US3266783A
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Electric carburetor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-12-30
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Granted: 1966-08-16
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Expires: 1984-12-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Milton A Knight
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 21:57
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02M; F02M27/00; F02M27/04; F02M1/00; F02M2700/00; F02M2700/43; F02M2700/4302; F02M2700/434; F02M2700/4342; F02M2700/435
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A CARBURETOR FOR AS PARK-IGNITION ENGINE, HAVING AN INTAKE MANIFOLD, COMPRISING: CONDUIT MEANS CONNECTED TO THE ENGINE INTAKE MANIFOLD FOR DIRECTING A MIXTURE OF AIR AND FUEL INTO THE ENGINE; FUEL INLET NOZZLE MEANS IN SAID CONDUIT MEANS AND ELECTRICALLY INSULATED THEREFROM; CIRCUIT MEANS FOR PROVIDING A DIRECT CURRENT POTENTIAL BETWEEN SAID NOZZLE MEANS AND SAID CONDUIT MEANS; CONTROL MEANS FOR PROVIDING A VARIABLE STRENGTH ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD IN SAID CONDUIT MEANS; WHEREBY SAID CIRCUIT MEANS PLACES AN ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE ON THE FUEL ENTERING SAID CONDUIT MEANS, AND THE RESULTING INTERACTION OF THE CHARGED FUEL AND THE ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD CREATES A FORCE, THE MAGNITUDE OF WHICH MAY BE VARIED BY SAID CONTROL MEANS, THEREBY TO REGULATE THE RATE OF FUEL FLOW INTO THE ENGINE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A CARBURETOR FOR AS PARK-IGNITION ENGINE, HAVING AN INTAKE MANIFOLD, COMPRISING: CONDUIT MEANS CONNECTED TO THE ENGINE INTAKE MANIFOLD FOR DIRECTING A MIXTURE OF AIR AND FUEL INTO THE ENGINE; FUEL INLET NOZZLE MEANS IN SAID CONDUIT MEANS AND ELECTRICALLY INSULATED THEREFROM; CIRCUIT MEANS FOR PROVIDING A DIRECT CURRENT POTENTIAL BETWEEN SAID NOZZLE MEANS AND SAID CONDUIT MEANS; CONTROL MEANS FOR PROVIDING A VARIABLE STRENGTH ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD IN SAID CONDUIT MEANS; WHEREBY SAID CIRCUIT MEANS PLACES AN ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE ON THE FUEL ENTERING SAID CONDUIT MEANS, AND THE RESULTING INTERACTION OF THE CHARGED FUEL AND THE ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD CREATES A FORCE, THE MAGNITUDE OF WHICH MAY BE VARIED BY SAID CONTROL MEANS, THEREBY TO REGULATE THE RATE OF FUEL FLOW INTO THE ENGINE.
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) | 1969-08-15 | 1970-02-14 | 1970-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-15 | 1974-02-14 | 1974-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-15 | 1978-02-14 | 1978-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |