Patents Examined by Cynthia R. Carter
  • Annular valve stratified charge spark ignition engines
    Patent number: 4503817
    Abstract: An internal combustion engine having an annular port and valve arranged to direct flow from dual inner and outer portions of the port in cylinder flow patterns having radially oppositely directed flow components. Various embodiments providing cylinder charge stratification or dual inlet and exhaust valve functions are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1982
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1985
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Edward D. Klomp, Thomas P. Kosek