It sounds like an interesting idea to me. It took me a few minutes to get the linear travel pictured but I can now see it and it makes total sense. I can see how it can reduce wear but it amazes me that it can double fuel efficiency. I would like to see this go into production. Imagine the output possible...it would be nearly impossible to throw a rod since the planetary gear would ride in a solid track. The stresses you could put on this engine would be incredible!
I sure hope it does not end up in an immense warehouse of brilliant ideas, never to be seen again, like in the Indiana Jones movie. 
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Pearl '92 LS-L 179K (Historic 1st 5-speed SVX)
Mods: 5-speed, 4.11's, Group-N motor mounts, dual Magnaflows, cone air filter, Kenwood MP-228 CD/Receiver, white-faced gauges, '97 grill, custom window tinting.
Ebony Mica '92 LS 80K Oct 2002 - Dec 2004: Victim of theft. She served me well.
You can tell the lack of craftsmanship by the wrinkles in the duct tape.
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