US3815565A
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Sonic-wave fuel air homogenizing device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-08-21
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Granted: 1974-06-11
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Expires: 1992-08-21
Abstract
Abstract A fuel-air homogenizing device for insertion between the carburetor and the intake manifold of an internal combustion engine. The device increases carburetion in the sense that the fuel-air mixture entering and passing through the same is thoroughly mixed or homogenized. The device contains at least one and preferably both of the following features; first, a whistle is laterally disposed through the device such that the sound emitting portion is disposed in the central aperture area of the device that communicates with the carburetor and the intake manifold conduit. Reduced pressure at the intake manifold is relied upon to draw air in from outside the carburetion system, this to supply the sound waves within and below the device to aid in the mixing of the fuel and air; second, a plurality of mutually spaced ribs having rounded surfaces and angulated downwardly are used as deflecting means so as to further insure improved homogenization. Filter means may be provided relative to the ambient air supply.
Inventors
- 👤 W Stelter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 00:09
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02M; F02M23/00; F02M23/04; F02M23/08; F02M27/00; F02M27/08; Y; Y02; Y02T; Y02T10/00; Y02T10/10; Y02T10/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
A fuel-air homogenizing device for operative disposition between the carburetor and the intake manifold of an internal combustion engine, including, in combination, a plate having a transverse, interior, fuel-air passageway aperture, and whistle means disposed laterally through said plate on one side of said passageway aperture, said whistle means having a sonic-wave producing means, comprising fixed structure forming a sonic-wave producing slot, disposed within said aperture and also an airreceiving apertured portion disposed at a position outside of said plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
A fuel-air homogenizing device for operative disposition between the carburetor and the intake manifold of an internal combustion engine, including, in combination, a plate having a transverse, interior, fuel-air passageway aperture, and whistle means disposed laterally through said plate on one side of said passageway aperture, said whistle means having a sonic-wave producing means, comprising fixed structure forming a sonic-wave producing slot, disposed within said aperture and also an airreceiving apertured portion disposed at a position outside of said plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said air-receiving portion includes a side-wall aperture disposed outside of said plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said air-receiving portion includes a longitudinal, threaded passageway, an adjustment screw threaded into said threaded passageway, said air-receiving portion including a side-wall aperture disposed proximate said threaded passageway.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
101 words
A fuel-air homogenizing device for operative disposition between the carburetor and the intake manifold of an internal combustion engine, including, in combination, a plate having a transverse, interior, fuel-air passageway aperture, and whistle means disposed laterally through said plate on one side of said passageway aperture, said whistle means having a sonic-wave producing means disposed within said aperture and also an air-receiving apertured portion disposed at a position outside of said plate, said whistle means including an angulated slot oriented downwardly with respect to and within said plate, and a plug disposed anterior to said slot and including a sector opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
101 words
A fuel-air homogenizing device for operative disposition between the carburetor and the intake manifold of an internal combustion engine, including, in combination, a plate having a transverse, interior, fuel-air passageway aperture, and whistle means disposed laterally through said plate on one side of said passageway aperture, said whistle means having a sonic-wave producing means disposed within said aperture and also an air-receiving apertured portion disposed at a position outside of said plate, said whistle means including an angulated slot oriented downwardly with respect to and within said plate, and a plug disposed anterior to said slot and including a sector opening.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
90 words
A fuel-air homogenizing device for operative disposition between the carburetor and the intake manifold of an internal combustion engine, inCluding, in combination, a plate having a transverse, interior, fuel-air passageway aperture, and whistle means disposed laterally through said plate on one side of said passageway aperture, said whistle means having a sonic-wave producing means disposed within said aperture and also an air-receiving aperture portion disposed at a position outside of said plate, said passageway aperture being defined by an interior plate edge defining mutually spaced, radially directed, transversely rounded ribs.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
90 words
A fuel-air homogenizing device for operative disposition between the carburetor and the intake manifold of an internal combustion engine, inCluding, in combination, a plate having a transverse, interior, fuel-air passageway aperture, and whistle means disposed laterally through said plate on one side of said passageway aperture, said whistle means having a sonic-wave producing means disposed within said aperture and also an air-receiving aperture portion disposed at a position outside of said plate, said passageway aperture being defined by an interior plate edge defining mutually spaced, radially directed, transversely rounded ribs.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
Structure according to claim 1 wherein said sonic-wave producing device is oriented in the direction of fuel-air stream flow.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
105 words
A fuel-air homogenizing device for operative disposition between the carburetor and the intake manifold of an internal combustion engine, including, in combination, a plate having a transverse, interior, fuel-air passageway aperture, and whistle means disposed laterally through said plate on one side of said passageway aperture, said whistle means having a sonic-wave producing means disposed within said aperture and also an air-receiving aperture portion disposed at a position outside of said plate, said passageway aperture being defined by an interior plate edge defining mutually spaced, radially directed, transversely rounded ribs, said ribs being inclined downwardly, the apices of said ribs essentially defining an open circle.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
105 words
A fuel-air homogenizing device for operative disposition between the carburetor and the intake manifold of an internal combustion engine, including, in combination, a plate having a transverse, interior, fuel-air passageway aperture, and whistle means disposed laterally through said plate on one side of said passageway aperture, said whistle means having a sonic-wave producing means disposed within said aperture and also an air-receiving aperture portion disposed at a position outside of said plate, said passageway aperture being defined by an interior plate edge defining mutually spaced, radially directed, transversely rounded ribs, said ribs being inclined downwardly, the apices of said ribs essentially defining an open circle.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
Structure according to claim 7 wherein said edge between said ribs is inclined downwardly, presenting a sloping surface relative to the fuel-air mixture originating thereabove.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
89 words
A fuel-air homogenizing device for operative disposition between a multi-barrel carburetor and the intake manifold of an internal combustion engine, said device including, in combination, a plate having plural fuel-air passageway apertures, plural whistle means laterally disposed through said plate and having sonic-wave producing means oriented within said fuel-air passageway apertures, respectively, said plate including a recess, an air filter disposed in said recess, said whistle means including side-wall apertures, said plate including respective apertures communicating between said recess of said plate and said side-wall apertures of said whistle.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
89 words
A fuel-air homogenizing device for operative disposition between a multi-barrel carburetor and the intake manifold of an internal combustion engine, said device including, in combination, a plate having plural fuel-air passageway apertures, plural whistle means laterally disposed through said plate and having sonic-wave producing means oriented within said fuel-air passageway apertures, respectively, said plate including a recess, an air filter disposed in said recess, said whistle means including side-wall apertures, said plate including respective apertures communicating between said recess of said plate and said side-wall apertures of said whistle.
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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) | 1977-06-10 | 1977-12-10 | 1978-06-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-10 | 1981-12-10 | 1982-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-10 | 1985-12-10 | 1986-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |