Patents by Inventor Milan J. Maymar

Milan J. Maymar 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).

  • Variable compression ratio direct injection engine
    Patent number: 4873947
    Abstract: A variable compression ratio, direct injection engine. A rotatable collar in operative engagement with a cylinder liner holder assembly is utilized to raise and lower the cylinder liner relative to the crankshaft, thereby varying the compression ratio. A double chain drive mechanism maintains a constant valve timing relationship as the cylinder liner is raised and lowered. The head assembly is provided with a removable fire deck and a tapered intake port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 17, 1989
    Assignee: Southwest Research Institute
    Inventors: Thomas W. Ryan, III, Milan J. Maymar, Orin M. Anderson