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Description This is a reproduction from the 1804 patent. Annotation my own.

Original document : http://bases-brevets19e.inpi.fr/Thot/FrmFicheDoc.asp?idfiche=19392&refFiche=19005&baseCindoc=THOTDESC

The first use of an internal combustion engine to power a car. The first use of spark ignition in an internal combustion engine. The first use of hydrogen as a fuel in an engine.
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Source 1804 patent in the Republic of Valais
Author François Isaac de Rivaz 1752 – 1828)
English: Annotation:
  • A = Cylinder
  • B = Spark ignition
  • C = Piston
  • D = Balloon containing hydrogen fuel
  • E = Ratchet
  • F = Opposed piston with air in and exhaust out valves
  • G = Handle for working opposed piston.
Deutsch: Beschreibung:
  • A = Zylinder
  • B = Zundfunken
  • C = Kolben
  • D = Balloon mit Wasserstoff
  • E = Sperrklinke/Sperrhebel
  • F = Gegenkolben für Lufteinlaus und Abgasauslaus
  • G = Hebel zum bedienen des Gegenkolbens

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