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US3726310A
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Fluid amplified auxiliary reservoir
Assignee: Bendix Corp
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Filing: 1971-02-18
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Granted: 1973-04-10
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Expires: 1991-02-18
Abstract
Abstract A fuel reservoir arranged about the intake or suction conduit of a fuel pump supply line in a fuel tank utilized by internal combustion engines, consisting of a container having a bottom and open or closed top and having a fuel receiving opening therein. A fuel jet directs return fuel through the opening into the container. The jet is positioned exterior of the container such that intank fuel is entrained from the primary tank in which the reservoir is located.
Inventors
- 👤 C Coscia
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-30 22:07
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60K; B60K15/00; B60K15/03; B60K15/077; B60K2015/03105; B60K2015/03236; B60K2015/03328; B60K2015/03453; B60K2015/03467; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/86187; Y10T137/86228
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A fuel reservoir for a fuel pump''s intake line or the like for internal combustion engines wherein the excess of fuel delivered to the engine is returned to the fuel tank and wherein the intake line or the like is disposed within said reservoir comprising: wall means forming a storage space at the fuel tank bottom; fuel receiving aperture means for receiving intank and return fuel formed through said wall means in proximity to the bottom of the fuel tank; and fuel return line means for returning the excess fuel from said internal combustion engine, said return line means terminating in proximity to, and externally of, said wall means adjacent said fuel receiving aperture means operative to direct the excess fuel stream through said receiving aperture means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A fuel reservoir for a fuel pump''s intake line or the like for internal combustion engines wherein the excess of fuel delivered to the engine is returned to the fuel tank and wherein the intake line or the like is disposed within said reservoir comprising: wall means forming a storage space at the fuel tank bottom; fuel receiving aperture means for receiving intank and return fuel formed through said wall means in proximity to the bottom of the fuel tank; and fuel return line means for returning the excess fuel from said internal combustion engine, said return line means terminating in proximity to, and externally of, said wall means adjacent said fuel receiving aperture means operative to direct the excess fuel stream through said receiving aperture means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
94 words
In combination with a fuel intake line or the like utilized by intank internal combustion engine fuel pumps, a fluid amplified auxiliary reservoir disposed about said intake line or the like comprising: wall means forming a fuel storage space at the fuel tank bottom, said wall means having a fluid receiving aperture therethrough adjacent the bottom of said wall means; and a fuel return jet-action nozzle for increasing the velocity of the return fuel, said nozzle terminating in proximity to said fluid receiving aperture and aimed generally on line with said fluid receiving aperture.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
94 words
In combination with a fuel intake line or the like utilized by intank internal combustion engine fuel pumps, a fluid amplified auxiliary reservoir disposed about said intake line or the like comprising: wall means forming a fuel storage space at the fuel tank bottom, said wall means having a fluid receiving aperture therethrough adjacent the bottom of said wall means; and a fuel return jet-action nozzle for increasing the velocity of the return fuel, said nozzle terminating in proximity to said fluid receiving aperture and aimed generally on line with said fluid receiving aperture.
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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) | 1976-04-09 | 1976-10-09 | 1977-04-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-09 | 1980-10-09 | 1981-04-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-09 | 1984-10-09 | 1985-04-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |