US3899269A
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Rotary power device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-08-20
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Granted: 1975-08-12
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Expires: 1993-08-20
Abstract
Abstract A rotary power device comprised generally of a toroidal housing providing a toroidal cylinder chamber, a drive shaft extending through the central hole in the housing which is inclined at a predetermined angle thereto, at least one pair of rotors, rotatable within the central hole of the housing about the shaft, each connecting to at least one piston, slidably disposed in the toroidal cylinder, and links connecting between the drive shaft and each of said rotors. The toroidal cylinder provides an air or combustible mixture intake chamber, a compression chamber, a fuel injection chamber and a firing chamber and an exhaust chamber.
Inventors
- 👤 Morris B Diamond
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 18:53
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01C; F01C1/00; F01C1/02; F01C1/063
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A rotary power device comprising: a. a main drive shaft; b. a toroidal housing disposed about said drive shaft in an inclined plane at a predetermined angle relative to said drive shaft; c. a toroidal cylinder, formed in said toroidal housing, in said inclined plane; d. first and second rotors, individually, rotatably mounted in said inclined plane in the central hole defined by said toroidal housing; e. means to link said drive shaft to the respective rotors; and including, 1. first pivot means, radially extending from said main drive shaft, 2. second pivot means connecting to said first and second rotors, and 3. link means pivotally connecting between said first and second pivot means; f. piston means, disposed in said toroidal cylinder, connected to each of said rotors.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A rotary power device comprising: a. a main drive shaft; b. a toroidal housing disposed about said drive shaft in an inclined plane at a predetermined angle relative to said drive shaft; c. a toroidal cylinder, formed in said toroidal housing, in said inclined plane; d. first and second rotors, individually, rotatably mounted in said inclined plane in the central hole defined by said toroidal housing; e. means to link said drive shaft to the respective rotors; and including, 1. first pivot means, radially extending from said main drive shaft, 2. second pivot means connecting to said first and second rotors, and 3. link means pivotally connecting between said first and second pivot means; f. piston means, disposed in said toroidal cylinder, connected to each of said rotors.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
second pivot means connecting to said first and second rotors, and
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
second pivot means connecting to said first and second rotors, and
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A rotary power device as defined in claim 1 including a ring member fixed to said main drive shaft with said first pivot means being formed integral therewith.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
second pivot means connecting to said first and second rotors comprising, a. four pivotal connections, two to each of said first and second rotors, spaced 180 degrees apart on the respective rotors,
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
second pivot means connecting to said first and second rotors comprising, a. four pivotal connections, two to each of said first and second rotors, spaced 180 degrees apart on the respective rotors,
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
second pivot means connecting between said first and second rotors and the respective second ends of said links; F. piston means, disposed in said toroidal cylinder, connected to said rotors,
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
second pivot means connecting between said first and second rotors and the respective second ends of said links; F. piston means, disposed in said toroidal cylinder, connected to said rotors,
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
second pivot means connecting to said first and second rotors having axes in said inclined plane, and
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
second pivot means connecting to said first and second rotors having axes in said inclined plane, and
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
77 words
A rotary power device comprising: A. a main drive shaft; B. a toroidal housing disposed about said drive shaft in an inclined plane at a predetermined angle relative to said drive shaft; C. a toroidal cylinder, formed in said housing, in said inclined plane; D. first and second rotors, individually, rotatably mounted in said inclined plane in the central hole defined by said toroidal housing; E. means to link said drive shaft to the respective rotors including,
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
77 words
A rotary power device comprising: A. a main drive shaft; B. a toroidal housing disposed about said drive shaft in an inclined plane at a predetermined angle relative to said drive shaft; C. a toroidal cylinder, formed in said housing, in said inclined plane; D. first and second rotors, individually, rotatably mounted in said inclined plane in the central hole defined by said toroidal housing; E. means to link said drive shaft to the respective rotors including,
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
link means pivotally connecting between said first pivot means and four pivotal connections; F. piston means, disposed in said toroidal cylinder, connected to said rotors.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
25 words
link means pivotally connecting between said first pivot means and four pivotal connections; F. piston means, disposed in said toroidal cylinder, connected to said rotors.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
23 words
link means pivotally connecting between said first and second pivot means; F. piston means, disposed in said toroidal cylinder, connected to said rotors.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
23 words
link means pivotally connecting between said first and second pivot means; F. piston means, disposed in said toroidal cylinder, connected to said rotors.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
25 words
link means pivotally connecting between said first and second pivot means; f. piston means, disposed in said toroidal cylinder, connected to each of said rotors.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
25 words
link means pivotally connecting between said first and second pivot means; f. piston means, disposed in said toroidal cylinder, connected to each of said rotors.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
77 words
A rotary power device comprising: A. a main drive shaft; B. a toroidal housing disposed about said drive shaft in an inclined plane at a predetermined angle relative to said drive shaft; C. a toroidal cylinder, formed in said housing in said inclined plane; D. first and second rotors, individually, rotatably mounted in said inclined plane in the central hole defined by said toroidal housing; E. means to link said drive shaft to the respective rotors, including,
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
77 words
A rotary power device comprising: A. a main drive shaft; B. a toroidal housing disposed about said drive shaft in an inclined plane at a predetermined angle relative to said drive shaft; C. a toroidal cylinder, formed in said housing in said inclined plane; D. first and second rotors, individually, rotatably mounted in said inclined plane in the central hole defined by said toroidal housing; E. means to link said drive shaft to the respective rotors, including,
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
77 words
A rotary power device comprising: A. a main drive shaft; B. a toroidal housing disposed about said drive shaft in an inclined plane at a predetermined angle relative to said drive shaft; C. a toroidal cylinder, formed in said housing, in said inclined plane; D. first and second rotors, individually, rotatably mounted in said inclined plane in the central hole defined by said toroidal housing; E. means to link said drive shaft to the respective rotors including,
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
77 words
A rotary power device comprising: A. a main drive shaft; B. a toroidal housing disposed about said drive shaft in an inclined plane at a predetermined angle relative to said drive shaft; C. a toroidal cylinder, formed in said housing, in said inclined plane; D. first and second rotors, individually, rotatably mounted in said inclined plane in the central hole defined by said toroidal housing; E. means to link said drive shaft to the respective rotors including,
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-08-11 | 1979-02-10 | 1979-08-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-08-11 | 1983-02-10 | 1983-08-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-08-11 | 1987-02-10 | 1987-08-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |