US3308795A
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Cut-off device for automobile engine
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-06-06
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Granted: 1967-03-14
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Expires: 1986-06-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gene H Amsbury
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 22:35
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02B; F02B67/00; F02B67/04; F02B67/06; F01; F01P; F01P5/00; F01P5/14; F02B2275/00; F02B2275/06; F16; F16H; F16H7/00; F16H7/08; F16H2007/0889; F16H2007/0893
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
AN IGNITION CUT-OFF DEVICE COMPRISING A RESILIENTLY MOUNTED ROTATABLE PULLEY SUPPORTABLY MOUNTED FROM A PORTION OF AN AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE, SAID ENGINE HAVING AN IGNITION SYSTEM INCLUDING AT LEAST A CONDUCTOR, SAID CONDUCTOR HAVING A TERMINAL CONTACT SPATIALLY RELATED TO THE ROTATABLE PULLEY, AND POTENTIALLY ENGAGEABLE THEREWITH UPON DISPLACEMENT OF THE PULLEY FROM ITS STRESSED OR TENSIONED POSITION, SAID PULLEY BEING NORMALLY IN ENGAGEMENT WITH A BELT DRIVEN UNDER TENSION BY SAID ENGINE AND BEING HELD UNDER DISPLACEMENT AGAINST THE CHARACTERISTIC OF SAID RESILIENT MOUNTING BY SAID TENSION, SAID TERMINAL CONTACT FORMING A SHORT CIRCUIT TO GROUND THROUGH SAID PULLEY WHEN THE BELT HAS LOST ITS TENSION IMPOSED UPON SAID PULLEY DUE TO BREAKAGE OF THE BELT OR SLIPPING OFF THE PULLEYS, IN WHICH CASE THE PULLEY COMES INTO CONTACT WITH SAID TERMINAL CONTACT THEREBY FORMING SAID SHORT CIRCUIT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
AN IGNITION CUT-OFF DEVICE COMPRISING A RESILIENTLY MOUNTED ROTATABLE PULLEY SUPPORTABLY MOUNTED FROM A PORTION OF AN AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE, SAID ENGINE HAVING AN IGNITION SYSTEM INCLUDING AT LEAST A CONDUCTOR, SAID CONDUCTOR HAVING A TERMINAL CONTACT SPATIALLY RELATED TO THE ROTATABLE PULLEY, AND POTENTIALLY ENGAGEABLE THEREWITH UPON DISPLACEMENT OF THE PULLEY FROM ITS STRESSED OR TENSIONED POSITION, SAID PULLEY BEING NORMALLY IN ENGAGEMENT WITH A BELT DRIVEN UNDER TENSION BY SAID ENGINE AND BEING HELD UNDER DISPLACEMENT AGAINST THE CHARACTERISTIC OF SAID RESILIENT MOUNTING BY SAID TENSION, SAID TERMINAL CONTACT FORMING A SHORT CIRCUIT TO GROUND THROUGH SAID PULLEY WHEN THE BELT HAS LOST ITS TENSION IMPOSED UPON SAID PULLEY DUE TO BREAKAGE OF THE BELT OR SLIPPING OFF THE PULLEYS, IN WHICH CASE THE PULLEY COMES INTO CONTACT WITH SAID TERMINAL CONTACT THEREBY FORMING SAID SHORT CIRCUIT.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-03-13 | 1970-09-12 | 1971-03-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-03-13 | 1974-09-12 | 1975-03-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-03-13 | 1978-09-12 | 1979-03-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |