Patents by Inventor Richard Rehlander

Richard Rehlander 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).

  • Rotary steam engine
    Patent number: 7836697
    Abstract: A circular, reversible steam powered engine configured to force pistons mounted in circular housing assembly and coupled to a main shaft to create a work load. The steam powered engine is arranged to pipe steam of a high pressure into steam chambers to force pistons forward and push exhaust steam of a low pressure out of steam chambers. Gears rotate and engage with pistons to start and stop steam flow into timing valves and steam flow portions. The engine creates a torque required to effectively operate many types of loads, such as those for vehicle and equipment applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Torque Applications, Inc.
    Inventors: John Holden, Richard Rehlander
  • ROTARY STEAM ENGINE
    Publication number: 20090142211
    Abstract: A circular, reversible steam powered engine configured to force pistons mounted in circular housing assembly and coupled to a main shaft to create a work load. The steam powered engine is arranged to pipe steam of a high pressure into steam chambers to force pistons forward and push exhaust steam of a low pressure out of steam chambers. Gears rotate and engage with pistons to start and stop steam flow into timing valves and steam flow portions. The engine creates a torque required to effectively operate many types of loads, such as those for vehicle and equipment applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2007
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: Torque Applications, Inc.
    Inventors: John Holden, Richard Rehlander