US3596695A
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Protective hood for ignition distributors of motor vehicles
Assignee: Fiat Auto SpA
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Filing: 1969-09-29
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Granted: 1971-08-03
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Expires: 1989-09-29
Abstract
Abstract A protective casing for ignition distributors of internal combustion engines is disclosed, comprising two half-shells adapted to encompass the outer surface of the ignition distributor, a resilient cap to be slipped onto the adjoining upper ends of the half-shells, and at least two clips for holding the two half-shells together.
Inventors
- 👤 Aldo Stevenazzi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 02:23
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02P; F02P7/00; F02P7/02; F02P7/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A protective casing for ignition distributors of motor vehicles, characterized in that it is formed by two stiff lateral half-shells which are adapted substantially match the shape of the distributor and which are adapted to be removably joined to one another in a sealtight manner around the distributor along lateral lips lying substantially on the plane passing through the axis of the distributor, a resilient cap having sealtight passages for the electric connection cables, said cap being adapted to be removably slipped in a sealtight manner onto either end of the joined half-shells, and at least two resilient clips which can be releasably applied around the two half-shells at one end and at an intermediate portion of the half-shells.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A protective casing for ignition distributors of motor vehicles, characterized in that it is formed by two stiff lateral half-shells which are adapted substantially match the shape of the distributor and which are adapted to be removably joined to one another in a sealtight manner around the distributor along lateral lips lying substantially on the plane passing through the axis of the distributor, a resilient cap having sealtight passages for the electric connection cables, said cap being adapted to be removably slipped in a sealtight manner onto either end of the joined half-shells, and at least two resilient clips which can be releasably applied around the two half-shells at one end and at an intermediate portion of the half-shells.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A protective casing according to claim 1, characterized in that the two half-shells have external housing grooves for the two clips.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A protective casing according to claim 1 characterized in that the two half-shells are of a plastic material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A protective casing according to claim 1, characterized in that the cap is made of an elastomeric material.
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) | 1974-08-02 | 1975-02-01 | 1975-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-02 | 1979-02-01 | 1979-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-02 | 1983-02-01 | 1983-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |