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AssigneeRegi U.S., Inc.
InventorsRobert Grisar, Allen MacKnight, Paul Porter
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Prime movers are provided that can include: a fixed member in operational relationship to a rotating member; a reciprocating vane assembly operationally engaged with the rotating member; and a track member about the rotating member and engaging the reciprocating vane assembly. Engines are provided that can include: a stator in operational relationship to a rotor; a reciprocating vane assembly operationally engaged with the rotor; and a track member about the rotor and engaging the reciprocating vane assembly. Processes for powering a prime mover are also provided, the processes can include engaging vanes between a fixed member and rotating member to create compression and expansion zones, the engaging comprising guiding the vanes from a track member about the rotating member.
A prime mover comprising:
An engine comprising:
A process for powering a prime mover, the process comprising engaging vanes and a rotating member to create compression and expansion zones, the engaging comprising guiding the vanes via one or more wheels along a track member about the rotating member, wherein the vanes translate in an axial direction along a longitudinal axis of the prime mover during rotation of the rotating member about the longitudinal axis.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.