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US3101701A
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Fuel injection system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-09-18
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Granted: 1963-08-27
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Expires: 1981-09-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Fuka Vaclav
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 04:10
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02M; F02M69/00; F02B; F02B2720/00; F02B2720/15; F02B2720/152; F02B2720/157
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A CHARGE FORMING DEVICE FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF VERTICALLY SPACED CYLINDERS, A FUEL TANK VERTICALLY SPACED ABOVE THE UPPERMOST OF SAID CYLINDERS, AN INDIVIDUAL FUEL INJECTOR DEVICE ASSOCIATED WITH AND ADAPTED TO SUPPLY FUEL TO EACH OF SAID CYLINDERS, AND FUEL PASSAGE MEANS ADAPTED TO SUPPLY FUEL FROM SAID FUEL TANK TO SAID INDIVIDUAL INJECTORS, SAID FUEL CONDUIT MEANS COMPRISING A GENERALLY U-SHAPED CONDUIT HAVING FIRST AND SECOND INTERCONNECTED GENERALLY EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY FROM SAID FUEL TANK BELOW THE FUEL LEVEL THEREOF AND COMMUNICATING BELOW THE VERTICALLY LOWERMOST CYLINDER WITH THE SECOND LEG PORTION, SAID SECOND LEG PORTION BEING INTERCONNECTED WITH SAID INDIVIDUAL CYLINDER FUEL INJECTORS TO SUPPLY FUEL THERETO, THE UPPER END OF SAID SECOND LEG PORTION TERMINATING WITHIN SAID FUEL TANK ABOVE THE FUEL THEREOF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A CHARGE FORMING DEVICE FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF VERTICALLY SPACED CYLINDERS, A FUEL TANK VERTICALLY SPACED ABOVE THE UPPERMOST OF SAID CYLINDERS, AN INDIVIDUAL FUEL INJECTOR DEVICE ASSOCIATED WITH AND ADAPTED TO SUPPLY FUEL TO EACH OF SAID CYLINDERS, AND FUEL PASSAGE MEANS ADAPTED TO SUPPLY FUEL FROM SAID FUEL TANK TO SAID INDIVIDUAL INJECTORS, SAID FUEL CONDUIT MEANS COMPRISING A GENERALLY U-SHAPED CONDUIT HAVING FIRST AND SECOND INTERCONNECTED GENERALLY EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY FROM SAID FUEL TANK BELOW THE FUEL LEVEL THEREOF AND COMMUNICATING BELOW THE VERTICALLY LOWERMOST CYLINDER WITH THE SECOND LEG PORTION, SAID SECOND LEG PORTION BEING INTERCONNECTED WITH SAID INDIVIDUAL CYLINDER FUEL INJECTORS TO SUPPLY FUEL THERETO, THE UPPER END OF SAID SECOND LEG PORTION TERMINATING WITHIN SAID FUEL TANK ABOVE THE FUEL THEREOF.
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) | 1966-08-26 | 1967-02-25 | 1967-08-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-08-26 | 1971-02-25 | 1971-08-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-08-26 | 1975-02-25 | 1975-08-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |