Recent Patents on Mechanical Engineering publishes review and research articles, and guest edited thematic issues on recent patents on the field of mechanical engineering. A selection of important and recent patents on mechanical engineering is also included in the journal. The journal is essential reading for all researchers involved in mechanical engineering. The journal also covers recent research (where patents have been registered) in fast emerging analytical methods, designs, manufacturing and analysis of automobiles, aircrafts, manufacturing plants, industrial instruments, machines, heating and cooling systems and processes involved and related to mechanical engineering.