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Engine preheater
Assignee: Bendix Corp
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Filing: 1960-12-07
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Granted: 1963-06-11
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Expires: 1980-12-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 David C Baker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 23:07
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02N; F02N19/00; F02N19/02; F02N19/04; F02N19/06; F02N19/08; F02N19/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
AN ENGINE INTAKE AIR PREHEATER UNIT COMPRISING A COMBUSTION CHAMBER-FORMING HOUSING HAVING AN OPEN INNER DELIVERY END AND A CLOSED OUTER END, THE INNER END OF THE HOUSING BEING ADAPTED FOR ATTACHMENT TO AN AIR INLET CONDUIT OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AT AN OPENING IN SAID CONDUIT, A LIQUID FUEL SPRAY NOZZLE MOUNTED ON THE WALL OF THE HOUSING FOR DISCHARGING FUEL IN COMMINUTED FORM WITHIN THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER, THE SPRAY NOZZLE BEING INCLINED DOWNWARDLY AND FORWARDLY IN THE DIRECTION OF AIR FLOW TO THE ENGINE SO AS TO DISCHARGE ITS SPRAY GENERALLY FORWARDLY AND THROUGH THE OPENING IN THE CONDUIT TOWARD THE AXIS OF THE CONDUIT, AND A SPARK DISCHARGE MEANS DISPOSED WITHIN THE HOUSING FORWARDLY OF THE SPRAY NOZZLE AND IN THE PATH OF FUEL ISSUING FROM THE NOZZLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
AN ENGINE INTAKE AIR PREHEATER UNIT COMPRISING A COMBUSTION CHAMBER-FORMING HOUSING HAVING AN OPEN INNER DELIVERY END AND A CLOSED OUTER END, THE INNER END OF THE HOUSING BEING ADAPTED FOR ATTACHMENT TO AN AIR INLET CONDUIT OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AT AN OPENING IN SAID CONDUIT, A LIQUID FUEL SPRAY NOZZLE MOUNTED ON THE WALL OF THE HOUSING FOR DISCHARGING FUEL IN COMMINUTED FORM WITHIN THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER, THE SPRAY NOZZLE BEING INCLINED DOWNWARDLY AND FORWARDLY IN THE DIRECTION OF AIR FLOW TO THE ENGINE SO AS TO DISCHARGE ITS SPRAY GENERALLY FORWARDLY AND THROUGH THE OPENING IN THE CONDUIT TOWARD THE AXIS OF THE CONDUIT, AND A SPARK DISCHARGE MEANS DISPOSED WITHIN THE HOUSING FORWARDLY OF THE SPRAY NOZZLE AND IN THE PATH OF FUEL ISSUING FROM THE NOZZLE.
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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) | 1966-06-10 | 1966-12-10 | 1967-06-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-10 | 1970-12-10 | 1971-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-10 | 1974-12-10 | 1975-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |