Patents by Inventor Max F. Buchanan

Max F. Buchanan 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: 6343981
    Abstract: A vehicle for scraping a floor has an adjustable blade with various widths mountable thereon and is an appropriate vehicle size for moving through a standard door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2002
    Inventor: Max F. Buchanan
  • Patent number: 5029558
    Abstract: A bent axis rotary piston engine which includes features improving its operational characteristics. The engine provides the capability of dual output power, improved cooling and gas flow through the engine, supercharging and improved scavenging of the exhaust. The engine also includes an oiling system, an improved bent axis piston design, and a rotary valve system provided by the pistons and cylinders. The engine is also adapted to incorporate auxiliary equipment such as a starter and magneto system, and an electrical power generator. Other features are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1991
    Assignee: Sullivan Engine Works
    Inventors: Robert W. Sullivan, Tommie J. Holder, Max F. Buchanan
  • Patent number: 5014653
    Abstract: A bent axis rotary piston engine which includes features improving its operational characteristics. The engine provides the capability of dual output power, improved cooling and gas flow through the engine, supercharging and improved scavenging of the exhaust. The engine also includes an oiling system, an improved bent axis piston design, and a rotary valve system provided by the pistons and cylinders. The engine is also adapted to incorporate auxiliary equipment such as a starter and magneto system, and an electrical power generator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1991
    Assignee: Sullivan Engine Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Sullivan, Tommie J. Holder, Max F. Buchanan
  • Patent number: 5009198
    Abstract: A bent axis rotary piston engine which includes features improving its operational characteristics. The engine provides the capability of dual output power, improved cooling and gas flow through the engine, supercharging and improved scavenging of the exhaust. The engine also includes an oiling system, an improved bent axis piston design, and a rotary valve system provided by the pistons and cylinders. The engine is also adapted to incorporate auxiliary equipment such as a starter and magneto system, and an electrical power generator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1991
    Assignee: Sullivan Engine Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Sullivan, Tommie J. Holder, Max F. Buchanan
  • Patent number: 4960082
    Abstract: A bent axis rotary piston engine which includes features improving its operational characteristics. The engine provides the capability of dual output power, improved cooling and gas flow through the engine, supercharging and improved scavenging of the exhaust. The engine also includes an oiling system, an improved bent axis piston design, and a rotary valve system provided by the pistons and cylinders. The engine is also adapted to incorporate auxiliary equipment such as a starter and magneto system, and an electrical power generator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 2, 1990
    Assignee: Sullivan Engine Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Sullivan, Tommie J. Holder, Max F. Buchanan
  • Patent number: 4867107
    Abstract: A bent axis rotary piston engine which includes features improving its operational characteristics. The engine provides the capability of dual output power, improved cooling and gas flow through the engine, supercharing and improved scavenging of the exhaust. The engine also includes an oiling system, an improved bent axis piston design, and a rotary system provided by the pistons and cylinders. The engine is also adapted to incorporate auxiliary equipment such as a starter and magneto system, and an electrical power generator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1989
    Assignee: Sullivan Engine Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Sullivan, Tommie J. Holder, Max F. Buchanan
  • Patent number: 4648358
    Abstract: An internal combustion engine having two rotating cylinder blocks in each of which is formed a plurality of cylinders to receive portions of pistons that extend partially into each cylinder block. The cylinder blocks are angled relative to one another and the pistons are similarly angled to cause variation in the free volumes of the cylinders as the cylinder blocks rotate. A support shaft passes through the centers of the cylinder blocks to provide support for the cylinder blocks via bearings on the support shaft. Air is introduced into the cylinders via central cavities in the cylinder blocks and fins and slots are formed on, and in, respectively, the interior walls of the cavities to impart rotation to air in the cavities. A series of rings, through which the cylinders pass, are formed on the end of each cylinder block that faces away from the other cylinder block to circulate cooling air drawn into a housing in which the blocks are mounted about the cylinders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1987
    Assignee: Sullivan Engine Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Sullivan, Tommie J. Holder, Max F. Buchanan