Patent ID: 8578695
Filing Date: 2013-11-12
Classification: F02B,F02D,F02G

Abstract:
1. A thermal engine for more efficient production of power comprising: a working medium in either a closed cycle or an open cycle with respect to its environment, and a series of thermo-cyclic phases further comprising; a cyclic intake means for aspirating a quantity of said working medium, a cyclic compressing means for compressing said working medium, a cyclic means for reducing work of compression, with the reduction of said work of compression occurring exclusively during a single compression cycle or phase, a cyclic means for adding heat to said working medium to imbue said working medium with potential energy for the production of power, effect operation and maximize engine efficiency, said means for adding said heat being by internal combustion, external combustion or any hot heat source, and a cyclic expansion means for allowing said working medium to expand while developing mechanical energy, a cyclic means for temporarily storing energy from prior cycles of compression and/or expansion to help power said compression means for one or more subsequent cycles, a means for extracting power from said thermal engine, and a means for exhausting the spent working medium in open cycles or recovering the spent working medium in closed cycles.