Patents by Inventor Rick Dean Pelfrey

Rick Dean Pelfrey 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: 9719469
    Abstract: The present invention uses the exhaust gas of an internal combustion reciprocating engine to drive a turbine. The turbine is position around the cylinder. The turbine is connected to systems that will use the energy to improve the total system efficiency. One such system would be connected to a compressor to create the force induction required for two-stroke engines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Inventors: Riley Dale Pelfrey, Rick Dean Pelfrey, Jordan Matthew Gartenhaus
  • Patent number: 9518482
    Abstract: This invention presents a method to improve the volumetric efficiency of a reciprocating internal combustion engine using a common transfer port between the exhaust and intake port. The engine employs a poppet valve as part of the intake and exhaust valve to control the flow from the transfer port into the combustion chamber. Two plate type valves outside of the combustion chamber are located at both ends of the transfer port to control the flow coming from the intake and out the exhaust. The timing for opening and closing of the poppet type valve is regulated to remain open for a longer duration which provides complete evacuation of air in the exhaust stroke. The ejector effect from the exhaust flow through the transfer port draws a vacuum into the cylinder. When the exhaust plate closes, the vacuum diverts the intake into the cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Inventors: Riley Dale Pelfrey, Rick Dean Pelfrey, Jared Brewer, Seule Kabir
  • Publication number: 20150345406
    Abstract: This invention presents a method to improve the volumetric efficiency of a reciprocating internal combustion engine using a common transfer port between the exhaust and intake port. The engine employs a poppet valve as part of the intake and exhaust valve to control the flow from the transfer port into the combustion chamber. Two plate type valves outside of the combustion chamber are located at both ends of the transfer port to control the flow coming from the intake and out the exhaust. The timing for opening and closing of the poppet type valve is regulated to remain open for a longer duration which provides complete evacuation of air in the exhaust stroke. The ejector effect from the exhaust flow through the transfer port draws a vacuum into the cylinder. When the exhaust plate closes, the vacuum diverts the intake into the cylinder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Riley Dale Pelfrey, Rick Dean Pelfrey, Jared Brewer, Seule Kabir