US3142289A
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High output engines
Assignee: Old Carco LLC
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Filing: 1960-05-26
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Granted: 1964-07-28
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Expires: 1980-05-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John B Platner
- 👤 Charles D Moore
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 23:32
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02B; F02B27/00; F02B27/005; F02B27/006; F02M; F02M31/00; F02M31/02; F02M31/04; F02M31/06; F02M31/08; F02M31/083; F02M35/00; F02M35/10; F02M35/10006; F02M35/10026; F02M35/10045; F02M35/104; F02M35/116; F02B75/00; F02B75/16; F02B75/18; F02B75/22; Y; Y02; Y02T; Y02T10/00; Y02T10/10; Y02T10/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
IN AN ENGINE HAVING TWO BANKS OF CYLINDERS ARRANGED ANGULARLY ABOUT THE CRANKSHAFT, CYLINDER HEAD MEANS ON EACH BANK PROVIDING A COMBUSTION CHAMBER AND AN INLET OPENING AND PASSAGE FOR EACH CYLINDER; INTAKE MANIFOLDING FOR FEEDING SAID CYLINDERS WITH A COMBUSTIBLE CHARGE COMPRISING A PAIR OF DISTRIBUTION CHAMBER MEANS ONE POSITIONED LATERALLY OUTWARDLY BEYOND EACH BANK AND IN ADJACENCY THERETO AND A PLURALITY OF ELONGATED TRANSVERSELY EXTENDING PASSAGE MEANS, ONE PER CYLINDER, INTERCONNECTING THE INLET PASSAGE OF THE CYLINDER WHICH IT IS TO FEED AND THE DISTRIBUTION CHAMBER MEANS OF SAID PAIR THEREOF WHICH IS IN ADJACENCY TO THE CYLINDER BANK NOT CONTAINING THIS CYLINDER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
IN AN ENGINE HAVING TWO BANKS OF CYLINDERS ARRANGED ANGULARLY ABOUT THE CRANKSHAFT, CYLINDER HEAD MEANS ON EACH BANK PROVIDING A COMBUSTION CHAMBER AND AN INLET OPENING AND PASSAGE FOR EACH CYLINDER; INTAKE MANIFOLDING FOR FEEDING SAID CYLINDERS WITH A COMBUSTIBLE CHARGE COMPRISING A PAIR OF DISTRIBUTION CHAMBER MEANS ONE POSITIONED LATERALLY OUTWARDLY BEYOND EACH BANK AND IN ADJACENCY THERETO AND A PLURALITY OF ELONGATED TRANSVERSELY EXTENDING PASSAGE MEANS, ONE PER CYLINDER, INTERCONNECTING THE INLET PASSAGE OF THE CYLINDER WHICH IT IS TO FEED AND THE DISTRIBUTION CHAMBER MEANS OF SAID PAIR THEREOF WHICH IS IN ADJACENCY TO THE CYLINDER BANK NOT CONTAINING THIS CYLINDER.
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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) | 1967-07-28 | 1968-01-27 | 1968-07-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-28 | 1972-01-27 | 1972-07-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-28 | 1976-01-27 | 1976-07-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |