Lubricant Patents (Class 123/190.16)
  • Patent number: 10100671
    Abstract: An oil drain (8) in a turbocharger bearing housing (1) is provided in which the oil flows out along the outer edge of the oil drain (8) leaving the center of the drain (8) open. Air can flow between the bearing housing (1) and the oil sump allowing for an equalization of air pressure therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: BorgWarner Inc.
    Inventors: Lauro Takabatake, Douglas Gusmao
  • Patent number: 8839757
    Abstract: A rotary valve internal combustion engine has a piston connected to a crankshaft and reciprocatable in a cylinder, a combustion chamber being defined in part by the piston, and a rotary valve rotatable in a valve housing fixed relative to the cylinder, the rotary valve having a valve body containing a volume defining, in part, the combustion chamber and further having a port giving, during rotation of the valve, fluid communication successively to and from the combustion chamber via inlet and exhaust ports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: RCV Engines Limited
    Inventor: Keith Lawes
  • Patent number: 7559298
    Abstract: An internal combustion engine is provided. Facing pistons eliminate a cylinder head, thereby reducing heat losses through a cylinder head. Facing pistons also halve the stroke that would be required for one piston to provide the same compression ratio, and the engine can thus be run at higher revolutions per minute and produce more power. An internal sleeve valve is provided for space and other considerations. A combustion chamber size-varying mechanism allows for adjustment of the minimum size of an internal volume to increase efficiency at partial-power operation. Variable intake valve operation is used to control engine power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Cleeves Engines Inc.
    Inventor: James M Cleeves