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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 05, 1995
Filed:
Mar. 11, 1994
Paul D Maples, Morro Bay, CA (US);
Other;
Abstract
A light-duty, multi-purpose lubricant particularly formulated for use on the diverse bearing surfaces of a bicycle chain and other similar low-speed and low-temperature mechanisms operating in a dusty environment. The lubricant comprises an insoluble soap, preferably Calcium Stearate in suspension in a volatile solvent-based solution of paraffin wax and Petrolatum. After application and evaporation of the solvent the composite dry lubricant exhibits good penetration and load bearing properties without the dirt-retaining character of greases. The undissolved particles of soap combine with dirt particles to break-down portions of the lubricant into a dry flaky dust which is sloughed off the mechanism.