Patents by Inventor Velkko Kalevi Rantala

Velkko Kalevi Rantala 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: 7600501
    Abstract: A method for increasing the power output in an engine, pump, or similar device, which includes a cylinder, inside which is a lever piston pivoted to make a reciprocating motion and a rotating piston mounted eccentrically in a bearing to make a rotating motion, as well as an inlet opening opening into the work chamber of the cylinder and an exhaust opening leading out of the exhaust chamber of the cylinder. At least the rotating piston is hollow or manufactured from a material lighter than the pressurized medium used in the device. The lever piston too can be hollow or manufactured from a material lighter than the medium used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Inventor: Velkko Kalevi Rantala
  • Publication number: 20040219049
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for increasing the power output in an engine, pump, or similar device, which includes a cylinder (4), inside which is a lever piston (7) pivoted (8) to made a reciprocating motion and a rotating piston (6) mounted eccentrically in a bearing (1) to make a rotating motion, as well as an inlet opening (3) opening into the work chamber (9) of the cylinder and an exhaust opening (5) leading out of the exhaust chamber (10) of the cylinder. At least the rotating piston (5) is hollow or manufactured from a material lighter than the pressurized medium used in the device. The lever piston (7) too can be hollow or manufactured from a material lighter than the medium used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventor: Velkko Kalevi Rantala