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US3861068A
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Ignition cable identification system for internal combustion engines
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-11-16
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Granted: 1975-01-21
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Expires: 1993-11-16
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus is disclosed for coding the sockets of a distributor cap and the ignition cables mounted therein to permit temporary separation of the ignition cables from the distributor cap while maintaining correspondence therebetween. A template having a scalloped periphery is located upon the top of the distributor cap to engage adjacent cones of the distributor cap sockets. Each socket is uniquely identified by indicium disposed on the template in proximity to the socket. A plurality of clips, each marked with a similar one of the indicia on template, are attached to the ignition cables mounted in the correspondingly identified sockets. The ignition cables may then be detached from the distributor cap and subsequently reattached in the proper sockets by mating the idicium on the clips with the indicium of the sockets.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank J Zygmunt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 13:09
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R16/00; B60R16/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
235 words
In an internal combustion engine including a distributor cap having a central cone and a plurality of peripherally positioned cones, each of the cones having a socket disposed therein to receive one of a plurality of ignition cables detachably fitted within the sockets, apparatus for coding the ignition cables with their respective sockets, said apparatus comprising in combination: a. a template positionable upon the distributor cap, said template including means for mating with the central cone; b. orientation means disposed in proximity to the periphery of said template for engaging at least one of the peripheral cones to prevent rotation of said template with respect to the distributor cap; c. a plurality of unique indicium located upon said template, each said indicium being located in proximity to one of the peripheral cones; to identify the respective cone; and d. identification means detachably connected to each of the ignition cables for identifying each ignition cable, each of said identification means including indicium corresponding to one of said indicium located upon said template; whereby, said template is positioned on the distributor cap and said identification means is connected to each of the ignition cables such that said indicium of said template and said ignition cables correspond with one another prior to detachment of the ignition cables from the distributor cap to permit subsequent correct reassembly of the ignition cables and the distributor cap by matching said indicium.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
235 words
In an internal combustion engine including a distributor cap having a central cone and a plurality of peripherally positioned cones, each of the cones having a socket disposed therein to receive one of a plurality of ignition cables detachably fitted within the sockets, apparatus for coding the ignition cables with their respective sockets, said apparatus comprising in combination: a. a template positionable upon the distributor cap, said template including means for mating with the central cone; b. orientation means disposed in proximity to the periphery of said template for engaging at least one of the peripheral cones to prevent rotation of said template with respect to the distributor cap; c. a plurality of unique indicium located upon said template, each said indicium being located in proximity to one of the peripheral cones; to identify the respective cone; and d. identification means detachably connected to each of the ignition cables for identifying each ignition cable, each of said identification means including indicium corresponding to one of said indicium located upon said template; whereby, said template is positioned on the distributor cap and said identification means is connected to each of the ignition cables such that said indicium of said template and said ignition cables correspond with one another prior to detachment of the ignition cables from the distributor cap to permit subsequent correct reassembly of the ignition cables and the distributor cap by matching said indicium.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said mating means comprises an aperture for receiving the central cone.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 2 wherein said orientation means comprises a plurality of scallops about the periphery of said template, each said scallop being in proximity with one of the peripheral cones.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 3 wherein said orientation means includes a plurality of spikes extending radially at the junction between adjacent ones of said scallops.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 4 wherein said spikes extend intermediate adjacent peripheral cones.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 5 wherein said identification means comprises a plurality of resilient clips.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 6 wherein said indicium comprises numerals disposed upon said template and said clips.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said identification means comprises a plurality of resilient clips.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 8 wherein said indicium comprises numerals disposed upon said template and said clips.
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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) | 1978-01-20 | 1978-07-22 | 1979-01-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-20 | 1982-07-22 | 1983-01-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-20 | 1986-07-22 | 1987-01-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |