US3216430A
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Equipment for cleaning engine cooling systems
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-03-18
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Granted: 1965-11-09
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Expires: 1984-03-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph R Besser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 08:45
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01P; F01P11/00; F01P11/06; F28; F28G; F28G9/00; F01P2011/065
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
CLEANING EQUIPMENT, COMPRISING A HOUSING HAVING A THROUGH BORE, AIR INLET MEANS FOR THE HOUSING COMMUNICATING WITH THE THROUGH BORE AT ONE END, WATER INLET MEANS FOR THE HOUSING COMMUNICATING WITH THE THROUGH BORE DOWNSTREAM OF THE AIR INLET MEANS, A RESTRICTOR POSITIONED ACROSS THE THROUGH BORE WITHIN THE HOUSING AT A LOCATION UPSTREAM OF THE WATER INLET MEANS AND HAVING ITS OUTLET OPEN TO THE THROUGH BORE AT A LOCATION THEREIN DOWNSTREAM OF THE WATER INLET MEANS, OUTLET MEANS FOR THE HOUSING COMMUNICATING WITH THE OTHER END OF THE THROUGH BORE, SAID OUTLET MEANS INCLUDING A HOSE AND CONNECTION MEANS SUITABLE TO CONNECT IN A FLUID TIGHT MANNER TO AN EXTERIOR TERMINABLE CONNECTION ON A CONVENTIONAL AUTOMATIVE WATER COOLING SYSTEM, ADJUSTABLE VALVE MEANS CONNECTED, RESPECTIVELY, IN THE AIR INLET MEANS AND THE WATER INLET MEANS TO REGULATE AS DESIRED THE RESPECTIVE FLOW RATES, AND AN AIR TANK SUPPORTING THE HOUSING AND COMMUNICATING DIRECTLY WITH THE AIR INLET MEANS TO DELIVER THERETO A LARGE QUANTITY OF AIR UNDER HIGH PRESSURE FROM THE TANK WITH A MINIMUM OF PRESSURE DROP.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
179 words
CLEANING EQUIPMENT, COMPRISING A HOUSING HAVING A THROUGH BORE, AIR INLET MEANS FOR THE HOUSING COMMUNICATING WITH THE THROUGH BORE AT ONE END, WATER INLET MEANS FOR THE HOUSING COMMUNICATING WITH THE THROUGH BORE DOWNSTREAM OF THE AIR INLET MEANS, A RESTRICTOR POSITIONED ACROSS THE THROUGH BORE WITHIN THE HOUSING AT A LOCATION UPSTREAM OF THE WATER INLET MEANS AND HAVING ITS OUTLET OPEN TO THE THROUGH BORE AT A LOCATION THEREIN DOWNSTREAM OF THE WATER INLET MEANS, OUTLET MEANS FOR THE HOUSING COMMUNICATING WITH THE OTHER END OF THE THROUGH BORE, SAID OUTLET MEANS INCLUDING A HOSE AND CONNECTION MEANS SUITABLE TO CONNECT IN A FLUID TIGHT MANNER TO AN EXTERIOR TERMINABLE CONNECTION ON A CONVENTIONAL AUTOMATIVE WATER COOLING SYSTEM, ADJUSTABLE VALVE MEANS CONNECTED, RESPECTIVELY, IN THE AIR INLET MEANS AND THE WATER INLET MEANS TO REGULATE AS DESIRED THE RESPECTIVE FLOW RATES, AND AN AIR TANK SUPPORTING THE HOUSING AND COMMUNICATING DIRECTLY WITH THE AIR INLET MEANS TO DELIVER THERETO A LARGE QUANTITY OF AIR UNDER HIGH PRESSURE FROM THE TANK WITH A MINIMUM OF PRESSURE DROP.
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) | 1968-11-08 | 1969-05-10 | 1969-11-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-08 | 1973-05-10 | 1973-11-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-08 | 1977-05-10 | 1977-11-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |