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US3107657A
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Device for supplying moisture-laden air to the intake manifold of an internal combustion engine
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-02-16
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Granted: 1963-10-22
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Expires: 1982-02-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Cook Daniel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 18:09
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02M; F02M25/00; F02M25/022; F02M25/0221; F02M25/0222; F02M25/025; F02M25/028; Y; Y02; Y02T; Y02T10/00; Y02T10/10; Y02T10/12; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/2496; Y10T137/2559; Y10T137/2562; Y10T137/265; Y10T137/2668; Y10T137/2673; Y10T137/2675
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
IN A DEVICE FOR SUPPLYING MOISTURE-LADEN AIR TO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE INCLUDING A RESERVOIR FOR WATER, A PAIR OF VACUUM TANKS EACH HAVING A SPRAY INLET CONDUIT CONNECTED IN COMMUNICATION WITH SAID RESERVOIR AND AN OUTLET CONDUIT CONNECTED IN COMMUNICATION WITH SAID MANIFOLD, AND VALVE MEANS OPERABLE TO OPEN THE OUTLET CONDUIT OF ONE OF SAID TANKS RESPONSIVE TO THE ACCUMULATION OF WATER TO A CERTAIN LEVEL IN THE OTHER TANK, THE IMPROVEMENT CONSISTING IN MEANS FOR RELIEVING THE VACUUM IN SAID OTHER TANK COMPRISING A CONDUIT CONNECTING SAID ONE AND OTHER TANKS TOGETHER, AND A NOR-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
IN A DEVICE FOR SUPPLYING MOISTURE-LADEN AIR TO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE INCLUDING A RESERVOIR FOR WATER, A PAIR OF VACUUM TANKS EACH HAVING A SPRAY INLET CONDUIT CONNECTED IN COMMUNICATION WITH SAID RESERVOIR AND AN OUTLET CONDUIT CONNECTED IN COMMUNICATION WITH SAID MANIFOLD, AND VALVE MEANS OPERABLE TO OPEN THE OUTLET CONDUIT OF ONE OF SAID TANKS RESPONSIVE TO THE ACCUMULATION OF WATER TO A CERTAIN LEVEL IN THE OTHER TANK, THE IMPROVEMENT CONSISTING IN MEANS FOR RELIEVING THE VACUUM IN SAID OTHER TANK COMPRISING A CONDUIT CONNECTING SAID ONE AND OTHER TANKS TOGETHER, AND A NOR-
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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) | 1966-10-21 | 1967-04-22 | 1967-10-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-21 | 1971-04-22 | 1971-10-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-21 | 1975-04-22 | 1975-10-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |