US3153422A
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Float controlled fuel bowl
Assignee: Holley Performance Products Inc
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Filing: 1962-11-02
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Granted: 1964-10-20
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Expires: 1982-11-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Fred J Marsee
- 👤 Neil M Romeo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 11:58
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02M; F02M1/00; F02M2700/00; F02M2700/43; F02M2700/4302; F02M2700/4328; F02M2700/4333; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/7287; Y10T137/7358; Y10T137/7439
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A VALVE-CONTROLLING FLOAT ATTACHED TO A CONTROL LEVER HAVING A PIVOT AXIS, SAID FLOAT HAVING OPPOSITE ENDS, THE LEVER EXTENDING LATERALLY OUTWARDLY FROM ONE OF SAID ENDS, SAID FLOAT ALSO INCLUDING AN UPPER PORTION AND A LOWER PORTION WHICH IS OF LESS WIDTH THAN THE UPPER PORTION, THE JUNCTION BETWEEN THE LOWER AND UPPER PORTIONS OF SAID FLOAT FORMING A TRANSVERSE WALL, AND THE OTHER END OF SAID FLOAT REMOTE FROM THE PIVOT AXIS OF THE LEVER HAVING THE END SURFACE OF THE UPPER PORTION INCLINED UPWARDLY AND INWARDLY TOWARD THE PIVOT AXIS OF THE LEVER, THE BUOYANCY OF SAID FLOAT WHEN FLOATING SUBSTANTIALLY FREELY IN A LIQUID HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY THE SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF GASOLINE BEING SUCH THAT THE FLOAT IS SUBMERGED UP TO SAID TRANSVERSE WALL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A VALVE-CONTROLLING FLOAT ATTACHED TO A CONTROL LEVER HAVING A PIVOT AXIS, SAID FLOAT HAVING OPPOSITE ENDS, THE LEVER EXTENDING LATERALLY OUTWARDLY FROM ONE OF SAID ENDS, SAID FLOAT ALSO INCLUDING AN UPPER PORTION AND A LOWER PORTION WHICH IS OF LESS WIDTH THAN THE UPPER PORTION, THE JUNCTION BETWEEN THE LOWER AND UPPER PORTIONS OF SAID FLOAT FORMING A TRANSVERSE WALL, AND THE OTHER END OF SAID FLOAT REMOTE FROM THE PIVOT AXIS OF THE LEVER HAVING THE END SURFACE OF THE UPPER PORTION INCLINED UPWARDLY AND INWARDLY TOWARD THE PIVOT AXIS OF THE LEVER, THE BUOYANCY OF SAID FLOAT WHEN FLOATING SUBSTANTIALLY FREELY IN A LIQUID HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY THE SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF GASOLINE BEING SUCH THAT THE FLOAT IS SUBMERGED UP TO SAID TRANSVERSE WALL.
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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) | 1967-10-20 | 1968-04-20 | 1968-10-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-10-20 | 1972-04-20 | 1972-10-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-10-20 | 1976-04-20 | 1976-10-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |