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Devices for advancing the starting of cold internal combustion engines
Assignee: HOLT LLOYD SA A OF FRANCE SA
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Filing: 1966-05-10
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Granted: 1968-04-23
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Expires: 1986-05-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frisch Maurice
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 00:10
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02N; F02N99/00; F02N99/002; F02N99/006; F02N19/00; F02N19/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A DEVICE FOR ADVANCING THE STARTING OF THE COLD INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE OF A VEHICLE WHICH COMPRISES IN COMBINATION A NOZZLE RIGIDLY MOUNTED IN THE AIR INTAKE OF SAID ENGINE, A CAN CONTAINING A STARTING FLUID UNDER PRESSURE, OUTLET MEANS FOR SAID FLUID CARRIED BY SAID CAN, A VALVE CONTROLLING THE RELEASE OF SAID FLUID UNDER PRESSURE FROM SAID CAN THROUGH SAID OUTLET MEANS AND A MEMBER FOR ACTUATING SAID VALVE BOTH CARRIED BY SAID CAN, A FLEXIBLE PIPE CONNECTING SAID OUTLET MEANS TO SAID NOZZLE, A CAP ADAPTED TO PROTECT SAID ACTUATING MEMBER AND SAID OUTLET MEANS MOVABLY FIT IN ITS CLOSURE POSITION ON SAID CAN AND APERTURED TO PERMIT THE LOOSE PASSAGE THERETHROUGH OF SAID FLEXIBLE CONNECTION PIPE, WHEREBY SAID CAP, IN ITS CLOSURE POSITION, PROTECTS SAID VALVE AGAINST ANY INOPPORTUNE ACTUATION, AND, WHEN REMOVED FROM SAID CLOSURE POSITION, IS RETAINED IN A "NON-LOSABLE" MANNER ON SAID FLEXIBLE CONNECTION PIPE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
152 words
A DEVICE FOR ADVANCING THE STARTING OF THE COLD INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE OF A VEHICLE WHICH COMPRISES IN COMBINATION A NOZZLE RIGIDLY MOUNTED IN THE AIR INTAKE OF SAID ENGINE, A CAN CONTAINING A STARTING FLUID UNDER PRESSURE, OUTLET MEANS FOR SAID FLUID CARRIED BY SAID CAN, A VALVE CONTROLLING THE RELEASE OF SAID FLUID UNDER PRESSURE FROM SAID CAN THROUGH SAID OUTLET MEANS AND A MEMBER FOR ACTUATING SAID VALVE BOTH CARRIED BY SAID CAN, A FLEXIBLE PIPE CONNECTING SAID OUTLET MEANS TO SAID NOZZLE, A CAP ADAPTED TO PROTECT SAID ACTUATING MEMBER AND SAID OUTLET MEANS MOVABLY FIT IN ITS CLOSURE POSITION ON SAID CAN AND APERTURED TO PERMIT THE LOOSE PASSAGE THERETHROUGH OF SAID FLEXIBLE CONNECTION PIPE, WHEREBY SAID CAP, IN ITS CLOSURE POSITION, PROTECTS SAID VALVE AGAINST ANY INOPPORTUNE ACTUATION, AND, WHEN REMOVED FROM SAID CLOSURE POSITION, IS RETAINED IN A "NON-LOSABLE" MANNER ON SAID FLEXIBLE CONNECTION PIPE.
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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) | 1971-04-23 | 1971-10-23 | 1972-04-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-04-23 | 1975-10-23 | 1976-04-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-04-23 | 1979-10-23 | 1980-04-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |