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Cooling system for an internal combustion engine
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1964-03-20
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Granted: 1965-09-28
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Expires: 1984-03-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Theodore Z White
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 08:30
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01P; F01P11/00; F01P11/04; F01P11/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
A LIQUID COOLING SYSTEM FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE COMPRISING A COOLING JACKET FOR SAID ENGINE, MEANS INCLUDING A FLEXIBLE CONDUIT FOR CIRCULATING COOLANT THROUGH SAID SYSTEM, SAID FLEXIBLE CONDUIT COMPRISING AN EXPANDABLE SECTIION, SAID SECTION BEING RESILIENT IN A RADIAL DIRECTION FOR EXPANSION UPON CHANGES IN THE VOLUME OF THE COOLANT CONTAINED IN SAID SYSTEM, AND EXPANSION LIMITING MEANS SURROUNDING SAID EXPANDABLE SECTION FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SECTION UPON A PREDETERMINED EXPANSION FOR LIMITING FURTHER EXPANSION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
77 words
A LIQUID COOLING SYSTEM FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE COMPRISING A COOLING JACKET FOR SAID ENGINE, MEANS INCLUDING A FLEXIBLE CONDUIT FOR CIRCULATING COOLANT THROUGH SAID SYSTEM, SAID FLEXIBLE CONDUIT COMPRISING AN EXPANDABLE SECTIION, SAID SECTION BEING RESILIENT IN A RADIAL DIRECTION FOR EXPANSION UPON CHANGES IN THE VOLUME OF THE COOLANT CONTAINED IN SAID SYSTEM, AND EXPANSION LIMITING MEANS SURROUNDING SAID EXPANDABLE SECTION FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SECTION UPON A PREDETERMINED EXPANSION FOR LIMITING FURTHER EXPANSION.
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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) | 1968-09-27 | 1969-03-29 | 1969-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-27 | 1973-03-29 | 1973-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-27 | 1977-03-29 | 1977-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |