A1
Принадлежит: THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION

A lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity, 1 to 1000 parts per million by weight of titanium in the form of an oil-soluble titanium-containing material, and at least one additional lubricant additive provides beneficial effects on properties such as deposit control, oxidation, and filterability in engine oils. 1. A lubricating composition comprising:(a) an oil of lubricating viscosity;(b) about 20 to about 300 parts per million by weight of titanium in the form of an oil-soluble titanium-containing material;(c) about 40 to about 500 parts per million by weight molybdenum in the form of an oil-soluble molybdenum-containing material; and(d) about 0.3 to about 3 percent by weight of a hindered phenolic antioxidant.2. The lubricating composition of wherein the oil-soluble titanium-containing material comprises a titanium (IV) alkoxide or carboxylate or mixtures thereof.3. The lubricating composition of wherein the oil-soluble titanium-containing material comprises titanium (IV) isopropoxide or 2-ethylhexoxide or mixtures thereof.4. The lubricating composition of wherein the oil-soluble titanium-containing material comprises a titanium-modified dispersant.5. The lubricating composition of wherein the oil-soluble titanium-containing material comprises the reaction product of a titanium alkoxide and a hydrocarbyl-substituted-succinic anhydride6. The lubricating composition of wherein the amount of titanium is about 50 to about 140 parts per million by weight.7. The lubricating composition wherein the oil-soluble molybdenum-containing material comprises a molybdenum hydrocarbyldithiocarbamate.8. The lubricating composition of wherein the amount of molybdenum is about 70 to about 150 parts per million by weight.9. The lubricating composition of wherein the hindered phenolic antioxidant comprises a hindered phenolic ester antioxidant.10. The lubricating composition of wherein the amount of the phenolic antioxidant is about 0.7 to about 2.0 percent ...

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02-05-2019 дата публикации

BARRIER DEVICE FOR AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

Номер: US20190131740A1
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A barrier device for an electrical connector is disclosed. In embodiments, the barrier device can comprise a first barrier element interposedly arranged between a substrate and a base assembly of the electrical connector. A second barrier element arranged for mating engagement with an upper surface of the substrate of the electrical connector; the second barrier element comprising a plurality of openings defined by a plurality of protruding structures that are configured and arranged to accommodate electronic components mounted to the upper surface of the substrate. The barrier device is designed such that the collective arrangement and positioning of the first barrier element and the second barrier element relative to substrate forms a thermal protection barrier and damping mechanism around the substrate. 1. A barrier device for an electrical connector , the barrier device comprising:a first barrier element interposedly arranged between a substrate and a base assembly of the electrical connector; anda second barrier element arranged for mating engagement with an upper surface of the substrate of the electrical connector; the second barrier element comprising a plurality of openings defined by a plurality of protruding structures that are configured and arranged to accommodate electronic components mounted to the upper surface of the substrate;wherein the collective arrangement and positioning of the first barrier element and the second barrier element relative to substrate is such that a thermal protection barrier is formed around the substrate.2. The barrier device of claim 1 , wherein the first barrier element and the second barrier element respectively form isolation barriers to facilitate thermal crosstalk reduction between the electrical connector and a corresponding electric machine coupled thereto.3. The barrier device of claim 1 , wherein the first barrier element is symmetrically aligned with the second barrier element.4. The barrier device of further ...

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17-05-2018 дата публикации

ASHLESS OR REDUCED ASH QUATERNARY DETERGENTS

Номер: US20180134982A1
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A composition of an oil-soluble ionic detergent that does not contribute metal ions to the composition, and which comprises a quaternary non-metallic pnictogen cation and an organic anion having at least one hydrocarbyl group of sufficient length to impart oil solubility to the detergent, the detergent having a total base number (TBN) to total acid number (TAN) ratio of at least 2:1 imparts ash-free basicity to a lubricant composition. 1. A composition comprising an oil-soluble ionic detergent , which detergent comprises(a) a quaternary non-metallic pnictogen cation and(b) an organic anion having at least one aliphatic hydrocarbyl group of sufficient length to impart oil solubility to the detergent;said oil-soluble ionic detergent having a total base number (TBN) to total acid number (TAN) ratio of at least 2:1;wherein said oil-soluble ionic detergent exhibits a TBN of at least about 10 arising from a non-metallic base.2. The composition of wherein the oil-soluble ionic detergent comprises a quaternary ammonium cation or a quaternary phosphonium cation.3. The composition of wherein the cation comprises a tetrahydrocarbyl ammonium ion.4. The composition of wherein the cation comprises four groups selected from the group consisting of methyl groups claim 3 , ethyl groups claim 3 , propyl groups claim 3 , butyl groups claim 3 , benzyl groups claim 3 , phenyl groups claim 3 , hydroxyalkyl groups claim 3 , aminoalkyl groups claim 3 , and mixtures thereof.5. The composition of wherein the cation comprises a pyridinium ion or an imidazolium ion.6. The composition of wherein the oil-soluble ionic detergent comprises a sulfonate claim 5 , carboxylate claim 5 , or phenate anion.7. The composition of wherein the oil-soluble ionic detergent comprises a sulfonate anion or a salicylate anion.8. The composition of wherein the oil-soluble ionic detergent comprises a stoichiometric excess of quaternary non-metallic pnictogen cations of (a) over organic anions of (b) such that said ...

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26-05-2016 дата публикации

LUBRICATING COMPOSITION CONTAINING AN AROMATIC COMPOUND

Номер: US20160145529A1
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The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an aromatic compound and an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine. The invention further relates to the use of the aromatic compound as an antiwear agent. 4. The composition of any preceding or , wherein Rhas 8 to 18 , or 5 to 10 carbon atoms.6. The lubricating composition of any preceding claim , wherein Ris hydrogen.7. The lubricating composition of any preceding claim , wherein the aromatic compound is present in a range of 0.01 wt % to 10 wt % , 0.1 wt % to 8 wt % , or 0.5 wt % to 7 wt % of the lubricating composition.8. The lubricating composition of any preceding claim , wherein the lubricating composition is characterised as having (i) a sulphur content of 0.5 wt % or less , (ii) a phosphorus content of 0.1 wt % or less , and (iii) a sulphated ash content of 1.5 wt % or less.9. The lubricating composition of any preceding claim further comprising at least one of an antiwear agent , a dispersant viscosity modifier , a friction modifier , a viscosity modifier , an antioxidant , an overbased detergent , or mixtures thereof.10. The lubricating composition of any preceding claim , further comprising an antiwear agent such as a metal dihydrocarbyl dithiophosphate (typically zinc dialkyldithiophosphate) , wherein the metal dihydrocarbyl dithiophosphate contributes at least 100 ppm , or at least 200 ppm , or 200 ppm to 1000 ppm , or 300 ppm to 800 ppm , or 400 ppm to 600 ppm of phosphorus to the lubricating composition.11. The lubricating composition of claim 9 , wherein the friction modifier is selected from the group consisting of long chain fatty acid derivatives of amines claim 9 , long chain fatty esters claim 9 , long chain fatty epoxides; fatty imidazolines; amine salts of alkylphosphoric acids; fatty alkyl tartrates; fatty alkyl tartrimides; and fatty alkyl tartramides.12. The lubricating composition of ...

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09-05-2019 дата публикации

Multi-Directional, Multi-Functional Wearable Safety Lighting Apparatus

Номер: US20190137093A1
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A multi-functional, multi-directional wearable safety lighting device is disclosed herein that includes a main light housing and a magnetic mounting assembly coupleable to a bottom surface of the main light housing. The mounting assembly is configured to secure the wearable safety lighting device to a user. The main light housing includes warning light elements coupled front and rear side surfaces. A directional work light is coupled to the front side surface of the main housing and is distinct from the warning light elements. A power source supplies power to the warning light elements and the work light. A controller is programmed to energize the warning light elements in select subgroups following depression of a first control button or a second control button, and energize the directional work light following depression of a third control button. 1. A wearable safety lighting device comprising:a main housing having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a plurality of side surfaces;a mounting assembly coupleable to the bottom surface of the main housing, the mounting assembly configured to secure the wearable safety lighting device to a user;a first plurality of warning light elements coupled to a front side surface of the main housing;a directional work light coupled to the front side surface of the main housing and distinct from the first plurality of warning light elements;a second plurality of warning light elements coupled to a rear side surface of the main housing;a power source configured to supply power to the first and second plurality of warning light elements and the directional work light; and energize the first plurality of warning light elements following depression of a first control button;', 'energize the second plurality of warning light elements following depression of a second control button; and', 'energize the directional work light following depression of a third control button., 'a controller programmed to2. The wearable safety lighting ...

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16-06-2016 дата публикации

LUBRICATING COMPOSITION CONTAINING AN ANTIWEAR AGENT

Номер: US20160168503A1
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The invention provides a lubricating composition containing (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity, (b) a phosphite having at least one hydrocarbyl group that has 4 or more carbon atoms, and (c) a compound derived from a hydroxy-carboxylic acid. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine. 2. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein n and m both equal 2.3. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the compound derived from the hydroxy-carboxylic acid is present at 0.5 wt % to 1 wt % of the lubricating composition4. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein both Rand Rare hydrocarbyl groups.5. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the phosphite has at least one hydrocarbyl group with 14 to 20 carbon atoms.6. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the phosphite has at least one hydrocarbyl group with 16 to 18 carbon atoms.7. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the phosphite having at least one hydrocarbyl group with 4 or more carbon atoms is present at 0.1 wt % to 3 wt % claim 1 , of the lubricating composition.8. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the phosphite having at least one hydrocarbyl group with 4 or more carbon atoms is present at 0.5 wt % to 1 wt % of the lubricating composition.9. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the phosphite having at least one hydrocarbyl group with 4 or more carbon atoms and the compound derived from the hydroxy-carboxylic acid are both present in an amount in the range of 0.1 wt % to 3 wt % and 0.1 wt % to 3 wt % respectively of the lubricating composition.10. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the phosphite having at least one hydrocarbyl group with 4 or more carbon atoms and the compound derived from the hydroxy-carboxylic acid are both present in an amount in the range of 0.5 wt % to 1 wt % and 0.5 wt % to 1 wt % respectively of the lubricating composition.11. The lubricating ...

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25-06-2015 дата публикации

LUBRICATING COMPOSITION CONTAINING A DISPERSANT

Номер: US20150175930A1
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The invention provides a lubricating composition containing a compound comprising the reaction product of a polyolefin, an ethylenically unsaturated aromatic acylating agent (or carboxylic reactant), and an amine, and an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine. 1. A lubricating composition comprisingan oil of lubricating viscosity and a polyolefin wherein the polyolefin is a polyisobutylene,', 'an ethylenically unsaturated aromatic acylating agent (or carboxylic reactant), and', 'an amine,, '0.1 wt % to 15 wt % of a compound comprising the reaction product of'}wherein the aromatic amine is selected from the group consisting of aniline, nitro aniline, aminocarbazole, 4-aminodiphenylamine (ADPA), and coupling products of ADPA.2. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the aromatic amine is 4-aminodiphenylamine or coupling products of 4-aminodiphenylamine.3. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the aromatic amine is coupling products of 4-aminodiphenylamine.4. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the polyisobutylene has a number average molecular weight of 350 to 5000.5. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the polyisobutylene has a number average molecular weight of 550 to 3000.6. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the polyisobutylene has a number average molecular weight of 750 to 2500.7. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the ethylenically unsaturated aromatic acylating agent is chosen from cis-cinnamic acid claim 1 , trans-cinnamic acid claim 1 , phenylpropiolic acid claim 1 , phenyl maleic anhydride claim 1 , or mixtures thereof claim 1 , or derivatives thereof.8. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the ethylenically unsaturated aromatic acylating agent is cis-cinnamic acid claim 1 , trans-cinnamic acid claim 1 , phenylpropiolic acid claim 1 , or mixtures thereof.9. The lubricating ...

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06-06-2019 дата публикации

MERCHANDISER WITH ON-PRODUCT FINANCIAL PAYMENT SYSTEM

Номер: US20190167016A1
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A merchandiser for storing a product for purchase by a customer is disclosed. The merchandiser includes a housing defining a cavity; a door coupled to the housing; a platform located in the cavity for holding the product; a load cell structured to measure a mass of the product; and a controller communicably coupled to the load cell. The controller is structured to unlock the door based on a validation of payment information of the customer, determine a weight of product removed during a transaction for the product, determine a type of the product removed from the ice merchandiser based on the determined weight, and determine an amount of currency required for the transaction for the product based on the determined type of product removed. 1. A merchandiser for storing a product for purchase by a customer , the merchandiser comprising:a housing defining a cavity;a door coupled to the housing;a platform located in the cavity for holding the product;a load cell structured to measure a weight of the product; anda controller communicably coupled to the load cell, wherein the controller is structured to unlock the door based on a validation of payment information of the customer, determine a weight of product removed during a transaction for the product, determine a type of the product removed from the merchandiser based on the determined weight, and determine an amount of currency required for the transaction for the product based on the determined type and weight of the product removed.2. The merchandiser of claim 1 , wherein the load cell is located at least one of within and outside of the cavity.3. The merchandiser of claim 1 , wherein the load cell is included with the platform.4. The merchandiser of claim 1 , wherein the controller is structured to receive only a payment card claim 1 , the payment card including at least one of a credit card claim 1 , a debit card claim 1 , and a rewards card.5. The merchandiser of claim 1 , wherein the controller is structured to ...

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22-06-2017 дата публикации

Method of lubricating an internal combustion engine

Номер: US20170175027A1
Автор: Matthew D. Gieselman
Принадлежит: Lubrizol Corp

The invention relates to a method of lubricating an internal combustion engine comprising supplying to the engine a lubricating composition comprising: an oil of lubricating viscosity, 2.3 wt % to 4 wt % of a dispersant package, wherein the dispersant package comprises: a borated succinimide dispersant obtainable by an “ene” reaction of a polyalkylene with an acylating agent to form an intermediate, reacting the intermediate with an aminoalcohol or amine to form a dispersant, and reacting the dispersant with a borating agent to form a borated succinimide dispersant; and a non-borated succinimide dispersant obtained by a “Diels-Alder” reaction. The ratio of non-borated succinimide dispersant to borated succinimide dispersant is 90:10 to 20:80, and the borated succinimide has 0.2 wt % to 1.3 wt % boron on an oil-free basis of the dispersant.

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30-06-2016 дата публикации

REDUCED ENGINE DEPOSITS FROM DISPERSANT TREATED WITH COBALT

Номер: US20160186087A1
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The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a dispersant treated with cobalt reagent. The invention further relates to methods of lubricating an internal combustion engine by supplying the described lubricating composition to the internal combustion engine. The invention further relates to the use of a dispersant treated with cobalt to reduce deposits on the inner surfaces of engine components. 2. A composition according to claim 1 , wherein said metal substituted dispersant is present from about 1 to about 6 wt. % of said lubricant composition.3. A composition according to claim 1 , wherein said cobalt is present from about 50 to about 300 ppm in said engine lubricant composition.4. A composition according to claim 1 , wherein said cobalt is present from about 80 to about 250 ppm in said engine lubricant composition.5. A composition according to claim 1 , wherein said metal substituted dispersant is present from about 1.5 to about 3.5 wt. % in said engine lubricant composition.6. A composition according to claim 1 , wherein said metal substituted dispersant is a metal substituted succinimide dispersant.7. A composition according to claim 1 , further comprising an overbased detergent.8. A composition according to claim 1 , wherein said antioxidant comprises an aminic antioxidant and/or a phenolic antioxidant.9. A composition according to claim 8 , wherein said aminic antioxidant is present in an amount from about 0.1 to about 10 wt. % based on said lubricant composition.10. A composition according to claim 8 , wherein said phenolic antioxidant is present in an amount from about 0.1 to about 10 wt. % based on said lubricant composition.11. A composition according to any of claim 1 , wherein said anti-wear agent is a metal dithiophosphate antiwear agent.12. A composition according to claim 1 , wherein the lubricant composition comprises sulfur in an amount of less than 0.8 wt. % and phosphorus in an amount of less ...

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25-09-2014 дата публикации

MULTI-DIRECTIONAL, MULTI-FUNCTIONAL, WEARABLE SAFETY LIGHTING APPARATUS

Номер: US20140285355A1
Принадлежит: 425, Inc.

A multi-functional, multi-directional wearable safety lighting device is disclosed herein that includes a main light housing and a magnetic mounting assembly coupleable to a bottom surface of the main light housing. The mounting assembly is configured to secure the wearable safety lighting device to a user. The main light housing includes warning light elements coupled front and rear side surfaces. A directional work light is coupled to the front side surface of the main housing and is distinct from the warning light elements. A power source supplies power to the warning light elements and the work light. A controller is programmed to energize the warning light elements in select subgroups following depression of a first control button or a second control button, and energize the directional work light following depression of a third control button. 1. A wearable safety lighting device comprising:a main housing having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a plurality of side surfaces;a mounting assembly coupleable to the bottom surface of the main housing, the mounting assembly configured to secure the wearable safety lighting device to a user;a first plurality of warning light elements coupled to a front side surface of the main housing;a directional work light coupled to the front side surface of the main housing and distinct from the first plurality of warning light elements;a second plurality of warning light elements coupled to a rear side surface of the main housing;a power source configured to supply power to the first and second plurality of warning light elements and the directional work light; and energize the first plurality of warning light elements following depression of a first control button;', 'energize the second plurality of warning light elements following depression of a second control button; and', 'energize the directional work light following depression of a third control button., 'a controller programmed to2. The wearable safety lighting ...

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25-09-2014 дата публикации

Method of Forming a Gel Having Improved Thermal Stability

Номер: US20140287247A1
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A gel having improved thermal stability is the hydro silylation reaction product of (A) an organopolysiloxane having an average of at least 0.1 silicon-bonded alkenyl group per molecule and (B) a cross-linker having an average of at least 2 silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule. (A) and (B) react via hydrosilylation in the presence of (C) a hydrosilylation catalyst and (D) a heated reaction product of iron acetylacetonate. The iron acetylacetonate is present prior to heating in an amount of from about 0.05 to about 30 weight percent based on a total weight of (A) and (B). The gel is formed using a method that includes the steps of (I) heating the iron acetylacetonate to form the (D) heated reaction product of the iron acetylacetonate and (II) combining (A), (B), (C) and (D) to effect the hydrosilylation reaction of (A) and (B) in the presence of (C) and (D) to form the gel. 1. A method of forming a gel that has improved thermal stability and that is the hydrosilylation reaction product of (A) an organopolysiloxane having an average of at least 0.1 silicon-bonded alkenyl group per molecule and (B) a cross-linker having an average of at least 2 silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule wherein (A) and (B) react via hydrosilylation in the presence of (C) a hydrosilylation catalyst , and (D) a heated reaction product of iron acetylacetonate wherein the iron acetylacetonate is present prior to heating in an amount of from about 0.05 to about 30 weight percent based on a total weight of (A) and (B) , said method comprising the steps of:(I) heating the iron acetylacetonate to form the (D) heated reaction product of the iron acetylacetonate; and(II) combining (A), (B), (C) and (D) to effect the hydrosilylation reaction of (A) and (B) in the presence of (C), (D) to form the gel.2. A method according to wherein the gel has a hardness of less than about 1500 grams as measured after heat ageing for 1000 hours at 225° C. that is calculated as a weight required to insert a ...

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30-07-2015 дата публикации

QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SALT CONTAINING COMPOSITIONS THAT PROVIDE BALANCED DEPOSIT CONTROL AND WEAR PERFORMANCE WITHOUT SEAL COMPATIBILITY ISSUES

Номер: US20150210953A1
Принадлежит: THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION

The invention relates to lubricating compositions, processes of making such lubricating compositions, and method of using such lubricating compositions. The lubricating compositions of the present invention include a dispersant comprising a quaternary ammonium salt, a phosphorus-containing compound, a metal dialkyldithiophosphate, a derivative of a hydroxyl carbonyl compound and an amine and/or an alcohol. These compositions provide balanced deposit control and wear performance without causing any seal compatibility issues. 1. A lubricant composition comprising a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity and an additive composition comprising:(a) 1 to 30 percent by weight of a dispersant comprising a quaternary ammonium salt;(b) 0.5 to 5 percent by weight of a metal dialkyldithiophosphate;(c) 1 to 10 percent by weight of a phosphorus-containing compound that is not a metal dialkyldithiophosphate, comprising an alkyl phosphite, a phosphoric acid ester, an amine salt of a phosphoric acid ester, or some combination thereof;(d) 0.5 to 10 percent by weight of a derivative of a hydroxyl carbonyl compound and an amine and/or an alcohol; and(e) 0.1 to 30 percent by weight of a non-quaternized dispersant.2. The lubricant composition of wherein component (a) comprises a quaternary ammonium comprising the reaction product of: (i) a compound comprising at least one tertiary amino group; and (ii) a quaternizing agent suitable for converting the tertiary amino group of compound (i) to a quaternary nitrogen group.3. The lubricant composition of wherein component (a) comprises the reaction product of (i) the reaction product of a polyhydroxy stearic acid and a polyamine where the resulting product has at least one tertiary amino group or at least one amino group that may be alkylated to a tertiary amino group; and (ii) a quaternizing agent suitable for converting the tertiary amino group of compound to a quaternary nitrogen group claim 1 , and wherein component (a) may ...

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27-06-2019 дата публикации

FACIAL IDENTIFICATION TECHNIQUES

Номер: US20190197298A1
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As the use of facial biometrics expands in the commercial and government sectors, the need to ensure that human facial examiners use proper procedures to compare facial imagery will grow. Human examiners have examined fingerprint images for many years such that fingerprint examination processes and techniques have reached a point of general acceptance for both commercial and governmental use. The growing deployment and acceptance of facial recognition can be enhanced and solidified if new methods can be used to assist in ensuring and recording that proper examination processes were performed during the human examination of facial imagery. 1. A method of electronically assisted facial identification of a person comprising:displaying, for a human facial examiner on at least one display, at least two facial images of the person;electronically maintaining, by a processor and storage, a predefined list of facial components to be examined by the human face examiner in the at least two facial images, the predefined list of facial components assisting the human facial examiner with determining whether the at least two facial images are of different persons or of a same person; andautomatically guiding through information presented on at least display the human facial examiner through the facial identification process using the electronically maintained list of facial components, wherein the automatic guiding includes providing one or more of instructions, guidelines and anatomical definitions to the human facial examiner and storing a record of which facial components have been examined.245-. (canceled)46. The method of claim 1 , wherein the list of facial components includes one or more of: skin claim 1 , face/head outline claim 1 , face/head composition claim 1 , hairline or baldness pattern claim 1 , forehead claim 1 , eyebrows claim 1 , eyes claim 1 , cheeks claim 1 , nose claim 1 , ears claim 1 , mouth claim 1 , chin or jaw line claim 1 , neck claim 1 , facial hair ...

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04-07-2019 дата публикации

TITANIUM AND MOLYBDENUM COMPOUNDS AND COMPLEXES AS ADDITIVES IN LUBRICANTS

Номер: US20190203145A1
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A lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity, 1 to 1000 parts per million by weight of titanium in the form of an oil-soluble titanium-containing material, and at least one additional lubricant additive provides beneficial effects on properties such as deposit control, oxidation, and filterability in engine oils. 1. A lubricating composition comprising:an oil of lubricating viscosity;about 5 to about 100 parts per million by weight of titanium in the form of an oil-soluble titanium-containing material which comprises a titanium (IV) alkoxide or a titanium (IV) neodecanoate or mixtures thereof;about 50 to about 150 parts per million by weight molybdenum in the form of an oil-soluble molybdenum-containing material comprising a molybdenum hydrocarbyldithiocarbamate; andabout 0.3 to about 3 percent by weight of a hindered phenolic antioxidant.2. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the amount of molybdenum is about 70 to about 150 parts per million by weight.3. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the hindered phenolic antioxidant comprises a hindered phenolic ester antioxidant.4. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the amount of the phenolic antioxidant is about 0.7 to about 2.0 percent by weight.5. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the amount of phosphorus in said composition is less than about 1000 parts per million by weight.6. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , further comprising at least one additive selected from the group consisting of an anti-wear agent and a dispersant.7. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , further comprising a sodium-containing detergent in an amount to contribute about 100 to about 2000 parts per million weight sodium to the composition.8. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , further comprising about 0.1 to about 2.0 weight percent of a component comprising a hydroxycarboxylic acid or an ester claim 1 , amide claim 1 , imide claim 1 , or salt thereof ...

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16-08-2018 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ACOUSTIC PERFORATION OF CORE SANDWICH PANELS

Номер: US20180229313A1
Принадлежит: SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS, INC.

An acoustic perforation method and assembly for forming holes or perforations into a face sheet of a sandwich panel without damaging a honeycomb core thereof. The method may include photographing or otherwise scanning the face sheet bonded to the honeycomb core after cure, then detecting locations of cell walls of the honeycomb core via image processing or analysis of scan data obtained. For example, discolorations on the face sheet or coatings applied thereto may indicate locations of the cell walls of the honeycomb core. A perforation pattern may then be generated or altered based on the detected locations of the cell walls, and a perforation device may be commanded to perforate the face sheet in accordance with the perforation pattern at locations where the cell walls are not located. 1. A method for perforating a sandwich panel including a face sheet bonded to a core having a plurality of cell walls , the method comprising:receiving data representative of an outer surface of the face sheet from an imaging device,detecting locations of the cell walls of the core based on the data, andcommanding a perforation device to perforate the face sheet in locations where the cell walls are not located, based on the detecting step.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the imaging device is a camera or X-ray device claim 1 , wherein the data includes an image from the camera or X-ray device.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the imaging device is a sensor including at least one of an infrared thermography (IRT) sensor claim 1 , an infrared three-dimensional scanner claim 1 , an ultrasonic sensor claim 1 , a through-transmission ultrasonic (TTU) inspection device claim 1 , or an eddy current metal detection sensor claim 1 , wherein the data is scan data from the sensor.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising a step of a processor generating or altering a perforation pattern to be applied to the face sheet based on detected locations of the cell walls claim 1 , such that ...

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03-09-2015 дата публикации

LUBRICATING COMPOSITION CONTAINING AN ANTIWEAR AGENT

Номер: US20150247102A1
Принадлежит:

The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an antiwear agent and an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in a mechanical device such as an internal combustion engine, or a driveline device. 2. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the product is present at claim 1 , or 0.05 wt % to 0.1 wt % to 1 wt % of the lubricating composition.3. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the product is present at 0.2 wt % to 0.5 wt % of the lubricating composition.4. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the hydroxy-containing carboxylic compound is derived from tartaric acid or glycolic acid.5. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the hydroxy-containing carboxylic compound is derived from tartaric acid.6. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the hydroxy-containing carboxylic compound is a partially esterified polyol claim 1 , or mixtures thereof.7. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the hydroxy-containing carboxylic compound is glycerol monooleate or glycerol dioleate.8. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the amine is a branched secondary or tertiary monoamine claim 1 , or mixtures thereof.9. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the alcohol is a monohydric alcohol or a polyhydric alcohol claim 1 , typically monohydric.10. The lubricating composition of claim 9 , wherein the monohydric alcohol contains 6 to 30 carbon atoms.11. The lubricating composition of claim 9 , wherein the monohydric alcohol contains 8 to 20 carbon atoms.12. The lubricating composition of claim 9 , wherein the monohydric alcohol contains 8 to 15 carbon atoms.13. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the alcohol is a branched alcohol containing 6 to 40 carbon atoms.14. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the alcohol is a branched alcohol containing 6 to 30 carbon atoms.15. The lubricating composition of claim 1 ...

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23-08-2018 дата публикации

Composition Containing Heterocyclic Compounds and a Method of Lubricating an Internal Combustion Engine

Номер: US20180237715A1
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The present invention relates to a lubricating composition containing (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity; and(b) a compound selected from the group consisting of: (i) an ester-containing heterocycle; (ii) an amide-containing heterocycle; and (iii) a pyrimidine, wherein the ester-containing heterocycle and the amide-containing heterocycle have a hydrocarbyl group containing 6 to 40 carbon atoms. The invention further provides for a method of supplying an internal combustion engine with the lubricating composition. 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the lubricating composition has at least one of (i) a sulphur content of 0.8 wt % or less claim 1 , (ii) a phosphorus content of 0.2 wt % or less claim 1 , or (iii) a sulphated ash content of 2 wt % or less.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the lubricating composition further comprises 0.1 wt % to 4 wt % of an overbased detergent selected from the group consisting of phenates claim 1 , sulphur containing phenates claim 1 , sulphonates claim 1 , salicylates claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the lubricating composition further comprises a phosphorus-containing antiwear agent that is present in an amount to deliver 100 ppm to 1000 ppm phosphorus to the lubricating composition5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the lubricating composition further comprises:(c) 0.1 wt% to 4 wt % of an overbased detergent selected from the group consisting of phenates, sulphur containing phenates, sulphonates, salicylates, and mixtures thereof; and(d) a phosphorus-containing antiwear agent that is present in an amount to deliver 100 ppm to 1000 ppm phosphorus to the lubricating composition.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity which is an API Group I claim 1 , Group II claim 1 , Group III claim 1 , or Group IV oil claim 1 , or mixtures thereof.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the engine has components having surfaces comprising iron and/or ...

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01-09-2016 дата публикации

LUBRICATING COMPOSITION CONTAINING A DISPERSANT

Номер: US20160251593A1
Принадлежит:

The invention provides a lubricating composition containing a compound comprising the reaction product of a polyolefin, an ethylenically unsaturated aromatic acylating agent (or carboxylic reactant), and an amine, and an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine. 1. A lubricating composition comprising:(a) an oil of lubricating viscosity,(b) a compound comprising the reaction product of a polyisobutylene, an ethylenically unsaturated aromatic acylating agent (or carboxylic reactant), and an amine(c) an overbased metal-containing detergent, and(d) a succinimide dispersant.2. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the amine is an acyclic polyamine.3. The lubricating composition of claim 2 , wherein the acyclic polyamine is an ethylenepolyamine.4. The lubricating composition of claim 3 , wherein the ethylenepolyamine is selected from the group consisting of ethylenediamine claim 3 , diethylenetriamine claim 3 , triethylenetetramine claim 3 , tetraethylenepentamine claim 3 , pentaethylenehexamine claim 3 , polyamine still bottoms claim 3 , and mixtures thereof.5. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the ethylenically unsaturated aromatic acylating agent (or carboxylic reactant) is selected from cis-cinnamic acid claim 1 , trans-cinnamic acid claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.6. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the compound is non-borated.7. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the compound (b) is present at 0.1 wt % to 15 wt % of the lubricating composition.8. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the lubricating composition has a sulphated ash content of 0.3 wt % to 1.2 wt %.9. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the overbased metal-containing detergent is selected from the group consisting of non-sulphur containing phenates claim 1 , sulphur containing phenates claim 1 , sulphonates claim 1 , salixarates ...

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20-09-2018 дата публикации

FACIAL IDENTIFICATION TECHNIQUES

Номер: US20180268206A1
Принадлежит:

As the use of facial biometrics expands in the commercial and government sectors, the need to ensure that human facial examiners use proper procedures to compare facial imagery will grow. Human examiners have examined fingerprint images for many years such that fingerprint examination processes and techniques have reached a point of general acceptance for both commercial and governmental use. The growing deployment and acceptance of facial recognition can be enhanced and solidified if new methods can be used to assist in ensuring and recording that proper examination processes were performed during the human examination of facial imagery. 1. A method of electronically assisted facial identification comprising:displaying, on at least one display, at least two facial images near one other;electronically maintaining, by a processor and storage, a predefined list of facial components to be examined when the two facial images on the at least one display are analyzed by a user to determine whether the facial images are of different persons or of a same person; andautomatically guiding the user through the facial identification process in response to the electronically maintained list of facial components, wherein the automatic guiding includes providing one or more of instructions, guidelines and anatomical definitions to the user and keeping track of which facial components have been examined.245-. (canceled) This application claims the benefit of and priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) to U.S. Patent Application No. 62/168,351, filed May 29, 2015, entitled “Facial Identification Techniques,” which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.While both finger and facial images exist as images for processing and comparison, there are key differences between the two:Human examiners can be presented with facial images for comparisons in two distinct ways:In both cases, it is up to the human facial examiner to analyze the two images and produce a final decision whether ...

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28-09-2017 дата публикации

DISPERSANT VISCOSITY MODIFIERS WITH AMINE FUNCTIONALITY

Номер: US20170275556A1
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A lubricating composition includes an oil of lubricating viscosity and an oil-soluble dispersant viscosity modifier. The dispersant viscosity modifier includes an olefin-based polymer backbone and at least one pendent group derived from a functionalized aliphatic amine. Each pendent group is independently attached to the olefin-based polymer backbone. The pendent group is non-ionic, non-basic, and non-acidic and includes a functional group which includes at least one heteroatom other than nitrogen. 1. A lubricating composition comprising:an oil of lubricating viscosity; andan oil-soluble dispersant viscosity modifier comprising:an olefin-based polymer backbone, the olefin-based polymer backbone comprising units derived from (i) an α-olefin monomer of at least 6 carbon atoms and (ii) an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid monomer, andat least one pendent group derived from a functionalized aliphatic amine, each of the at least one pendent groups being independently attached to the olefin-based polymer backbone and being non-ionic, non-basic, and non-acidic and including a functional group comprising at least one heteroatom other than nitrogen, the at least one heteroatom comprising a hydroxyl functional group.2. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the functionalized aliphatic amine comprises a primary amino group.3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the functionalized aliphatic amine comprises an alkanolamine.7. The lubricating composition of claim 6 , wherein the alkanolamine has at least one primary hydroxyl group.8. The lubricating composition of claim 5 , wherein the functionalized aliphatic amine is selected from the group consisting of ethanolamine claim 5 , 3-aminopropan-1-ol claim 5 , 4-aminobutan-1-ol claim 5 , 5-aminopentan-1-ol claim 5 , 6-aminohexan-1-ol claim 5 , 7-aminoheptan-1-ol claim 5 , 8-aminooctan-1-ol claim 5 , 2-(2-aminoethylamino)ethanol claim 5 , 3-amino-2 claim 5 ,2- ...

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25-11-2021 дата публикации

MERCHANDISER WITH ON-PRODUCT FINANCIAL PAYMENT SYSTEM

Номер: US20210361086A1
Принадлежит: Leer, Inc.

A merchandiser for storing a product for purchase by a customer is disclosed. The merchandiser includes a housing that defines a cavity for storing the product and a controller for facilitating a transaction for the product at the merchandiser. The controller is configured to: receive an input to initiate a transaction for the product, the input including a type and an amount of product to be purchased; unlock a door of the merchandiser to enable a removal of the product based on receiving the input; determine a completion of the transaction based on the door being in a close position for more than a preset amount of time; and charge the customer for the type and amount of product based on the completion of the transaction. 1. A merchandiser for storing a product for purchase by a customer , the merchandiser comprising:a housing that defines a cavity for storing the product; receive an input to initiate a transaction for the product, the input including a type and an amount of product to be purchased;', 'unlock a door of the merchandiser to enable a removal of the product based on receiving the input;', 'determine a completion of the transaction based on the door being in a close position for more than a preset amount of time; and', 'charge the customer for the type and amount of product based on the completion of the transaction., 'a controller for facilitating a transaction for the product at the merchandiser, the controller comprising one or more processors coupled to one or more memory devices, the one or more memory devices having instructions stored therein that are executable by the one or more processors to cause the controller to2. The merchandiser of claim 1 , wherein the merchandiser is an ice merchandiser and the product is bagged ice.3. The merchandiser of claim 1 , further comprising a display and a payment card reader.4. The merchandiser of claim 1 , wherein the instructions that are executable by the one or more processors further cause the one or ...

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06-10-2016 дата публикации

Composite Rib for an Aircraft

Номер: US20160288899A1
Принадлежит: The Boeing Company

A rib is disclosed for use in a torque box of a wing structure provided on an aircraft. The wing structure has a skin panel and a stringer coupled to the skin panel. The rib includes a web defining at least one stringer hole sized to receive the stringer, a shear tie coupled to the web and configured to engage the skin panel, and a clip positioned adjacent the at least one stringer hole. The clip has a base coupled to and aligned with the web, a head extending at an angle relative to the base and configured to engage the stringer, and a transition portion extending between the base and the head. 1. A rib for a wing structure of an aircraft , the wing structure including a skin panel and a stringer coupled to the skin panel , the rib comprising:a web defining at least one stringer hole sized to receive the stringer;a shear tie coupled to the web and configured to engage the skin panel; anda clip positioned adjacent the at least one stringer hole, the clip having a base coupled to and aligned with the web, a head extending at an angle relative to the base and configured to engage the stringer, and a transition portion extending between the base and the head.2. The rib of claim 1 , in which the clip is formed integrally with the web.3. The rib of claim 1 , in which the clip and shear tie are formed integrally with the web.4. The rib of claim 1 , in which the web claim 1 , shear tie claim 1 , and clip are formed of a composite material.5. The rib of claim 1 , in which the shear tie includes a base end aligned with the web claim 1 , a connection end extending at an angle relative to the base end claim 1 , and a transition portion extending from the base end to the connection end.6. The rib of claim 5 , in which the transition portion of the shear tie extends along a shear tie radius claim 5 , and the transition portion of the clip extends along a clip radius.7. The rib of claim 6 , in which the clip radius is equal to the shear tie radius.8. The rib of claim 1 , in which ...

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05-10-2017 дата публикации

DISPERSANT VISCOSITY MODIFIERS WITH SULFONATE FUNCTIONALITY

Номер: US20170283733A1
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A lubricating composition includes an oil of lubricating viscosity and an oil-soluble dispersant viscosity modifier, which includes an olefin-based polymer backbone and at least one pendent functional group. Each of the at least one pendent functional group is independently attached to the olefin-based polymer backbone by a linking group. The at least one pendent functional group includes a sulfonate moiety. 2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the at least one pendent functional group is derived from a cyclic sulfonic acid ester.5. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the at least one pendent functional group is derived from a sulfonated hydrocarbyl compound of the general form:{'br': None, 'sub': '3', 'B-A-SOM'}where A represents a hydrocarbyl group, B represents a functional group capable of reaction with the linking group or with an intermediate linker unit, and M represents a monovalent cation.6. (canceled)7. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the sulfonated hydrocarbyl compound is selected from the group consisting of 3-hydroxypropane-1-sulfonic acid claim 1 , 3-amino-1-propane sulfonic acid claim 1 , homocysteic acid claim 1 , 1 claim 1 ,3-propanesultone claim 1 , 1 claim 1 ,4-butanesultone claim 1 , p-aminobenzenesulfonic acid claim 1 , 7-amino-1 claim 1 ,3-naphthene disulfonic acid claim 1 , 8-(2-aminoethylamino)-1-naphthene sulfonic acid claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.8. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein the sulfonate moiety is spaced from the olefin-based polymer backbone by a C-Chydrocarbyl group.9. (canceled)10. The lubricating composition of claim 1 , wherein at least some of the linking groups are derived from an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid monomer.11. The lubricating composition of claim 10 , wherein the ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid monomer is selected from maleic anhydride claim 10 , maleic anhydrides claim 10 , chlormaleic anhydride claim 10 ...

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04-10-2018 дата публикации

METHOD OF LUBRICATING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

Номер: US20180282653A1
Автор: Gieselman Matthew D.
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The invention relates to a method of lubricating an internal combustion engine comprising supplying to the engine a lubricating composition comprising: an oil of lubricating viscosity, 2.3 wt % to 4 wt % of a dispersant package, wherein the dispersant package comprises: a borated succinimide dispersant obtainable by an “ene” reaction of a polyalkylene with an acylating agent to form an intermediate, reacting the intermediate with an aminoalcohol or amine to form a dispersant, and reacting the dispersant with a borating agent to form a borated succinimide dispersant; and a non-borated succinimide dispersant obtained by a “Diels-Alder” reaction. The ratio of non-borated succinimide dispersant to borated succinimide dispersant is 90:10 to 20:80, and the borated succinimide has 0.2 wt % to 1.3 wt % boron on an oil-free basis of the dispersant. 1. A method of lubricating an internal combustion engine comprising supplying to the engine a lubricating composition comprising:an oil of lubricating viscosity, a borated succinimide dispersant, wherein the borated succinimide dispersant is obtained by an “ene” reaction of a polyalkylene with an acylating agent to form an intermediate, reacting the intermediate with an aminoalcohol or amine to form a dispersant, and reacting the dispersant with a borating agent to form a borated succinimide dispersant; and', 'a non-borated succinimide dispersant, wherein the non-borated succinimide dispersant is obtained by a “Diels-Alder” reaction of a polyalkylene with an acylating agent to form an intermediate, and reacting the intermediate with an aminoalcohol or amine to form a non-borated succinimide dispersant, wherein t, '2.3 wt % to 4 wt % of a dispersant package, wherein the dispersant package compriseshe ratio of non-borated succinimide dispersant to borated succinimide dispersant is 90:10 to 20:80, andthe borated succinimide dispersant has 0.2 wt % to 1.3 wt % boron on an oil-free basis of the borated succinimide dispersant.2. The ...

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13-10-2016 дата публикации

REDUCED ENGINE DEPOSITS FROM DISPERSANT TREATED WITH COPPER

Номер: US20160298052A1
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The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a dispersant treated with copper reagent. The invention further relates to methods of lubricating an internal combustion engine by supplying the described lubricating composition to the internal combustion engine. The invention further relates to the use of a dispersant treated with copper to reduce deposits on the inner surfaces of engine components. 2. A composition according to claim 1 , wherein said metal substituted dispersant is present from about 1 to about 6 wt. % of said lubricant composition.3. A composition according to claim 1 , wherein said copper is present from about 5 to about 100 ppm in said engine lubricant composition.4. A composition according to claim 1 , wherein said copper is present from about 40 to about 200 ppm in said engine lubricant composition.5. A composition according to claim 1 , wherein said metal substituted dispersant is present from about 1.5 to about 3.5 wt. % in said engine lubricant composition.6. A composition according to claim 1 , wherein said metal substituted dispersant is a metal substituted succinimide dispersant.7. A composition according to claim 1 , further comprising an overbased detergent.8. A composition according to claim 1 , wherein said antioxidant comprises an aminic antioxidant and/or a phenolic antioxidant.9. A composition according to claim 8 , wherein said aminic antioxidant is present in an amount from about 0.1 to about 10 wt. % based on said lubricant composition.10. A composition according to claim 8 , wherein said phenolic antioxidant is present in an amount from about 0.1 to about 10 wt. % based on said lubricant composition.11. A composition according to claim 1 , wherein said anti-wear agent is a metal dithiophosphate antiwear agent.12. A composition according to claim 1 , wherein the lubricant composition comprises sulfur in an amount of less than 0.8 wt. % and phosphorus in an amount of less than 0.1 ...

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29-10-2015 дата публикации

Pyran Dispersants

Номер: US20150307804A1
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The disclosed technology relates to ashless compounds exhibiting neutral pH and having sufficient polarity to act as a dispersant. The disclosed technology additionally relates to the use of the ashless compounds in engine lubricants as dispersants for preventing engine deposit without degrading seals or increasing (i.e. contributing to) corrosion. 1. An ashless compound comprising the reaction product of a long chain ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbyl group with a non-carboxy-substituted carbonyl compound selected from an aldehyde and a ketone.2. The compound of claim 1 , wherein said long chain ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbyl group comprises from about 10 to about 600 carbon atoms.3. The compound of claim 1 , wherein said long chain ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbyl group is a polyolefin of number average molecular weight of from about 140 to 5000.4. The compound of any previous claim 1 , wherein said non-carboxy-substituted carbonyl compound is a hydrocarbyl substituted mono-aldehyde.5. The compound of claim 1 , wherein said aldehyde is formaldehyde or a derivative or reactive equivalent thereof.6. The compound of claim 1 , wherein said reaction comprises at least one of an acid-catalyzed Alder-ene reaction or Prins reaction.7. The compound of claim 6 , wherein said reaction is performed in the absence of water.8. The compound of claim 1 , wherein the reaction product comprises a cyclic ether consisting of a ring of 5 carbon atoms and 1 oxygen atom claim 1 , said cyclic ether having zero or one internal ethylenic double bond claim 1 , and wherein at least one of said 5 carbon atoms of said cyclic ether is substituted with:a. a polyolefin,b. a short chain hydrocarbyl group of 1 to about 10 carbon atoms, orc. the requisite number of hydrogens to complete the valence at the substituted carbon atom.9. The compound of wherein said polyolefin substitution of (a) is at least one carbon atom separated on the cyclic ether from the oxygen atom of the cyclic ...

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17-09-2020 дата публикации

SKIP COMPENSATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20200288629A1
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An agricultural machine includes a motor configured to drive a seeding system that is, itself, configured to meter and deliver seed from the agricultural machine. The agricultural machine also includes a sensor configured to sense a characteristic of the seeding system and a skip detector component, that receives the sensor signal and detects a seed skip in the seeding system. Based on the detected seed skip, a processing system generates an operating parameter of the motor, and controls the motor based on the operating parameter.

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24-09-2020 дата публикации

MERCHANDISER WITH ON-PRODUCT FINANCIAL PAYMENT SYSTEM

Номер: US20200297133A1
Принадлежит: Leer, Inc.

A merchandiser for storing a product for purchase by a customer is disclosed. The merchandiser includes a housing defining a cavity; a door coupled to the housing; a platform located in the cavity for holding the product; a load sensor structured to determine a weight of the product; and a controller coupled to the load sensor. The controller is structured to unlock the door based on a validation of payment information of the customer, and determine a weight of product removed during a transaction for the product based on a value regarding the weight of the product removed during the transaction being substantially constant for a preset amount of time. 1. A merchandiser for storing a product for purchase by a customer , the merchandiser comprising:a housing defining a cavity;a door coupled to the housing;a platform located in the cavity for holding the product;a load sensor structured to determine a weight of the product; anda controller coupled to the load sensor, wherein the controller is structured to unlock the door based on a validation of payment information of the customer, and determine a weight of product removed during a transaction for the product based on a value regarding the weight of the product removed during the transaction being substantially constant for a preset amount of time.2. The merchandiser of claim 1 , wherein the load sensor is included with the platform.3. The merchandiser of claim 1 , further comprising a display configured to show at least one of a type and a cost for the product or instructions for using the merchandiser.4. The merchandiser of claim 1 , wherein the controller is structured to charge the customer for the determined weight of product removed during the transaction.5. The merchandiser of claim 1 , wherein the controller is structured to determine an initiation of the transaction for the product based on receiving information regarding a payment card.6. The merchandiser of claim 1 , wherein the controller is structured to ...

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25-10-2018 дата публикации

LUBRICATING COMPOSITION CONTAINING AN ANTIWEAR AGENT

Номер: US20180305632A1
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The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an antiwear agent and an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine, or a driveline device. 123-. (canceled)24. A lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity and 0.01 wt % to 2 wt % a non-metallic cationic pnictogen salt of a hydroxy-carboxylic acid , or mixtures thereof ,wherein the non-metallic cationic pnictogen salt of a hydroxy-carboxylic acid is a quaternary ammonium salt of a hydroxy-carboxylic acid,wherein the quaternary ammonium salt is derived from an amine comprising alkyl groups having 3 to 10 carbon atoms, andwherein the hydroxy-carboxylic acid is selected from the group consisting of glycolic acid, malic acid, tartaric acid and mixtures thereof.25. The lubricating composition of claim 24 , wherein lubricating composition contains 0.05 wt % to 0.1 wt % of the non-metallic cationic pnictogen salt of a hydroxy-carboxylic acid claim 24 , or mixtures thereof.26. The lubricating composition of claim 24 , wherein lubricating composition contains 0.03 wt % to 0.5 wt % of the non-metallic cationic pnictogen salt of a hydroxy-carboxylic acid claim 24 , or mixtures thereof.27. The lubricating composition of further comprising a zinc dialkyldithiophosphate.28. The lubricating composition of further comprising an overbased detergent claim 24 , wherein the overbased detergent is typically selected from the group consisting of phenates claim 24 , sulphur containing phenates claim 24 , sulphonates claim 24 , salixarates claim 24 , salicylates claim 24 , and mixtures thereof.29. The lubricating composition of claim 24 , wherein the lubricating composition is characterised as having (i) a sulphur content of 0.5 wt % or less claim 24 , (ii) a phosphorus content of 0.1 wt % or less claim 24 , and (iii) a sulphated ash content of 1.5 wt % or less.30. A method of lubricating an internal combustion ...

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10-11-2016 дата публикации

Low Ash Lubricants with Improved Seal and Corrosion Performance

Номер: US20160326454A1
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A lubricant composition of (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity; (b) a dispersant comprising the condensation product of a carboxylic functionalized polymer with an aromatic amine having at least 3 aromatic rings and at least one primary or secondary amino group; and (c) an overbased metal detergent comprising an oil-soluble neutral metal salt component and a metal carbonate component, provides good seal and corrosion performance. Desirably, the total amount of neutral metal salt component in the lubricant composition is at least about 0.75 percent by weight and the sulfated ash level of the lubricant composition is less than about 1.1 percent. 1. A lubricant composition comprising:(a) an oil of lubricating viscosity;(b) a dispersant comprising the condensation product of a carboxylic functionalized polymer with an aromatic amine having at least 3 aromatic rings and at least one primary or secondary amino group, said aromatic amine being an anthranilic derivative; and(c) an overbased metal detergent comprising an oil-soluble neutral metal salt component and a metal carbonate component;wherein the total amount of neutral metal salt component in the lubricant composition is at least about 0.75 percent by weight and wherein the sulfated ash level of the lubricant composition is less than about 1.1 percent.2. The lubricant composition of wherein the sulfated ash level of the lubricant is less than about 1.0 percent.3. The lubricant composition of wherein the carboxylic functionalized polymer comprises a polyisobutylene of number average molecular weight of about 500 to about 10 claim 1 ,000 bearing at least one succinic anhydride group.4. The lubricant composition of wherein the dispersant comprises the condensation product of a carboxylic functionalized polymer with an aromatic amine having multiple aromatic groups claim 1 , at least one secondary or tertiary amino group claim 1 , and at least one nitrogen functional group which provides linkage to the carboxylic ...

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01-12-2016 дата публикации

FACIAL IDENTIFICATION TECHNIQUES

Номер: US20160350586A1
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As the use of facial biometrics expands in the commercial and government sectors, the need to ensure that human facial examiners use proper procedures to compare facial imagery will grow. Human examiners have examined fingerprint images for many years such that fingerprint examination processes and techniques have reached a point of general acceptance for both commercial and governmental use. The growing deployment and acceptance of facial recognition can be enhanced and solidified if new methods can be used to assist in ensuring and recording that proper examination processes were performed during the human examination of facial imagery. 1. A method of electronically assisted facial identification comprising:displaying, on at least one display, at least two facial images near one other;electronically maintaining, by a processor and storage, a predefined list of facial components to be examined when the two facial images on the at least one display are analyzed by a user to determine whether the facial images are of different persons or of a same person; andautomatically guiding the user through the facial identification process in response to the electronically maintained list of facial components, wherein the automatic guiding includes providing one or more of instructions, guidelines and anatomical definitions to the user and keeping track of which facial components have been examined.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the list of facial components includes one or more of: skin claim 1 , face/head outline claim 1 , face/head composition claim 1 , hairline or baldness pattern claim 1 , forehead claim 1 , eyebrows claim 1 , eyes claim 1 , cheeks claim 1 , nose claim 1 , ears claim 1 , mouth claim 1 , chin or jaw line claim 1 , neck claim 1 , facial hair claim 1 , facial lines claim 1 , scars claim 1 , facial marks claim 1 , and alterations.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising requiring the user to complete examination of a facial component currently being ...

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06-12-2018 дата публикации

POWER CAPACITY EXPANSION ON AGRICULTURAL MACHINE

Номер: US20180343785A1
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A towed agricultural machine includes a converter, configured to convert a first voltage potential generated by a generator to a second voltage potential. The second voltage potential powers a component of the towed agricultural machine. Further, the towed agricultural machine also includes a switch that senses the absence of the second voltage potential from the converter and switches to powering the subcomponent with a second voltage potential received from a source external to the towed agricultural machine. 1. An agricultural machine , comprising:a converter configured to receive a first voltage potential from a generator and convert the first voltage potential to a second voltage potential;an electrically powered subcomponent powered by a power input at the second voltage potential; anda load center configured to switch from applying, as the power input to the electrically powered subcomponent, the second voltage potential, output by the converter, to applying, as the power input to the electrically powered subcomponent, the second voltage potential, received from a source external to the agricultural machine.2. The agricultural machine of wherein the load center comprises:a switch configured to detect an absence of the second voltage potential output by the converter and switch to applying the second voltage potential received from the source external to the agricultural machine.3. The agricultural machine of wherein the load center comprises:a control system configured to detect the absence of the second voltage potential output by the converter and to generate a control signal to control the switch to apply the second voltage potential received from the source external to the agricultural machine to the electrically powered subcomponent.4. The agricultural machine of wherein the agricultural machine comprises a towed agricultural machine claim 2 , towed by a towing vehicle claim 2 , and wherein the source external to the agricultural machine comprises a ...

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29-10-2020 дата публикации

AGRICULTURAL SEED SENSING AND CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20200337223A1
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An example agricultural machine comprises a material distribution system that includes a material distribution line configured to convey particulate material to a component. The agricultural machine comprises a sensing system that includes a first sensor configured to generate a first sensor signal indicative of a measure of a flow of the particulate material in the material distribution line, a second sensor configured to generate a second sensor signal indicative of a measure of the flow of the particulate material in the material distribution line, and a correlation generation component configured to receive indications of the first and second sensor signals and to generate a correlation metric that represents a correlation between the first and second sensor signals. In one example, the correlation metric is applied to a sensor signal from a second material distribution line to determine a flow rate in the second material distribution line. 1. An agricultural machine comprising:a material distribution system comprising a material distribution line configured to convey particulate material to a component; and a first sensor configured to generate a first sensor signal indicative of a measure of a flow of the particulate material in the material distribution line;', 'a second sensor configured to generate a second sensor signal indicative of a measure of the flow of the particulate material in the material distribution line; and', 'a correlation generation component configured to receive indications of the first and second sensor signals and to generate a correlation metric that represents a correlation between the first and second sensor signals., 'a sensing system comprising2. The agricultural machine of claim 1 , whereinthe material distribution line comprises a first material distribution line configured to convey a first flow of particulate material to a first component;the material distribution system comprises a second material distribution line configured ...

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27-12-2018 дата публикации

NITROGEN-FUNCTIONALIZED OLEFIN POLYMERS FOR ENGINE LUBRICANTS

Номер: US20180371357A1
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A lubricant composition of an oil of lubricating viscosity, an ashless condensation reaction product of an olefin polymer, having a number average molecular weight of 2,000 to 70,000, comprising carboxylic acid or equivalent functionality grafted onto the polymer backbone, with a monoamine or a polyamine often having a single primary amino group; a succinimide dispersant; and an overbased metal detergent, in an amount such that the total base number of the lubricant composition is less than 6.5, exhibits good sludge prevention performance in a gasoline engine. 1. A lubricant composition comprising:{'sup': 2', '−1, '(a) an oil of lubricating viscosity having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of about 2 to about 5.3 mms;'}(b) about 0.14 to about 1.5 percent by weight of an ashless condensation reaction product of an olefin polymer, having a number average molecular weight (GPC) of about 2,000 to about 70,000, comprising carboxylic acid functionality or a reactive equivalent thereof grafted onto the polymer backbone, with a monoamine or a polyamine, provided that if the olefin polymer is an ethylene/propylene copolymer, then said polyamine is not a poly(ethyleneamine);(c) about 0.35 to about 1.8 percent by weight of a succinimide dispersant comprising the condensation product of a polyolefin-substituted succinic anhydride, with an alkylene polyamine, where the polyolefin substituent has a number average molecular weight of about 1,000 to about 3500; and(d) about 0.05 to about 1.5 percent by weight of an overbased metal detergent, in an amount such that the total base number (TBN per ASTM D2896) of the lubricant composition is less than about 6.5;said lubricant composition having a high-temperature high-shear viscosity per ASTM D4683 of about 1.4 to about 3.5 mPa-s.2. The lubricant composition of wherein the amount of the condensation reaction product is about 0.4 to about 1 percent by weight.3. The lubricant composition of claim 1 , wherein the olefin polymer comprises ...

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24-12-2020 дата публикации

LUBRICANT COMPOSITIONS FOR DIRECT INJECTION ENGINE

Номер: US20200399555A1
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The invention is directed to a method for reducing low speed pre-ignition events in a spark-ignited direct injection internal combustion engine by supplying to the sump a lubricant composition which contains an oil of lubricating viscosity and an ashless dispersant. The ashless dispersant may be selected from succinimide compounds prepared from aliphatic or aromatic amines. 1. A method for reducing low speed pre-ignition events in a spark-ignited direct injection internal combustion engine comprising supplying to the engine a lubricant composition comprising:a base oil of lubricating viscosity;0.5 to 2.2 wt % of a boron-containing ashless dispersant;0.1 to 3 wt % of at least one ashless antioxidant; and0.2 to 1 wt % of a magnesium detergent.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the engine is operated under a load with a brake mean effective pressure (BMEP) of greater than or equal to 10 bars.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the engine is operated at speeds less than or equal to 3 claim 1 ,000 rpm.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the engine is fueled with a liquid hydrocarbon fuel claim 1 , a liquid non-hydrocarbon fuel claim 1 , or mixtures thereof.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the engine is fueled by natural gas claim 4 , liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) claim 4 , compressed natural gas (CNG) claim 4 , or mixtures thereof.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the boron-containing ashless dispersant is a polyalkenyl dispersant derived from acylated polyisobutylene.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the boron-containing ashless dispersant comprises a polyisobutylene succinimide compound.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the polyisobutylene succinimide compound is prepared from an amine comprising one or more of aliphatic polyamines claim 7 , aromatic amines claim 7 , polyether amines claim 7 , and mixtures thereof.9. The method of claim 6 , wherein the acylated polyisobutylene is prepared by a chlorine process claim 6 , a thermal process claim 6 , a free radical ...

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24-12-2020 дата публикации

LUBRICANT COMPOSITIONS FOR DIRECT INJECTION ENGINE

Номер: US20200399556A1
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The invention is directed to a method for reducing low speed pre-ignition events in a spark-ignited direct injection internal combustion engine by supplying to the sump a lubricant composition which contains an oil of lubricating viscosity and an ashless dispersant. The ashless dispersant may be selected from succinimide compounds prepared from aliphatic or aromatic amines. 1. A lubricant composition comprising:a base oil of lubricating viscosity;0.5 to 2.2 wt % of a boron-containing polyisobutenyl succinimide ashless dispersant having a TBN of 30 to 70 and delivering 80 to 350 ppm of boron to the lubricating composition;1.0 to 3.0 wt % of a boron-free polyisobutenyl succinimide dispersant having a TBN of 30 to 70;0.2 to 0.5 wt % of a sulfurized olefin antioxidant;0.2 to 1 wt % of a magnesium sulfonate detergent having a TBN of 300 to 500;0.4 to 1.1 wt % of a zinc dialkyldithiophosphate antiwear agent; and0.2 to 3 wt % of a calcium alkylbenzene sulfonate detergent.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the engine is operated under a load with a brake mean effective pressure (BMEP) of greater than or equal to 10 bars.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the engine is operated at speeds less than or equal to 3 claim 1 ,000 rpm.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the engine is fueled with a liquid hydrocarbon fuel claim 1 , a liquid non-hydrocarbon fuel claim 1 , or mixtures thereof.5. The composition of claim 4 , wherein the engine is fueled by natural gas claim 4 , liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) claim 4 , compressed natural gas (CNG) claim 4 , or mixtures thereof.6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the lubricant composition further comprises at least one other additional additive selected from a metal containing overbased detergent claim 1 , a phosphorus-containing anti-wear additive claim 1 , a friction modifier claim 1 , and a polymeric viscosity modifier.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the lubricating composition comprises at least 50 weight % of ...

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27-12-2012 дата публикации

Lubricating compositions containing salts of hydrocarbyl substituted acylating agents

Номер: WO2012177529A1
Принадлежит: THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION

The present invention provides a composition and a concentrate, comprising: (a) a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity, (b) a quaternary ammonium salt of a hydrocarbyl-substituted acylating agent condensation product, and (c) an optional amount of a succinimide dispersant different from (b), and a use of the composition or concentrate for lubricating an engine. In a further embodiment, the invention provides the use of a quaternary ammonium salt of a hydrocarbyl-substituted acylating agent condensation product as a dispersant in a lubricating composition, and as a synergistic dispersant combination with a different succinimide dispersant.

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16-01-2018 дата публикации

Telescopic side port catheter device with imaging system and method for accessing side branch occlusions

Номер: US9867530B2
Автор: Matt D. Pursley
Принадлежит: Volcano Corp

A medical device and method are provided for accessing a side branch in an artery utilizing an on-board imaging device. The device includes a catheter having a sidewall, an internal lumen, and a side port formed through the sidewall. A perforating guide wire has a proximal portion within the internal lumen and a distal portion arranged to be movable out of the side port. The guide wire can be delivered through the side port to a side branch artery when the catheter is deployed to a location with the side port aligned with the side branch artery. In one embodiment, the catheter includes an on-board imaging system disposed adjacent the side opening. The imaging system images tissue adjacent the side opening to assist with alignment of the guide wire to enter a side branch and/or cross an occlusion within the side branch.

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03-11-2022 дата публикации

AGRICULTURAL MACHINE ADJUSTING MECHANISM

Номер: US20220346299A1
Принадлежит:

Agricultural machines and implements have a need to adapt to changing environments. A closing system for an agricultural machine has a need to adapt to changing ground surface. The closing system includes a closing device pivotably connected to the agricultural machine, a passive mechanical element that is operable to apply an initial amount force to the closing device, and an actuator that is operable to apply an actuator force to the passive mechanical element to increase the amount of force that the passive mechanical element applies to the closing device. The actuator can be a linear actuator having an adjustable stroke length to vary the amount of actuator force applied to the passive mechanical element. The passive mechanical element is operable to absorb a shock force as the closing device traverses a ground surface. The passive mechanical element includes one or more springs adjacent the actuator. 1. A closing system for a work machine , the closing system comprising:one or more closing devices that are operable to contact a ground surface;a first actuator configured to engage the one or more closing devices, the first actuator configured to absorb a shock force; anda second actuator that is operable to engage the first actuator to increase an amount of force that the first actuator applies to the one or more closing devices.2. The closing system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more closing devices include one or more closing wheels.3. The closing system of claim 1 , wherein the first actuator includes one or more springs.4. The closing system of claim 1 , wherein the first actuator is arranged parallel to the second actuator.5. The closing system of claim 1 , wherein the second actuator is self-locking.6. The closing system of claim 1 , wherein a stroke length of the second actuator is adjustable to thereby adjust the amount of actuator force applied by the second actuator to the first actuator.7. The closing system of claim 1 , wherein the second actuator ...

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22-12-2022 дата публикации

MERCHANDISER WITH SENSING CAPABILITIES

Номер: US20220400875A1
Принадлежит: Leer, Inc.

A merchandiser for storing at least one product for purchase by a customer is provided. The merchandiser includes: a housing defining a cavity configured to receive the at least one product; an opening defined by the housing, the opening providing access to the cavity; and a door coupled to the housing and movable between a first position and a second position. The door substantially covers the opening in the first position and the door is positioned away from the opening in the second position such that the cavity is accessible. The merchandiser further includes a control system operable in a plurality of modes including at least a run mode and a setup mode. In the run mode, purchase of the at least one product is permitted. In the setup mode, one or more run mode provisions that control operation of the merchandiser in the run mode are received. 1. A merchandiser for storing at least one product for purchase by a customer , the merchandiser comprising:a housing defining a cavity configured to receive the at least one product;an opening defined by the housing, the opening providing access to the cavity;a door coupled to the housing and movable between a first position and a second position, wherein the door substantially covers the opening in the first position and the door is positioned away from the opening in the second position such that the cavity is accessible; anda control system operable in a plurality of modes comprising at least a run mode and a setup mode, wherein in the run mode, purchase of the at least one product is permitted, and wherein in the setup mode one or more run mode provisions that control operation of the merchandiser in the run mode are received.2. The merchandiser of claim 1 , further comprising a lock coupled to the door claim 1 , the lock actuable between a locked position and an unlocked position claim 1 , wherein in the locked positioned the lock is configured to lock the door in the first position claim 1 , and wherein the control ...

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22-12-2022 дата публикации

Card and Gift Packaging with Laminate Strip

Номер: US20220402671A1
Автор: Dickman Matt D.
Принадлежит:

Packaging comprising: (a) a top portion; and (b) a bottom portion connected to and separable from the top portion by a fold region; wherein the fold region include scoring, perforation, or both to facilitate separation of the top portion and the bottom portion. 2: The packaging of claim 1 , wherein the bottom portion is a prepaid or loadable transaction card.3: The packaging of or claim 1 , wherein the packaging is biodegradable claim 1 , recyclable claim 1 , or both.4: The packaging of any of the preceding claims claim 1 , wherein the packaging is made from a paperboard material and the packaging is a snap-type packaging.5: The packaging of any of the preceding claims claim 1 , wherein the fold region includes an upper score line and a lower score line offset from the upper score line.6: The packaging of claim 5 , wherein the upper score line extends partially through a thickness of the packaging from a top surface and the lower score line extends partially through a thickness of the packaging from a bottom surface.7: The packaging of or claim 5 , wherein the upper score line is located on the top portion and the lower score line is located on the bottom portion.8: The packaging of any of through claim 5 , wherein the upper score line and the lower score line form an overlap region therebetween.9: The packaging of claim 8 , wherein the overlap region includes an upper overlap region extending from the top portion overlapping a lower overlap region extending from the bottom portion.10: The packaging of any of through claim 8 , wherein the fold region further includes a laminate strip disposed on the packaging.11: The packaging of claim 10 , wherein the laminate strip is disposed on the front surface claim 10 , the back surface claim 10 , or both of the packaging over the upper score line and the lower score line.12: The packaging of or claim 10 , wherein the laminate strip extends an entire width of both the top portion and the bottom portion claim 10 , and the ...

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07-05-2013 дата публикации

Dispersant viscosity modifiers containing aromatic amines

Номер: CA2574969C
Принадлежит: Lubrizol Corp

A method for lubricating a diesel engine equipped with an exhaust gas recirculation, comprising supplying thereto a composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity and the reaction product of a polymer comprising carboxylic acid functionality and having a number average molecular weight of greater than 5000 and an aromatic amine with at least one amino group capable of condensing with the carboxylic acid and at least one additional group comprising at least one nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur atom. The aromatic amine is selected from (i) nitro-substituted aniline, (ii) amines comprising two aromatic moieties linked by a -C(O)NR-, -C(O)-, -O-, -N=N-, OR -SO2- group, where R is hydrogen or hydrocarbyl, one of said aromatic moieties bearing said condensable amino group (iii) an aminoquinoline, (iv) an aminobenzimidazole, (v) an N, N-dialkylphenylenediamine, and (vi) a ring-substituted benzylamine. Reaction of a carboxylic acid-containing polymer with certain aromatic amines results in dispersant viscosity modifiers with improved soot handling performance in heavy-duty diesel engines, compared with reaction with non-aromatic amines.

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24-02-2011 дата публикации

Lubricating composition containing an antiwear agent

Номер: WO2011022317A1
Принадлежит: THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION

The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a compound obtained/obtainable by a process comprising reacting a glycolic acid, a 2-halo-acetic acid, or a lactic acid, or an alkali or alkaline metal salts thereof, (typically glycolic acid or a 2-halo-acetic acid) with at least one member selected from the group consisting of an amine, an alcohol, and an aminoalcohol. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine.

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08-03-2012 дата публикации

Lubricating composition containing an antiwear agent

Номер: WO2012030590A1
Принадлежит: THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION

The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an antiwear agent and an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in a mechanical device such as an internal combustion engine, or a driveline device.

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26-03-2013 дата публикации

Lubricating composition containing an antiwear agent

Номер: US8404625B2
Принадлежит: Lubrizol Corp

The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a compound obtained/obtainable by a process comprising reacting a glycolic acid, a 2-halo-acetic acid, or a lactic acid, or an alkali or alkaline metal salts thereof, (typically glycolic acid or a 2-halo-acetic acid) with at least one member selected from the group consisting of an amine, an alcohol, and an aminoalcohol. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine.

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10-09-2013 дата публикации

Lubricating composition containing an antiwear agent

Номер: US8530395B1
Принадлежит: Lubrizol Corp

The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a compound obtained/obtainable by a process comprising reacting a glycolic acid, a 2-halo-acetic acid, or a lactic acid, or an alkali or alkaline metal salts thereof, (typically glycolic acid or a 2-halo-acetic acid) with at least one member selected from the group consisting of an amine, an alcohol, and an aminoalcohol. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine.

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08-07-2015 дата публикации

Lubricating composition containing an antiwear agent

Номер: EP2891700A1
Принадлежит: Lubrizol Corp

The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a compound obtained/obtainable by a process comprising reacting a glycolic acid, a 2-halo-acetic acid, or a lactic acid, or an alkali or alkaline metal salts thereof, (typically glycolic acid or a 2-halo-acetic acid) with at least one member selected from the group consisting of an amine, an alcohol, and an aminoalcohol. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine.

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07-08-2013 дата публикации

Lubricating composition containing an antiwear agent

Номер: EP2623582A1
Принадлежит: Lubrizol Corp

The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an antiwear agent and an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in a mechanical device such as an internal combustion engine, or a driveline device.

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28-07-2015 дата публикации

Lubricating composition containing an antiwear agent

Номер: US9090846B2
Принадлежит: Lubrizol Corp

The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an antiwear agent and an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in a mechanical device such as an internal combustion engine, or a driveline device.

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10-01-2017 дата публикации

Lubricating composition containing an antiwear agent

Номер: US9540585B2
Принадлежит: Lubrizol Corp

The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an antiwear agent and an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in a mechanical device such as an internal combustion engine, or a driveline device.

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28-06-2017 дата публикации

Method of lubricating a driveline device

Номер: EP3184615A1
Принадлежит: Lubrizol Corp

The invention provides a method of providing antiwear performance to a driveline device, wherein the driveline device includes a manual transmission that may or may not contain a synchronizer system, or an axle, the method comprising supplying to the driveline device a lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity and a product obtained/obtainable by reacting: (i) a hydroxy-containing carboxylic compound, a phosphorylating agent, or reactive equivalents thereof, and optionally an alcohol, wherein the hydroxy-containing carboxylic compound is derived from a partially esterified polyol, or mixtures thereof; and wherein the phosphorylating agent, or reactive equivalents thereof is POC1 3 , P 2 0s, P 4 0i 0 or polyphosphoric acid, and (ii) reacting the product of (i) with a branched secondary or tertiary monoamine, or mixtures thereof; wherein the product is present at 0.01 to 5 wt % or 0.05 wt % to 2 wt %, or 0.1 wt % to 1 wt %, or 0.2 wt % to 0.5 wt % of the lubricating composition.

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