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Water compatible hydraulic fluids

US7185699B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 25, 2004
Grant dateMar 6, 2007
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Expiry dateJul 7, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S166/902
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A composition for use in an oil chamber of a tool includes a hydraulic oil; and a surfactant, wherein the surfactant is present at an amount sufficient to form micelles in the hydraulic oil. The composition may further include an amphiphilic copolymer. A method includes providing a hydraulic fluid composition comprising a hydraulic oil and a surfactant capable of forming micelles in the hydraulic oil; and filling a hydraulic chamber in the tool with the hydraulic fluid composition. The hydraulic fluid composition may further include an amphiphilic copolymer.

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