Patents Assigned to WaveTech Engines, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8171812
    Abstract: Systems for facilitating conversion between reciprocating linear motion and rotational motion include a continuous undulating track circumscribing a circular profile and generally defining a cylindrical volume having a central axis; a reciprocator that is configured to linearly reciprocate along the central axis; a converter coupled to the reciprocator to reciprocate with it, configured to rotate about the central axis, and engaged with the undulating track; and a rotator engaged with the converter and configured to rotate about the central axis with the converter but not to linearly reciprocate along the central axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: WaveTech Engines, Inc.
    Inventor: Bradley L. Raether
  • Patent number: 7360521
    Abstract: Reciprocating engine construction wherein a rotating assembly converts the linear motion of the piston into rotational motion more efficiently, therefore yielding more torque and working power while using less fuel. The rotating assembly is three components working together, an interchanger unit with track rollers mounted at both ends and attached at it's center to the connecting rod by bearings allowing it to rotate while reciprocating, a stationary cylindrical unit having opposing wave shaped races (tracks) encircling it's perimeter with slopes of at least 45 degrees to convert the reciprocating motion to rotational motion on a one to one ratio 90 degrees perpendicular to the axis of the interchanger as the track rollers follow the slopes of the races, a rotating carrier that keeps the track rollers aligned and transfers the converted rotational motion to the output shaft by means of gears.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: WaveTech Engines, Inc.
    Inventor: Bradley Lynn Raether