Patents by Inventor Kyle Becker

Kyle Becker 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).

  • Seal assembly for an epitrochoidal rotary engine
    Patent number: 11149547
    Abstract: Various embodiments describe modifications to X-engines, which would utilize a dedicated chamber to implement bottoming Rankine cycle as well as additional improvements in sealing and combustion efficiency—all contributing to high efficiency. Improvements in sealing include a face seal having multiple surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: LiquidPiston, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander Shkolnik, Nikolay Shkolnik, Mark Nickerson, Daniele Littera, Alexander Kopache, Kyle Becker
  • High Power Density and Efficiency Epitrochoidal Rotary Engine
    Publication number: 20180023392
    Abstract: Various embodiments describe modifications to X-engines, which would utilize a dedicated chamber to implement bottoming Rankine cycle as well as additional improvements in sealing, combustion efficiency—all contributing to high efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Alexander Shkolnik, Nikolay Shkolnik, Mark Nickerson, Daniele Littera, Alexander Kopache, Kyle Becker