Expansible chamber devices – Piston – Radially adjustable side wall portion
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-16
2011-08-16
Lopez, F. Daniel (Department: 3745)
Expansible chamber devices
Piston
Radially adjustable side wall portion
C277S451000, C277S456000, C277S457000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07997185
ABSTRACT:
A piston has a body with a first circumferentially disposed groove. A first ring is movably disposed within the first groove. The first ring defines an inner circumferential groove. A blocking ring is at least partially located in the groove of the first ring and the groove of the piston. One or more vent passages may connect a first volume in the piston to a second volume outside the piston.
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Lahrman John C.
Sytsma Steven J.
Lopez F. Daniel
Mahle Engine Components USA, Inc.
Rader & Fishman & Grauer, PLLC
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