US4084655A
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Motor vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-08-10
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Granted: 1978-04-18
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Expires: 1996-08-10
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle having an internal combustion engine with a drip tray to collect exudate, the tray being adjustably secured beneath the engine and arranged so as to allow cooling air to pass between the engine and the tray, the position of the tray being adjustable to allow access for maintenance of the engine or removal of sump oil, and the tray preferably having means such as an absorbent pad therewith to stop undue splashing of liquids within the tray.
Inventors
- 👤 Emil Savron
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 07:17
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16N; F16N31/00; F16N31/006; B; B60; B60K; B60K5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
201 words
Apparatus for collecting and retaining liquid exudant such as oil as dripped from an internal combustion engine of a vehicle, the arrangement being characterized in that there is a tray, including a floor and upturned sides and a rear portion, adapted to be supported by being secured to the vehicle in a position below the engine, the position of the tray relative to the motor vehicle being such as to encourage air flow between the engine sump and the tray during forward movement of the motor vehicle, the tray being adapted to retain the liquid exudant by reason of the upturned sides, a porous pad within the tray extending over the floor of the tray, means retaining said pad in such position within the tray, hinge means secured to a front portion of the tray to secure the tray to a vehicle below the engine to mount the tray pivotally for movement between a horizontal drip catching position and a downwardly extending draining position, an outlet means at a rear portion of the tray for draining liquid collecting in the tray, and removable means to secure the rear portion of the tray to a vehicle to position the tray substantially horizontally.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
201 words
Apparatus for collecting and retaining liquid exudant such as oil as dripped from an internal combustion engine of a vehicle, the arrangement being characterized in that there is a tray, including a floor and upturned sides and a rear portion, adapted to be supported by being secured to the vehicle in a position below the engine, the position of the tray relative to the motor vehicle being such as to encourage air flow between the engine sump and the tray during forward movement of the motor vehicle, the tray being adapted to retain the liquid exudant by reason of the upturned sides, a porous pad within the tray extending over the floor of the tray, means retaining said pad in such position within the tray, hinge means secured to a front portion of the tray to secure the tray to a vehicle below the engine to mount the tray pivotally for movement between a horizontal drip catching position and a downwardly extending draining position, an outlet means at a rear portion of the tray for draining liquid collecting in the tray, and removable means to secure the rear portion of the tray to a vehicle to position the tray substantially horizontally.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
183 words
Apparatus for collecting and retaining liquid exudant such as oil as dripped from an internal combustion engine of a vehicle, the arrangement being characterized in that there is a tray, including a substantially flat floor and upturned sides and a rear portion, adapted to be supported by being secured to the vehicle in a position below the engine, the position of the tray relative to the motor vehicle being such as to encourage air flow between the engine sump and the tray during forward movement of the motor vehicle, the tray being adapted to retain the liquid exudant by reason of the upturned sides, hinge means secured to a front portion of the tray to secure the tray to a vehicle below the engine to mount the tray pivotally for movement between a horizontal drip catching position and a downwardly extending draining position, a normally closed outlet means at a rear lower portion of the tray for draining liquid collecting in the tray, and removable means to secure the rear portion of the tray to a vehicle to position the tray substantially horizontally.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
183 words
Apparatus for collecting and retaining liquid exudant such as oil as dripped from an internal combustion engine of a vehicle, the arrangement being characterized in that there is a tray, including a substantially flat floor and upturned sides and a rear portion, adapted to be supported by being secured to the vehicle in a position below the engine, the position of the tray relative to the motor vehicle being such as to encourage air flow between the engine sump and the tray during forward movement of the motor vehicle, the tray being adapted to retain the liquid exudant by reason of the upturned sides, hinge means secured to a front portion of the tray to secure the tray to a vehicle below the engine to mount the tray pivotally for movement between a horizontal drip catching position and a downwardly extending draining position, a normally closed outlet means at a rear lower portion of the tray for draining liquid collecting in the tray, and removable means to secure the rear portion of the tray to a vehicle to position the tray substantially horizontally.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
161 words
Apparatus as in claim 2 where the tray has side walls extending therearound, the forward one of said side walls having a top flange extending forwardly and downwardly at an angle acute to said forward side wall to serve as a streamlining air deflector to deflect air to flow up over the tray to provide air cooling of an associated internal combustion engine; the tray being flat and having an open unobstructed top to facilitate air flow between the tray and the bottom of an engine with which the tray is associated; the rearward said side wall has a flange extending forwardly and rearwardly therefrom at an angle substantially normal to said rear side wall, an extension flange on said tray on its said forward side wall extending rearwardly therefrom, a porous pad within the tray extending over the floor of the tray, and a cover screen retained on the pad on said tray by said front and rear wall flanges.
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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) | 1981-04-17 | 1981-10-17 | 1982-04-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-04-17 | 1985-10-17 | 1986-04-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-04-17 | 1989-10-17 | 1990-04-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |