This document discusses four patents for piston designs: 1) Patent #US1426138A from 1922 describes a piston made of lightweight aluminum alloys to prevent corrosion. 2) Patent #US2513814A from 1950 relates to pistons made of materials like magnesium that expand more than the cylinder, addressing expansion issues. 3) Patent #US3398653A from 1968 introduces an anti-friction piston with roller bearings mounted to reduce friction between the piston and cylinder. 4) Patent #US1524715A from 1925 discloses a ringless piston design that presses directly on the cylinder wall to prevent gas leakage without separate piston rings.