US4016837A
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Vapor intake system for internal combustion engines
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-10-17
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Granted: 1977-04-12
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Expires: 1994-10-17
Abstract
Abstract A system including a water container, a connecting line from the top of the water container to the air intake of an internal combustion engine, a blower, and a line connected to receive positive air pressure from the blower and conduct it to a point below the surface of water in the water container.
Inventors
- 👤 Fred A. Wentworth, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 20:37
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23C; F23C13/00; F02; F02M; F02M25/00; F02M25/022; F02M25/0221; F02M25/0225; F02M25/025; F02M25/028; F23L; F23L7/00; F23L7/002; F23L7/005; F02B; F02B1/00; F02B1/02; F02B1/04; Y; Y02; Y02T; Y02T10/00; Y02T10/10; Y02T10/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
In an internal combustion engine having an air intake system, an output drive system and a vapor generating system for adding water vapor to the air intake system, the improvement in said vaopr generating system comprising: a. blower means having an inlet connection and an outlet connection; b. a closed container for water; c. a first conduit having a first end connected to said outlet connection and a second end connection to a pipe extending below water level in said container; d. a second conduit having a first end connected to said container above water level and a second end connected to the air intake system of said engine; and, e. a third conduit having a first end connected to the air intake system of said engine and a second end connected to said inlet connection, whereby said blower means repeatedly recirculation air from said air intake system back to said air intake system through water in said container in order to maintain a controlled humidity condition in said intake system.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
In an internal combustion engine having an air intake system, an output drive system and a vapor generating system for adding water vapor to the air intake system, the improvement in said vaopr generating system comprising: a. blower means having an inlet connection and an outlet connection; b. a closed container for water; c. a first conduit having a first end connected to said outlet connection and a second end connection to a pipe extending below water level in said container; d. a second conduit having a first end connected to said container above water level and a second end connected to the air intake system of said engine; and, e. a third conduit having a first end connected to the air intake system of said engine and a second end connected to said inlet connection, whereby said blower means repeatedly recirculation air from said air intake system back to said air intake system through water in said container in order to maintain a controlled humidity condition in said intake system.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
The improvement according to claim 1 wherein said container is partially filled with water and said water carries a supernatant layer of the nonmiscible liquid whereby air flow from said blower passing through said pipe produces bubbles which transport minute quantities of water through said nonmiscible layer which then acts as a barrier against other transfer mechanisms.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The improvement according to claim 1 wherein said container has a pyramidal top to which said second conduit is connected.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
58 words
The improvement according to claim 1 wherein said air intake system includes an air filter having a filter element and a carburetor connected to said air filter, and said second conduit and the first end of said third conduit are connected to said air filter following said filter element and preceding said carburetor in the intake air path.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The improvement according to claim 4 wherein said second conduit and this first end of said conduit are connected symmetrically relative to the engine intake so as to balance out the effects of engine vacuum.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
74 words
The improvement according to claim 1 wherein said blower is part of said air intake system, said first conduit has its first end connected to said air intake system following said blower, said second conduit has its second end connected to said air intake system preceding said blower and said third conduit is the portion of said air intake system between the connection for the second end of said second conduit and said blower.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
46 words
The improvement according to claim 6 wherein said blower is a forced air input blower in a diesel engine and said first conduit has its first end terminated with a scoop for directing air flow from said blower through said first conduit and down said pipe.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The improvement according to claim 1 wherein said blower means is connected to be driven by the output drive system of said engine.
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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) | 1980-04-11 | 1980-10-11 | 1981-04-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-04-11 | 1984-10-11 | 1985-04-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-04-11 | 1988-10-11 | 1989-04-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |