US3096615A
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Turbocharger system for internal combustion engines
Assignee: Caterpillar Inc
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Filing: 1961-09-21
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Granted: 1963-07-09
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Expires: 1981-09-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur A Zuhn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 00:15
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02B; F02B33/00; F02B33/44; F02B33/446; F02B37/00; F02B37/12; F02B37/16; F02B37/164; F02B37/166; Y; Y02; Y02T; Y02T10/00; Y02T10/10; Y02T10/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
IN A TURBOCHARGER SYSTEM FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE HAVING AN EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND AN INTAKE MANIFOLD WHEREIN THE MANIFOLDS ARE IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO THE ENGINE THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: A TURBINE COMMUNICATING WITH THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND DRIVEN BY GASES THEREFROM; A COMPRESSOR DRIVEN BY SAID TURBINE AND HAVING AN OUTPUT WHICH COMMUNICATES WITH SAID INTAKE MANIFOLD; A FUEL BURNER CHAMBER HAVING AN INPUT FOR RECEIVING COMPRESSED AIR AND AN OUTPUT THROUGH WHICH EXPANDED GASES PASS; MEANS COMMUNICATING THE OUTPUT OF SAID COMPRESSOR TO THE INPUT OF SAID FUEL BURNER CHAMBER; MEANS COMMUNICATING THE OUTPUT OF SAID FUEL BURNER CHAMBER INTO AND THROUGH THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD; MEANS FOR SUPPLYING A VARIABLE QUANTITY OF FUEL TO SAID BURNER CHAMBER; AND
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
IN A TURBOCHARGER SYSTEM FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE HAVING AN EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND AN INTAKE MANIFOLD WHEREIN THE MANIFOLDS ARE IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO THE ENGINE THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: A TURBINE COMMUNICATING WITH THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND DRIVEN BY GASES THEREFROM; A COMPRESSOR DRIVEN BY SAID TURBINE AND HAVING AN OUTPUT WHICH COMMUNICATES WITH SAID INTAKE MANIFOLD; A FUEL BURNER CHAMBER HAVING AN INPUT FOR RECEIVING COMPRESSED AIR AND AN OUTPUT THROUGH WHICH EXPANDED GASES PASS; MEANS COMMUNICATING THE OUTPUT OF SAID COMPRESSOR TO THE INPUT OF SAID FUEL BURNER CHAMBER; MEANS COMMUNICATING THE OUTPUT OF SAID FUEL BURNER CHAMBER INTO AND THROUGH THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD; MEANS FOR SUPPLYING A VARIABLE QUANTITY OF FUEL TO SAID BURNER CHAMBER; AND
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-07-08 | 1967-01-07 | 1967-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-08 | 1971-01-07 | 1971-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-08 | 1975-01-07 | 1975-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |