Patents by Inventor Ralph Cortez Schlichtig

Ralph Cortez Schlichtig 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: 6003312
    Abstract: In accordance with this invention a vapor engine is provided having a first piston of a given diameter and a second piston having a larger diameter than the first piston. Walls are provided within which the pistons travel so as to define a first piston space and a second piston space. An apparatus are provided for connecting the first and the second piston to a power output. A rotary valve, having passageways therein for communicating with the first piston space and with the second piston space and for receiving vapor under pressure from an input source and for discharging exhaust vapor from the engine, is a part of the combination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1999
    Inventor: Ralph Cortez Schlichtig