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US3146845A
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Carburetor idle control
Assignee: ACF Industries Inc
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Filing: 1962-05-17
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Granted: 1964-09-01
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Expires: 1982-05-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold A Carlson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 21:55
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D5/00; B62D5/06; B62D5/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
IN AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE HAVING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, AN ACCESSORY POWERED FROM THE ENGINE, MIXTURE CONDUIT MEANS FOR SUPPLYING A MIXTURE OF FUEL AND AIR TO THE ENGINE, A THROTTLE SHAFT, A THROTTLE ON SAID SHAFT IN SAID MIXTURE CONDUIT MEANS, SUPPLEMENTARY THROTTLE OPERATING MEANS HAVING A PORTION THEREOF POSITIONED WITHIN SAID MIXTURE CONDUIT MEANS AND ENGAGING SAID THROTTLE TO MOVE THE LATTER, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO OPERATION OF SAID ACCESSORY WHEN SAID ENGINE IS IDLING FOR ACTUATING SAID THROTTLE OPERATING MEANS TO MOVE THE THROTTLE TO INCREASE THE ENGINE IDLE SPEED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
IN AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE HAVING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, AN ACCESSORY POWERED FROM THE ENGINE, MIXTURE CONDUIT MEANS FOR SUPPLYING A MIXTURE OF FUEL AND AIR TO THE ENGINE, A THROTTLE SHAFT, A THROTTLE ON SAID SHAFT IN SAID MIXTURE CONDUIT MEANS, SUPPLEMENTARY THROTTLE OPERATING MEANS HAVING A PORTION THEREOF POSITIONED WITHIN SAID MIXTURE CONDUIT MEANS AND ENGAGING SAID THROTTLE TO MOVE THE LATTER, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO OPERATION OF SAID ACCESSORY WHEN SAID ENGINE IS IDLING FOR ACTUATING SAID THROTTLE OPERATING MEANS TO MOVE THE THROTTLE TO INCREASE THE ENGINE IDLE SPEED.
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) | 1967-09-01 | 1968-03-02 | 1968-09-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-01 | 1972-03-02 | 1972-09-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-01 | 1976-03-02 | 1976-09-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |