| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 060716000 | System of plural motors having a common output structure | 23 |
| 20090255255 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXTRACTING PROPULSION ENERGY FROM MOTOR VEHICLE EXHAUST - Engine exhaust is sent to a reformer, which produces hydrogen from fuel remaining in the exhaust. The hydrogen may be stored in a hydrogen tank, and may be used by a fuel cell to produce electricity to recharge a vehicle battery and/or to supply propulsion current to an electric propulsion system. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20100146975 | Electric-steam propulsion system - The invention is an improved method of propelling land, water, and air vehicles by utilizing an electrical source of initial energy ( | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100192576 | DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING THE STROKE VOLUME OF HYDRAULIC PISTON MACHINES - A device for adjusting the stroke volume of a first piston engine ( | 08-05-2010 |
| 20110005228 | STEAM SYSTEM - A steam engine and an electric motor are arranged, which respectively drives an air compressor. The compressed air from the air compressor is supplied to a compressed air using device through a common air tank. The steam is supplied to the steam engine through a steam supply path, and the steam used in the steam engine is supplied to a steam using device through a steam exhaust path. The steam pressure is monitored by a pressure sensor arranged in a steam header ahead of the steam exhaust path. The air pressure is monitored by a pressure sensor arranged in an air tank. A steam supply valve is controlled based on the steam pressure and the air pressure, and the electric motor is controlled based on the air pressure. The steam engine is preferentially driven over the electric motor by shifting the target value of the air pressure. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110113782 | POWER TRANSMITTING APPARATUS AND POWER TRANSMITTING APPARATUS ASSEMBLY METHOD - A power transmitting apparatus is provided with an electric motor shaft that is connected to a rotor of an electric motor, an input shaft arranged parallel to the electric motor shaft and transmits power to and from an internal combustion engine positioned on one side in the axial direction, an input shaft rotating member provided on an end portion of the input shaft that is on the side opposite the internal combustion engine side and transmitting at least one of the power from the input shaft or the power from the electric motor shaft to a drive shaft of a vehicle, and a pump driven by the power from the internal combustion engine and pumps lubrication oil, and the electric motor is arranged on the opposite side of the input shaft rotating member from the internal combustion engine in the axial direction. The input shaft rotating member is rotatably supported by the case via a bearing, and at least part of the pump is arranged radially inward of the bearing. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110302923 | LNG TRANSPORT VESSEL AND METHOD FOR STORING AND MANAGING EXCESS BOIL OFF GAS THEREON - A liquefied natural gas (LNG) transport vessel for transporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) is disclosed which is capable of storing excess boil off gas BOG until needed for combustion in one or more combustion apparatus on the vessel. A method for managing the delivery of the BOG to the combustion apparatus is also described. The LNG vessel includes at least one insulated LNG storage tank which stores LNG. A first stage LNG receiver receives and stores BOG from the at least one LNG storage tank. A second stage or high pressure BOG storage tank receives compressed BOG from the receiver and stores the BOG as needed for combustion by one or more combustion apparatus of the vessel. A pressure regulator allows BOG gas to be delivered to the combustion apparatus if there is sufficient pressure in the high pressure storage tank to passively deliver the BOG at a predetermined delivery pressure. If the pressure in the high pressure BOG storage tank is insufficient to passively delivery the BOG to combustion apparatus, then a combustion apparatus compressor may be used to actively increase the pressure in BOG such that the BOG is delivered at the necessary delivery pressure. If there is still insufficient BOG in the high pressure BOG storage tank, then it may be necessary to supply supplemental auxiliary fuel to meet the needs of the combustion apparatus. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20120198848 | POWER PRODUCTION FROM COMPRESSED GAS WITH THE AID OF MOMENT OF INERTIA BY POWER PRODUCTION APPARATUS - This system, consists of mainly two parts which are power production apparatus by moment of inertia principle and closed compressor system. The apparatus converts the linear force applied on it or rotational motion to oscillation motion and transfers it to massive element ( | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120266599 | Heat Exchanger Plate and Evaporator Comprising Same - The invention relates to a heat exchanger plate for an evaporator;
| 10-25-2012 |
| 20130118176 | REGENERATIVE OFFSHORE ENERGY PLANT - An offshore energy plant has a wave energy plant configured to convert energy of a circulating orbital flow of wave motion into mechanical energy of a rotor shaft or crankshaft, for example using the wave harrow principle. The energy plant additionally has at least one wind turbine. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20140345281 | HYBRID RADIANT ENERGY AIRCRAFT ENGINE - Hybrid aircraft propulsion systems are disclosed comprising an electrically driven ducted fan, a peripheral duct or enclosure, a combustion-produced source of radiant energy, radiant energy receivers or cold mirrors, and thermophotovoltaic or thermoelectric cell energy converters. An electric motor drives a partially or completely duct enclosed fan. Downstream and within the duct enclosure, radiant energy emitters irradiated receiver fins and thermophotovoltaic cells or thermoelectric cells. The receiver fins heat and expand the fan air, and the thermophotovoltaic cells or thermoelectric cells convert the radiant energy into electrical energy which is available to charge batteries and energize the fan motor. Thrust is provided via the acceleration of air by the fan and by the acceleration of air due to heat driven expansion. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140373547 | Total synergetic integration of all eternal energies solar, atmosferic, wind, geo thermal, and universal fuel capability with maximum efficiency systems - Total Synergetic Integration of all eternal energy solar atmospheric, wind, geo thermal universal fuel capabilities with maximum absolute efficiency. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150352940 | CRYOGENIC ENGINE SYSTEM | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150367719 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A HYBRID DRIVE DEVICE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, CORRESPONDING HYBRID DRIVE DEVICE AND MOTOR VEHICLE - A method for operating a hybrid drive device of a motor vehicle is disclosed, wherein the hybrid drive device includes an internal combustion engine, which can be operatively connected to a first axle of the motor vehicle, a first electric motor, which can also be operatively connected to the first axle of the motor vehicle, and a second electric motor, which can be operatively connected to a second axle of the motor vehicle. The electrical energy used for operating the second electric motor is generated in a first mode of operation by the first electric motor driven by the internal combustion engine while increasing the output of the internal combustion engine, and in a second mode of operation is derived exclusively from an energy storage device for electrical energy. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20160167796 | AIRCRAFT AND METHOD OF FITTING OUT SUCH AN AIRCRAFT | 06-16-2016 |
| 20160186717 | SYSTEM FOR COLLECTING ENERGY FROM A MOVING MASS - A system includes at least two tunnels configured for immersion in a moving mass wherein a part of the moving mass passes through the tunnels. An energy collector is disposed in each of the tunnels. The energy collector has an open state and a collapsed state where the collector in the open state collects energy from the moving mass. An actuator joined to each of the energy collectors transitions the energy collector between the open state and the collapsed state. An actuator activator in each of the at least two tunnels activates the actuators where activation of the actuators results in a reciprocating motion of the energy collectors in the tunnels. A cable system joins the actuators for transferring the reciprocating motion. A pulley system translates the reciprocating motion to a rotational force wherein energy from the moving mass is transferred to the rotational force. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20220135240 | STARTING METHODS FOR HYBRID-ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT - A method includes using an electric motor to start a thermal engine. The electric motor and thermal engine are connected to one another as the electric motor and the thermal engine of a hybrid-electric power plant in an aircraft. The electric motor can be connected to a combining gear box. The thermal engine can be connected to the combining gear box so that the electric motor and the thermal engine can provide torque to the combining gear box in a parallel hybrid-electric configuration. The combining gearbox can output torque to an air mover for providing thrust to the aircraft. | 05-05-2022 |
| 060717000 | And another output | 1 |
| 20110131997 | APPARATUS FOR ACQUIRING MECHANICAL ENERGY ON THE BASIS OF CO-OPERATIVE ACTION OF THE GRAVITATIONAL EFECT AND REDUCED FRESSURE - An apparatus for acquiring mechanical energy on the basis of the gravitational effect and reduced pressure, comprising at least one double-acting hollow piston ( | 06-09-2011 |
| 060718000 | Having disconnect means between a motor and the output | 6 |
| 20110232287 | Driving device - A drive device has an internal combustion engine, a first electrical machine, and a second electrical machine. The first electrical machine is at least indirectly connectable to the internal combustion engine. In addition, the drive device has an output which is at least indirectly connected to an output shaft. According to the invention, a switching device is provided, using which, in a first state, the internal combustion or the first electrical machine is connectable to the output shaft or, in a second state, the second electrical machine is connectable to the output shaft. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20120247107 | BATTERY MODULE AND METHOD INCORPORATING EXTERIOR CASING AND LINER - A battery module includes a rigid external casing made, for example, of a metallic sheet material. Securement features, tabs, and so forth may be formed in the material of the casing. The casing may be made by stamping and bending metallic sheet. A liner is disposed in the casing, and one or more battery cells are disposed in the liner. The liner may comprise an insulative sheet material that is cut and folded to generally conform to the casing. The structure may include a bus bar assembly, compression members, a thermal component and other structural and functional elements. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20130174556 | HYBRID CONSTRUCTION MACHINE - A hybrid construction machine has an electric motor for driving the swing structure, and the electric motor is prevented from becoming incapable of generating torque due to a low energy state or an overcharged state of an electricity storage device. A swing-mode selector switch | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130227950 | HYBRID ASSEMBLY FOR AN AIRCRAFT - A propeller driven aircraft powered by either an internal combustion engine or an electric motor. The parallel system hybrid aircraft can takeoff with the internal combustion engine and climb to a cruising altitude. The internal combustion engine then can be turned off and the electric motor turned on to power the aircraft's propeller. The aircraft is capable of alternating operation between the electric motor and internal combustion engine as often as required at altitude. The aircraft can be landed using either the internal combustion engine or the electric motor. The transition of power from the internal combustion engine to the electric motor and back is performed through a hybrid clutch and pulley assembly that interconnects the internal combustion engine propeller flange to the propeller driveshaft. The electric motor is connected to the hybrid assembly through belts and sheaves. The electric motor throttle is controlled in the cockpit. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20140102104 | Multi-Propulsion, Multi-Fuel Marine Power System - A marine propulsion and power supply for maritime vessels that includes an arrangement of modules that can be internal combustion engines, regenerative electric motors, engine generators, turbine generators and/or battery banks. These components can be arranged in such a way as to work together to increase efficiency and to utilize various fuel combinations to achieve the lowest overall operating cost or other goals whilst minimizing harmful emissions. Sensors can be used monitor various power parameters and can be coupled to a closed-loop in a control system to achieve vessel operating goals. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140260255 | SHIP CAPABLE OF RUNNING SELECTIVELY WITH LIQUEFIED FUEL GAS MAIN DRIVE ENGINE AND LIQUEFIED FUEL GAS GENERATOR ENGINE - A ship includes: a high-pressure injection engine using fuel gas as fuel to obtain a propulsion power of the ship; a generator engine using fuel gas as fuel to generate electricity; a motor generating a power by using the electricity generated from the generator engine; a propulsion propelling the ship; a main clutch connecting the high-pressure injection engine to the propulsion; an auxiliary clutch connecting the gear box to the propulsion; and a gear box disposed in a front side of the propulsion and power-connected to the main clutch and the auxiliary clutch. The high-pressure injection engine and the motor are selectively power-connected to the propulsion to obtain the propulsion power of the ship. | 09-18-2014 |
