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Fuel control with dirt separator
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1959-07-16
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Granted: 1963-01-15
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Expires: 1979-07-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lester L Robinson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:04
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02C; F02C9/00; F02C9/16; B; B04; B04B; B04B11/00; B04B3/00; F02K; F02K3/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S494/00; Y10S494/901; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/0971; Y10T137/1026; Y10T137/794; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/85978
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A FUEL SUPPLY AND CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A COMBUSTION ENGINE COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, MEANS FOR SUPPLYING FUEL UNDER PRESSURE, FUEL METERING MEANS, A CONDUIT CONNECTING THE SUPPLYING MEANS TO THE METERING MEANS, REGULATING MEANS FOR THE METERING MEANS INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE SERVOMECHANISM EMPLOYING FUEL AS AN OPERATING MEDIUM, A DUCT ADAPTED TO CONNECT THE METERING MEANS TO AN ENGINE, AND MEANS FOR SUPPLYING CLEAN FUEL TO THE SERVOMECHANISM AS THE OPERATING MEDIUM THEREFOR COMPRISING A CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATOR HAVING A FUEL INLET CONNECTED TO THE SAID CONDUIT, A CONTAMINATED FUEL OUTLET CONNECTED TO THE SAID CONDUIT FOR DELIVERING CONTAMINATED FUEL TO SAID METERING MEANS ALONG WITH THE MAIN FLOW OF FUEL FROM SAID SUPPLYING MEANS, AND A CLEAN FUEL OUTLET CONNECTED TO THE SAID SERVOMECHANISM, THE CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATOR BEING OF A TYPE ADAPTED TO GENERATE A PRESSURE RISE BETWEEN THE SAID INLET AND THE CONTAMINATED FUEL OUTLET.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A FUEL SUPPLY AND CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A COMBUSTION ENGINE COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, MEANS FOR SUPPLYING FUEL UNDER PRESSURE, FUEL METERING MEANS, A CONDUIT CONNECTING THE SUPPLYING MEANS TO THE METERING MEANS, REGULATING MEANS FOR THE METERING MEANS INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE SERVOMECHANISM EMPLOYING FUEL AS AN OPERATING MEDIUM, A DUCT ADAPTED TO CONNECT THE METERING MEANS TO AN ENGINE, AND MEANS FOR SUPPLYING CLEAN FUEL TO THE SERVOMECHANISM AS THE OPERATING MEDIUM THEREFOR COMPRISING A CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATOR HAVING A FUEL INLET CONNECTED TO THE SAID CONDUIT, A CONTAMINATED FUEL OUTLET CONNECTED TO THE SAID CONDUIT FOR DELIVERING CONTAMINATED FUEL TO SAID METERING MEANS ALONG WITH THE MAIN FLOW OF FUEL FROM SAID SUPPLYING MEANS, AND A CLEAN FUEL OUTLET CONNECTED TO THE SAID SERVOMECHANISM, THE CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATOR BEING OF A TYPE ADAPTED TO GENERATE A PRESSURE RISE BETWEEN THE SAID INLET AND THE CONTAMINATED FUEL OUTLET.
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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) | 1966-01-14 | 1966-07-16 | 1967-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-14 | 1970-07-16 | 1971-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-14 | 1974-07-16 | 1975-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |