US3237894A
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Apparatus for the prevention of the explosion of fuel tanks
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-11-08
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Granted: 1966-03-01
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Expires: 1983-11-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Donald M Wight
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 17:32
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64D; B64D37/00; B64D37/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
IN AN ENGINE DRIVEN VEHICLE HAVING A TANK FOR LIQUID FUEL, A DISTRIBUTION NETWORK WITHIN SAID TANK PROVIDING A PLURALITY OF OUTLETS SPACED FROM ONE ANOTHER AND DISPERSED THROUGHOUT AT LEAST THE MAJOR PART OF THE INTERIOR OF THE TANK AND BEING ADAPTED TO DISPENSE A FLUID INTO FUEL THROUGHOUT SUBSTANTIALLY THE ENTIRE BODY OF FUEL SUSBTANTIALLY INSTANTANEOUSLY; A CONTAINER FOR CONTAINING A FUEL GELLING CHEMICAL; GELLING CHEMICAL CONDUIT MEANS PROVIDING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN SAID CONTAINER AND SAID NETWORK; AND CONTROLLING MEANS FOR EFFECTING THE FLOW OF SAID GELLING CHEMICAL FROM SAID CONTAINER THROUGH SAID CONDUIT MEANS TO SAID NETWORK AND THENCE INTO THE FUEL IN SAID TANK AT A PLURALITY OF POINTS DISPERSED THROUGHOUT SAID FUEL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
IN AN ENGINE DRIVEN VEHICLE HAVING A TANK FOR LIQUID FUEL, A DISTRIBUTION NETWORK WITHIN SAID TANK PROVIDING A PLURALITY OF OUTLETS SPACED FROM ONE ANOTHER AND DISPERSED THROUGHOUT AT LEAST THE MAJOR PART OF THE INTERIOR OF THE TANK AND BEING ADAPTED TO DISPENSE A FLUID INTO FUEL THROUGHOUT SUBSTANTIALLY THE ENTIRE BODY OF FUEL SUSBTANTIALLY INSTANTANEOUSLY; A CONTAINER FOR CONTAINING A FUEL GELLING CHEMICAL; GELLING CHEMICAL CONDUIT MEANS PROVIDING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN SAID CONTAINER AND SAID NETWORK; AND CONTROLLING MEANS FOR EFFECTING THE FLOW OF SAID GELLING CHEMICAL FROM SAID CONTAINER THROUGH SAID CONDUIT MEANS TO SAID NETWORK AND THENCE INTO THE FUEL IN SAID TANK AT A PLURALITY OF POINTS DISPERSED THROUGHOUT SAID FUEL.
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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) | 1969-02-28 | 1969-08-30 | 1970-03-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-28 | 1973-08-30 | 1974-03-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-28 | 1977-08-30 | 1978-03-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |