Lubricating oil analysis method and kit
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1. A test kit for the analysis of lubricating oil, comprising:
- a test medium capable of absorbing the oil;
a plurality of comparative visual indicia depicting at least two different conditions of lubricating oil disposed upon said test medium; and
a descriptive text corresponding to said comparative visual indicia.
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Abstract
An apparatus for analyzing lubricating oil is disclosed in the form of a test medium upon which an oil sample is placed, and comparative visual indicia which the user consults to provide a qualitative analysis of the oil sample. A method for the use of the apparatus is also disclosed.
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1. A test kit for the analysis of lubricating oil, comprising:
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a test medium capable of absorbing the oil; a plurality of comparative visual indicia depicting at least two different conditions of lubricating oil disposed upon said test medium; and a descriptive text corresponding to said comparative visual indicia. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for analysis of lubricating oil, comprising the steps of:
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obtaining a sample of said lubricating oil; disposing said sample upon a test medium capable of absorbing said lubricating oil; maintaining said test medium in a selected position for an effective time to develop a spot on said test medium; visually comparing said spotted test medium against a plurality of comparative visual indicia depicting lubricating oil in at least two different conditions; and
,selecting one of the plurality of comparative indicia which most closely resembles said spotted test medium. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11)
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12. A test kit for the analysis of lubricating oil, comprising:
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a test medium capable of absorbing the oil; a first visual indicium depicting lubricating oil in acceptable condition; a second visual indicium depicting lubricating oil at the limit of useful life, indicating an oil change is due; a third visual indicium depicting lubricating oil in a condition indicating an oil change is overdue; and descriptive means corresponding to the first, second, and third visual indicia for informing a user of the particular condition of the lubricating oil.
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