US3263973A
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Choke release
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-11-22
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Granted: 1966-08-02
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Expires: 1983-11-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James M Purcell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 04:42
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02M; F02M1/00; F02M1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
IN A MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE PROVIDED WITH A CARBURETOR INCLUDING AN AUTOMATIC CHOKE, SAID AUTOMATIC CHOKE BEING OF THE TYPE COMPRISING A PIVOTALLY MOUNTED FAST IDLE CAM CONNECTED BY A LINK TO THE CHOKE PLATE OF THE CARBURETOR, SAID CAM BEING ADAPTED TO ROTATE TO A POSITION SUBSTANTIALLY CLOSING THE CHOKE PLATE WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD, AN ARM OF MAGNETIC MATERIAL RIGIDLY SECURED TO AND PROJECTING FROM SAID CAM, AN ELECTROMAGNET MOUNTED ADJACENT SAID CAM IN A POSITION TO ATTRACT SAID ARM AND ROTATE SAID CAM TOWARD A POSITION OPENING THE CHOKE PLATE, AND A MANUALLY CON-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
IN A MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE PROVIDED WITH A CARBURETOR INCLUDING AN AUTOMATIC CHOKE, SAID AUTOMATIC CHOKE BEING OF THE TYPE COMPRISING A PIVOTALLY MOUNTED FAST IDLE CAM CONNECTED BY A LINK TO THE CHOKE PLATE OF THE CARBURETOR, SAID CAM BEING ADAPTED TO ROTATE TO A POSITION SUBSTANTIALLY CLOSING THE CHOKE PLATE WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD, AN ARM OF MAGNETIC MATERIAL RIGIDLY SECURED TO AND PROJECTING FROM SAID CAM, AN ELECTROMAGNET MOUNTED ADJACENT SAID CAM IN A POSITION TO ATTRACT SAID ARM AND ROTATE SAID CAM TOWARD A POSITION OPENING THE CHOKE PLATE, AND A MANUALLY CON-
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) | 1969-08-01 | 1970-01-31 | 1970-08-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-01 | 1974-01-31 | 1974-08-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-01 | 1978-01-31 | 1978-08-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |