US3078672A
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Process and apparatus for operating a continuous or intermittent combustion engine
Assignee: MAN AG
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Filing: 1960-03-22
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Granted: 1963-02-26
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Expires: 1980-03-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Meurer Siegfried
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 11:21
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23R; F23R3/00; F23R3/28; F23R3/30; F23R3/02; F23R3/26; F05; F05B; F05B2250/00; F05B2250/40; F05B2250/41; F05B2250/411
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A METHOD OF BURNING LIQUID FUEL IN A COMBUSTION CHAMBER COMPRISING DIRECTLY APPLYING THE LIQUID FUEL IN UNATOMIZED FORM AS A THIN FILM ADHERING TO A LARGE SURFACE AREA ON THE INNER WALL OF SAID CHAMBER, MAINTIANING SAID SURFACE AREA AT A TEMPERATURE RESULTING IN THE MINIMUM DWELL TIME FOR A FUEL PARTICLE BEFORE VAPORIZATION FROM SAID FILM AT ANY WORKING LOAD FOR SAID CHAMBER, PASSING STRONGLY SWIRLING COMBUSTION AIR AROUND THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID CHAMBER AND OVER SAID FILM TO MIX AIR WITH FUEL VAPORIZED FROM SAID FILM, AND THEN IGNITING AND BURNING THE AIR AND FUEL TO FORM COMBUSTION GASES.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
103 words
A METHOD OF BURNING LIQUID FUEL IN A COMBUSTION CHAMBER COMPRISING DIRECTLY APPLYING THE LIQUID FUEL IN UNATOMIZED FORM AS A THIN FILM ADHERING TO A LARGE SURFACE AREA ON THE INNER WALL OF SAID CHAMBER, MAINTIANING SAID SURFACE AREA AT A TEMPERATURE RESULTING IN THE MINIMUM DWELL TIME FOR A FUEL PARTICLE BEFORE VAPORIZATION FROM SAID FILM AT ANY WORKING LOAD FOR SAID CHAMBER, PASSING STRONGLY SWIRLING COMBUSTION AIR AROUND THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID CHAMBER AND OVER SAID FILM TO MIX AIR WITH FUEL VAPORIZED FROM SAID FILM, AND THEN IGNITING AND BURNING THE AIR AND FUEL TO FORM COMBUSTION GASES.
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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) | 1966-02-25 | 1966-08-27 | 1967-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-25 | 1970-08-27 | 1971-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-25 | 1974-08-27 | 1975-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |