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Signal indicating device on internal combustion engines
Assignee: Motorenfabrik Hatz GmbH and Co KG
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Filing: 1977-10-31
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Granted: 1979-03-06
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Expires: 1997-10-31
Abstract
Abstract A signal indicating device for an internal combustion engine. The internal combustion engine has a sound absorbing shell surrounding the engine body. An air intake pipe is mounted on the engine and an air intake filter is mounted on the inlet end of the air intake pipe. The signalling device is provided to indicate the degree of contamination of the air filter. The signaling device can be a visual signal or an audible signal.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernst Hatz
- 👤 Heinz Eibl
- 👤 Erich Absenger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 00:18
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02B; F02B63/00; F02B63/06; F02B77/00; F02B77/08; G; G01; G01L; G01L23/00; G01L23/24; F02B75/00; F02B75/16; F02B75/18; F02B2075/1804; F02B2075/1808; F02B3/00; F02B3/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S55/00; Y10S55/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
In a device for producing a signal indication of a certain limit value in the degree of feeding air to an internal combustion engine, said engine having a cooling-air blower for moving cooling air into a storage chamber which surrounds the engine body which is to be cooled and into an air intake pipe, the improvement comprising wherein the device includes cylinder means, piston means movable in said cylinder means, movable signal means movable in response to a movement of said piston means, and means for loading said piston means on one side thereof by the pressure in the said air intake pipe and on the other side thereof by the pressure in said storage chamber of the engine.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
In a device for producing a signal indication of a certain limit value in the degree of feeding air to an internal combustion engine, said engine having a cooling-air blower for moving cooling air into a storage chamber which surrounds the engine body which is to be cooled and into an air intake pipe, the improvement comprising wherein the device includes cylinder means, piston means movable in said cylinder means, movable signal means movable in response to a movement of said piston means, and means for loading said piston means on one side thereof by the pressure in the said air intake pipe and on the other side thereof by the pressure in said storage chamber of the engine.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
58 words
The improved device according to claim 1, wherein said piston means and said cylinder means are located inside of an air filter, said piston surrounding a hollow screw which serves to fasten the air filter to the engine body, said signal means including a signal rod inside of the hollow screw and is equipped with a signal head.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
59 words
The improved device according to claim 2, wherein said chamber on one side of said piston means is connected in fluid circuit to the inside of said air filter, while the chamber on the other side of said piston means is connected in fluid circuit through the inside of the hollow screw to said storage chamber surrounding said engine.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The improved device according to claim 2, further including an additional casing member which surrounds the internal combustion engine, the further improvement comprising wherein said signal head is designed in color and projects in its signal indicating position above the upper surface of said additional casing.
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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) | 1982-03-05 | 1982-09-04 | 1983-03-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-03-05 | 1986-09-04 | 1987-03-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-03-05 | 1990-09-04 | 1991-03-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |