Title: Device for converting calorific energy into mechanical energy

Abstract: An engine including a combustion chamber having connected thereto a combustion-air inlet duct in which a first restriction is incorporated, and a flue-gas return duct incorporating a second restriction connected to a part of the combustion air duct which is situated between the combustion chamber and the first restriction.

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Inventors: Harrewijne, Arend (Eindhoven, NL)
Michels, Albertus Peter Johannes (Eindhoven, NL)
Gasseling, Franciscus Wilhelmus Engelbert (Eindhoven, NL)

Application Number: 475831
Filing Date: 1974-06-03
Publication_date: 1976-02-03
Assignee: U.S. Philips Corporation (New York, NY)
Primary Class(es): 60/517 123/568.11, 431/115
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US Patent Ref:

2649686	Aug, 1953	Lawrence et al.	60/39.
3846985	Nov, 1974	Johannes et al.	123/119.

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Primary Examiner: Ostrager, Allen M.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Trifari; Frank R., Dainow; J. David