US4014794A
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Oil filter adapter
Assignee: EIDP Inc
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Filing: 1974-03-11
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Granted: 1977-03-29
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Expires: 1994-03-11
Abstract
Abstract An adapter for metering oil viscosity index improver and other additives into flowing oil is provided. The adapter is normally used in combination with a conventional oil filter and is placed between the oil filter and the engine of a vehicle. The adapter contains a solid, oil-soluble oil viscosity index improver in association with means, preferably a perforated sheet surrounding the improver, to limit contact of the improver with oil which flows through the adapter from the engine to the oil filter.
Inventors
- 👤 William Dein Lewis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 12:55
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D37/00; B01D37/02; B01D37/025; B01F; B01F21/00; B01F21/20; B01F21/22; B01F21/221; C; C10; C10M; C10M175/00; C10M175/0091
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
In combination with an oil filter, for use with an internal combustion engine using circulating oil, the improvement comprising an oil filter adapter, coaxial with and adjoining the oil filter, placed between the oil filter and the engine, said adapter comprising a casing having at least one opening to permit flow of oil from said engine to said adapter and at least one opening to permit flow of oil from said adapter to said filter and disposed in said casing in the path of the flowing oil and oil-soluble, solid oil viscosity index modifier and means in association with said modifier to limit contact of the surface of the modifier with the flowing oil wherein the solid copolymer is toroidal in shape and is encased in a perforated, oil insoluble metal shield.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
In combination with an oil filter, for use with an internal combustion engine using circulating oil, the improvement comprising an oil filter adapter, coaxial with and adjoining the oil filter, placed between the oil filter and the engine, said adapter comprising a casing having at least one opening to permit flow of oil from said engine to said adapter and at least one opening to permit flow of oil from said adapter to said filter and disposed in said casing in the path of the flowing oil and oil-soluble, solid oil viscosity index modifier and means in association with said modifier to limit contact of the surface of the modifier with the flowing oil wherein the solid copolymer is toroidal in shape and is encased in a perforated, oil insoluble metal shield.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The oil filter adapter of claim 1 wherein the solid, oil-soluble oil viscosity index modifier is a polymer selected from the group consisting of oil-soluble polyisobutylene, oil-soluble methacrylate polymer, oil-soluble polyalkyl styrene and an oil-soluble copolymer of ethylene and propylene.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the solid, oil-soluble oil viscosity index improver is a polymer of ethylene and propylene with up to 10% by weight of 1,4-hexadiene.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The device of claim 3 wherein the solid copolymer is about 25 to 55% by weight ethylene, about 35 to 75% by weight propylene and up to 10% by weight of 1,4-hexadiene.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-03-28 | 1980-09-27 | 1981-03-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-03-28 | 1984-09-27 | 1985-03-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-03-28 | 1988-09-27 | 1989-03-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |