Gun lubricant

Abstract

A lubricant for a gun or other metal devices, including a composition and method of treating a gun to maintain optimum operative condition. The lubricant serves many purposes, beyond simply allowing parts to move with less resistance. In addition to reducing friction between moving parts of the gun, the gun oil of the present disclosure disperses to coat the metal parts of the gun thoroughly and evenly, remains moist for an extended period of time, and when dry, forms a thick layer that protects the metal components of the gun from wear and rust. The lubricant includes a 4-cycle synthetic motor oil, an oil stabilizer, and a 2-cycle motor oil.

Claims

1. A lubricant comprising: a first synthetic 10W-30 motor oil having a flash point of approximately 486 F., a pour point of approximately 39 F., a viscosity-kinematic (cSt(mm2/s) at 40 C. of approximately 64.4 and a viscosity-kinematic (cSt(mm2/s) at 100 C. of approximately 10.5; lubricating oils comprised of petroleum at c>25, hydrotreated bright stock-based; a second synthetic oil comprised of a base oil of trimethylolpropane complex ester; wherein the lubricant has a flash point of approximately between 430 F. and 500 F.; and wherein the lubricant has a freeze point between 40 F. and 50 F.

2. The lubricant of claim 1, wherein the lubricant comprises 50 to 70 vol. % the synthetic 10W-30 motor oil; 13.5-28.0 vol. % the lubricating oils comprised of petroleum at c>25, hydrotreated bright stock-based; and 8.0-22.0 vol. % the second synthetic oil.

3. The lubricant of claim 1, wherein the lubricant comprises 70 vol. % the first synthetic 10W-30 motor oil; 18 vol. % the lubricating oils comprised of petroleum at c>25, hydrotreated bright stock-based; and 12 vol. % second synthetic oil.

4. The lubricant of claim 1, wherein the lubricant comprises 65-70 vol. % the first synthetic 10W-30 motor oil; 15-20 vol. % the lubricating oils comprised of petroleum at c>25, hydrotreated bright stock-based; and 10-15 vol. % the second synthetic oil.

5. The lubricant of claim 1, wherein the composition further comprises an oil tackifier.

6. The lubricant of claim 1, wherein the composition further comprises an oil thickener.

7. A process to prepare a lubricant, comprising the steps of: adding a first synthetic 10W-30 motor oil having a flash point of approximately 486 F., a pour point of approximately 39 F., a viscosity-kinematic (cSt(mm2/s) at 40 C. of approximately 64.4 and a viscosity-kinematic (cSt(mm2/s) at 100 C. of approximately 10.5; adding lubricating oils comprised of petroleum at c>25, hydrotreated bright stock-based; adding a second synthetic oil comprised of a base oil of trimethylopropane complex ester having a weight between 80-100%; thereby forming a lubricant, wherein the lubricant has a flash point of approximately between 430 F. and 500 F.

8. The process of claim 7, wherein the lubricant is comprised of 50 to 70 vol. % of the synthetic 10W-30 motor oil; 13.5-28.0 vol. % of the lubricating oils comprised of petroleum at c>25, hydrotreated bright stock-based; and 8.0-22.0 vol. % the second synthetic oil.

9. The process of claim 7, wherein the lubricant is formed by adding 50 to 70 vol. % of the synthetic 10W-30 motor oil; 13.5-28.0 vol. % of the lubricating oils comprised of petroleum at c>25, hydrotreated bright stock-based; and 8.0-22.0 vol. % the second synthetic oil.

10. The process of claim 7, wherein the second synthetic oil contains at least one detergent.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

(1) The gun oil of the present disclosure adheres to gun metal, rather than running when applied. The gun oil of the present disclosure also maintains great lubricity and high viscosity, along with a high flash point and low freeze point.

(2) The formulation of the present disclosure consists of a series of components that when combined together, in particular quantities, and blended with a base of motor oil unexpectedly provides superior gun oil properties. The formulation of the present disclosure provides improved performance over existing gun oil lubricants. The lubricant of the present disclosure is also effective as a lubricant for locks, hinges and other mechanisms requiring lubrication.

(3) In an effort to improve upon conventional gun oils, testing on gun oils was performed with conventional motor oils. Testing started with numerous different oils ranging from 0w-50 to 20w-50 grade oils as well as full synthetic oils. Certain conventional oils tested did not have desirable viscosity and lubricity characteristics, while others had a strong, unpleasant odor.

(4) A super synthetic 10w-30 combined with Lucas heavy duty oil stabilizer and Stihl HP Ultra, in certain proportions, generates an ideal gun oil; having appropriate viscosity and lubricity, as well as being substantially odor-free. All three types of components are necessary for the present disclosure.

(5) The invention will now be described with reference to the following examples:

EXAMPLES

(6) 32 oz synthetic motor oil, Mobil 1 Super Synthetic in the preferred embodiment, (Castrol fully synthetic, valvoline full synthetic, Pennzoil platinum full synthetic, Quaker state full synthetic were also tested) was combined with 6-10 oz. of oil stabilizer (Lucas Heavy Duty Oil StabilizerTM) and 3.2-8 amount of Stihl 2-cycle motor oil. Stihl oil has the advantage of providing cleaning properties and color. The Stihl oil provides the intended color and builds up layers on metal running surfaces of the firearms and helps prevents surface to surface wear and breakdown. Additionally, the Stihl component helps to remove rust.

(7) After testing, generally, synthetic motor oil when combined with heavy duty oil stabilizer in appropriate amounts achieve the results of the present disclosure, while the preferred embodiment including the components listed above being most effective. For each test, either two or three drops was added to each subject gun (equal amounts for each gun) and distributed evenly.

(8) Table 1 shows a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure.

(9) TABLE-US-00001 TABLE 1 Type Preferred Brand Preferred Amt. (vol. %) Range (vol. %) Component A 10W-30 Mobil Super 70% 50%-70% synthetic motor Synthetic oil Component B Oil stabilizer Lucas Heavy Duty Oil 18% 13.5%-28.0% Stabilizer Component C Synthetic 2- Stihl HP Ultra 12% 8.0%-22.0% cycle engine oil

Example 1

(10) Example 1 shows the range of components for effective use of The Product of the present disclosure. 32 oz. Mobil Super Synthetic10W-30 motor oil (Component A), was combined with varying amounts of Lucas Heavy Duty Oil Stabilizer (Component B) and Stihl HP Ultra (Component C). Greater than 10 oz. Component B and less than 6 oz. Component B was tested.

(11) Component A may preferably be a motor oil, and more preferably may be a 4-cycle motor oil, and more preferably may be a synthetic motor oil, and more preferably be a synthetic 10W-30 motor oil. Component A may have a flash point of 486 F. and a pour point of 39 F. Component A may have a viscosity-kinematic (cSt(mm2/s) at 40 C. of approximately 64.4 and a viscosity-kinematic (cSt(mm2/s) at 100 C. of approximately 10.5. Component A may preferably be selected from the group of motor oils consisting of the brand names of Castrol Fully Synthetic, Valvoline Fully Synthetic, Pennzoil Platinum Fully Synthetic, Mobil 1 Super Synthetic, and Quaker State Fully Synthetic.

(12) Component B may be an oil stabilizer. Component B may preferably have an ingredients including lubricating oils, petroleum, c>25, hydrotreated bright stock-based, at 60-100%; having a CAS number 72623-83-7. Component B may contain an oil thickener and/or an oil tackifier and/or an oil tackifier polymer. Component B may have a flash point (closed cup) of 218.33 C. (425 F.). Component B may have a viscosity- kinematic at 100 C. (212 F.) of 1.1 cm2/s (110 cSt). Component B may more preferably be Lucas Heavy Duty Oil Stabilizer Component B may also be Morey's Heavy Duty Oil Stabilizer.

(13) Component C may be 2-cycle motor oil, and more preferably a Synthetic 2-cycle motor oil. Component C may have a base oil of trimethylopropane complex ester with a weight between 80-100%. Component C may have a flash point of approximately 428 F. and a pour point of approximately 38.2 F. Component C may have a viscosity-kinematic (cSt(mm2/s) at 40 C. of between 46.0 and 52.0 and a viscosity-kinematic (cSt(mm2/s) at 100 C. of between 7.9 to 8.9. Component C may more preferably be Stihl HP Ultra synthetic 2-cycle motor oil.

(14) Results

(15) When component B was added in an amount of less than 6 oz, too much flow of The Product resulted. When component B was added in an amount above 10z, Component A became too sticky for effective use as gun oil, such that it was similar to grease in viscosity. Greater than 10 oz. of Component B created a Product that was too thick, caused malfunctions, and would allow dirt, debris and lint to stick to a firearm. The preferred amount of Component B was 8 oz., and between 6 oz. and 10 oz. was effective. Therefore, between 6-10 oz. of Component B per 32 oz. of Component A was effective.

(16) Comparative Testing

(17) Table 2 shows a list of comparable and competing products with regard to the lubricant of the present disclosure.

(18) TABLE-US-00002 TABLE 2 Brand Lubricant A The Product Lubricant B Hoppes 9 Lubricant C Rem Oil Lubricant D Amsoil Gun Lube Lubricant E CLP Lubricant F Lucas Gun Oil

Example 2

(19) Viscosity Test

(20) Viscosity was measured by comparison in performance between competing products. Viscosity was measured by properties including runniness on a scale of 1 to 10, where a 1 has viscosity properties similar to water and a 10 has properties similar to grease.

(21) TABLE-US-00003 TABLE 3 Performance Description Lubricant A 7 Sticky and held position on the gun Lubricant B 2.5 Runny Lubricant C 2.5 Runny Lubricant D 5 Less sticky than A; stickier than B and C Lubricant E 5 Less sticky than A; stickier than B, C and D Lubricant F 4 Less sticky than A, C, and D; stickier than B, and C

(22) Results

(23) With regard to viscosity measures, Lubricant B performed poorly when compared to Lubricant A. Lubricant B was runny, whereas Lubricant A was sticky and maintained an even coat on the gun metal. Lubricant B evaporated quickly when compared to Lubricant A. Slides and bolts operated more smoothly after application of Lubricant A, when compared to application of Lubricant B. After 700 rounds were fired, bolt carriers had a thicker layer of lubrication left behind when Lubricant A was used when compared to Lubricant B. In the present context, a thicker layer being defined as a tangible coat. With regard to Lubricant B, after many rounds comparable products had very little oil left on the gun, if any; whereas Lubricant A remained on the metal and continued to lubricate. The overall performance of Lubricant A was superior when compared to Lubricant B.

(24) Lubricant C and Lubricant B performed similarly. After 700 rounds bolts, barrels and miscellaneous parts remained had improved lubrication with Lubricant A, and Lubricant A performed better in terms of the amount of lubricant remaining on the gun after use.

(25) Lubricant D performed better than Lubricant C and Lubricant B but not as well as Lubricant A. While Lubricant D did not run to the same extent as Lubricant B and Lubricant C, its viscosity was lower than that of Lubricant A. Firearms with large round counts remained better lubricated when using Lubricant A when compared to Lubricant D and were also easier to clean. Overall, Lubricant A performed noticeably better Lubricant D.

(26) Lubricant E performed better than Lubricant D but not as well as Lubricant A. Lubricant E was slightly runnier than Lubricant A. However when applied to test paper for viscosity, the paper absorbed Lubricant E immediately, whereas Lubricant A held a bubble like form for a longer period of time. The viscosity test showed that the viscosity of Lubricant E was lower than Lubricant A, and was absorbed by the paper more rapidly. Overall Lubricant E and Lubricant A performed very well however Lubricant A had a superior performance in terms of viscosity and lubricity.

(27) Lubricant F was runnier than Lubricant E and Lubricant D but not as runny as Lubricant B or Lubricant C. However, Lubricant A outperformed Lubricant F. After a 700 runs Lubricant F was drier in the bolt region, whereas Lubricant A remained wet and continued to lubricate effectively.

Example 3

(28) Lubrication Test

(29) 700 rounds of ammunition were rapidly fired through an AR style platform rifle having a mil-spec black anodized bolt. Lubricant A outperformed all other oils being tested. Different tests were done by lubricating the bolt and barrel then cleaning between oils. After 700 rounds, the guns treated with Lubricant B and Lubricant C were dry with multiple malfunctions occurring, such as cartridge feeding malfunctions and sticking bolts resulting from a lack of lubricant. Guns treated with Lubricant D, Lubricant E and Lubricant F had less malfunctions and didn't dry as quickly, however, drying eventually resulted. Lubrication performance, as shown in Table 3, was measured on a scale of 1-10.

(30) TABLE-US-00004 TABLE 3 Performance Description Lubricant A 8 Did not dry and resulted in no malfunctions Lubricant B 4 Dried quickly with multiple malfunctions Lubricant C 4 Dried quickly with multiple malfunctions Lubricant D 7 Dried with few malfunctions Lubricant E 6 Dried with few malfunctions Lubricant F 6 Dried with few malfunctions

(31) As shown in Table 3, Lubricant A performed significantly better than comparable products, with regard to measures of lubrication. Lubricant A did not dry after 700 rounds and no gun malfunctions occurred with the use of Lubricant A. After 700 rounds the bolt of the gun remained lubricated and capable of accepting more rounds.

(32) The comparable lubricants B-F dried prior to completion of 700 rounds of firing, to greater or lesser extents. Lubricant B and Lubricant C dried significantly. Lubricant E and Lubricant F were also relatively dry after 7 hundred rounds of firing. Lubricant D performed nearly as well as Lubricant A, with respect to lubrication.

Example 4

(33) Lubricant Performance with Various Types of Guns

(34) Lubricant A was tested with a Remington 870 shotgun, a Beretta A400 semi-automatic weapon, and a Krieghoff K80 and performed well with each, resulting in no malfunctions. Lubricant A was also used with professional USPSA shooter race guns, which are known to experience greater problems related to failure than other guns. The guns that used Lubricant A ran flawlessly. Users of Lubricant A claimed Lubricant A kept the slides lubed, the barrels wet and bullets lubricated without any reported malfunctions.

(35) Lubricant A has a number of unique properties that provide advantages over conventional gun lubricants. For example, Lubricant A has a flash point of at least 430 F., and has a freeze point between 40 F. and 50 F. Lubricant A dries on the exterior, such that it keeps the firearm lint and debris free, a property which is very important to proper gun function. Lubricants that do not have this property can collect large amounts of lint and debris, thereby causing malfunctions.

(36) Lubricant A remains wet and lubricated on the interior moving parts of the firearm where air cannot easily contact the oil, such as areas between the slide of a handgun and the frame, the interior springs, and all metal surfaces. This quality of Lubricant A is important for the life expectancy and function of the firearm, as well as for preventing rust and corrosion.

(37) Lubricant A can be used on any and all metal surfaces including the interior and exterior of the barrel, springs, slides, frames and other components to protect from moisture or rain.

(38) Lubricant A is virtually odorless.

(39) Lubricant A has alternative uses, beyond use as a gun lubricant, for objects including, but not limited to, door hinges, squeaking scope shades, coating the exterior of a scope, zippers, sharpening knives, loosening seized parts, cleaning surface rust, and general lubricant for machinery and the like.

(40) Lubricant A allows for easier gun cleanup following a typical day's use of a gun at a shooting range. Lubricant A effectively prevents carbon build up, such that all that is necessary to clean a gun after a typical shooting session at the range is wiping down the parts of a firearm and reapplying the oil, whereas, with conventional gun lubricants, cleaning after the same amount of shooting typically requires use of a solvent.

(41) This application discloses several numerical ranges. The numerical ranges disclosed are intended to support any range or value within the disclosed numerical ranges even though a precise range limitation is not stated verbatim in the specification because this invention can be practiced throughout the disclosed numerical ranges. It is also to be understood that all numerical values and ranges set forth in this application are necessarily approximate.

(42) The above description is presented to enable a person skilled in the art to make and use the invention, and is provided in the context of a particular application and its requirements. Various modifications to the preferred embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the generic principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments and applications without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Thus, this invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and features disclosed herein.