Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
In an internal combustion engine having an exhaust valve assembly operatively interposed between a combustion chamber and walls forming an exhaust port, the valve assembly having a poppet valve movable in a stationary guide to close against a stationary seat, the improvement comprising, in combination: an elongated exhaust port liner positioned within the exhaust port and spaced from the walls thereof, said liner being shaped for insertion into operative position through the discharge end of the exhaust port, said liner having an entrance opening at one side through which the valve extends, said liner having a discharge opening remote from said entrance opening, a portion of the liner being provided with a slot for reception of a portion of said valve and said stationary guide, a tongue element positioned to restrict flow of exhaust gases through said slot, means for securing said liner and said tongue element to the stationary guide, and a stationary flange contacting said walls and slidably supporting said liner adjacent its discharge opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
In an internal combustion engine having an exhaust valve assembly operatively interposed between a combustion chamber and walls forming an exhaust port, the valve assembly having a poppet valve movable in a stationary guide to close against a stationary seat, the improvement comprising, in combination: an elongated exhaust port liner positioned within the exhaust port and spaced from the walls thereof, said liner being shaped for insertion into operative position through the discharge end of the exhaust port, said liner having an entrance opening at one side through which the valve extends, said liner having a discharge opening remote from said entrance opening, a portion of the liner being provided with a slot for reception of a portion of said valve and said stationary guide, a tongue element positioned to restrict flow of exhaust gases through said slot, means for securing said liner and said tongue element to the stationary guide, and a stationary flange contacting said walls and slidably supporting said liner adjacent its discharge opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The combustion set forth in claim 1 in which said tongue element has an opening receiving a portion of said stationary guide, and has a shield portion positioned adjacent said slot in said liner.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
162 words
In an internal combustion engine having an exhaust valve assembly operatively interposed between a combustion chamber and walls forming an exhaust port, the valve assembly having a poppet valve movable in a stationary guide to close against a stationary seat, the guide having a portion projecting into said port, the improvement comprising, in combination: an elongated exhaust port liner positioned within the exhaust port and spaced from the walls thereof, said liner being shaped for insertion into operative position, in the absence of the poppet valve, through the discharge end of the exhaust port, the liner having a curved portion provided with a slot extending in the direction of such insertion to receive a portion of said stationary guide, a tongue element positioned to restrict flow of exhaust gases through said slot, releasable means for securing said liner and said tongue element to said stationary guide, and a stationary flange contacting said walls and slidably supporting said liner adjacent its discharge opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
162 words
In an internal combustion engine having an exhaust valve assembly operatively interposed between a combustion chamber and walls forming an exhaust port, the valve assembly having a poppet valve movable in a stationary guide to close against a stationary seat, the guide having a portion projecting into said port, the improvement comprising, in combination: an elongated exhaust port liner positioned within the exhaust port and spaced from the walls thereof, said liner being shaped for insertion into operative position, in the absence of the poppet valve, through the discharge end of the exhaust port, the liner having a curved portion provided with a slot extending in the direction of such insertion to receive a portion of said stationary guide, a tongue element positioned to restrict flow of exhaust gases through said slot, releasable means for securing said liner and said tongue element to said stationary guide, and a stationary flange contacting said walls and slidably supporting said liner adjacent its discharge opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The combination set forth in claim 3 in which said tongue element has an opening receiving a portion of said stationary guide, and has a shield portion positioned adjacent said slot in said liner.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination set forth in claim 1 including insulation means surrounding at least a portion of said liner.