US3433608A
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Fuel-line system for an internal-combustion engine
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-10-21
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Granted: 1969-03-18
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Expires: 1985-10-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph Epifanio Sr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 15:30
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02M; F02M25/00; F02M25/08; F02M25/0872
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A FUEL-LINE SYSTEM FOR AN INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINE AND A LIQUID-FUEL-HOLDING TANK HAVING A UPSTANDING FILL NECK, SAID SYSTEM COMPRISING A CONDUIT HAVING ONE END ADAPTED FOR CONNECTION TO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD OF AN INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINE, THE OTHER END OF SAID CONDUIT PASSING LATERALLY INTO SAID DILLER NECK FOR COMMUNICATION WITH THE INTERIOR THEREOF, A VENTURI ORIFICE IN SAID CONDUIT TO PRODUCE A RELATIVELY LOW-PRESSURE REGION DOWNSTREAM OF SAID ORIFICE, AND AN AUXILIARY INLET CARRIED BY SAID CONDUIT COMMUNICATING BETWEEN THE AMBIENT ATMOSPHERE AND THE LOW-PRESSURE CONDUIT REGION FOR DRAWING THE AIR INTO SAID CONDUIT IN INTIMATE MISTURE WITH SAID VAPOR, SAID CONDUIT, BEING TELESCOPIC FOR EXTENSION OF SAID OTHER CONDUIT END A SELECTED DISTANCE INTO SAID NECK.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A FUEL-LINE SYSTEM FOR AN INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINE AND A LIQUID-FUEL-HOLDING TANK HAVING A UPSTANDING FILL NECK, SAID SYSTEM COMPRISING A CONDUIT HAVING ONE END ADAPTED FOR CONNECTION TO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD OF AN INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINE, THE OTHER END OF SAID CONDUIT PASSING LATERALLY INTO SAID DILLER NECK FOR COMMUNICATION WITH THE INTERIOR THEREOF, A VENTURI ORIFICE IN SAID CONDUIT TO PRODUCE A RELATIVELY LOW-PRESSURE REGION DOWNSTREAM OF SAID ORIFICE, AND AN AUXILIARY INLET CARRIED BY SAID CONDUIT COMMUNICATING BETWEEN THE AMBIENT ATMOSPHERE AND THE LOW-PRESSURE CONDUIT REGION FOR DRAWING THE AIR INTO SAID CONDUIT IN INTIMATE MISTURE WITH SAID VAPOR, SAID CONDUIT, BEING TELESCOPIC FOR EXTENSION OF SAID OTHER CONDUIT END A SELECTED DISTANCE INTO SAID NECK.
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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) | 1972-03-17 | 1972-09-16 | 1973-03-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-03-17 | 1976-09-16 | 1977-03-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-03-17 | 1980-09-16 | 1981-03-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |