US3196926A
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Fuel supply systems
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1962-05-28
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Granted: 1965-07-27
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Expires: 1982-05-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William A Gartland
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:36
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02M; F02M37/00; F02M37/04; F02M37/14; F02M5/00; F02M5/10; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S261/00; Y10S261/81; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/2496; Y10T137/2703; Y10T137/6416; Y10T137/6552; Y10T137/7287; Y10T137/7358; Y10T137/7439; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/85954
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE COMPRISING A FUEL TANK, A CHARGE FORMING DEVICE HAVING A FUEL BOWL, MEANS FOR MAINTAINING A UNIFORM FUEL LEVEL IN SAID FUEL BOWL, A COOLING FUEL JACKET AROUND SAID FUEL BOWL IN CONTACT WITH A SUBSTANTIAL AREA OF THE WALL DEFINING SAID FUEL BOWL, A FUEL PUMP ADAPTED TO PUMP A QUANTITY OF FUEL IN EXCESS OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ENGINE FOR ITS NORMAL OPERATION, FIRST CONDUIT MEANS CONNECTING THE INPUT SIDE OF SAID FUEL PUMP WITH SAID FUEL TANK, MEANS DELIVERING FUEL FROM THE OUTPUT SIDE OF SAID FUEL PUMP TO SAID FUEL BOWL AND SAID COOLING FUEL JACKET, AND SECOND CONDUIT MEANS FOR RETURNING TO SAID FUEL TANK THE EXCESS FUEL PUMPED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE COMPRISING A FUEL TANK, A CHARGE FORMING DEVICE HAVING A FUEL BOWL, MEANS FOR MAINTAINING A UNIFORM FUEL LEVEL IN SAID FUEL BOWL, A COOLING FUEL JACKET AROUND SAID FUEL BOWL IN CONTACT WITH A SUBSTANTIAL AREA OF THE WALL DEFINING SAID FUEL BOWL, A FUEL PUMP ADAPTED TO PUMP A QUANTITY OF FUEL IN EXCESS OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ENGINE FOR ITS NORMAL OPERATION, FIRST CONDUIT MEANS CONNECTING THE INPUT SIDE OF SAID FUEL PUMP WITH SAID FUEL TANK, MEANS DELIVERING FUEL FROM THE OUTPUT SIDE OF SAID FUEL PUMP TO SAID FUEL BOWL AND SAID COOLING FUEL JACKET, AND SECOND CONDUIT MEANS FOR RETURNING TO SAID FUEL TANK THE EXCESS FUEL PUMPED.
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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) | 1968-07-26 | 1969-01-25 | 1969-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-26 | 1973-01-25 | 1973-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-26 | 1977-01-25 | 1977-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |