Method and operation of an engine

Details Method and operation of an engine Method and operation of an engine

2006-06-02

2008-10-07

Gimie, Mahmoud (Department: 3747)

Internal-combustion engines

Charge forming device

Diverse fuel supply

Reexamination Certificate

active

07431024

ABSTRACT:
An engine is disclosed which may operate in a first operating state wherein a spark ignited fuel is ignited in a combustion chamber with an igniter and a second operating state wherein a compression ignited fuel is ignited in a combustion chamber with an igniter. A compression ratio in the combustion chamber being up to about eight to one. The engine may be a four-stroke engine. The engine may include a piston having a top portion with a recessed central portion.

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International Search Report and Written Opinion for PCT/US2007/070220, 6 pages.

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