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EP 1 990 400 A3 |
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EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION |
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04.08.2010 Bulletin 2010/31 |
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12.11.2008 Bulletin 2008/46 |
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Date of filing: 28.01.2008 |
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International Patent Classification (IPC):
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AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MT NL NO PL
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12.12.2007 US 954503 01.05.2007 US 915273 P
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Applicant: Afton Chemical Corporation |
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Richmond, VA 23219 (US) |
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- Hewette, Chip
Richmond, VA 23238 (US)
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Representative: Schwabe - Sandmair - Marx |
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Patentanwälte
Stuntzstraße 16 81677 München 81677 München (DE) |
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Lubricating oil composition for marine applications |
(57) A lubricating oil and a lubricant additive composition suitable for use in marine
gear applications, including the gears of two-cycle or four-cyale outboard marine
engines or the gears of an outdrive of an inboard/outboard marine drivetrain. The
lubricating oil and additive composition may exhibit improved water emulsification
and wear properties.