Patents Examined by David Okonsky
  • Patent number: 5813371
    Abstract: A computerized, self-contained, internal supercharged, positive displacement, internal combustion engine that transfers the work being generated in the combustion cylinder directly into useful work in a pump without the disadvantages of crankshafts, camshafts, and powertrain. A piston-rod assembly that has a much smaller frictional surface area replaces the above crankshafts, camshafts, and powertrain. The elimination of the crankshaft, and other associated parts reduces operational, maintenance, and manufacturing cost. Conventional engines that employ a crankshaft as a means of extracting work from the combustion cylinder have reached their innate design limits. This novel device will allow further development of the positive displacement, internal combustion engine; can be employed in certain applications that crankshafted devices cannot; and open new applications. It can be used directly as a pump or in systems requiring a pump. Its application can be stationary, mobile, and transportation vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1998
    Inventor: George Keith Peel
  • Patent number: 4441470
    Abstract: A small tube is placed in each of the branches of the intake manifold of an internal combustion engine. The tube is aligned with respect to the intake port and the intake valve so as to direct a portion of the fuel air mixture flowing through the tube away from the intake valve. When properly aligned, the invention provides more complete combustion within the combustion chambers of the engine resulting in greater power and efficiency and the emission of fewer pollutants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 10, 1984
    Assignee: Cos Cob Research Associates
    Inventor: John Brophy