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High inertance liquid piston engine-compressor and method of use thereof

US8297237B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 5, 2010
Grant dateOct 30, 2012
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Expiry dateApr 17, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02M29/08
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A high inertance liquid piston engine-compressor that is lightweight, portable and for use with pneumatically actuated devices that may have periods of inactivity between periods of pneumatic use. The engine-compressor provides a power generation system that is for use with mobile or portable devices which need a portable long lasting energy source.

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