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US3090200A
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Torch igniter
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1961-11-17
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Granted: 1963-05-21
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Expires: 1981-11-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Fortunato F Barberis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-29 18:26
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02C; F02C7/00; F02C7/26; F02C7/264
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A TORCH IGNITER COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, AN ANNULAR SHELL HAVING AN OPEN END ADAPTED TO EXTEND INTO A COMBUSTION APPARATUS THROUGH A WALL THEREOF, A CENTER ELECTRODE DISPOSED ON THE AXIS OF THE SHELL ADJACENT THE OPEN END, A TUBULAR SIDE ELECTRODE EXTENDING FROM THE SHELL AND TERMINIATING ADJACETN THE CENTER ELECTRODE TO DEFINE A SPARK GAP THEREWITH, THE SIDE ELECTRODE BEING ADAPTED TO COMMUNICATE WITH A SOURCE OF AIR EXTERNAL TO THE SAID WALL AND CONDUCT THE AIR TO THE TERMINATION POINTS OF THE SIDE ELECTRODE AND BEING OPEN TOWARD THE SPARK GAP, ENTRANCE MEANS DEFINED BY THE SHELL EXTERNAL TO THE SAID WALL TO ADMIT AIR THEREOF FOR FLOW THROUGH THE SHELL AND FROM THE THE OPEN END THEREOF, A SPRAY TIP MOUNTED IN THE SHELL AND ADAPTED TO SPRAY ATOMIZED FUEL INTO THE AIR FLOWING THROUGH THE SHELL, AND MEANS FOR SUPPLYING FUEL TO THE SPRAY TIP, THE SIDE ELECTRODE HAVING LATERAL ENTRANCE OPENINGS THEREIN TO RECEIVE THE FUEL-LADEN AIR AND CONDUCT IT TO THE SPARK GAP.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
A TORCH IGNITER COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, AN ANNULAR SHELL HAVING AN OPEN END ADAPTED TO EXTEND INTO A COMBUSTION APPARATUS THROUGH A WALL THEREOF, A CENTER ELECTRODE DISPOSED ON THE AXIS OF THE SHELL ADJACENT THE OPEN END, A TUBULAR SIDE ELECTRODE EXTENDING FROM THE SHELL AND TERMINIATING ADJACETN THE CENTER ELECTRODE TO DEFINE A SPARK GAP THEREWITH, THE SIDE ELECTRODE BEING ADAPTED TO COMMUNICATE WITH A SOURCE OF AIR EXTERNAL TO THE SAID WALL AND CONDUCT THE AIR TO THE TERMINATION POINTS OF THE SIDE ELECTRODE AND BEING OPEN TOWARD THE SPARK GAP, ENTRANCE MEANS DEFINED BY THE SHELL EXTERNAL TO THE SAID WALL TO ADMIT AIR THEREOF FOR FLOW THROUGH THE SHELL AND FROM THE THE OPEN END THEREOF, A SPRAY TIP MOUNTED IN THE SHELL AND ADAPTED TO SPRAY ATOMIZED FUEL INTO THE AIR FLOWING THROUGH THE SHELL, AND MEANS FOR SUPPLYING FUEL TO THE SPRAY TIP, THE SIDE ELECTRODE HAVING LATERAL ENTRANCE OPENINGS THEREIN TO RECEIVE THE FUEL-LADEN AIR AND CONDUCT IT TO THE SPARK GAP.
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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) | 1966-05-20 | 1966-11-19 | 1967-05-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-05-20 | 1970-11-19 | 1971-05-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-05-20 | 1974-11-19 | 1975-05-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |