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US3314408A
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Centrifugally operated compression release mechanism
Assignee: Kohler Co
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Filing: 1965-05-17
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Granted: 1967-04-18
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Expires: 1985-05-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Alvin P Fenton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-31 04:04
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01L; F01L13/00; F01L13/08; F01L13/085; F01L2820/00; F01L2820/03; F01L2820/035; F02; F02B; F02B2275/00; F02B2275/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
IN A COMPRESSION RELEASE MECHANISM FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: A ROTATABLE CAM SHAFT TO BE DRIVEN AT A SPEED PROPORTIONAL TO ENGINE SPEED; A CENTRIFUGAL CAM MEMBER MOUNTED TO ROTATE WITH SAID CAM SHAFT ABOUT A CAM SHAFT AXIS AND PIVOTED FOR PIVOT IN A PLANE SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO THE CAM SHAFT AXIS, SAID CAM MEMBER HAVING A RADIALLY MOVABLE CAM SURFACE AND A RADIALLY MOVABLE WEIGHT SO THAT WHEN ENGINE SPEED IS BELOW A PRESET MINIMUM SAID CAM SURFACE IS EXTENDED RADIALLY OUTWARD AND
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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) | 1970-04-17 | 1970-10-17 | 1971-04-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-04-17 | 1974-10-17 | 1975-04-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-04-17 | 1978-10-17 | 1979-04-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |