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Gas saver
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-03-09
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Granted: 1978-12-19
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Expires: 1997-03-09
Abstract
Abstract A gasoline saving device is disclosed for an internal combustion engine having a carburetor housing and a manifold housing, each housing having an internal orifice for passing a gasoline fluid. A substantially flat plate member is adapted for insertion between the carburetor housing and the manifold housing. The plate member comprises at least one aperture having a diameter in accordance with the diameter of the internal orifices of the carburetor housing and the manifold housing. The aperture in the plate member is registered relative to the internal orifices of the carburetor housing and the manifold housing. A plurality of fluid channels extend longitudinally through the plate member for providing fluid communication for an external fluid adjacent the outer surface of the plate member to the aperture in the plate member. A venturi is mounted in proximity to the aperture for drawing the external fluid through the fluid channels into the internal orifice of the manifold housing upon gasoline flow therein to mix the external fluid with the gasoline fluid. The invention may include a first and a second aperture with means for spinning the gasoline fluid in a clockwise direction in the first aperture and for spinning the gasoline fluid in a counterclockwise direction in the second aperture. The foregoing abstract is merely a resume of one general application, is not a complete discussion of all principles of operation or applications, and is not to be construed as a limitation on the scope of the claimed subject matter.
Inventors
- 👤 Russel O. Ferguson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:35
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02M; F02M23/00; F02M23/001; F02M29/00; F02M29/04; F02M29/06; Y; Y02; Y02T; Y02T10/00; Y02T10/10; Y02T10/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
279 words
A gasoline saving device for an internal combustion engine having a carburetor housing and a manifold housing, each housing having an internal orifice for passing a gasoline fluid, comprising in combination: a substantially flat plate member adapted for insertion between the carburetor housing and the manifold housing; said plate member comprising aperture means having a diameter in accordance with the cross-section of the internal orifices of the carburetor housing and the manifold housing; means for registering said aperture means of said plate member relative to the internal orifices of the carburetor housing and the manifold housing; a plurality of plate fluid channel means extending longitudinally through said plate member for providing fluid communication for an external fluid adjacent an outer surface of said plate member with said aperture means of said plate member; venturi means established in proximity to said aperture means for drawing the external fluid through said fluid channel means into the internal orifice of the manifold housing upon gasoline fluid flow therein to mix the external fluid with the gasoline fluid; said aperture means of said plate member including a first and a second aperture for cooperation with first and second carburetor and manifold internal orifices, respectively; means for inducing a clockwise spin to the gasoline fluid in the first manifold internal orifice and for inducing a counterclockwise spin to the gasoline fluid in the second manifold internal orifice; said substantially flat plate member including attachment means for securing said venturi means; and sleeve means disposed within the internal orifice of the manifold and cooperating with said venturi means and said plate member for positioning said venturi means in the internal orifices of the manifold housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
279 words
A gasoline saving device for an internal combustion engine having a carburetor housing and a manifold housing, each housing having an internal orifice for passing a gasoline fluid, comprising in combination: a substantially flat plate member adapted for insertion between the carburetor housing and the manifold housing; said plate member comprising aperture means having a diameter in accordance with the cross-section of the internal orifices of the carburetor housing and the manifold housing; means for registering said aperture means of said plate member relative to the internal orifices of the carburetor housing and the manifold housing; a plurality of plate fluid channel means extending longitudinally through said plate member for providing fluid communication for an external fluid adjacent an outer surface of said plate member with said aperture means of said plate member; venturi means established in proximity to said aperture means for drawing the external fluid through said fluid channel means into the internal orifice of the manifold housing upon gasoline fluid flow therein to mix the external fluid with the gasoline fluid; said aperture means of said plate member including a first and a second aperture for cooperation with first and second carburetor and manifold internal orifices, respectively; means for inducing a clockwise spin to the gasoline fluid in the first manifold internal orifice and for inducing a counterclockwise spin to the gasoline fluid in the second manifold internal orifice; said substantially flat plate member including attachment means for securing said venturi means; and sleeve means disposed within the internal orifice of the manifold and cooperating with said venturi means and said plate member for positioning said venturi means in the internal orifices of the manifold housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein said plurality of plate fluid channel means includes a first and a second channel communicating in a substantially tangential relationship with the outer perimeter of said aperture means for aiding the spin to the gasoline fluid within the internal orifice of the manifold housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherin said venturi means includes a projection extending into the orifice of the manifold housing; said projection forming an obtuse angle with the internal surface of the internal orifice of the carburetor housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
55 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein said venturi means includes venturi fluid channel means in fluid communication with said plate fluid channel means; said plate and venturi fluid channel means having a first and a second cross-sectional area, respectively; and said first cross-sectional area being substantially greater than said second cross-sectional area.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 4, wherein said plate fluid channel means communicates directly with said outer surface of said plate member and wherein said venturi fluid channel means communicates directly with the internal orifice of said manifold housing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
57 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein said venturi means includes a projection surface forming an obtuse angle with an internal surface of the internal orifice of the carburetor housing; and spiral groove means on said projection surface for providing a spin to the gasoline fluid flow within the internal orifice of the manifold housing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 6, wherein said projection surface extends into the internal orifices of the carburetor housing and the manifold housing.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein said venturi means is securable relative to said aperture means of said plate member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
57 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein said venturi means includes venturi fluid channel means in fluid communication wth said plate fluid channel means; said venturi fluid channel means being established on an angle relative to an axis of the manifold housing orifice for providing a spin to the gasoline fluid in the manifold housing.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 9, wherein said angle includes an angle in two dimensions relative to said substantially flat plate member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein said substantially flat plate member includes attachment means for securing said venturi means.
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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) | 1981-12-18 | 1982-06-19 | 1982-12-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-12-18 | 1986-06-19 | 1986-12-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-12-18 | 1990-06-19 | 1990-12-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |