Patents Assigned to XRDi, Inc.
  • Patent number: 6640780
    Abstract: A side valve internal combustion engine provided with at least one combustion cylinder having a piston. At least two intake valves and at least one exhaust valve are provided for each of the combustion cylinders. In order to maintain a compact engine and provide a nozzle-type combustion chamber, the intake valves and exhaust valve are locate to one side of the combustion chamber in the engine block. The exhaust valve is further located at a greater distance from the combustion cylinder than the intake valves in order to decrease heat distribution on the cylinder walls. The nozzle-type chamber provides for efficient flow of gases within the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: XRDi, Inc.
    Inventor: Gordon Blair
  • Publication number: 20020056439
    Abstract: A side valve internal combustion engine provided with at least one combustion cylinder having a piston. At least two intake valves and at least one exhaust valve are provided for each of the combustion cylinders. In order to maintain a compact engine and provide a nozzle-type combustion chamber, the intake valves and exhaust valve are locate to one side of the combustion chamber in the engine block. The exhaust valve is further located at a greater distance from the combustion cylinder than the intake valves in order to decrease heat distribution on the cylinder walls. The nozzle-type chamber provides for efficient flow of gases within the engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2001
    Publication date: May 16, 2002
    Applicant: XRDi, Inc.
    Inventor: Gordon Blair