Orbital engine
US8151759B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 23, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/12
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure includes an engine having a torodial piston chamber, at least one piston positioned in the torodial piston chamber, and at least one engine valve positioned to interact with the torodial piston chamber.
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