Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A metal article having thereon a lubricious coating comprising a noncuring polysiloxane lubricant selected from the group consisting of the formula ##STR3## wherein R 1 is NH 2 NHR 2 or COOH, R 2 is lower alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, n is 2 to 4, and x is an integer sufficient to give the lubricant a viscosity of about 10 to 2,000,000 centistokes, and a polyoxyethylene polysiloxane copolymer surfactant.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
A metal article having thereon a lubricious coating comprising a noncuring polysiloxane lubricant selected from the group consisting of the formula ##STR3## wherein R 1 is NH 2 NHR 2 or COOH, R 2 is lower alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, n is 2 to 4, and x is an integer sufficient to give the lubricant a viscosity of about 10 to 2,000,000 centistokes, and a polyoxyethylene polysiloxane copolymer surfactant.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
9 words
The article of claim 1 which is a guidewire.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
9 words
The article of claim 1 which is a cannula.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
9 words
The article of claim 1 which is a blade.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
9 words
The article of claim 1 which is a needle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The article of claim 1 wherein said coating further comprises an antibacterial agent.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
73 words
A metal article having thereon a coating comprising a noncuring aminopropyl terminated polysiloxane lubricant selected from the group consisting of the formula ##STR4## wherein R 1 is NH 2 NHR 2 or COOH, R 2 is lower alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, n is 2 to 4, and x is an integer sufficient to give the lubricant a viscosity of about 10 to 2,000,000 centistokes, and a polyoxyethylene polysiloxane copolymer surfactant.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
73 words
A metal article having thereon a coating comprising a noncuring aminopropyl terminated polysiloxane lubricant selected from the group consisting of the formula ##STR4## wherein R 1 is NH 2 NHR 2 or COOH, R 2 is lower alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, n is 2 to 4, and x is an integer sufficient to give the lubricant a viscosity of about 10 to 2,000,000 centistokes, and a polyoxyethylene polysiloxane copolymer surfactant.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
108 words
A method for lubricating a metal article comprising: a) providing an emulsified lubricating composition which includes water, a polyoxyethylene polysiloxane copolymer surfactant and a polysiloxane lubricant selected from the group consisting of the formula ##STR5## wherein R 1 is NH 2 NHR 2 or COOH, R 2 is lower alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, n is 2 to 4, and x is an integer sufficient to give the lubricant a viscosity of about 10 to 2,000,000 centistokes; b) applying a coating of said composition onto a surface of a metal article; and c) removing said water from the coated metal surface to give a lubricated surface.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
108 words
A method for lubricating a metal article comprising: a) providing an emulsified lubricating composition which includes water, a polyoxyethylene polysiloxane copolymer surfactant and a polysiloxane lubricant selected from the group consisting of the formula ##STR5## wherein R 1 is NH 2 NHR 2 or COOH, R 2 is lower alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, n is 2 to 4, and x is an integer sufficient to give the lubricant a viscosity of about 10 to 2,000,000 centistokes; b) applying a coating of said composition onto a surface of a metal article; and c) removing said water from the coated metal surface to give a lubricated surface.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 8 wherein said applying is performed by dipping said article into said composition.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 8 wherein said applying step is performed by spraying said composition onto said article.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
116 words
A method for lubricating a metal article comprising: a) providing an emulsified lubricating composition which includes water, a polyoxyethylene polysiloxane copolymer surfactant and an aminopropyl terminated polysiloxane lubricant selected from the group consisting of the formula ##STR6## wherein R 1 is NH 2 , R 2 is lower alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, n is 2 to 4, and x is an integer sufficient to give the lubricant a viscosity of about 10 to 2,000,000 centistokes; b) dipping a metal article into said composition; c) withdrawing said article from said composition to give a coating on said article; and d) evaporating the water from the coating on the article to give a lubricated surface.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
116 words
A method for lubricating a metal article comprising: a) providing an emulsified lubricating composition which includes water, a polyoxyethylene polysiloxane copolymer surfactant and an aminopropyl terminated polysiloxane lubricant selected from the group consisting of the formula ##STR6## wherein R 1 is NH 2 , R 2 is lower alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, n is 2 to 4, and x is an integer sufficient to give the lubricant a viscosity of about 10 to 2,000,000 centistokes; b) dipping a metal article into said composition; c) withdrawing said article from said composition to give a coating on said article; and d) evaporating the water from the coating on the article to give a lubricated surface.