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Device for introducing steam into the gas mixture sucked into an internal combustionengine
Assignee: HELGE LAURENT CHRISTENSEN
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Filing: 1952-11-03
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Granted: 1955-05-17
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Expires: 1972-11-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jensen Gunnar
- 👤 Holm Richard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 18:23
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02M; F02M25/00; F02M25/022; F02M25/032; F02M25/035; Y; Y02; Y02T; Y02T10/00; Y02T10/10; Y02T10/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A DEVICE FOR ADDING STEAM TO THE COMBUSTIBLE MIXTURE OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, COMPRISING AN AIRTIGHT TANK FOR WATER, A STEAM BOX FOR RECEIVING WATER FROM SAID TANK AND ADAPTED TO BE ARRANGED IN HEAT TRANSMITTING CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST PIPE OF SAID COMBUSTION ENGINE, A FIRST CONDUIT TAPPING INTO SAID STEAM BOX AT A LEVEL ABOVE ANY POSSIBLE WATER LEVEL IN SAME AND ADAPTED TO CONNECT SAID STEAM BOX TO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD OF SAID COMBUSTION ENGINE, A SECOND CONDUIT TAPPING INTO THE STEAM BOX AT A LOWER LEVEL THAN SAID FIRST CONDUIT AND TAPPING INTO THE SAID WATER TANK AT A LEVEL ABOVE ANY POSSIBLE WATER LEVEL IN SAID TANK AND EXTENDING WITHIN SAID TANK TOWARDS THE BOTTOM REGION OF SAME, A TRANSVERSAL NARROW BORE CONNECTING THE INTERIOR OF SAID SECOND CONDUIT TO THE INTERIOR OF SAID WATER TANK ABOVE ANY POSSIBLE WATER LEVEL IN SAID TANK.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
150 words
A DEVICE FOR ADDING STEAM TO THE COMBUSTIBLE MIXTURE OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, COMPRISING AN AIRTIGHT TANK FOR WATER, A STEAM BOX FOR RECEIVING WATER FROM SAID TANK AND ADAPTED TO BE ARRANGED IN HEAT TRANSMITTING CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST PIPE OF SAID COMBUSTION ENGINE, A FIRST CONDUIT TAPPING INTO SAID STEAM BOX AT A LEVEL ABOVE ANY POSSIBLE WATER LEVEL IN SAME AND ADAPTED TO CONNECT SAID STEAM BOX TO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD OF SAID COMBUSTION ENGINE, A SECOND CONDUIT TAPPING INTO THE STEAM BOX AT A LOWER LEVEL THAN SAID FIRST CONDUIT AND TAPPING INTO THE SAID WATER TANK AT A LEVEL ABOVE ANY POSSIBLE WATER LEVEL IN SAID TANK AND EXTENDING WITHIN SAID TANK TOWARDS THE BOTTOM REGION OF SAME, A TRANSVERSAL NARROW BORE CONNECTING THE INTERIOR OF SAID SECOND CONDUIT TO THE INTERIOR OF SAID WATER TANK ABOVE ANY POSSIBLE WATER LEVEL IN SAID TANK.
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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) | 1958-05-16 | 1958-11-15 | 1959-05-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1962-05-16 | 1962-11-15 | 1963-05-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1966-05-16 | 1966-11-15 | 1967-05-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |