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Manifold alternator generator

Patent 6470680 Issued on October 29, 2002. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject March 15, 2020. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

Patent References

Automotive system
Patent #: 5400596
Issued on: 03/28/1995
Inventor: Shlien

Thermo-electric power plant with asymmetric exhaust system Patent #: 5857336
Issued on: 01/12/1999
Inventor: Paul, et al.

Inventor

Application

No. 525795 filed on 03/15/2000

US Classes:

60/597, FLUID MOTOR MEANS DRIVEN BY WASTE HEAT OR BY EXHAUST ENERGY FROM INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE60/624Fluid motor means is a turbine with output means mechanically interconnected with internal combustion engine output

Examiners

Primary: Nguyen, Hoang

Attorney, Agent or Firm

International Class

F02G 001/00

Abstract

A manifold alternator generator including a turbine located proximal to a flow of exhaust gases in an internal combustion engine where the exhaust gases energize the turbine and produce rotation of an output shaft. The output shaft is connected to a rotor that is engaged with a generator such that the rotation of the turbine and output shaft generates electrical power. The manifold alternator generator may be used in combination with electromagnetic valve actuators and a flywheel alternator/starter. A processor may be used to optimize the performance of the manifold alternator generator and other system components.

Other References

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