ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 21 -- United States Patent no. 12,442,327, issued on Oct. 14.
"Self-balancing eight-cylinder internal combustion engine" was invented by Philip M. West (Highland Park, Ill.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Vibration is detrimental to an internal combustion engine and its mounting system. It can damage internal parts, attached accessories, and mounting fixtures. Vibration can also cause discomfort to vehicle occupants or equipment operators. Managing, reducing, or eliminating vibration often involves additional cost in the design and manufacture of an engine and/or its mounting system. The subject invention is a unique arrangement of the cylinders of an eight-cylinder inter...