US3941108A
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Ignition booster
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-07-29
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Granted: 1976-03-02
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Expires: 1994-07-29
Abstract
Abstract Improved ignition systems for substantially increasing the gas mileage and boosting the voltage utilizing a standard magneto and isolated breaker points and an additional condenser. In one embodiment, the secondary of the magneto has been separated from the primary and a condenser has been added in the secondary winding. Another embodiment separates the secondary and primary windings and adds a condenser in the secondary.
Inventors
- 👤 John P. Phillips
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 22:24
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02P; F02P1/00; F02P1/08; F02P1/083
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
An ignition system for an engine comprising a magneto having a rotor and primary and secondary windings, a pair of breaker points connected across said primary winding and periodically opened and closed, a first capacitor connected between ground and one end of said primary winding, a distributor with a rotor to which one end of said secondary winding is connected, a second capacitor connected between the other end of said secondary winding and ground, and said distributory rotor, magneto rotor and said breaker points actuated by said engine.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
An ignition system for an engine comprising a magneto having a rotor and primary and secondary windings, a pair of breaker points connected across said primary winding and periodically opened and closed, a first capacitor connected between ground and one end of said primary winding, a distributor with a rotor to which one end of said secondary winding is connected, a second capacitor connected between the other end of said secondary winding and ground, and said distributory rotor, magneto rotor and said breaker points actuated by said engine.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
An ignition system according to claim 1 wherein the other end of said primary winding is connected to the other end of said secondary winding.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
An ignition system according to claim 1 including a switch connected across said primary winding.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
An ignition system according to claim 1 wherein the other end of said primary winding is connected to ground.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
108 words
An ignition system for an engine comprising, a distributor with a rotor, an ignition coil with primary and secondary windings, a first capacitor connected between one end of said secondary winding and ground, the other end of said secondary winding connected to said distributor rotor, a pair of breaker points actuated by said engine and connected between ground and one end of said primary winding, a voltage source connected between ground and the second end of said primary winding, a second capacitor connected between ground and said one end of said primary winding, and a third capacitor connected between ground and said second end of said primary winding.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
108 words
An ignition system for an engine comprising, a distributor with a rotor, an ignition coil with primary and secondary windings, a first capacitor connected between one end of said secondary winding and ground, the other end of said secondary winding connected to said distributor rotor, a pair of breaker points actuated by said engine and connected between ground and one end of said primary winding, a voltage source connected between ground and the second end of said primary winding, a second capacitor connected between ground and said one end of said primary winding, and a third capacitor connected between ground and said second end of said primary winding.
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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) | 1979-03-02 | 1979-09-01 | 1980-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-02 | 1983-09-01 | 1984-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-02 | 1987-09-01 | 1988-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |