Chester L Rivard from East Detroit, MI

Thermally Sprayed Aluminum-Bronze Coatings On Aluminum Engine Bores
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US Patent:

50800566, Jan 14, 1992
Filed:

May 17, 1991
Appl. No.:

7/701898
Inventors:

Martin S. Kramer - Romeo MI
Chester J. Rivard - Sterling Heights MI
Frank A. Koltuniak - Warren MI
Assignee:

General Motors Corporation - Detroit MI
International Classification:

F02F 100
F02F 300
US Classification:

123193CP
Abstract:

This specification describes the thermal spraying of an aluminum-bronze alloy coating onto aluminum alloy cylinder bores or piston skirts to provide a scuff- and wear-resistant surface.

Two Cycle Engine Piston Lubrication
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US Patent:

49458647, Aug 7, 1990
Filed:

Jun 21, 1989
Appl. No.:

7/369224
Inventors:

James G. Solomon - Grosse Pointe Woods MI
Chester J. Rivard - Sterling Heights MI
Assignee:

General Motors Corporation - Detroit MI
International Classification:

F01P 104
US Classification:

123 4139
Abstract:

A two cycle engine has oil distribution means through the cylinder wall to feed internal oil passages in the associated piston that distribute oil directly to the skirt and cylinder walls, preferably between ports, and/or to the wrist pin and connecting rod bearing to thereby limit oil carryover into the engine charging and scavenging air.

Chester L Rivard