Synthetic Lubricant, Cleaner and Preservative Composition, Method and Product-by-Process for Weapons and Weapon Systems
AssigneeBestline International Research, Inc.
InventorRonald J. Sloan
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Abstract
A synthetic lubricant, cleaner and preservative composition and related methods for weapons and weapon systems, comprising: at least one isomer solvent; Alox 2100 calcium sulfonate; and at least one base oil selected from the base oil group consisting of: group I base oils; group II base oils; and group III base oils. Optional ingredients comprise mineral spirits, alpha-olefins, synthetic calcium sulfonates, fluoro-additives, and common moellen degras.
Claims20
A synthetic lubricant, cleaner and preservative composition for weapons and weapon systems, comprising:
- at least one isomer solvent selected from the solvent group consisting of:
- dipropylene glycol n-propyl ether;
- triethylene glycol monoethyl ether;
- diethylene glycol methyl ether;
- dipropylene glycol n-butyl ether;
- diethylene glycol monopropyl ether;
- 2 propyxyethyl ethanol;
- diethylene glycol monoethyl ether;
- 2 butoxyethyl acetate;
- cellosolve carbutol;
- glycol phenyl ether;
- and 2 ethylhexyl acetate;
- a calcium sulfonate comprising a flash point over 170 degrees C. (342 degrees F.) by way of Cleveland Open Cup, relative density 0.89 @60 15.6 degrees C. (ASTM D 4052), a melting point of 38 degrees C. (ASTM D 97), and a viscosity of 16 mm2/s @40 degrees C. (ASTM D 446);
- and
- at least one base oil selected from the base oil group consisting of:
- group I base oils;
- group II base oils;
- and group III base oils.
A method for producing a synthetic lubricant, cleaner and preservative composition for weapons and weapon systems, said method comprising:
- preheating a calcium sulfonate comprising a flash point over 170 degrees C. (342 degrees F.) by way of Cleveland Open Cup, relative density 0.89 @60 15.6 degrees C. (ASTM D 4052), a melting point of 38 degrees C. (ASTM D 97), and a viscosity of 16 mm2/s @40 degrees C. (ASTM D 446) from 40 to 50 degrees C.;
- preheating at least one isomer solvent selected from the solvent group consisting of:
- dipropylene glycol n-propyl ether;
- triethylene glycol monoethyl ether;
- diethylene glycol methyl ether;
- dipropylene glycol n-butyl ether;
- diethylene glycol monopropyl ether;
- 2 propyxyethyl ethanol;
- diethylene glycol monoethyl ether;
- 2 butoxyethyl acetate;
- cellosolve carbutol;
- glycol phenyl ether;
- and 2 ethylhexyl acetate to approximately 40 degrees C.;
- blending said calcium sulfonate and said at least one isomer solvent into a primary blend until said primary blend is in a consistent amalgamation without any appearance of separation;
- preheating at least one base oil selected from the base oil group consisting of:
- group I base oils;
- group II base oils;
- and group III base oils to approximately 30 degrees C.;
- and
- blending said at least one base oil with said primary blend into a final blend until said final blend is a consistent amalgamation without appearance of separation.
A method for producing a synthetic lubricant, cleaner and preservative composition for weapons and weapon systems, said method comprising:
- preheating a calcium sulfonate comprising a flash point over 170 degrees C. (342 degrees F.) by way of Cleveland Open Cup, relative density 0.89 @60 15.6 degrees C. (ASTM D 4052), a melting point of 38 degrees C. (ASTM D 97), and a viscosity of 16 mm2/s @40 degrees C. (ASTM D 446) from 40 to 50 degrees C.;
- preheating mineral spirits to about 30 degrees C.;
- blending said calcium sulfonate and said mineral spirits until this blend forms an amalgamation without any appearance of separation;
- allowing said calcium sulfonate and mineral spirits blend to cool to ambient temperature;
- blending said calcium sulfonate and mineral spirits blend with at least one isomer solvent selected from the solvent group consisting of:
- dipropylene glycol n-propyl ether;
- triethylene glycol monoethyl ether;
- diethylene glycol methyl ether;
- dipropylene glycol n-butyl ether;
- diethylene glycol monopropyl ether;
- 2 propyxyethyl ethanol;
- diethylene glycol monoethyl ether;
- 2 butoxyethyl acetate;
- cellosolve carbutol;
- glycol phenyl ether;
- and 2 ethylhexyl acetate into a primary blend until the combined liquid is in a consistent amalgamation without any appearance of separation;
- and
- blending at least one base oil with said primary blend into a final blend until said final blend is a consistent amalgamation without appearance of separation.
A synthetic lubricant, cleaner and preservative product-by-process for weapons and weapon systems, produced by a method comprising:
- preheating a calcium sulfonate comprising a flash point over 170 degrees C. (342 degrees F.) by way of Cleveland Open Cup, relative density 0.89 @60 15.6 degrees C. (ASTM D 4052), a melting point of 38 degrees C. (ASTM D 97), and a viscosity of 16 mm2/s @40 degrees C. (ASTM D 446) from 40 to 50 degrees C.;
- preheating at least one isomer solvent selected from the solvent group consisting of:
- dipropylene glycol n-propyl ether;
- triethylene glycol monoethyl ether;
- diethylene glycol methyl ether;
- dipropylene glycol n-butyl ether;
- diethylene glycol monopropyl ether;
- 2 propyxyethyl ethanol;
- diethylene glycol monoethyl ether;
- 2 butoxyethyl acetate;
- cellosolve carbutol;
- glycol phenyl ether;
- and 2 ethylhexyl acetate to approximately 40 degrees C.;
- blending said calcium sulfonate and said at least one isomer solvent into a primary blend until said primary blend is in a consistent amalgamation without any appearance of separation;
- preheating at least one base oil selected from the base oil group consisting of:
- group I base oils;
- group II base oils;
- and group III base oils to approximately 30 degrees C.;
- and
- blending said at least one base oil with said primary blend into a final blend until said final blend is a consistent amalgamation without appearance of separation.
A synthetic lubricant, cleaner and preservative product-by-process for weapons and weapon systems, produced by a method comprising:
- preheating a calcium sulfonate comprising a flash point over 170 degrees C. (342 degrees F.) by way of Cleveland Open Cup, relative density 0.89 @60 15.6 degrees C. (ASTM D 4052), a melting point of 38 degrees C. (ASTM D 97), and a viscosity of 16 mm2/s @40 degrees C. (ASTM D 446) from 40 to 50 degrees C.;
- preheating mineral spirits to about 30 degrees C.;
- blending said calcium sulfonate and said mineral spirits until this blend forms an amalgamation without any appearance of separation;
- allowing said calcium sulfonate and mineral spirits blend to cool to ambient temperature;
- blending said calcium sulfonate and mineral spirits blend with at least one isomer solvent selected from the solvent group consisting of:
- dipropylene glycol n-propyl ether;
- triethylene glycol monoethyl ether;
- diethylene glycol methyl ether;
- dipropylene glycol n-butyl ether;
- diethylene glycol monopropyl ether;
- 2 propyxyethyl ethanol;
- diethylene glycol monoethyl ether;
- 2 butoxyethyl acetate;
- cellosolve carbutol;
- glycol phenyl ether;
- and 2 ethylhexyl acetate into a primary blend until the combined liquid is in a consistent amalgamation without any appearance of separation;
- and
- blending at least one base oil with said primary blend into a final blend until said final blend is a consistent amalgamation without appearance of separation.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.