US3248188A
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Flame arrester
Assignee: Continental Motors Corp
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Filing: 1963-07-22
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Granted: 1966-04-26
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Expires: 1983-07-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Chute Richard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 11:39
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01N; F01N3/00; F01N3/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S55/00; Y10S55/20; Y10S55/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A MUFFLER-FLAME ARRESTER DEVICE ADAPTED FOR USE IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING (A) A FIRST SUPPORTING MEMBER HAVING AN INLET ADAPTED FOR CONNECTION WITH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, (B) A SECOND SUPPORTING MEMBER SPACED FROM SAID FIRST SUPPORTING MEMBER AND HAVING AN OUTLET, (C) A CERAMIC MATRIX MEMBER CARRIED INTERMEDIATE SAID SUPPORTING MEMBERS AND HAVING A PLURALITY OF PASSAGES THERETHROUGH PROVIDING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN SAID INLET AND SAID OUTLET, AND (D) CLAMPING MEANS CARRIED EXTERIORLY OF THE FLOW PATH OF THE EXHAUST GASES PASSING THROUGH SAID INLET, MATRIX MEMBER AND OUTLET, AND EXTERIORLY OF SAID SUPPORTING MEMBERS RESILIENTLY CLAMPING SAID SUPPORTING MEMBERS TOGETHER AND SAID MATRIX MEMBERS THEREBETWEEN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A MUFFLER-FLAME ARRESTER DEVICE ADAPTED FOR USE IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING (A) A FIRST SUPPORTING MEMBER HAVING AN INLET ADAPTED FOR CONNECTION WITH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, (B) A SECOND SUPPORTING MEMBER SPACED FROM SAID FIRST SUPPORTING MEMBER AND HAVING AN OUTLET, (C) A CERAMIC MATRIX MEMBER CARRIED INTERMEDIATE SAID SUPPORTING MEMBERS AND HAVING A PLURALITY OF PASSAGES THERETHROUGH PROVIDING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN SAID INLET AND SAID OUTLET, AND (D) CLAMPING MEANS CARRIED EXTERIORLY OF THE FLOW PATH OF THE EXHAUST GASES PASSING THROUGH SAID INLET, MATRIX MEMBER AND OUTLET, AND EXTERIORLY OF SAID SUPPORTING MEMBERS RESILIENTLY CLAMPING SAID SUPPORTING MEMBERS TOGETHER AND SAID MATRIX MEMBERS THEREBETWEEN.
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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) | 1969-04-25 | 1969-10-25 | 1970-04-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-25 | 1973-10-25 | 1974-04-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-25 | 1977-10-25 | 1978-04-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |