Protective lubricant formulation

Abstract

A surface protective lubricant formulation that can be applied to a variety of surfaces and provides enhanced anti-corrosion capabilities, the formulation consisting of one hundred percent (100%) hydrocarbon components. In particular, the composition includes a solvent hydrocarbon, and first and second petroleum hydrocarbons. The hydrocarbon solvent, which is mineral spirits, is in the range of from about 20% to about 70% by weight of the total formulation, with about 55% being optimal. The solvent hydrocarbon used herein is preferably the chemical named synthetic iapparaffinic hydrocarbon. The first petroleum hydrocarbon is in the range of from about 1% to about 35% by weight of the total formulation, with about 18% being optimal. The first petroleum hydrocarbon is manufactured by ExxonMobil Corporation under the trade name PROWAX 561. The second petroleum hydrocarbon is in the range of from about 1% to about 40% by weight of the total formulation, with about 26% being optimal. The second petroleum hydrocarbon is manufactured by ExxonMobil Corporation under the trade name PROWAX 890.

Description

CROSS REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] U.S. Provisional Application for Patent 60 / 485,591, filed Mar. 31, 2003, with title, “Protective Lubricant Formulation” which is hereby incorporated by referenced. Applicant claims priority pursuant to 35 U.S.C. par. 119(e)(i).STATEMENT AS TO RIGHTS TO INVENTIONS MADE UNDER FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT [0002] Not applicable. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] 1. Field of the Invention [0004] The present invention relates generally to protective lubricating compositions. More particularly, it relates to a corrosive inhibitor for protecting surfaces by applying a protective lubricant formulation comprising one hundred percent (100%) hydrocarbon components. [0005] 2. Brief Description of Prior Art [0006] A plurality of surface protective compositions are known in the art and available. Typically, these lubricants are applied to various surfaces through spraying, brushing or dipping and the lubricant then spreads or flows o...

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Benefits of technology

[0010] The protectant formulation can be applied to the surfaces of, for example, marine equipment, automotive, battery terminals, hand tools, farm equipment, recreational vehicles, heavy equipment, motorcycles, bicycles, shop machinery, power tools, household appliances, roller bearings, actuating cables, and hinges. The protective lubricant formulation of the present invention is easy to apply, is self-leveling over the surface, and provides anti-corrosive capabilities.

Problems solved by technology

These coatings generally adhere to the permanent finish or metal surfaces which surfaces, when exposed to elements such as fresh or salt water, snow and the like, are susceptible to rapid corrosion.