US3148250A
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Distributor having a contact blade movable in response to rotational speed
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-02-08
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Granted: 1964-09-08
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Expires: 1982-02-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Don M Mcallister
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 17:05
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02P; F02P7/00; F02P7/06; F02P7/063; F02P7/0635
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A DISTRIBUTOR FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES COMPRISING A ROTOR, A BLADE CARRIED BY SAID ROTOR IN AN ARCUATE PATH, A RELATIVELY FIXED ELECTRODE ADJACENT THE PATH OF SAID BLADE, SAID BLADE BEING MOVABLE RELATIVE TO SAID PATH IN RESPONSE TO ITS ROTATIONAL SPEED, MEANS LIMITING MOVEMENT OF SAID BLADE TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM FINITE GAP WITH SAID ELECTRODE, AND MEANS BIASING SAID BLADE AWAY FROM SAID ELECTRODE BELOW A PREDETERMINED ROTATIONAL SPEED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
A DISTRIBUTOR FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES COMPRISING A ROTOR, A BLADE CARRIED BY SAID ROTOR IN AN ARCUATE PATH, A RELATIVELY FIXED ELECTRODE ADJACENT THE PATH OF SAID BLADE, SAID BLADE BEING MOVABLE RELATIVE TO SAID PATH IN RESPONSE TO ITS ROTATIONAL SPEED, MEANS LIMITING MOVEMENT OF SAID BLADE TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM FINITE GAP WITH SAID ELECTRODE, AND MEANS BIASING SAID BLADE AWAY FROM SAID ELECTRODE BELOW A PREDETERMINED ROTATIONAL 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) | 1967-09-08 | 1968-03-09 | 1968-09-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-08 | 1972-03-09 | 1972-09-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-08 | 1976-03-09 | 1976-09-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |