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US3246232A
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Generator exciter
Assignee: Continental Motors Corp
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Filing: 1962-05-18
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Granted: 1966-04-12
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Expires: 1982-05-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Earl M Langston
- 👤 Alois L Jokl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:11
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02P; H02P9/00; H02P9/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
IN COMBINATION WITH AN ENGINE HAVING A MAGNETO FOR PROVIDING IGNITION SPARK TO THE ENGINE AND A GENERATOR DRIVEN BY SAID ENGINE, (A) MEANS ELECTRICALLY CONNECTING SAID MAGNETO TO OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE FIELD COIL OF SAID GENERATOR, AND (B) SWITCH MEANS DISPOSED IN SAID ELECTRICAL MEANS WHEREBY AN INITIAL ELECTRICAL CHARGE CAN BE SELECTIVELY SUPPLIED FROM SAID MAGNETO TO THE FIELD COIL OF SAID GENERATOR TO CREATE THE MAGNETISM NECESSARY TO INITIATE THE PRODUCTION OF VOLTAGE BY SAID GENERATOR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
IN COMBINATION WITH AN ENGINE HAVING A MAGNETO FOR PROVIDING IGNITION SPARK TO THE ENGINE AND A GENERATOR DRIVEN BY SAID ENGINE, (A) MEANS ELECTRICALLY CONNECTING SAID MAGNETO TO OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE FIELD COIL OF SAID GENERATOR, AND (B) SWITCH MEANS DISPOSED IN SAID ELECTRICAL MEANS WHEREBY AN INITIAL ELECTRICAL CHARGE CAN BE SELECTIVELY SUPPLIED FROM SAID MAGNETO TO THE FIELD COIL OF SAID GENERATOR TO CREATE THE MAGNETISM NECESSARY TO INITIATE THE PRODUCTION OF VOLTAGE BY SAID GENERATOR.
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) | 1969-04-11 | 1969-10-11 | 1970-04-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-11 | 1973-10-11 | 1974-04-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-11 | 1977-10-11 | 1978-04-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |