Marion K Harris

US Patent:

41678940, Sep 18, 1979

Filed:

Jun 19, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/916814

Inventors:

Marion K. Harris - Atascadero CA

International Classification:

F01B 310

US Classification:

91480

Abstract:

A steam engine with axially aligned cylinders. Disposed within the cylinders are aligned pistons. An inlet valve is provided for each cylinder to control the flow of steam in the associated cylinder for imparting a reciprocating movement to the piston in the associated cylinder. Power conversion means have a swash plate that is disposed between the pistons and that is rotated by the sequential power strokes of the pistons. The inlet valves are actuated by means responsive to the movement of the swash plate to control the flow of steam in the cylinders. The swash plate is formed with recessed, annular thrust surfaces. Projecting at right angles from the recessed, thrust surfaces are ribbon cams, which engage push rods for actuating the same. The push rods actuate the inlet valves. The throat thickness of the swash plate between the recessed, annular thrust surfaces is of a uniform dimension along the circumferential paths thereof.

US Patent:

45398941, Sep 10, 1985

Filed:

Apr 13, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/599790

Inventors:

Marion K. Harris - Atascadero CA

International Classification:

F01B 900

US Classification:

92138

Abstract:

A single acting steam engine wherein means are provided for auxiliary exhaust through the piston when an auxiliary exhaust poppet valve is open and the auxiliary exchange passages of the piston register with exhaust ports in the cylinder wall. The opening and closing of the auxiliary exhaust poppet valve are responsive to the rate of reciprocation of the pistons. A multiple of said engines may be utilized in combination to provide a multiple cylinder power plant. The engines drive a swash plate, which is formed with recessed, annular thrust surfaces. Projecting at right angles from the recessed, thrust surfaces are exhaust cams that engage valve stems through cam followers for actuating the same. The valve stems actuate the exhaust valves. The throat thickness of the swash plate between the recessed annular thrust surfaces is of uniform dimension along the circumferential paths thereof.

US Patent:

42493846, Feb 10, 1981

Filed:

Aug 3, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/930745

Inventors:

Marion K. Harris - Atascadero CA

International Classification:

F01K 1904

US Classification:

60670

Abstract:

A method of operation of a vapor cycle heat engine which includes the steps of regeneration, recompression, reheating and isothermal recompression with feedwater spray injection for improved cycle efficiency.

US Patent:

42625793, Apr 21, 1981

Filed:

Jun 4, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/044865

Inventors:

Marion K. Harris - Atascadero CA

International Classification:

F04B 114
F04B 2102

US Classification:

91480

Abstract:

A single acting steam engine wherein means are provided for auxiliary exhaust through the piston when the auxiliary exhaust poppet is open and the auxiliary exchange passages of the piston register with the exhaust ports in the cylinder wall. The opening and closing of the auxiliary exhaust poppet are responsive to the rate of reciprocation of the pistons. A multiple of said engines may be utilized in combination to provide a multiple cylinder power plant. The engines drive a swash plate, which is formed with recessed, annular thrust surfaces. Projecting at right angles from the recessed, thrust surfaces are exhaust cams that engage valve stems through cam followers for actuating the same. The valve stems actuate the exhaust valves. The throat thickness of the swash plate between the recessed annular thrust surfaces is of uniform dimension along the circumferential paths thereof.

US Patent:

48996068, Feb 13, 1990

Filed:

Sep 19, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/245507

Inventors:

Marion K. Harris - Atascadero CA

International Classification:

F16H 1908

US Classification:

74 29

Abstract:

A multiple-step cyclical ram advancing apparatus. In a three step configuration linear motion is imparted to a moving axis as revolution therearound translates said axis to provide a first linear push to a slide ram to abut articles, then a partial retraction of the slide ram during a period of dwell, followed by a second linear push to discharge the assembled articles. In other configurations, the ram is alternately advanced and retracted a varying number of times depending on the integer ratio of the number of revolutions of the pinion gear in half revolutions to the number of revolutions of the flywheel.

US Patent:

41111028, Sep 5, 1978

Filed:

Feb 4, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/765676

Inventors:

Marion K. Harris - Atascadero CA

International Classification:

F01B 310

US Classification:

91480

Abstract:

A steam engine with axially aligned cylinders. Disposed within the cylinders are aligned pistons. An inlet valve is provided for each cylinder to control the flow of steam in the associated cylinder for imparting a reciprocating movement to the piston in the associated cylinder. Power conversion means have a swash plate that is disposed between the pistons and that is rotated by the sequential power strokes of the pistons. The inlet valves are actuated by means responsive to the movement of the swash plate to control the flow of steam in the cylinders.