ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 9 -- United States Patent no. 12,270,364, issued on April 8.
"Direct in cylinder injector for gaseous fuel" was invented by Budhadeb Mahakul (Naperville, Ill.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A novel in-cylinder fuel injector has been created for internal combustion engines using gaseous fuels such as hydrogen and low-carbon alternatives. This injector enhances the reliability and fuel efficiency of both spark-ignited and compression-ignition engines. The injector's innovative design encompasses a poppet-style valve for fuel injection and a fuel supply valve to govern fuel flow. Furthermore, it incorporates a distinct lubrication system that caters to the valve, seat, and...