US3249707A
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Ignition distributor
Assignee: Holley Performance Products Inc
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Filing: 1963-09-30
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Granted: 1966-05-03
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Expires: 1983-09-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kalin S Johnson
- 👤 Philip V Eshelman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 00:31
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02P; F02P7/00; F02P7/06; F02P7/067; F02P7/0677
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
AN IGNITION DISTRIBUTOR OF THE TYPE WHEREIN CURRENT FLOW TO THE PRIMARY WINDING TO THE IGNITION COIL IS CONTROLLED BY THE SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE TRIGGERED BY A PLUSE GENERATOR OPERATED BY A DISTRIBUTOR COMPRISING A HOUSING, A SHAFT MOUNTED FOR ROTATION IN SAID HOUSING, MULTI-LOBED CAM PROVIDED ON SAID SHAFT, A PULSE WHEEL FITTED ON SAID CAM, COMPRISING A GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL BODY HAVING DISCRETE EQUALLY SPACED MAGNETICALLY PERMEABLE SEGMENTS NEAR THE OUTER SURFACE THEREOF, SAID BODY HAVING AN AXIAL OPENING RECEIVING SAID CAM, ONE END OF SAID BODY HAVING PORTIONS EXTENDING OVER SAID OPENING TO PROVIDE SHOULDERS FOR ENGAGING THE TOP OF SAID CAM AND THEREBY LIMITING THE EXTENT TO WHICH SAID BODY MAY BE APPLIED OVER SAID CAM, SAID BODY HAVING MEANS FOR FRICTIONALLY ENGAGING THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF SAID CAM TO PREVENT THE REMOVAL THEREOF FROM SAID CAM, AND MEANS FOR ENGAGING AND DISENGAGING SAID LAST MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
AN IGNITION DISTRIBUTOR OF THE TYPE WHEREIN CURRENT FLOW TO THE PRIMARY WINDING TO THE IGNITION COIL IS CONTROLLED BY THE SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE TRIGGERED BY A PLUSE GENERATOR OPERATED BY A DISTRIBUTOR COMPRISING A HOUSING, A SHAFT MOUNTED FOR ROTATION IN SAID HOUSING, MULTI-LOBED CAM PROVIDED ON SAID SHAFT, A PULSE WHEEL FITTED ON SAID CAM, COMPRISING A GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL BODY HAVING DISCRETE EQUALLY SPACED MAGNETICALLY PERMEABLE SEGMENTS NEAR THE OUTER SURFACE THEREOF, SAID BODY HAVING AN AXIAL OPENING RECEIVING SAID CAM, ONE END OF SAID BODY HAVING PORTIONS EXTENDING OVER SAID OPENING TO PROVIDE SHOULDERS FOR ENGAGING THE TOP OF SAID CAM AND THEREBY LIMITING THE EXTENT TO WHICH SAID BODY MAY BE APPLIED OVER SAID CAM, SAID BODY HAVING MEANS FOR FRICTIONALLY ENGAGING THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF SAID CAM TO PREVENT THE REMOVAL THEREOF FROM SAID CAM, AND MEANS FOR ENGAGING AND DISENGAGING SAID LAST MEANS.
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) | 1969-05-02 | 1969-11-01 | 1970-05-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-05-02 | 1973-11-01 | 1974-05-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-05-02 | 1977-11-01 | 1978-05-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |