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US3770049A
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Vehicle cooling system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-10-22
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Granted: 1973-11-06
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Expires: 1991-10-22
Abstract
Abstract Radiating means which reduces the temperature of the fluid coolant and melts, or prevents the accumulation of, ice and like compositions on the fender surfaces of the vehicle. Radiating means is positioned adjacent to the fender surfaces and connected to the fluid coolant of the engine by suitable tubing members. Valves placed in the tubing members may be used to regulate the flow of coolant through the radiating means.
Inventors
- 👤 C Wright
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 12:42
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D25/00; B62D25/08; B62D25/16; B62D25/18; B60; B60H; B60H1/00; B60H1/00271; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S165/00; Y10S165/904
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A cooling system for vehicles having an internal combustion engine, said cooling system comprising radiating means located adjacent to a fender structure of the vehicle in such a manner that heat is dissipated by said radiating means, and tubing means extending from the engine to said radiating means, said tubing means being connected into the flow path of the fluid coolant of the engine in such a manner that a portion of the fluid coolant flows through the radiating means, said radiating means including an array of tubing through which the fluid coolant flows, said array of tubing being located substantially along the rear portion of the fender structure, and the tubes in said array being positioned sufficiently close together to provide a greater heat concentration in said array than in said tubing means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A cooling system for vehicles having an internal combustion engine, said cooling system comprising radiating means located adjacent to a fender structure of the vehicle in such a manner that heat is dissipated by said radiating means, and tubing means extending from the engine to said radiating means, said tubing means being connected into the flow path of the fluid coolant of the engine in such a manner that a portion of the fluid coolant flows through the radiating means, said radiating means including an array of tubing through which the fluid coolant flows, said array of tubing being located substantially along the rear portion of the fender structure, and the tubes in said array being positioned sufficiently close together to provide a greater heat concentration in said array than in said tubing means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
180 words
A cooling system for vehicles having an internal combustion engine, said cooling system comprising an inlet tube which carries heated coolant from the engine, radiating means located adjacent to each fender of the vehicle, branch tubes which carry heated coolant from said inlet tube to said radiating means, valve means which independently regulates the flow of coolant through each of said branch tubes, said radiating means comprising rows of tubing interconnected in a serpentiform arrangement to conduct the fluid coolant through each of said rows of tubing, with a greater number of said rows of tubing located toward the rear of the car from the center of each fender, an outlet tube, return tubes which carry the fluid coolant from said radiating means to said outlet tube, said outlet tube being connected to the engine in such a manner that the coolant from the outlet tube flows through the engine and then flows into said inlet tube, said rows of tubing being sufficiently close together to provide a greater heat concentration in the radiating means than in said branch tubes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
180 words
A cooling system for vehicles having an internal combustion engine, said cooling system comprising an inlet tube which carries heated coolant from the engine, radiating means located adjacent to each fender of the vehicle, branch tubes which carry heated coolant from said inlet tube to said radiating means, valve means which independently regulates the flow of coolant through each of said branch tubes, said radiating means comprising rows of tubing interconnected in a serpentiform arrangement to conduct the fluid coolant through each of said rows of tubing, with a greater number of said rows of tubing located toward the rear of the car from the center of each fender, an outlet tube, return tubes which carry the fluid coolant from said radiating means to said outlet tube, said outlet tube being connected to the engine in such a manner that the coolant from the outlet tube flows through the engine and then flows into said inlet tube, said rows of tubing being sufficiently close together to provide a greater heat concentration in the radiating means than in said branch tubes.
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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) | 1976-11-05 | 1977-05-07 | 1977-11-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-05 | 1981-05-07 | 1981-11-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-05 | 1985-05-07 | 1985-11-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |