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Means for mounting a control device on a fuel supply manifold
Assignee: PRINCETON PIKE PARK Inc
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Filing: 1973-10-10
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Granted: 1975-03-25
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Expires: 1993-10-10
Abstract
Abstract A fuel supply manifold having a first sidewall with an opening extending therethrough and a control device sealingly disposed against the first sidewall. The manifold further has second and third sidewalls adjacent to the first sidewall which each have an indentation therein forming a lip extending from each edge of the first sidewall. Rigid fingers extend from the control device around the lips. Finally, a screw is threaded through one of the fingers so that it engages the manifold tightly securing the control device on the manifold.
Inventors
- 👤 Elmer D Porter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:57
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L41/00; F16L41/08; F16L41/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/877; Y10T137/87877
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
199 words
In combination, an elongated fuel supply manifold having a longitudinally extending fuel carrying bore, first elongated sidewall means on said manifold disposed parallel to the axis of said bore, said manifold including second and third spaced elongated sidewalls longitudinally disposed one adjacent each longitudinal edge of said first sidewall means, a lip extending from each longitudinal edge of said first sidewall means adjacent said second and third sidewalls in substantially the same plane as said first sidewall means, said manifold having an opening in said first sidewall means in fuel communication with the fuel carrying bore of said manifold, a control device mounted in fuel tight engagement with said first sidewall means, said control device having an inlet in alignment with the opening in said first sidewall means whereby said control device may control the flow of fuel from said fuel carrying bore to a fuel consuming device, said control device having rigid fingers overlying and extending around said lips to prevent lateral movement of said control device relative to said manifold, and a screw threaded through one of said fingers and engaging one of said lips to securely hold said control device in sealed relation to said manifold.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
199 words
In combination, an elongated fuel supply manifold having a longitudinally extending fuel carrying bore, first elongated sidewall means on said manifold disposed parallel to the axis of said bore, said manifold including second and third spaced elongated sidewalls longitudinally disposed one adjacent each longitudinal edge of said first sidewall means, a lip extending from each longitudinal edge of said first sidewall means adjacent said second and third sidewalls in substantially the same plane as said first sidewall means, said manifold having an opening in said first sidewall means in fuel communication with the fuel carrying bore of said manifold, a control device mounted in fuel tight engagement with said first sidewall means, said control device having an inlet in alignment with the opening in said first sidewall means whereby said control device may control the flow of fuel from said fuel carrying bore to a fuel consuming device, said control device having rigid fingers overlying and extending around said lips to prevent lateral movement of said control device relative to said manifold, and a screw threaded through one of said fingers and engaging one of said lips to securely hold said control device in sealed relation to said manifold.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1, wherein said fuel supply manifold is an extruded body of a substantially uniform cross section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1, wherein said manifold is tubing of a substantially rectangular cross section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1, wherein there is a gasket disposed between said first sidewall means and said control device to seal said control device on said manifold.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1, wherein there are a plurality of openings in said first sidewall means, and a control device mounted in fuel tight engagement with said first sidewall means for each of said openings.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
222 words
In combination, an elongated fuel supply manifold having a longitudinally extending fuel carrying bore, first elongated sidewall means on said manifold disposed parallel to the axis of said bore, said manifold including second and third spaced elongated sidewalls longitudinally disposed one adjacent each edge of said first sidewall means, first and second opposed indentations in said second and third spaced sidewalls, respectively, said manifold having an opening in said first sidewall means in fuel communication with the fuel carrying bore of said manifold, a control device having a surface mounted in fuel tight engagement with said first sidewall means, said control device having an inlet opening in said surface aligned with the opening in said first sidewall means whereby said control device controls the flow of fuel from said fuEl carrying bore to a fuel consuming device, a gasket disposed between said first sidewall means and the surface of said control device to prevent fuel leaks from the interface of said control device and said first sidewall means, said control device having rigid fingers extending into said first and second opposed indentations to prevent lateral movement of said control device relative to said manifold, and a screw threaded through one of said fingers and engaging one of said second and third sidewalls to press said first sidewall means against said control device.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
222 words
In combination, an elongated fuel supply manifold having a longitudinally extending fuel carrying bore, first elongated sidewall means on said manifold disposed parallel to the axis of said bore, said manifold including second and third spaced elongated sidewalls longitudinally disposed one adjacent each edge of said first sidewall means, first and second opposed indentations in said second and third spaced sidewalls, respectively, said manifold having an opening in said first sidewall means in fuel communication with the fuel carrying bore of said manifold, a control device having a surface mounted in fuel tight engagement with said first sidewall means, said control device having an inlet opening in said surface aligned with the opening in said first sidewall means whereby said control device controls the flow of fuel from said fuEl carrying bore to a fuel consuming device, a gasket disposed between said first sidewall means and the surface of said control device to prevent fuel leaks from the interface of said control device and said first sidewall means, said control device having rigid fingers extending into said first and second opposed indentations to prevent lateral movement of said control device relative to said manifold, and a screw threaded through one of said fingers and engaging one of said second and third sidewalls to press said first sidewall means against said control device.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
55 words
The combination as claimed in claim 6, wherein there are a plurality of first and second opposed indentations, an opening in said first sidewall means aligned with each of said plurality of first and second opposed indentations, and a control device mounted in fuel tight engagement with said first sidewall means for each said opening.
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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) | 1978-03-24 | 1978-09-23 | 1979-03-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-24 | 1982-09-23 | 1983-03-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-24 | 1986-09-23 | 1987-03-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |