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US3230945A
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Automatic choke mechanism
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1964-05-28
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Granted: 1966-01-25
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Expires: 1984-05-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles R Goodyear
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 14:29
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02M; F02M1/00; F02M1/08; F02M1/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE COMPRISING A COOLING JACKET, MEANS INCLUDING A FLEXIBLE CONDUIT FOR CIRCULATING COOLANT THROUGH SAID COOLING JACKET, AN INDUCTION SYSTEM, A CHARGE FORMING DEVICE FOR DISCHARGING A COMBUSTIBLE MIXTURE INTO SAID INDUCTION SYSTEM, AN AUTOMATIC CHOKE MECHANISM FOR ALTERING THE RICHNESS OF THE COMBUSTIBLE MIXTURE IN RESPONSE TO TEMPERATURE VARIATIONS COMPRISING A THERMALLY RESPONSIVE ELEMENT, A HOUSING SUPPORTING SAID THERMALLY RESPONSIVE ELEMENT, A COVER AFFIXED TO SAID HOUSING FOR ENCLOSING SAID THERMALLY RESPONSIVE ELEMENT WITHIN SAID HOUSING, SAID ENGINE BEING POSITIONED WITH SAID HOUSING INTERPOSED IN AN AIR STREAM, AND A COMBINED HEAT SHIELD AND CLAMP FOR SAID AUTOMATIC CHOKE MECHANISM COMPRISING A BAFFLE INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID HOUSING AND THE SOURCE OF SAID AIR STREAM FOR OBSTRUCTING THE CIRCULATION OF AIR ACROSS SAID HOUSING AND AN INTEGRAL CLAMP PORTION ENGAGING SAID FLEXIBLE CONDUIT AND AFFIXING SAID FLEXIBLE CONDUIT IN HEAT EXCHANGING RELATIONSHIP AGAINST SAID COVER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE COMPRISING A COOLING JACKET, MEANS INCLUDING A FLEXIBLE CONDUIT FOR CIRCULATING COOLANT THROUGH SAID COOLING JACKET, AN INDUCTION SYSTEM, A CHARGE FORMING DEVICE FOR DISCHARGING A COMBUSTIBLE MIXTURE INTO SAID INDUCTION SYSTEM, AN AUTOMATIC CHOKE MECHANISM FOR ALTERING THE RICHNESS OF THE COMBUSTIBLE MIXTURE IN RESPONSE TO TEMPERATURE VARIATIONS COMPRISING A THERMALLY RESPONSIVE ELEMENT, A HOUSING SUPPORTING SAID THERMALLY RESPONSIVE ELEMENT, A COVER AFFIXED TO SAID HOUSING FOR ENCLOSING SAID THERMALLY RESPONSIVE ELEMENT WITHIN SAID HOUSING, SAID ENGINE BEING POSITIONED WITH SAID HOUSING INTERPOSED IN AN AIR STREAM, AND A COMBINED HEAT SHIELD AND CLAMP FOR SAID AUTOMATIC CHOKE MECHANISM COMPRISING A BAFFLE INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID HOUSING AND THE SOURCE OF SAID AIR STREAM FOR OBSTRUCTING THE CIRCULATION OF AIR ACROSS SAID HOUSING AND AN INTEGRAL CLAMP PORTION ENGAGING SAID FLEXIBLE CONDUIT AND AFFIXING SAID FLEXIBLE CONDUIT IN HEAT EXCHANGING RELATIONSHIP AGAINST SAID COVER.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
FR1223427A
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US3120841A
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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) | 1969-01-24 | 1969-07-26 | 1970-01-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-24 | 1973-07-26 | 1974-01-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-24 | 1977-07-26 | 1978-01-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |