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Lean-burn internal combustion gas engine

US5230321A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 21, 1992
Grant dateJul 27, 1993
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Expiry dateJul 21, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/30
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A small bore internal combustion engine our-stroke operating cycle which is adapted to function with natural gas and other gaseous fuels and which is particularly useful with residential heat pump assemblies with maximum life expectancy, high thermal efficiency, and low exhaust gas emissions, wherein provision is made for assembling the engine in a compact heat pump system with a low operating noise level and an extended engine maintenance interval.

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