US2705941A
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Apparatus for and method of treating gasoline in internal combustion engines
Assignee: FRED VOIGT
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Filing: 1954-03-10
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Granted: 1955-04-12
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Expires: 1974-03-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry M Unschuld
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 22:11
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02M; F02M1/00; F02M2700/00; F02M2700/43; F02M2700/4302; F02M2700/434; F02M2700/4342; F02M2700/435; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S261/00; Y10S261/80
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
APPARATUS FOR TREATING GASOLINE PASSING FROM THE CARBURETOR TO THE INTAKE MAINFOLD OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE HAVING AN ELECTRIC SYSTEM COMPRISING: A PAIR OF SPACED ELECTRODES EXTENDING ACROSS THE PASSAGE FROM THE CARBURETOR TO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. SAID ELECTRODES BEING ELECTRICALLY INSULATED FROM ONE ANOTHER AND ONE OF SAID ELECTRODES BEING OF A METAL WHICH MAY ACT AS A CATALYST IN HYDROCARBON REACTIONS; ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR MEANS CONNECTING EACH OF SAID ELECTRODES TO THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM OF THE ENGINE SO THAT WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING AN ELECTRIC CIRCUIT IS COMPLETED THROUGH THE ATOMIZED HYDROCARBON FUEL BETWEEN THE ELECTRODES; AND MEANS FOR RAPIDLY INTERRUPTING THE FLOW OF ELECTRICITY THROUGH SAID CONDUCTOR MEANS SO AS TO PROVIDE CYCLIC ELECTRIC IMPULSES TO SAID ELECTRODES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
APPARATUS FOR TREATING GASOLINE PASSING FROM THE CARBURETOR TO THE INTAKE MAINFOLD OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE HAVING AN ELECTRIC SYSTEM COMPRISING: A PAIR OF SPACED ELECTRODES EXTENDING ACROSS THE PASSAGE FROM THE CARBURETOR TO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. SAID ELECTRODES BEING ELECTRICALLY INSULATED FROM ONE ANOTHER AND ONE OF SAID ELECTRODES BEING OF A METAL WHICH MAY ACT AS A CATALYST IN HYDROCARBON REACTIONS; ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR MEANS CONNECTING EACH OF SAID ELECTRODES TO THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM OF THE ENGINE SO THAT WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING AN ELECTRIC CIRCUIT IS COMPLETED THROUGH THE ATOMIZED HYDROCARBON FUEL BETWEEN THE ELECTRODES; AND MEANS FOR RAPIDLY INTERRUPTING THE FLOW OF ELECTRICITY THROUGH SAID CONDUCTOR MEANS SO AS TO PROVIDE CYCLIC ELECTRIC IMPULSES TO SAID ELECTRODES.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1958-04-11 | 1958-10-11 | 1959-04-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1962-04-11 | 1962-10-11 | 1963-04-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1966-04-11 | 1966-10-11 | 1967-04-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |