A reciprocating compressor driven by a linear motor, comprising a shell, within which are mounted: a reference assembly formed by a motor and a cylinder (1); a resonant assembly formed by a piston (2) reciprocating inside the cylinder (1), and by an actuating means (3) operatively coupling the piston...http://www.google.ca/patents/US20050123422?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20050123422 - Reciprocating compressor driven by a linear motor