High-viscosity alpha-olefin copolymer compositions and methods of making and using the same

US9676884B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Elevance Renewable Sciences, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Syed Q. A. Rizvi · Mentor, US
• Debra Tindall · Pendleton, US
• Georgeta Hategan · Naperville, US
• Kristine Counter · Woodridge, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 11, 2014
• Grant date: Jun 13, 2017
• Expiry date: Mar 22, 2034

Classification

• Technology area (CPC C): Chemistry; Metallurgy
• CPC primary: C10N2040/26
• WIPO field: Basic materials chemistry
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

Copolymers of alpha-olefins are generally disclosed, including methods of making such copolymers. In some embodiments, copolymers of alpha-olefins and certain unsaturated ester compounds are also disclosed, including methods of making such copolymers. Lubricant compositions including copolymers of alpha-olefins are also disclosed, as well as methods of using such compositions in certain lubricant applications.