Method of retrofitting an engine

Details Method of retrofitting an engine Method of retrofitting an engine

2007-10-10

2010-12-28

Bryant, David P (Department: 3726)

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Prime mover or fluid pump making

C029S596000, C123S003000, C123S1490FA, C310S015000, C310S020000, C310S023000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07856714

ABSTRACT:
A method of retrofitting for electrical power generation an internal combustion engine (including a plurality of pistons connected to a common crankshaft) includes applying to at least one and optionally to each piston a power converter operable to convert mechanical energy of the piston to and from electrical energy.

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