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US3217700A
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Variable speed governor
Assignee: Ambac International Corp
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Filing: 1963-02-27
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Granted: 1965-11-16
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Expires: 1983-02-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur E Huse
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 12:19
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02D; F02D1/00; F02D2700/00; F02D2700/02; F02D2700/0269; F02D2700/0282
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
IN A GOVERNOR FOR SELECTIVELY CONTROLLING FUEL DELIVERED BY A PUMP TO AN ENGINE, A GOVERNOR HOUSING, A CONTROL LINKAGE MOUNTED IN SAID HOUSING INCLUDING A PIVOTALLY MOUNTED LOAD LEVER OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO THE PUMP WHEREBY MOVEMENT OF THE LOAD LEVER IN ONE DIRECTION EFFECTS INCREASED FUEL DELIVERY FROM THE PUMP AND MOVEMENT IN A DIRECTION OPPOSITE SAID ONE DIRECTION EFFECTS DECREASED DELIVERY FROM THE PUMP, AN OPERATING LEVER CONNECTED TO THE LOAD LEVER OPERABLE BETWEEN A LOW IDLE POSITION AND A FULL LOAD POSITION, A STOP MEMBER PIVOTALLY MOUNTED IN THE HOUSING IN THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF SAID LOAD LEVER AND NORMALLY DISPOSED IN A PREDETERMINED POSITION, MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID STOP MEMBER FROM SAID PREDETERMINED POSITION WHEN THE OPERATING LEVER IS IN THE LOW IDLE POSITION THEREBY PERMITTING MOVEMENT OF SAID LOAD LEVER IN A DIRECTION TO INCREASE FUEL TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL FUEL DELIVERY FOR STARTING PURPOSES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
IN A GOVERNOR FOR SELECTIVELY CONTROLLING FUEL DELIVERED BY A PUMP TO AN ENGINE, A GOVERNOR HOUSING, A CONTROL LINKAGE MOUNTED IN SAID HOUSING INCLUDING A PIVOTALLY MOUNTED LOAD LEVER OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO THE PUMP WHEREBY MOVEMENT OF THE LOAD LEVER IN ONE DIRECTION EFFECTS INCREASED FUEL DELIVERY FROM THE PUMP AND MOVEMENT IN A DIRECTION OPPOSITE SAID ONE DIRECTION EFFECTS DECREASED DELIVERY FROM THE PUMP, AN OPERATING LEVER CONNECTED TO THE LOAD LEVER OPERABLE BETWEEN A LOW IDLE POSITION AND A FULL LOAD POSITION, A STOP MEMBER PIVOTALLY MOUNTED IN THE HOUSING IN THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF SAID LOAD LEVER AND NORMALLY DISPOSED IN A PREDETERMINED POSITION, MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID STOP MEMBER FROM SAID PREDETERMINED POSITION WHEN THE OPERATING LEVER IS IN THE LOW IDLE POSITION THEREBY PERMITTING MOVEMENT OF SAID LOAD LEVER IN A DIRECTION TO INCREASE FUEL TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL FUEL DELIVERY FOR STARTING PURPOSES.
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) | 1968-11-15 | 1969-05-17 | 1969-11-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-15 | 1973-05-17 | 1973-11-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-15 | 1977-05-17 | 1977-11-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |