Patents by Inventor by Hazel Koontz, executor

by Hazel Koontz, executor 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).

  • Patent number: 5284018
    Abstract: An internal combustion engine according to the present invention is comprised of a conduit means that directs the flow of exhaust from an internal combustion engine to a relatively low speed turbine connected to a generator. The conduit means also acts as a mixing means for mixing appreciable quantities of outside air with the exhaust for recombustion prior to entry into the turbine. The turbine is designed to utilize the energy of the recombusted gases through impact and redirection of the gases upon the turbine blades. This invention comprises a dual function conduit means connecting internal combustion engine exhaust to a relatively low speed turbine wherein the conduit means also induces an appreciable flow of outside air to mix with the exhaust gases to effectively lower the temperature of the gases imposed on the turbine but without lowering the total energy of the gases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 8, 1994
    Inventors: Lamont B. Koontz, deceased, by Hazel Koontz, executor