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Method of cleaning engine exhaust gases
Assignee: ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Co
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Filing: 1960-10-10
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Granted: 1963-08-13
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Expires: 1980-10-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Barrie V Potter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 17:46
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01N; F01N3/00; F01N3/02; F01N3/04; F01N3/08; F02; F02C; F02C3/00; F02C3/20; F01N2330/00; F01N2330/08; F01N2330/10; F01N2610/00; F01N2610/03; Y; Y02; Y02T; Y02T10/00; Y02T10/10; Y02T10/12; Y10; Y10S; Y10S261/00; Y10S261/72; Y10S55/00; Y10S55/30; Y10S60/00; Y10S60/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
73 words
THE METHOD OF REMOVING INCOMPLETELY BURNED ELEMENTS FROM EXHAUST GASES OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WHICH COMPRISES SUBDIVIDING A LIQUID HYDROCARBON FUEL OF DIESEL TYPE INTO SMALL PARTICLES TO INCREASE ITS SURFACE AREA, SWEEPING SAID EXHAUST GASES WITH SAID SUBDIVIDED FUEL TO PICK UP SAID ELEMENTS, COLLECTING SAID SUBDIVIDED FUEL AND SAID ELEMENTS, AND FEEDING SAID FUEL AND ELEMENTS TO SAID ENGINE WHEREBY THE ENERGY VALUES IN SAID FUEL ARE MORE FULLY UTILIZED.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
73 words
THE METHOD OF REMOVING INCOMPLETELY BURNED ELEMENTS FROM EXHAUST GASES OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WHICH COMPRISES SUBDIVIDING A LIQUID HYDROCARBON FUEL OF DIESEL TYPE INTO SMALL PARTICLES TO INCREASE ITS SURFACE AREA, SWEEPING SAID EXHAUST GASES WITH SAID SUBDIVIDED FUEL TO PICK UP SAID ELEMENTS, COLLECTING SAID SUBDIVIDED FUEL AND SAID ELEMENTS, AND FEEDING SAID FUEL AND ELEMENTS TO SAID ENGINE WHEREBY THE ENERGY VALUES IN SAID FUEL ARE MORE FULLY UTILIZED.
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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) | 1966-08-12 | 1967-02-11 | 1967-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-08-12 | 1971-02-11 | 1971-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-08-12 | 1975-02-11 | 1975-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |