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Method of lubricating a driveline device

US9540582B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 15, 2012
Grant dateJan 10, 2017
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Expiry dateOct 11, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10N2040/046
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides a method of lubricating a mechanical device by supplying a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a compound having 2 to 20 hydroxy-carboxylic acid residues. The invention further relates to the use of the compound in a driveline device to provide at least one of antiwear performance, friction modification (particularly for enhancing fuel economy).

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