Patents by Inventor Jonathan Lauter

Jonathan Lauter has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Rotary engine
    Patent number: 8033264
    Abstract: A lightweight rotary engine is provided that comprises a structurally efficient, lightweight rotor housing. Disposed in the wall of the rotor housing is a combustion zone thermal barrier insert. The thermal barrier insert is comprised of a material with low thermal conductivity. The use of the insert allows the rotor housing to be constructed from higher strength material such as steel or titanium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Rotary Power LLC
    Inventor: Jonathan Lauter
  • Compound cycle rotary engine
    Patent number: 7753036
    Abstract: A compound cycle engine system has a rotary engine, which rotary engine generates exhaust gas. The system further has a compressor for increasing the pressure of inlet air to be supplied to the engine to a pressure in the range of from 3.0 to 5.0 atmospheres and an intercooler for providing the inlet air to the engine at a temperature in the range of from 150 to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. The system further has one or more turbines for extracting energy from the exhaust gas. The Miller Cycle is implemented in the rotary engine, enabling the compression ratio to be lower than the expansion ratio, allowing the overall cycle to be optimized for lowest weight and specific fuel consumption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Charles E. Lents, Stephen P. Zeppieri, Roy N. Guile, Vincent C. Nardone, Jonathan Lauter, Arindam Dasgupta
  • Rotary Engine
    Publication number: 20090250036
    Abstract: A lightweight rotary engine is provided that comprises a structurally efficient, lightweight rotor housing. Disposed in the wall of the rotor housing is a combustion zone thermal barrier insert. The thermal barrier insert is comprised of a material with low thermal conductivity. The use of the insert allows the rotor housing to be constructed from higher strength material such as steel or titanium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2008
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventor: Jonathan Lauter
  • Compound cycle rotary engine
    Publication number: 20090007882
    Abstract: A compound cycle engine system has a rotary engine, which rotary engine generates exhaust gas. The system further has a compressor for increasing the pressure of inlet air to be supplied to the engine to a pressure in the range of from 3.0 to 5.0 atmospheres and an intercooler for providing the inlet air to the engine at a temperature in the range of from 150 to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. The system further has one or more turbines for extracting energy from the exhaust gas. The Miller Cycle is implemented in the rotary engine, enabling the compression ratio to be lower than the expansion ratio, allowing the overall cycle to be optimized for lowest weight and specific fuel consumption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2007
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Inventors: Charles E. Lents, Stephen P. Zeppieri, Roy N. Guile, Vincent C. Nardone, Jonathan Lauter, Arindam Dasgupta