US3782343A
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Carburetor mounting
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-08-07
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Granted: 1974-01-01
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Expires: 1992-08-07
Abstract
Abstract A mounting assembly for a carburettor, the assembly including a seal made of heat insulating material housed in an opening in an engine block or manifold and sealing against the outside of a delivery tube from the carburettor.
Inventors
- 👤 J Notaras
- 👤 A Notaras
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:08
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02M; F02M19/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
An assembly for mounting a carburetor on an internal combustion engine, said engine having an opening communicating with the engine combustion chamber to admit a fuel-air mixture from the carburetor to the engine, said assembly comprising a ring-like seal of heat insulating material secured on said engine to encircle said opening, a resilient sealing lip on the seal defining the periphery of a central opening through the seal and a carburetor mounting tube passing through said seal and exteriorly sealingly engaged by said lip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
An assembly for mounting a carburetor on an internal combustion engine, said engine having an opening communicating with the engine combustion chamber to admit a fuel-air mixture from the carburetor to the engine, said assembly comprising a ring-like seal of heat insulating material secured on said engine to encircle said opening, a resilient sealing lip on the seal defining the periphery of a central opening through the seal and a carburetor mounting tube passing through said seal and exteriorly sealingly engaged by said lip.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
An assembly as claimed in claim 1, including a resilient member which urges said sealing lip into a sealing engagement with the carburetor mounting tube.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
An assembly as claimed in claim 2, wherein the resilient member is an endless coil spring.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
88 words
An assembly as claimed in claim 2, wherein said seal includes an outer part, an inner part including said lip and a continuous flexible portion connecting the inner and outer parts, said flexible portion permitting lateral relative movement of the inner and outer parts to accommodate any misalignment of the mounting tube and said engine opening and a retaining member to prevent the inner part of the seal from moving axially relative to the outer part of the seal during disengagement and the mounting tube from the lip.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
An assembly, as claimed in claim 4, wherein the seal member is circular in shape and of generally ''''M'''' configuration in cross-section.
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) | 1976-12-31 | 1977-07-02 | 1978-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-31 | 1981-07-02 | 1982-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-31 | 1985-07-02 | 1986-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |