US4140491A
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Gasoline additive comprising a blend of methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl and certain methylcyclopentadiene dimer compounds
Assignee: Nalco Exxon Energy Chemicals LP
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Filing: 1977-11-21
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Granted: 1979-02-20
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Expires: 1997-11-21
Abstract
Abstract Gasoline containing an additive comprising about 70% by weight of methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl and about 30% of a composition selected from the group consisting of methylcyclopentadiene dimer compounds, hydrogenated methylcyclopentadiene dimer compounds, and the alcohols of methylcyclopentadiene dimer compounds, said additive being present in the gasoline in an amount sufficient to increase its anti-knock effectiveness.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald J. Allain
- 👤 Ansell L. Reid
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 11:34
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10L; C10L10/00; C10L10/10; C10L1/00; C10L1/10; C10L1/14; C10L1/18; C10L1/182; C10L1/1822; C10L1/30; C10L1/305
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
52 words
Gasoline containing an additive comprising about 70% by weight of methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl and about 30% of a composition selected from the group consisting of methylcyclopentadiene dimer, hydrogenated methylcyclopentadiene dimer, and the alcohols of methylcyclopentadiene dimer, said additive being present in the gasoline in an amount sufficient to increase its anti-knock effectiveness.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
52 words
Gasoline containing an additive comprising about 70% by weight of methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl and about 30% of a composition selected from the group consisting of methylcyclopentadiene dimer, hydrogenated methylcyclopentadiene dimer, and the alcohols of methylcyclopentadiene dimer, said additive being present in the gasoline in an amount sufficient to increase its anti-knock effectiveness.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
10 words
The gasoline of claim 1 where composition is methylcyclopentadiene dimer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The gasoline of claim 1 where the composition is hydrogenated methylcyclopentadiene dimer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The gasoline of claim 1 where the composition is the alcohols of methylcyclopentadiene dimer.
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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) | 1982-02-19 | 1982-08-21 | 1983-02-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-02-19 | 1986-08-21 | 1987-02-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-02-19 | 1990-08-21 | 1991-02-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |