US3370511A
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Steam engine
Assignee: ROBERT A GIBBS
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Filing: 1966-05-05
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Granted: 1968-02-27
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Expires: 1986-05-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A Gibbs
- 👤 Thomas A Hosick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 04:21
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01B; F01B3/00; F01B3/0032; F01B3/0035; F01B3/0044; F01B3/0055; F01B3/0058
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A STEAM ENGINE COMPRISING: A HOUSING, A ROTATABLE BLOCK MOUNTED IN SAID HOUSING HAVING A PLURALITY OF PISTON-RECEIVING CYLINDERS AND AN AXIAL CORE, CLOSURE HEADS ONE AT EACH END OF SAID HOUSING, EACH OF SAID HEADS HAVING AN AXIAL OPENING IN ALIGNMENT WITH SAID BLOCK CORE, A PAIR OF OPPOSED SYMMETRICALLY INCLINED PISTONSUPPORTING MEMBERS REVOLVABLY MOUNTED ON ON EACH HEAD, EACH OF SAID MEMBERS HAVING A PLURALITY OF PISTONS PIVOTALLY SUPPORTED THEREON AND RECEIVABLE IN SAID PISTONRECEIVING CYLINDERS OF SAID BLOCK, MEANS FOR GUIDABLY RESTRAINING LATERAL PISTON MOVEMENT, SAID PISTONS ON ONE MEMBER BEING DISPLACED IN UNISON AND IN A DIRECTION OPPOSITE FROM SAID PISTONS ON THE OTHER MEMBER, A POWER TAKE-OFF SHAFT SECURED TO SAID BLOCK, MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE ADMISSION OF STEAM INTO SAID CYLINDERS FOR PISTON RECIPROCATION TO REVOLVE SAID BLOCK WITHIN THE HOUSING IN A CLOCKWISE OR COUNTERCLOCKWISE DIRECTION, AND MEANS FOR REDUCING BACK PRESSURE AGAINST AT LEAST SOME OF SAID PISTONS AFTER INITIALLY EXHAUSTING A CYLINDER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
A STEAM ENGINE COMPRISING: A HOUSING, A ROTATABLE BLOCK MOUNTED IN SAID HOUSING HAVING A PLURALITY OF PISTON-RECEIVING CYLINDERS AND AN AXIAL CORE, CLOSURE HEADS ONE AT EACH END OF SAID HOUSING, EACH OF SAID HEADS HAVING AN AXIAL OPENING IN ALIGNMENT WITH SAID BLOCK CORE, A PAIR OF OPPOSED SYMMETRICALLY INCLINED PISTONSUPPORTING MEMBERS REVOLVABLY MOUNTED ON ON EACH HEAD, EACH OF SAID MEMBERS HAVING A PLURALITY OF PISTONS PIVOTALLY SUPPORTED THEREON AND RECEIVABLE IN SAID PISTONRECEIVING CYLINDERS OF SAID BLOCK, MEANS FOR GUIDABLY RESTRAINING LATERAL PISTON MOVEMENT, SAID PISTONS ON ONE MEMBER BEING DISPLACED IN UNISON AND IN A DIRECTION OPPOSITE FROM SAID PISTONS ON THE OTHER MEMBER, A POWER TAKE-OFF SHAFT SECURED TO SAID BLOCK, MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE ADMISSION OF STEAM INTO SAID CYLINDERS FOR PISTON RECIPROCATION TO REVOLVE SAID BLOCK WITHIN THE HOUSING IN A CLOCKWISE OR COUNTERCLOCKWISE DIRECTION, AND MEANS FOR REDUCING BACK PRESSURE AGAINST AT LEAST SOME OF SAID PISTONS AFTER INITIALLY EXHAUSTING A CYLINDER.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1971-02-26 | 1971-08-28 | 1972-02-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-02-26 | 1975-08-28 | 1976-02-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-02-26 | 1979-08-28 | 1980-02-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |