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Combustion controlling anti-pollution device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-10-27
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Granted: 1972-04-04
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Expires: 1990-10-27
Abstract
Abstract A device for producing hydrogen gas and introducing it into the intake manifold of an internal combustion engine with the device being in the form of a container having iron balls therein heated by an exhaust pipe from the engine, and electrically energized heating device with the container being in communication with a steam producing device whereby water vapor passing over the heated iron balls will cause oxidation of the iron balls and production of hydrogen gas.
Inventors
- 👤 Simeon Bogan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 19:03
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02B; F02B43/00; F02B43/10; F02M; F02M21/00; Y; Y02; Y02T; Y02T10/00; Y02T10/10; Y02T10/30; Y10; Y10S; Y10S123/00; Y10S123/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
In combination with an internal combustion engine including an intake system and an exhaust system, an anti-pollution device comprising a water vapor producing unit, and a hydrogen producing unit having an intake communicated with the water producing unit and a discharge communicated with the intake system of the engine, said hydrogen producing unit including a plurality of iron balls in heat exchange relation to the exhaust system of the engine for heating the balls and producing hydrogen when water vapor passes over the heated balls.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
In combination with an internal combustion engine including an intake system and an exhaust system, an anti-pollution device comprising a water vapor producing unit, and a hydrogen producing unit having an intake communicated with the water producing unit and a discharge communicated with the intake system of the engine, said hydrogen producing unit including a plurality of iron balls in heat exchange relation to the exhaust system of the engine for heating the balls and producing hydrogen when water vapor passes over the heated balls.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The structure as defined in claim 1 wherein said hydrogen producing unit includes an electric heater associated with the balls for raising the temperature thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The structure as defined in claim 2 wherein the water vapor producing unit includes an electric heater for producing steam.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The structure as defined in claim 3 wherein said electric heater in the hydrogen producing device including concentrically spaced tubular enclosures with the space between the enclosures being vented to the atmosphere to admit air into the hydrogen generating unit when the outer enclosure becomes ruptured.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
The structure as defined in claim 4 wherein the outer enclosure is constructed of oxidizable iron of thinner construction than the inner enclosure to assure that the outer enclosure will rupture prior to the inner enclosure.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The structure as defined in claim 5 wherein said hydrogen producing unit includes a tank having a closure cap thereon for enabling the iron balls to be replaced.
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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) | 1975-04-04 | 1975-10-04 | 1976-04-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-04-04 | 1979-10-04 | 1980-04-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-04-04 | 1983-10-04 | 1984-04-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |