Patents by Inventor Wilfrid E. W. Nicolis

Wilfrid E. W. Nicolis 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: 4073276
    Abstract: A fuel pumping apparatus comprises a rotary distributor member which is located in a housing. The distributor member mounts a pair of plungers which are moved inwardly to effect displacement of fuel from a bore to an outlet formed in the housing. Fuel is supplied to the bore from a cylinder which contains a piston actuated by a stack of piezo-electric crystals. The crystals are energized by a control circuit which is supplied with timing signals, actual engine operating parameters and demanded engine operating parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1976
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1978
    Assignee: Cav Limited
    Inventor: Wilfrid E. W. Nicolis