Joseph Gammel
Inventor of a supercharge system for internal combustion engines (1977)
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a supercharge system for internal combustion engines
Joseph Gammel.
Why This Person Is Included
Joseph Gammel patented a supercharging system for internal combustion engines in 1977. His biography is essentially undocumented in publicly available historical sources. This profile names him because the curriculum's game bank includes him, and naming him is the minimum acknowledgment of a documented contribution.
Historical Significance
Supercharging increases engine power output without increasing engine displacement by forcing additional air into the combustion chamber — a performance improvement relevant to both commercial and high-performance vehicle applications.
The Story
Joseph Gammel received U.S. Patent No. 4,010,724 in 1977 for a supercharge system for internal combustion engines — a mechanism that increases engine power output by forcing additional air into the combustion chamber. The application encompasses commercial vehicles, industrial equipment, and performance automotive uses. His biography beyond the patent is not documented in publicly available sources.
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Sources
- 1.Joseph Gammel. U.S. Patent No. 4,010,724. 1977. USPTO.↗